10 h. ago Spaun tames Oakmont for US Open lead while big names struggle

Unheralded J.J. Spaun outshined the game’s top players and led the U.S. Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday at steamy Oakmont Country Club where the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy all struggled. Much of the talk this week has been how the notoriously challenging course would […]

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29 h. ago Copper Island Launches in Cyprus: A New Chapter in Global Filmmaking

The launch marks a significant investment in Cyprus’s creative sector and highlights the country’s growing role as a dynamic player in the international film industry

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29 h. ago Humanitarian workers killed in Gaza bus ambush that Israel blames on Hamas

Israel accused Hamas militants of killing five Palestinians who worked for the U.S-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in an apparent effort to disrupt their food distribution operations. GHF said in a statement that one of its buses was ambushed late on Wednesday as it headed to an aid centre near the southern city of Khan Younis, […]

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54 h. ago Cyprus ‘rejects request’ for Israeli basketball team to play on island

The Cypriot government has reportedly rejected an Israeli request for Israeli EuroLeague basketball team Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play its home games on the island. According to Israeli sports news website One.co.il, the Cypriot government informed Israeli ambassador Oren Anolik that it will not allow Israeli sports teams to host games on the island, […]

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64 h. ago Our View: Modi’s visit to Cyprus unlikely a ‘message to Turkey’

Ever since its independence, Cyprus has enjoyed relations with India. There was probably solidarity as both had been British colonies that fought for their freedom, and both suffered the consequences of the Colonial Office’s divide and rule policy. After independence, Cyprus became a member of the Soviet-backed Non-Aligned Movement, in which India played a leading […]

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3 d. ago Australia has stabilising role amid rising global division, says PM Albanese

Australia will seek to disprove the “corrosive” idea that democratic institutions are failing amid significant global uncertainty, and play a stabilising role in the region, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. In his first major speech since his centre-left Labor party was re-elected in May, Albanese said the rise of far right and far […]

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4 d. ago Macron links ocean protection to national sovereignty, voices support for Greece, Cyprus

Macron links ocean protection to national sovereignty, voices support for Greece, Cyprus  eKathimerini.com

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4 d. ago Lewandowski says trust ‘betrayed’ after being stripped of Poland captaincy

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski said his trust had been betrayed and he was very hurt by the way coach Michal Probierz told him he was being replaced as team captain. The country’s record goalscorer immediately announced on social media that he would not play for the national team under Probierz who made the decision to […]

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6 d. ago Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as Russian strike on Kharkiv kills three

Ukraine denied Russian allegations on Saturday that it had indefinitely postponed prisoner swaps, accusing Moscow of “playing dirty games” after overnight Russian missile and bomb strikes on Kharkiv left three people dead and 22 injured. Separately, Russian officials said a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region wounded two people. At a second round of […]

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6 d. ago Ruthless Sinner downs Djokovic to reach maiden French Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated record-chasing Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) in a clash of generations on Friday to set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Playing a younger, modern version of himself, the 38-year-old Djokovic looked every bit his age for a while on Court Philippe Chatrier […]

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7 d. ago Με Αλβανία η Εθνική Γυναικών στο UEFA Women’s Nations League.

Την Αλβανία θα αντιμετωπίσει η Εθνική μας στα play-offs του UEFA Women’s Nations League. Η κλήρωση πραγματοποιήθηκε σήμερα και σύμφωνα με το πρόγραμμα της UEFA, ο πρώτος αγώνας θα διεξαχθεί στις 24 Οκτωβρίου στην Κύπρο και ο επαναληπτικός στις 28 Οκτωβρίου στην Αλβανία. Η Αλβανία τερμάτισε στην 3η θέση του 4ου ομίλου της 2ης Κατηγορίας […]

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7 d. ago Alcaraz, Sinner face big tests to set up dream French Open final

The French Open men’s singles semi-finals take centre stage at Roland Garros on Friday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti in a rematch of their Monte Carlo final and Rome semi-final, both of which the Spaniard won to arrive in Paris with the perfect preparation. World number one Jannik Sinner plays […]

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7 d. ago Tanner Winterhof and Farm4Profit face off with Nebraska Governor in Corn State rivalry debate

In a spirited podcast debate that had both sides trading playful jabs about everything from corn quality to football tailgating, Tanner Winterhof of the Farm4Profit podcast recently squared off with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on the “93” podcast hosted by Mark Fahleson. The episode showcased the long-standing agricultural rivalry between Iowa and Nebraska while giving […]

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8 d. ago Military drill simulates warship under fire at Limassol port

A large-scale emergency drill was held on Thursday morning at Limassol port, simulating a warship coming under attack while arriving in Cyprus. The exercise tested the country’s ability to handle a hostile strike, safely unload ammunition and evacuate the injured under combat-like conditions. The scenario, part of the tactical exercise with troops “Nikitis-Demetra 2025,” played […]

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8 d. ago Israeli military recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas, prime minister says

 Israel’s military recovered the bodies of two hostages, Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai, who were held by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. The Israeli army said in a statement that the bodies of the husband and wife were recovered in a special operation from Khan Younis area in the Gaza Strip. Following […]

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9 d. ago Blunder fest as Gauff downs Keys to reach last four in Paris

Coco Gauff huffed and puffed into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-7(6) 6-4 6-1 victory against fellow American Madison Keys in a match both players will be quick to forget as they broke the 100-unforced errors barrier on Wednesday. More than half of Gauff’s points came from Australian Open champion Keys’ soft mistakes and […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus urged to step up role in EU wildfire prevention plans

A senior European commission official on Wednesday called on Cyprus to boost its involvement in wildfire prevention programmes, warning of growing risks as the Mediterranean braces for another scorching summer. Speaking in a televised briefing, senior official at the commission’s directorate-general for European civil protection and humanitarian aid operations Zacharias Yiakoumis said Cyprus plays an […]

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9 d. ago England coach Tuchel expects players to suffer in World Cup heat

England coach Thomas Tuchel will attend FIFA’s Club World Cup starting this month to observe how players cope with the expected hot and humid weather conditions. Next year’s World Cup, taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, could be one of the hottest in the tournament’s history. “It is important to see matches […]

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1 week ago Over 1,000 fan cards added to digital citizen app in first 24 hours

More than a thousand people have added their fan cards to the government’s digital citizen app since its integration to promote sports safety was launched on Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Tuesday. Letymbiotis said the fan card plays a key role in upgrading safety at sports venues, and that adding it to the […]

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1 week ago Gender equality commissioner stresses vital role of rural women

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou has emphasised the “vital role” of rural women in society and called on the government to support initiatives aimed at strengthening their contributions. “The rural woman is called upon to cope with multiple and simultaneous roles — mother, wife, worker, businesswoman, caregiver of the family and the land,” Christodoulou said. […]

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