8 h. ago UN says more food needed in Gaza as looting hampers deliveries

Israeli airstrikes killed at least six Palestinians guarding aid trucks against looters, Hamas officials said on Friday, as the head of the United Nations warned that only a “teaspoon” of aid was getting in following Israel’s 11-week-long blockade. The Israeli military said 107 trucks carrying flour and other foodstuffs as well as medical supplies entered […]

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14 h. ago Netanyahu accuses France, Britain and Canada of ’emboldening’ Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the leaders of France, Britain and Canada of wanting to help the Palestinian militant group Hamas after they threatened to take “concrete action” if Israel did not stop its latest offensive in Gaza. The criticism, echoing similar remarks from Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Thursday, was part of a […]

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19 h. ago ‘Don’t shoot, I am Israeli’: Gaza paramedic’s Hebrew plea saved his life

The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Thursday that a paramedic who survived an attack that killed 15 aid workers was spared because he asked Israeli soldiers for mercy in Hebrew, adding that he hoped the man’s testimony would help win justice. Assad Al-Nassasrah, a Red Crescent paramedic, survived shootings that killed 15 […]

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24 h. ago Nicosia psychiatric clinic needs more staff, patient segregation, says ombudswoman

The psychiatric clinic at Nicosia general hospital needs more staff as well as better segregation of patients according to the type of treatment they receive, the ombudswoman has recommended in a report made public on Thursday. Maria Stylianou-Lottides’ report was based on an on-site visit to the psychiatric clinic that took place on November 7 […]

Science

34 h. ago Lady’s Mile declared safe for swimming by British bases after contamination scare

The British bases declared Lady’s Mile beach safe for swimming on Thursday evening, a day after issuing a warning advising the public to stay out of the water due to contamination concerns. “Our most recent test results show significantly improved water quality across Lady’s Mile beach,” the bases said in a statement. As a result, […]

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36 h. ago Iran warns Israel, US against any attack on its nuclear sites

The United States will bear legal responsibility in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday, following a CNN report that Israel might be preparing strikes on Iran. Iran and the U.S., Israel’s closest ally, will hold a fifth round of nuclear talks on Friday in […]

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39 h. ago Cypriot parties call for govt action against Israel’s offensive in Gaza

The Green party and Dipa on Thursday issued statements calling on Cyprus’ government to take decisive action in light of a new military offensive having been launched by the State of Israel in Gaza and a lack of humanitarian aid reaching the strip. “We must choose a side and the side of humanity is one: […]

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39 h. ago Three dead, thousands stranded in Australia’s Southeast flood disaster (V)

Flash flooding on Australia’s southeast coast has killed three people and cut off towns, isolating tens of thousands of residents, as officials on Thursday warned more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours. Major flooding hit several rural towns in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia’s most populous […]

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40 h. ago Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel  Kathimerini.com.cy

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58 h. ago Akel bill aims to ensure foreign language uni courses are free of charge

Akel have put forward a bill which would ensure that undergraduate programmes taught in foreign languages at Cyprus’ public universities are free of charge for students. The matter was discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the House education committee, with Akel MP Christos Christofides warning after the meeting that if the bill is not passed into […]

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64 h. ago Cyprus is our gateway to global markets, says Freedom Holding’s Turlov

Founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. Timur Turlov described Cyprus as the company’s “European gateway to global markets” during his address at the Sixth New York – Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit. Held under the theme “Cyprus – Greece – Israel: Spurring Resilient and Multilateral Collaboration with the Region”, the summit was organised by The […]

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65 h. ago EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers. International pressure on Israel has mounted in recent days amid complaints about the lack of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza […]

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66 h. ago Suicide blast targeting school bus kills five in Pakistan’s Balochistan

At least three children were among five people killed when a suicide bomber targeted an army school bus in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday, in an attack Pakistan blamed on Indian proxies. Around 40 students were on the bus that was headed to an army-run school and several have sustained injuries, […]

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68 h. ago Man arriving from Israel to be extradited to Russia after arrest at Larnaca airport

A 38-year-old man arrested upon his arrival from Israel is to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Wednesday to be extradited to Russia. According to the police, the was arrested at Larnaca airport for charges related to, among other things, participation in a criminal organisation. “A red notice is pending against the 38-year-old from […]

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68 h. ago Israel preparing strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, CNN reports

New intelligence obtained by the United States suggests that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing multiple U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence. It was not clear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision and there was disagreement within the U.S. government about whether they would ultimately […]

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3 d. ago Turkish Cypriots ‘must be involved’ in Cyprus’ Schengen accession process

It is “extremely important” for the Turkish Cypriot side to be involved in Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen zone, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday. He warned that Schengen accession “has the potential to bring about many complications, especially in the area of freedom of movement” regarding regarding Turkish […]

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3 d. ago Dog beaches in Cyprus deemed inaccessible, says the animal party

Public access to dog-friendly beaches in Cyprus is severely limited and basic facilities are lacking, the Cyprus Animal Party warned on Tuesday. In a formal letter to the chairman of the central committee on beaches, the party urged immediate action over the condition and accessibility of most designated dog beaches on the island. The party […]

Society

3 d. ago Cyprus fails to join nations urging Israel to allow full aid into Gaza

The government on Tuesday declined to comment on why Cyprus was not among a group of more than 20 donor nations urging Israel to permit the full, unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. In total, the foreign ministers of 22 nations jointly signed the statement, calling on the Israeli government to “allow a full […]

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3 d. ago Berlin, Paris overcome rift over nuclear energy, French official says

The new German government has signalled to France it will no longer object to treating nuclear power on a par with renewable energy in EU legislation, French officials said, confirming a published report. The EU’s two largest economies have long been at loggerheads over whether to promote atomic power to achieve CO2 emissions targets, delaying […]

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3 d. ago CySEC issues new warning over unlicensed investment websites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday issued a fresh warning to the public, alerting investors about a number of online platforms operating without authorisation. According to CySEC, the websites listed do not belong to any entity that has been granted a licence to provide investment services or carry out investment activities. The […]

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