20 m. ago Courts halt mass firings of US government employees, blow to Trump’s attempt to shrink government

Federal judges in California and Maryland on Thursday ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to reinstate thousands of probationary federal workers who lost their jobs as part of mass firings carried out at 19 agencies. The back-to-back rulings were the most significant blow yet to the effort by Trump and top adviser Elon Musk to […]

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16 h. ago Kremlin says there’s ‘nothing’ for Russia in a US ceasefire idea for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine would simply give Kyiv’s forces a much-needed battlefield respite. Russia’s advances along the front since mid-2024 and U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to strike a […]

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16 h. ago Trump threatens 200% wine tariff if EU does not relent on whiskey

U.S. President Donald Trumpon Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on all wines and other alcoholic products coming out of Europe if the European Uniondoes not scrap its planned tax on American whiskey. Ramping up a global trade war in response to blanket U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, the European Commission said on […]

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20 h. ago Rule of force ‘must not prevail’ in Cyprus, says PACE president

Resolving the Cyprus problem requires that the rule of law, not the rule of force, prevails, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Theodoros Roussopoulos has said. The Cyprus issue was among the topics discussed by Roussopoulos and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a meeting at the 69th session of the […]

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22 h. ago From outsider to key player: Turkey’s role in Europe’s defence shift

Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find guarantees for Ukraine under any forthcoming ceasefire deal urged by the United States. European countries have been unsettled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Ukraine war, which […]

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22 h. ago President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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22 h. ago President announces VAT for home electricity to be slashed in address to nation

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the reduction of VAT for home electricity consumption during his televised address to the nation overnight. During a review of what had been achieved during his two years in office on Wednesday, in the context of discussing his administration’s energy and taxation policy, Christodoulides said the decision had been taken to […]

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24 h. ago Trump’s tariffs spark economic uncertainty and business concerns

Makers of goods from sportswear to luxury cars and chemicals painted a gloomy picture on Wednesday of consumer and industrial health, adding to concerns about the damage from US President Donald Trump’s trade wars and hitting share prices again. Increased tariffs on all US steel and aluminium imports took effect on Wednesday, as Trump steps […]

Economics

32 h. ago ‘We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey’

“We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking during a televised interview held to mark the completion of the second year of his term, he defended Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ remark on Saturday that Greece will participate and support the Greek Cypriot side’s efforts […]

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36 h. ago ‘A steady pace and a clear plan’ – Christodoulides reviews his second year

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday night gave a long, televised address in which he reviewed and appraised his second year in office, reassuring the public that he has acted with “a steady place and a clear plan” throughout. “During the second year of our term, we achieved the implementation of 90 per cent of the […]

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37 h. ago Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU

President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, ratcheting up a global trade war and drawing swift retaliation from Canada and Europe. Trump’s action to bulk up protections for American steel and aluminum producers restores effective tariffs of 25% on all imports of the metals and extends […]

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38 h. ago CyBC reaches pension agreement for indefinite contract employees

A long-standing pension dispute at Cyprus’ public broadcaster, CyBC, is set to be resolved, heard on Wednesday, following a key agreement involving the government, trade unions, and the organisation’s management. The breakthrough follows the direct intervention of President Nikos Christodoulides, who played a crucial role in settling an issue that had remained unresolved for years. […]

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38 h. ago Pakistani player Waheed smashes record for most serves in a minute

Pakistan’s Talha Waheed has aced his way to a world record, smashing the mark for most tennis serves in a minute, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday. Waheed destroyed American John Perry’s 2019 record of 42 by delivering 59 successful serves in a November attempt that was ratified this week. Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq […]

Sport

38 h. ago ECB warns of inflation risks from trade, defence, and climate shocks

The euro zone economy is facing exceptional shocks from trade, defence and climate issues, possibly amplifying inflation volatility and raising the risk that price growth becomes more persistent, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday. These forces make it impossible for the ECB to signal policy intent but make it imperative the bank doubles down […]

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40 h. ago MPs outraged over claims they are ‘on the take’ from private schools

Oelmek president Demetris Taliadoros upset the House education committee on Wednesday, claiming MPs were “on the take” from private schools and was why they refused to make any changes to legislation. The head of the secondary school teaching union Taliadoros told the committee that the accusations had been voiced on the “fifth floor” of the […]

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40 h. ago Tatar meets Erdogan in Ankara ahead of enlarged Geneva meeting

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, completing the round of Cypriot leaders’ meetings with representatives of the island’s three guarantor powers ahead of next week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in Geneva. The meeting was held behind closed doors at Turkey’s presidential palace, and no […]

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41 h. ago Forestry department launched first attempt of controlled forest burning

For the first time a controlled forest burning was carried out in Cyprus under the supervision of the agriculture ministry’s forestry department and coordinated by the European University Cyprus’ centre of excellence (CERIDES) on Wednesday. “Controlled burning can be a valuable tool for Cyprus, as it allows for the safe and controlled removal of this […]

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41 h. ago Wary Russia awaits details from US on Ukraine ceasefire plan

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, while senior Moscow sources said a deal would have to take account of Russia’s advances and address its concerns. After Russian forces made gains in 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump reversed U.S. policy on the war, launching bilateral talks […]

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43 h. ago Investigative committee for airbag recalls sworn in, will keep meetings open

The three-member committee appointed to investigate the supply of vehicles from the EU, the import of vehicles from third countries and the recall of those cars was sworn in on Wednesday, pledging to keep committee meetings open to ensure transparency. A major part of the investigation will be the faulty Takata airbags which have been […]

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48 h. ago Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs take effect as global trade war intensifies

President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the US that drew swift retaliation from Europe. Trump’s action to bulk up protections for American steel and aluminum producers restores effective global tariffs of 25% on […]

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