4 h. ago Geoengineering or bust: we absolutely need to stop further warming and no one is talking about it

This is the second anniversary of the arrival of the Emergency but practically nobody is mentioning it. Instead people are choosing to worry about more familiar problems like global trade wars, the rise of fascism and genocidal wars. It’s kind of a global displacement activity: if we don’t mention it, maybe it will go away. […]

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13 h. ago Trump deploys National Guard as Los Angeles protests against immigration agents continue

President Donald Trump’s administration said it would deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against a few hundred demonstrators during a second day of protests following immigration raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon was prepared to mobilize active-duty troops “if violence continues” in Los […]

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14 h. ago Microsoft offers to boost European governments’ cybersecurity for free

Microsoft (MSFT.O) is offering free of charge to European governments a cybersecurity programme, launched this week, to bolster their defences against cyber threats, including those enhanced by artificial intelligence, it said. After a surge in cyberattacks in Europe, many linked to state-sponsored actors from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the programme aims to boost […]

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42 h. ago Our View: Government split on public sector pay could be costly

The European Commission sounded a warning about state expenditure for this year as it was forecasted to grow by more than the government stipulated it would. The government’s commitment to the EU was for the growth of spending to reach 6 per cent in 2025 but according to the Commission’s six-monthly report this will reach […]

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54 h. ago Top Cardano (ADA) rival to soar 30x by Q4 2025, best Altcoin to buy now?

As investors look for the best altcoin to buy now, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as a serious coin challenging Cardano’s dominance. With ADA trading around $0.69 its steady growth is backed by smart contract advancements and expanding developer activity. Meanwhile MUTM a promising new crypto coin in the DeFi market is generating buzz for […]

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58 h. ago AI makes workers more valuable and drives wage growth, PwC report shows

AI is making workers more valuable, productive, and able to command higher wage premiums, with job numbers rising even in roles considered most automatable, according to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, released this week. The report is based on analysis of close to a billion job ads from six continents. It finds that since […]

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62 h. ago Cyprus services and transport turnover increases in first quarter

The turnover value index for services and transport in Cyprus recorded increases during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to the state statistical service, administrative and support service activities rose by 10.6 per cent in turnover value, according to the latest data. Accommodation and food service activities saw […]

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63 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: finance ministry, real estate, tourism, inflation

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the current […]

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67 h. ago CySEC imposes fines on 13 listed companies for 2023 financial report delays

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced the imposition of administrative fines on thirteen listed companies for breaches of the Transparency Requirements (Securities Admitted to Trading on a Regulated Market) Law of 2007, as amended. The fines relate to failures in the timely publication of half-year financial reports for the year 2023. A […]

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3 d. ago Finance Ministry hails EU report on Cyprus’ economic resilience

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus housing market surges in early 2025, driven by demand for new builds

Cyprus’ housing market recorded a strong start to 2025, with residential property sales rising sharply in both volume and value during the first quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by Landbank Analytics. The analysis, based on contracts of sale submitted to the Department of Lands and Surveys, showed a notable increase in demand […]

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4 d. ago EU, US report progress on trade talks despite new metals tariffs

The United States and European Union said trade talks advanced quickly and in the right direction on Wednesday, top negotiators said, despite a stumbling block posed by new U.S. metals tariffs. President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports kicked in on Wednesday, the same day hisadministration sought”best offers”from trading partners to […]

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4 d. ago Limassol district govt calls for ‘responsible’ water use over Kataklysmos weekend

The Limassol district government on Wednesday called on people living in the district to “demonstrate responsibility” in their water use over the Kataklysmos weekend. The Kataklysmos (flood festival) weekend, one of the highlights of the Greek Orthodox Christian calendar, typically sees people engage in water fights and other water-based activities. As such, the district government […]

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4 d. ago Trump envoy says risk levels ‘going way up’ after Ukraine struck Russian bombers

US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy said the risk of escalation from the war in Ukraine was “going way up” after Ukrainian forces used drones to strike nuclear-capable bombers at several airbases deep inside Russia. Ukraine said it attacked airfields in Siberia and Russia’s far north over the weekend, striking targets up to 4,300 km […]

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4 d. ago ‘We are looking after every last euro’: Demetriou on audit report

House president Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said she is “looking after every last taxpayer euro” following an audit office report revealed she had claimed almost €19,000 in expenses for a three-night stay in a luxury hotel in London for herself and her entourage. “We fully respect the audit office’s findings,” she told CyBC radio, while […]

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4 d. ago Lidl Cyprus named ‘Retailer of the Year’ for second year running

Lidl Cyprus has been named Retailer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Boussias Cyprus Retail and Sales Awards 2024, which recognise businesses, practices and achievements that are paving the way for retail activity in Cyprus. This distinction comes in a particularly important year, as Lidl Cyprus celebrates 15 years of dynamic […]

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5 d. ago Iran’s president says Tehran will not bow to US pressure to dismantle nuclear programme

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not bow to pressure by the United States to dismantle its nuclear programme. “They (the US) say you must dismantle everything you have, but no free human being will bow to oppression and injustice”, he said on Tuesday in a televised speech. On Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy […]

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5 d. ago Οι Ουκρανοί χτύπησαν ξανά τη γέφυρα της Κριμαίας – Χρησιμοποίησαν εκρηκτικά ίσα με 1.100 κιλά TNT, δείτε βίντεο

Οι ουκρανικές μυστικές υπηρεσίες ανακοίνωσαν το μεσημέρι της Τρίτης πως χτύπησαν για τρίτη φορά από την έναρξη του πολέμου την γέφυρα που ενώνει την Ρωσία με την Κριμαία. Οι Ουκρανοί έδωσαν, μάλιστα, στην δημοσιότητα βίντεο στο οποίο εικονίζεται υποθαλάσσια έκρηξη σε έναν από τους βασικούς πυλώνες της γέφυρας. BREAKING: Ukraine's SBU conducted a new special operation and struck the Crimean Bridge for the third time, this time underwater. The bridge is in a state of emergency. pic.twitter.com/ocy3Nf2LGc — Clash Report (@clashreport) June 3, 2025 Όπως είναι φυσικό, η κίνηση στη γέφυρα έχει διακοπεί σε όλο το μήκος της, ενώ οι ρωσικές δυνάμεις βρίσκονται σε κόκκινο συναγερμό. Η Υπηρεσία Ασφαλείας της Ουκρανίας (SBU) έκανε γνωστό πως για τη συγκεκριμένη επιχείρηση χρησιμοποιήθηκαν εκρηκτικά με ισχύ που αντιστοιχεί σε 1.100 κιλά ΤΝΤ. Η επιχείρηση είχε προετοιμαστεί για μήνες, προκάλεσε «σημαντικές δομικές ζημιές» και άφησε τη γέφυρα σε «κρίσιμη κατάσταση», σύμφωνα με τις προκαταρκτικές ε...

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5 d. ago BTC holder reveals how he made $18,700 in just 5 days through cloud mining

Recently, a senior BTC holder claimed to have made a profit of up to $18,700 through cloud mining in just 5 days, which sparked heated discussions in the circle. What is the secret of huge profits behind this? What is cloud mining? Why has it become a new trend? Cloud mining is a cryptocurrency mining […]

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5 d. ago Report slams lavish spending by House president on London trip

House president Annita Demetriou spent over €15,000 for luxury hotel rooms for three nights for those accompanying her on a trip to London, according to a report released by the audit office on Tuesday. The trip took place in July 2023, and the bill for her entourage, which consisted of eight people, including five parliament […]

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