74 m. ago Cyprus, Greece step up fight against money laundering with new MoU

In a new push against financial crime, Cyprus and Greece signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday, providing for the exchange of information in matters of money laundering and financing terrorism. “The initiative to sign the MoU constitutes the beginning of new cooperation prospects between the two units, such as undertaking joint strategic analyses over […]

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84 m. ago Israeli military says it did not direct aerial fire at aid distribution site in Gaza

The Israeli military said on Tuesday that its forces did not direct aerial gunfire towards an aid distribution centre set up by a US-backed aid foundation in the Gaza city of Rafah, but rather fired warning shots in an area outside the hub. In a statement, it said control over the situation had been established, […]

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1 hour ago Cyprus lags behind on marine protection goals, says French ambassador

A roundtable discussion held by the French embassy in Nicosia revealed that Cyprus protects only 18 per cent of its marine area, falling short of the international target of 30 per cent. “The science is clear. The oceans are in deep crisis. More than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans every […]

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2 h. ago Up to 1,300 faulty Takata airbags replaced per month, says Honda Cyprus

Galatariotis Motors and Honda Cyprus replace up to 1300 faulty Takata airbags a month, in the framework of vehicle recalls, the company said on Tuesday. It added that the number of appointments was expected to increase further in the coming months, as infrastructure specialised support team were being upgraded. The company said all appointments were […]

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3 h. ago Analyst tips ripple (XRP) and this new token to lead 2025 Altcoin season

Analysts are tipping XRP and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) to spearhead the altcoin season in 2025, as the crypto market buzzes with fresh momentum. XRP, trading at $2.35 after a 360% surge from $0.51 since November 2024, shows resilience despite recent dips. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction, raising $9,400,000 with over 510 million tokens […]

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3 h. ago King Charles expresses love for Canada, says it will remain ‘strong and free’

King Charles, speaking during a symbolic visit to show support for Canada at a time it has faced U.S. annexation threats, on Tuesday expressed his love for Canada and said the country would remain “strong and free”. Charles, Canada’s head of state, is the first British monarch in almost 70 years to preside over the […]

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3 h. ago Medvedev meltdown as Russian falls to Norrie at first hurdle

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev of Russia paid the price for an early meltdown as he stumbled out of the French Open with a 7-5 6-3 4-6 1-6 7-5 first-round defeat by Britain’s Cameron Norrie on Tuesday. Medvedev’s composure disintegrated as he surrendered eight consecutive games after opening a 3-1 lead in the first […]

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4 h. ago ‘We would be in a recession if it were not for Greek Cypriots coming to the north’

The north’s economy would be in recession were it not for Greek Cypriots visiting and spending money, ‘economy minister’ Olgun Amcaoglu said on Tuesday. “After the pandemic, if the population of people moving from southern Cyprus to northern Cyprus had not even bought a bottle of water, and if economic efforts had not been made […]

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4 h. ago EAC sends €20 vouchers for LED bulbs to vulnerable consumers

The Electricity Authority (EAC) has sent out vouchers worth €20 each to vulnerable consumers for the purchase of energy-efficient LED bulbs, to replace their old ones, with the aim of reducing their electricity bills. The vouchers, valid till the end of June, include Braille for the visually impaired, the EAC said on Tuesday. Consumers can […]

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4 h. ago Divers cleaning up seabed off Greece’s Alonissos raise alarm over marine pollution

By Stelios Misinas Off the Greek island of Alonissos in the eastern Aegean Sea, volunteer divers grab decaying plastic bottles, a tyre and a rusted anchor chain from the seabed and place them in a trash bag as part of an EU-funded cleanup to protect marine life. The items recovered off Alonissos – a favourite tourist spot […]

Events

4 h. ago Lesser flamingos lose one of their only four African breeding sites to sewage

By Tim Cocks Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an artificial dam outside South Africa’s historic diamond-mining town of Kimberley. Now it only has three. Years of raw sewage spilling into Kamfers Dam, the only […]

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4 h. ago UAE offers Cyprus desalination lifeline to tackle water crisis

UAE offers Cyprus desalination lifeline to tackle water crisis  The Arab Weekly

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5 h. ago If you missed Shiba Inu (SHIB) in 2021, this top Crypto could be your next 100x shot

In 2021, Shiba Inu (SHIB) surged, giving people who invested a quick 46,000,000%. Some investors made a lot of money from that change, but others did not take advantage. Now, a new altcoin, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is capturing attention in the crypto market with its innovative lending platform. In the current fifth phase of its […]

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5 h. ago Green taxes still under discussion with EU, says Letymbiotis

Two green taxes remain under discussion with the EU, both in terms of content and compensatory measures, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. He added that the final proposal would not be presented to Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, pending the necessary legal review. Letymbiotis said the issue was discussed during the president’s regular meeting with […]

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5 h. ago Christodoulides: Football clubs can rejoin tax plan if they cover missed payments

Football clubs which owe money to the state in the form of unpaid taxes can re-enter the government’s tax repayment plan if they can pay the instalments they missed, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists outside the general assembly of the Cyprus shipping chamber in Limassol, he moved to defend himself against […]

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5 h. ago Cyprus property fraud defendant denies Zionist connections in TV interview

Cyprus property fraud defendant denies Zionist connections in TV interview  Philenews

Culture

5 h. ago Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 36th General Annual Meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 36th General Annual Meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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6 h. ago Germany shifts tone on Israel over ‘incomprehensible’ Gaza carnage

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his most severe rebuke of Israel to date on Tuesday, criticising massive air strikes on Gaza as no longer justified by the need to fight Hamas and “no longer comprehensible”. The message, delivered from a press conference in Finland, reflects a broader shift in public opinion but also a greater […]

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6 h. ago Government launches major reform of teacher evaluation system

The government announced on Tuesday a sweeping reform of the teacher evaluation system, marking the most significant change to public education in decades. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis outlined the details at a press briefing at the presidential palace, describing the new plan as “a necessary political shift” aimed at restoring fairness, trust and professionalism in […]

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