2 h. ago Environmental group condemns rally in Paphos forest as illegal

Organising car races in the Paphos state forest, a Natura 2000 special protection zone, violates both national and EU legislation on nature and biodiversity conservation, environmental organisation Terra Cypria said on Friday. The group called on the agriculture ministry to cancel the rally, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, in the areas of Anadiou, Stavros tis […]

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4 h. ago Bitcoin faces pressure from US trade tariffs, traders shift to Mutuum Finance (MUTM)

Bitcoin’s 2% advance to $81,830.3 early Wednesday did little to soothe frayed nerves as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data and rising trade tensions. The 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs of President Trump, along with mixed exemptions for allies like Canada, have added to fears of economic upheaval. The defense of these policies as “worth it” […]

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10 h. ago WISTA International heads to India for sustainable shipping meeting

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) is set to host its mid-term meeting in India. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, in Mumbai, the meeting is part of the International EXCO Conference, themed ‘Navigating Change: The Future of Sustainable Shipping.’ This marks the first time WISTA’s board has convened in India, highlighting the country’s […]

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47 h. ago Christos Panayiotides’ latest book shows ‘harsh reality’ facing Cyprus

In his latest book, long-time former Cyprus Mail political columnist Christos Panayiotides gives readers “a face-to-face look at the harsh reality” and the opportunity “to seriously contemplate where we want to go”, Greece’s Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides said on Wednesday. Speaking in Athens at the presentation of the book titled The Asia Minor Catastrophe of […]

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49 h. ago UK pollution fears ease after cargo ship crash, Russian captain still in detention

Fears of an environmental disaster eased on Wednesday, two days after a container ship ploughed into a stationary U.S. fuel tanker off northeast England, as the vessel’s owner said the detained captain was a Russian national. The Portuguese-flagged Solong had crashed with no obvious explanation into the larger Stena Immaculate, a tanker carrying jet fuel […]

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58 h. ago Captain arrested in UK ship crash is Russian national, owner says

The ship’s captain arrested in connection with a crash into a US flagged tanker off the coast of England is a Russian national, the German company which owns the vessel said on Wednesday. The Solong crashed into the Stena Immaculate, a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, on Monday. A day later, British […]

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60 h. ago Pakistan train hijacking: hostage rescue complicated by suicide bombers, sources say

Attackers wearing suicide bombs were sitting next to passengers taken hostage after militants took over a train in southwest Pakistan, sources said on Wednesday, complicating rescue efforts a day after the country’s first such hijacking. The separatist militants blew up a railway track and opened fire on the Jaffar Express on Tuesday as it travelled […]

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3 d. ago Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, amid new ceasefire talks

An Israeli air strike killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, the territory’s civil emergency service said, as Arab mediators and the United States tried to hammer out differences between Hamas and Israel over a January 19 ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military said its air force attacked “terrorists who were engaged in a suspicious activity […]

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3 d. ago Fires burn after ships collide off UK, stoking fears over environment

Fires continued to burn on Tuesday after two ships collided off the coast of northeast England a day earlier, adding to concerns the jet fuel carried by one and toxic chemicals aboard the other could cause an environmental disaster. Following the crash, both crews abandoned their ships and 36 people were brought ashore, the coastguard […]

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3 d. ago Tariff turmoil: Trump’s policies spark market selloff, recession fears

A key economic adviser to President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back on talk of recession stemming from uncertainty around his administration’s tariff policies, even as a survey of American households showed consumers growing more pessimistic about their prospects, and U.S. stocks plunged. In an interview with CNBC, Kevin Hassett, who heads the National Economic […]

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3 d. ago Russian capital shaken: Ukraine’s drone strike halts air & rail transport

Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what seemed its biggest drone attack of the war on the Russian capital, killing at least one person, sparking fires and suspending air and train transport in the region, authorities said. “Today at 4 a.m. a massive drone attack began on Moscow and the Moscow region,” Moscow Region […]

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4 d. ago Volte face on company disqualified from tenders to provide helicopters

The government contract for leasing two firefighting helicopters for the 2025-2027 period has gone to a company which had been disqualified from the same tender last year, media reported on Monday. According to daily Politis, the lease contract for 2025-2027 – with an option to renew through to 2028-2029 – has been awarded to a […]

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4 d. ago Hellenic, Eurobank volunteers take part in Cape Greco green actions

Aware of its own responsibility and the important role all are called upon to play in protecting the environment, Hellenic Bank, a member of the Eurobank Group, is doing its part for a greener Cyprus. On the initiative of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, and in cooperation with the Cyprus […]

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4 d. ago Tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast causing blaze and casualties

A chemical tanker and container ship collided off the northeastern coast of England on Monday causing a huge fire on at least one of the vessels and leading to numerous casualties. Authorities mounted an emergency response, and the coastguard agency said a helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, lifeboats and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capability had all been […]

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4 d. ago McDonald’s Cyprus earns ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ certification

While success at McDonald’s Cyprus is not about gender, but about passion and dedication, nevertheless, earning the ‘Great Place To Work® – Best Workplaces™ for Women (2025)’ certification recognises its ongoing commitment to creating a work environment that promotes women’s wellbeing and ensuring equal opportunities for professional development. Furthermore, by winning second place in the […]

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4 d. ago Israel’s halt to food and aid deliveries worsens Gaza conditions

Israel’s suspension of goods entering Gaza has begun to take a toll on the Palestinian enclave, with some bakeries closing and officials warning of growing risks to the environment including possible discharges of raw sewage into the sea. The suspension, intended to pressure militant group Hamas in ceasefire talks, applies to food, medicine and fuel […]

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4 d. ago Decoding terroir in Cyprus wines: a guided tasting experience

Wine lovers and nature enthusiasts, mark your calendars for March 15. An afternoon of discovery and flavour awaits on Saturday at the Episkopi Environmental Centre in Paphos as a workshop explores winemaking and the natural environment. And it is an event in English! Experienced agriculturist and viticulture expert George Gkenos (MSc) will unpack the fascinating […]

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7 d. ago Minister reaffirms commitment to gender equality in the National Guard

Gender equality is a central priority for the government, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Friday at a reception honouring women serving in the National Guard. Palmas highlighted the vital role of women in the armed forces, emphasising their ability, dedication and resilience in a demanding environment. He added that the Ministry aimed to expand […]

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7 d. ago South Carolina to carry out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years

South Carolina plans to execute a man convicted of two murders by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the U.S. in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, 67, chose to be killed by a firing squad, saying he feared the alternatives of the electric chair or lethal injection would risk a slower […]

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8 d. ago Earn $6,000 a day, smart cloud mining will become the safest cloud mining site in 2025

In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has seen roller coaster-like price fluctuations, which have frightened countless investors. The price of Bitcoin was once expected to fall to $50,000, and the sharp decline of other highly-watched altcoins such as XRP and DOGE has put investors under tremendous wealth pressure. In such an unstable market environment, it […]

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