7 h. ago World Bank slashes global growth forecast as trade tensions bite

The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by 0.4 percentage point to 2.3 per cent, saying that higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a “significant headwind” for nearly all economies. In its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, the bank lowered its forecasts for nearly 70 per cent of all economies […]

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12 h. ago Experience Paros after dark: The Essential 2025 Summer Nightlife Guide

When the sun finally dips below the horizon and the sky turns shades of peach and purple, Paros takes on a whole new energy. The Cycladic calm gives way to something electric. Whether you’re strolling through the lively port towns or sipping cocktails on the beach, Paros after dark is a vibe you don’t want […]

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18 h. ago Hot air mass brings clear skies and temperatures up to 38C across Cyprus

Hot air mass brings clear skies and temperatures up to 38C across Cyprus  Philenews

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18 h. ago Drone war escalates: Hospitals hit in Ukraine, flights suspended in Russia

Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense drone strikes on Tuesday, disrupting air traffic and causing damage to civilian infrastructure amid a dramatic escalation in the air war between the two countries. In Ukraine, Russian drones hit multiple targets across the capital Kyiv and the southern port city of Odesa. Local officials reported damage to residential buildings […]

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36 h. ago Cyprus–Jordan relations in focus at UN Ocean summit in France

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Jordan’s King Abdullah II, discussed regional developments and issues related to the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Jordan. The two met in Nice, France, on the sidelines of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. A written statement from the Director of the President’s Press Office, Victoras Papadopoulos regarding the meeting […]

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37 h. ago NATO leader urges huge expansion of air and missile protection

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will use a speech in London on Monday to say the military alliance needs a 400% increase in air and missile defence, one of the priorities for a summit of members in the Hague later this month. Rutte will argue in a speech at London’s Chatham House think tank that […]

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40 h. ago Two car thefts in Cyprus spark police warning over carelessness

Two separate car theft cases – one in Nicosia and another in Larnaca – have prompted a strong warning from police after it was revealed that valuables and even keys had been left inside the parked vehicles. In Nicosia, a woman reported her car stolen at around 10.40pm on Sunday night. The vehicle, worth €15,000, […]

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56 h. ago Cardano (ADA) funds are flocking to Mutuum Finance (MUTM)—Why this under

As the crypto market recalibrates after the halving and institutional capital grows cautious, one thing is becoming clear: value is shifting toward smaller, utility-rich protocols. Among the rising stars attracting smart capital—particularly from Cardano (ADA) holders—is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending platform currently in presale Phase 5 at just $0.03 per token. With a […]

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58 h. ago UK’s Prince William calls for urgent action to protect oceans

Britain’s Prince William on Sunday called on world leaders and businesses to take urgent action to protect the planet’s oceans, saying it was a challenge “like none we have faced before”. Speaking ahead of the UN ocean conference, which begins in France on Monday, William said rising sea temperatures, plastic pollution and overfishing were putting […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: BoC rates, hoteliers association, employment, Vassiliko

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced a fresh reduction in its reference interest rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, in direct response to the ECB’s latest monetary easing. The bank will lower its rate from 2.40 per cent to 2.15 per cent, with the change taking effect from […]

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4 d. ago New Cyprus ban puts millions of UK tourists' innocent habit at risk

New Cyprus ban puts millions of UK tourists' innocent habit at risk  Birmingham Live

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4 d. ago Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday’s South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure. Brazil were unable to break down Ecuador’s organised defence and had few chances in the first half, the clearest coming from a Vinicius Jr attempt […]

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4 d. ago Bangs with Layers: Η Άννα Βίσση υιοθέτησε το δημοφιλές hair trend (pics)

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago UK Joins France, Mexico, Cyprus, Indonesia, UAE, Kenya In Updated Travel Advisory Of Australia As Government Flags Mounting Dangers In Popular Travel Destinations

UK Joins France, Mexico, Cyprus, Indonesia, UAE, Kenya In Updated Travel Advisory Of Australia As Government Flags Mounting Dangers In Popular Travel Destinations  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Cypriot students in Ioannina call for direct flights to Cyprus

A group of Cypriot students in Ioannina has appealed to the transport ministry and several airlines – including Sky Express, Cyprus Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Tus Airways – calling for the introduction of direct flights between Larnaca and Ioannina. According to the group, around 400 Cypriot students are currently studying in the […]

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5 d. ago Alpha Bank sets sights on Cyprus insurer Altius in expansion push

Alpha Bank sets sights on Cyprus insurer Altius in expansion push  Kathimerini.com.cy

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5 d. ago Russia says it will respond to Ukrainian attacks as and when it sees fit

Russia will respond to Ukraine’s latest attacks as and when its military sees fit, the Kremlin said on Thursday, accusing Kyiv of state terrorism and confirming that President Vladimir Putin had told Donald Trump that Moscow was obliged to retaliate. Ukraine used drones to strike Russian heavy bomber planes at air bases in Siberia and […]

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5 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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5 d. ago Δεκάδες παιδιά απόλαυσαν το αγαπημένο τους άθλημα στο 1ο «Football Festival for Migrant Children»

Άλλες φωτογραφίες από την εκδήλωση ΕΔΩ Με επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε η εκδήλωση «1st Football Festival for Migrant Children» που διοργάνωσε η ΚΟΠ με το Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος «Μετάβαση στην Ενηλικίωση: Πρόγραμμα Ημιανεξάρτητης Διαβίωσης Ασυνόδευτων παιδιών μεταναστών στην Κύπρο». Το φεστιβάλ πραγματοποιήθηκε την Παρασκευή 23.05.2025 στο Αθλητικό Κέντρο Ακαδημιών της ΑΕΚ Λάρνακας με τη […]

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