4 h. ago Electronic ID demand fall short with only 8,200 applications  

The launch of the newly introduced electronic identity (eID) at the end of January was expected to be a significant leap forward in digital access. However, take-up has been sluggish, with only 8,200 applications submitted until this week – far below anticipated numbers. To help spur adoption, the first 30,000 eIDs are being offered free […]

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4 h. ago President says Egypt agreements on gas exploitation open new horizons

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday two agreements signed with Egypt on exploitation of the Cronos and Aphrodite fields are important and open new horizons for strategic partnerships. In an interview with Egyptian newspaper, Al-Ahram, published on Sunday, the president said that these two agreements represent an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the two […]

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7 h. ago Hamas says Israel’s claim on hostages’ handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies are “humiliating” was false and a pretext to evade Israel’s obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a […]

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10 h. ago Blake Lively: Οι φίλοι της την εγκαταλείπουν λόγω της διαμάχης με τον Baldoni

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24 h. ago Απελευθερώθηκαν δύο ισραηλινοί όμηροι που κρατούνταν στη Γάζα για 10 χρόνια (video)

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27 h. ago Hamas frees six hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian detainees

Hamas freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday, the last living Israeli captives slated for release under the first phase of a fragile ceasefire accord, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Eliya Cohen, 27, Omer Shem Tov, 22, and Omer Wenkert, 23, all seized from the site of the Nova music festival […]

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30 h. ago Cyprus church to deny funeral rites for those choosing cremation

The Cyprus Orthodox church has reiterated that it will not perform funeral rites for individuals who choose cremation after death, following an announcement about the establishment of the first crematorium in the country. The crematorium, set to open in Paphos in the summer of 2026, marks a significant development in Cyprus’ approach to death and […]

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36 h. ago Ριάνα – ASAP Rocky: Το όνομα που θα δώσουν στο επόμενο παιδί τους

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36 h. ago Παραιτήθηκε ο δικηγόρος του Diddy – Αρνείται να τον υπερασπιστεί για τις κατηγορίες σεξουαλικής εκμετάλλευσης

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44 h. ago Αποθέωση για τους Θρακιώτες που έστησαν γλέντι στον αέρα: «Τhe greek way of life» (video)

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50 h. ago Libertex revs into Formula One as KICK Sauber F1 team’s online trading partner

Libertex, one of the leading online brokers, is proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with KICK Sauber F1 Team, becoming the team’s Official Online Trading Partner. The collaboration signifies a new era in Libertex’s dedication to performance, precision and innovation, aligning seamlessly with the exhilarating world of Formula One, as KICK Sauber F1 Team […]

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51 h. ago Scientists find bats migrating across Cyprus for the first time

For the first time, bats that breed in coastal caves have been observed migrating across the country to spend the winter in Troodos. During their journey from the coast to the mountains, the bats travelled an estimated 60 kilometres. Scientists tracked three of these bats in underground tunnels in the Troodos area after equipping 100 […]

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51 h. ago Cyprus accounting and audit bodies renew MoU to combat financial crime

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Cyprus) renewed their agreement, reaffirming their commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Kyriakos Iordanou, general manager of the ICPAC and IIA, president Aristodemos Yiannaka, further strengthening the strategic partnership […]

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54 h. ago Eurobank Cyprus aims for steady and sustainable investment growth

The significant prospects in the investment sector and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the market were the focus of the interesting conference ‘Money Conference 2025: Investment Outlook Opportunities & the AI Impact’, which was held in Nicosia this week. The conference, which was organised for the seventh consecutive year, attracted distinguished speakers from […]

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58 h. ago Israel says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage, vows retribution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed. “We will act with determination to bring Shiri home along with all our hostages – both living and dead – and ensure Hamas pays the full price for this […]

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59 h. ago Lady Gaga: «Δεν νομίζω να φορούσα ξανά το περίφημο φόρεμα από ωμό κρέας»

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59 h. ago Bumble shares slide after weak forecast signals slow dating app turnaround

Bumble’s shares fell 16 per cent on Wednesday after the dating app operator forecast first-quarter revenue below market estimates, as it continues to grapple with a slowdown in the growth of paying users. Shares of the Austin, Texas-based company have slumped about 40 per cent over the past 12 months. Bumble recently announced executive changes […]

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69 h. ago US Mideast envoy says Trump’s Gaza plan is about better prospects, not eviction

The United States’ envoy to the Middle East said on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza was not about evicting Palestinians, and the conversation about Gaza’s future was being shifted towards how to create a better future for Palestinians. Trump proposed on February 4 the U.S. should take over Gaza, with Palestinians resettled […]

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3 d. ago Τσικνοπέμπτη: Τα έξυπνα tips για να φας, να ευχαριστηθείς αλλά και να μην ξεφύγεις!

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3 d. ago Two more arrests made in connection with bizarre criminal group

Two more people were arrested in the early hours of Thursday in connection with police investigations into the bizarre criminal groups which has made headlines in recent weeks after using forged state seals and impersonating officials. Their arrests bring the total number of arrests to five, with the arrestees a 45-year-old man and a 42-year-old […]

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