6 h. ago 18 injured in knife attack in Hamburg, four in critical condition

Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany’s Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Four victims are in critical condition and six others are seriously injured, Bild reported, saying the motive for the attack was unclear. Police said the suspected assailant […]

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24 h. ago Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cast doubt on Friday over the Vatican as a potential location for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the Holy See itself would find it uncomfortable to host two mainly Orthodox Christian nations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV had confirmed his […]

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3 d. ago Comic actor George Wendt, ‘Cheers’ barfly named Norm, dead at 76

Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on the long-running hit NBC television sitcom “Cheers,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 76. The passing of the Chicago-born performer was announced in a statement from his publicist, Melissa Nathan, who said his family confirmed that […]

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3 d. ago Why are top wallets allocating to MUTM while others wait for market signals?

While much of the market remains cautious, waiting on clearer momentum or broader confirmation, certain high-value crypto wallets are already making their moves. One token that’s steadily appearing in more early-stage portfolios is Mutuum Finance (MUTM). It hasn’t hit exchanges yet, and it’s still priced below $0.03 — but for those paying close attention, the […]

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3 d. ago Berlin, Paris overcome rift over nuclear energy, French official says

The new German government has signalled to France it will no longer object to treating nuclear power on a par with renewable energy in EU legislation, French officials said, confirming a published report. The EU’s two largest economies have long been at loggerheads over whether to promote atomic power to achieve CO2 emissions targets, delaying […]

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4 d. ago Commission forecast confirms Cyprus’ economic strength, says president

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday welcomed the European Commission’s latest economic forecast, describing it as a “clear endorsement of Cyprus’ resilience, stability and prudent policymaking”. Speaking during the opening of a cabinet session at the Presidential Palace, Christodoulides said the Spring 2025 Economic Forecast, released by the European Commission on Monday, “is particularly important, even […]

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4 d. ago Defence minister hails elite frogmen as guardians of national security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday praised Cyprus’ special forces as “symbols of discipline, resilience and hope”, during a graduation ceremony at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari. Speaking at the awarding of diplomas and insignia to the graduates of the 85th School of Underwater Demolitions, Palmas said the ceremony marked the end of […]

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5 d. ago First Middle East Disney park could make UAE a new favourite for Cypriots

A brand-new Disney theme park is coming to Abu Dhabi, and with visa-free access and a just over three-hour flight from Cyprus, it could become a top pick for Cypriot families looking for something new. Disney confirmed last week it will open its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, calling it the company’s “most […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus MEPs caution EU for offering Turkey ‘privileges without obligations’

Cypriot MEPs on Saturday called on EU institutions to change their view that Turkey is seen as a strategic partner. They also highlighted the importance of Cyprus leveraging the opportunity created by the strengthening of European defence and security, from which Turkey seeks to benefit. These positions were expressed to the Cyprus News Agency following […]

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7 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer seeks to undermine star prosecution’s rape claim at trial

A lawyer representing Sean “Diddy” Combs in the hip-hop mogul’s sex trafficking trial sought on Friday to undercut the claim of the prosecution’s star witness that Combs raped her in 2018. During a second day cross-examining Combs’ ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in Manhattan federal court, a defence lawyer showed jurors text messages suggesting she may have […]

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7 d. ago Teachers locked out of school in north as headscarf saga continues

Teachers were locked out of a school in the north on Friday as relations between them and the north’s ruling coalition continue to sour over the ruling coalition’s decision to legalise the wearing of hijabs at public schools. Cyprus Turkish secondary education teachers’ trade union (Ktoeos) secretary-general Tahir Gokcebel confirmed to the Cyprus Mail that […]

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8 d. ago Rubio says NATO members ready to agree 5% defense spending by June summit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that all NATO members will have agreed on a goal of spending the equivalent to 5% of GDP on defense over the next decade by the 2025 NATO Summit in June. He made the comments while appearing on Fox News’ “Hannity.” U.S. President Donald Trump cut […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus regulator issues fine, confirms investment fund liquidation

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week issued two separate announcements relating to regulatory action and fund liquidation. In a decision made during its meeting on February 2025, the board of CySEC imposed an administrative fine of €1,250 on Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) iTrade Global (CY) Ltd. The company, identified by Legal Entity […]

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1 week ago Transport Minister confirms progress on Larnaca marina and port redevelopment

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Wednesday said that the evaluation of bids for the deepening of the Larnaca marina is currently under way, with work expected to begin soon. He also announced that the agreement for the port and marina masterplan study will be signed within May with Greece’s Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF). […]

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1 week ago Dutch police looking for second man in connection with Cemil Onal murder

The Dutch police have announced that they are looking for a second suspect in connection with the murder of Cemil Onal, the man who made allegations of a deep money-laundering and smuggling network based in Cyprus involving some of the most powerful men in Turkey during a series of interviews. Onal was shot dead in a […]

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1 week ago Alonso poised to take over at Real Madrid after Ancelotti exit

Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday. Alonso, 43, is expected to replace current Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, who was confirmed as Brazil’s new national team coach yesterday, ahead of the […]

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1 week ago New Kalavasos bridge too low, fire department wants it fixed

A bridge under construction in Kalavasos is too low, making it impossible for fire trucks to use the riverbed beneath to quickly access areas in an emergency. Fire department spokesman Andreas Kettis confirmed the information on Monday, telling the Cyprus Mail that officers had visited the site more than once, accompanied by MPs and local […]

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1 week ago More than 95% of teens register to start army service this summer

A total of 95.2 per cent of teens who will carry out their army service as of July successfully registered through the ministry of defence’s online platform, officials confirmed on Monday. The digital portal, which closed at midnight on Sunday, marked the end of the 2025 enlistment window for new recruits. Registration was compulsory and […]

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1 week ago Palmas: We will not withdraw from the fight until justice and freedom are restored

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Sunday declared that Greek Cypriots will “not withdraw from the fight we are waging until justice and freedom are restored in our homeland”. Addressing an event to honour Eoka, the paramilitary group formed with the aim of uniting Cyprus with Greece, in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, he stressed his view […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan denies nuclear body meeting after offensive launched on India

Pakistan’s defence minister said on Saturday that no meeting of the top military and civil body overseeing the country’s nuclear arsenal had been scheduled following a military operation against India earlier in the day. Pakistan’s military said earlier that the prime minister had called on the authority to meet. The information minister did not respond […]

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