2 h. ago Former minister, others, plead not guilty in golden passports trial

Former transport minister Marios Demetriades on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges he faces in relation to “suspicious” naturalisations of new Cypriot citizens under Cyprus’ citizenship through investment scheme, commonly known as the ‘golden passport’ scheme. Demetriades was one of nine defendants – seven people and two legal entities – to plead not guilty to […]

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6 h. ago Dogs involved in attack to be euthanised, animal rights group furious

The three dogs that attacked a 25-year-old woman and two children, aged six and three, in the Moni industrial area on Sunday are to be euthanised, sources said on Wednesday — prompting outrage from animal rights groups, who blame the authorities for failing to enforce existing laws. Rights for Animals Rescue Cyprus expressed its “rage […]

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10 h. ago South Korea’s new President Lee vows to revive democracy from ‘near demise’

South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence. Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest […]

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14 h. ago MedOnWheels: a mobile educational adventure brings the sea to schoolyards across Cyprus

By Marianna Charalampous Since October 2024, something extraordinary has been rolling along the roads of Cyprus – a minivan unlike any other, designed to spark curiosity and bring the wonders of the Mediterranean Sea to students across the island. Introducing MedOnWheels, a Mobile Education Centre launched by the Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre, created to reconnect […]

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29 h. ago Frederick University Partners with MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus

Frederick University Partners with MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus  Sea News

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38 h. ago Pentakomo port project ‘would have irreversible environmental impact’

The construction of a new port in the Limassol district village of Pentakomo would have “immediate and irreversible environmental impacts”, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus’ campaign coordinator Tasos Shialis said on Monday. He spoke to business news website Stockwatch ahead of the next court hearing of the charity’s legal challenge against its construction, which is due […]

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50 h. ago United Rescue Cyprus launched in gala evening of music, hope

In an evening filled with inspiration, emotion and meaningful impact, United Rescue Cyprus, a pioneering volunteer emergency response system, was formally launched at a powerful charity gala featuring international opera stars who captivated the audience. Yet the event was more than a launch, it was a living testament to the power of unity and selfless […]

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3 d. ago Indonesia quarry collapse kills 19, search continues for victims trapped under rubble

A rock collapse at a quarry at Cirebon in West Java province has killed 19 people, injured eight and there are six still missing, local police said on Sunday. Indonesian search and rescue agency Basarnas said authorities continued their search on Sunday for people trapped in the rubble after the collapse on Friday. Police said […]

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3 d. ago Two dead and 500 arrested in France during PSG win celebrations

More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured, the interior ministry said as further festivities were planned on Sunday. Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents […]

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4 d. ago Syrians in Cyprus cautiously welcome new repatriation scheme

Voice concerns over timing The community advocacy group Syrians in Cyprus has cautiously welcomed the newly introduced “voluntary repatriation” initiative, while raising concerns over its timing, coinciding with letters sent to hundreds of Syrians announcing a review of their legal residency status. “First of all, we welcome this initiative, which responds to the expressed will […]

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5 d. ago Is Mutuum Finance (MUTM) a better buy than Avalanche (AVAX), Cardano (ADA), and Pepe (PEPE) combined?

In a market overflowing with tokens that promise innovation, only a few deliver real utility, solid technology, and long-term value. Among the sea of altcoins, Avalanche (AVAX), Cardano (ADA), and Pepe (PEPE) have made headlines. But there’s a new player in the DeFi space that’s stealing the spotlight for all the right reasons: Mutuum Finance […]

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6 d. ago Italian activists face trial for migrant sea rescue in legal first

A Sicilian judge has ordered six members of an Italian charity ship to stand trial on accusations of aiding illegal immigration, the first time crew members of a rescue vessel have faced such prosecution, the group’s lawyer said on Thursday. The case centres on a 2020 operation where the Mare Jonio charity ship, operated by […]

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6 d. ago Inzaghi’s experienced Inter enter last chance saloon in Champions League final

A season which once promised so much for Inter Milan now hangs on Simone Inzaghi’s experienced side beating Paris St Germain in the Champions League final, giving Saturday’s decider in Munich the feel of a last-chance saloon for the Italian club. Inter, hurting from a failed league title defence, also seek redemption for the lost […]

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6 d. ago Army searches for missing man after glacier debris buries Swiss village

The army was deployed and rescue specialists were airlifted in to search for a man still missing on Thursday after a huge chunk of glacier crashed down a mountain in Switzerland, burying much of a picturesque Swiss Alpine village. Blatten had already been evacuated more than a week earlier when part of the mountain behind […]

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6 d. ago UniCredit signs derivatives deal to double stake in Alpha Bank

UniCredit has signed a derivatives agreement that paves the way for it to nearly double its stake in Greece’s Alpha Bank, increasing its shareholding to close to 20 per cent. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Italian banking group confirmed it will seek supervisory approval to surpass the 10 per cent threshold and potentially […]

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6 d. ago Bill to impose term limits on MPs not sent to plenary session

A bill which would impose a maximum limit on MPs of three terms in office failed to be sent to a plenary session of parliament on Wednesday after being discussed in the House legal affairs committee. Committee chairman and Disy MP Nicos Tornaritis said after the committee meeting that the bill “requires further discussion”. “It […]

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7 d. ago Reflect Festival 2025: Powering The Legal Future Of Innovation With Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (Video)

Reflect Festival 2025: Powering The Legal Future Of Innovation With Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (Video)  Mondaq

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7 d. ago Cyprus And Its Accession To The Schengen Area, From A Legal Perspective

Cyprus And Its Accession To The Schengen Area, From A Legal Perspective  Mondaq

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7 d. ago Businessman testifies against Aykut in property usurpation case

Greek Cypriot businessman Savvas Kakos testified as a prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Turkish-Israeli property developer Simon Mistriel Aykut at the Nicosia Criminal Court on Wednesday. Aykut, who claims nationality in Turkey, Israel, and the ‘TRNC’, is being tried for the alleged usurpation and sale of €43 million worth of Greek Cypriot property […]

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7 d. ago Diaspora entrepreneur calls for real incentives to reverse Cyprus’ brain drain

At the TechIsland Summit during the Reflect Festival, entrepreneur and cultural activist Tasoula Hadjitofi urged Cyprus’ leaders to adopt globally-competitive strategies to reverse the brain drain, stating: “patriotism doesn’t pay rent”. Speaking as part of the “Reclaiming Talent: Cyprus’ Strategic Brain Gain” panel with Deputy Minister Irene Piki and EXNESS CEO Petr Valov, Hadjitofi stressed […]

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