15 h. ago Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final

The French Open men’s singles tournament will culminate with a blockbuster clash in Paris on Sunday. World number one Jannik Sinner faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the most eagerly anticipated men’s singles final since the start of the Rafa Nadal era 20 years ago at Roland Garros where the results were largely a foregone […]

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34 h. ago Extending age limit not enough without adult care structures, MP says

Extending the age limit for special education from 21 to 22 is not a solution in itself, chairman of the House education committee MP Pavlos Mylonas said on Friday. Mylonas, who visited the Evangelismos special school in Yeri on Friday morning, welcomed President Nikos Christodoulides’ gesture to raise the age limit. However, he stressed that […]

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41 h. 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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61 h. ago Kerassentials reviews and complaints 2025: Shocking truth Revealed by Users! (Consumer Reports)

Kerassentials is a meticulously formulated toenail infection treatment solution that targets more problematic issues, such as antifungal resistance, and supports healthy skin and nails. Claims to be based on some recent scientific discovery, this antifungal oil helps to eliminate toenail fungus effectively. The manufacturers claim this is a plant-based nail care formulation that also prevents […]

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64 h. ago Cyprus housing market surges in early 2025, driven by demand for new builds

Cyprus’ housing market recorded a strong start to 2025, with residential property sales rising sharply in both volume and value during the first quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by Landbank Analytics. The analysis, based on contracts of sale submitted to the Department of Lands and Surveys, showed a notable increase in demand […]

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68 h. ago US shuts doors again: Trump expands travel ban in renewed immigration clampdown

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The directive is part of an immigration crackdown Trump launched this year at the start of his second term, which has […]

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3 d. ago Six arrested in Limassol over suspected forged rental documents

Six young adults have been arrested in Limassol on suspicion of using forged documents to secure residency and student permits in Cyprus, in what police are treating as a possible organised case of document fraud. Four of the suspects, aged between 21 and 24, appeared before Limassol court on Wednesday. The court issued a seven-day […]

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3 d. ago Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

By Jen Kostuchuk, Erik Steiner, and Sean Lyons “I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just a kid.” This is what a nine-year-old respondent told us when we asked how they feel about the environment. In […]

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3 d. ago Jumbo Cyprus sales up 8 per cent in first five months of 2025

Greek retail group Jumbo reported a strong rise in store sales across Cyprus and Greece in May 2025, reflecting a gradual rebound after a slower start to the year due to Easter falling much earlier than in 2024. Sales at Jumbo’s Cyprus stores increased by 14.5 per cent in May compared to the same month […]

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3 d. ago Major porn platforms pull out of France over age check standoff

The firm behind Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube is suspending access to the adult content platforms in France from Wednesday, in a move that media said was in protest against a requirement for porn sites to verify that their users are 18 or older. “I can confirm that Aylo has made the difficult decision to suspend […]

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4 d. ago SOFTSWISS wins Eventex Award for Kids Camp: How family support changes employee experience

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company providing software for the iGaming industry, won an Eventex Award 2025 for its Kids Camp in the Corporate Event category. The camp was designed to support employees by engaging their children in a unique, cross-border experience — including participants from Cyprus, Georgia, Germany, and beyond. The recognition places SOFTSWISS alongside […]

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5 d. ago U.S. Navy Corpsmen Strengthen Allied Readiness Through Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training in Cyprus

U.S. Navy Corpsmen Strengthen Allied Readiness Through Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training in Cyprus  DVIDS

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5 d. ago Celestyal opens Summer 2025 with 60% savings across 87 sailings

Celestyal has marked the start of its summer season with a promotion featuring up to 60-per cent savings across 87 sailings departing from June 2025 to March 2027. Applicable sailings in the Arabian Gulf include 19 departures of the seven-night ‘Desert Days’ itinerary, sailing roundtrip from either Dubai or Doha, and 13 departures of the […]

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6 d. ago Almost 150 children spoke to police about sexual abuse last year

In 2024, a total of 142 children spoke to the specially trained investigators of the police’s child sexual abuse investigation unit, reporting they were victims or witnesses of child sexual abuse. Police said investigators do more than listen to the children’s testimony. “More than that, they heard their silence screaming and the battles they fought […]

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7 d. ago UK’s car output drops in April, sees worst start to year since 2009

Britain’s vehicle output dropped sharply in April, marking the worst start to the year since 2009, due to weak export demand and the timing of Easter, industry data showed this week. The drop comes as European carmakers strive to cut costs amid stiff competition, US tariffs on auto imports, and a slowing global economy, with […]

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7 d. ago Musk says Tesla testing driverless Model Y cars in Austin, aiming June delivery

Tesla (TSLA.O) has been testing driverless Model Y cars in Austin, Texas and aims to deliver the first unit in June, CEO Elon Musk said this week, amid buzz of an imminent robotaxi launch. Musk had said earlier this year that such a launch would start with 10 or 20 Model Y vehicles. “A month […]

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1 week ago Faneromeni Square to host second edition of ‘Let Me Tell You a Story’

This weekend, the ENAVSMA FOUNDATION will present the charity event “Let Me Tell You a Story Vol. 2”, as part of the Access City Festival. For the second consecutive year, this interactive experience for children and adults alike will deliver powerful life messages. Taking place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10.30am to 1pm, in […]

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1 week ago Two dead, nine injured in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia, police say

Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said on Tuesday. All the nine injured in the Monday night shooting are in stable condition. A male and a female, both adults, were the deceased victims, a police officer told a media […]

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1 week ago Elysee plays down apparent shove on Macron from wife in Vietnam

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office on Monday played down an incident in which his wife, Brigitte, appeared to push him in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam at the start of a Southeast Asia tour. In a video, Brigitte Macron appeared to shove her husband before he descended from the presidential plane late […]

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2 w. ago Forestry dept calls for public to ‘honour’ European parks day ‘with respect’

The forestry department called on the public to “honour” European parks day with “care and respect”. European parks day is held every year on May 24, with the department saying the event “reminds the people of Europe of the importance of nature and the environment for their quality of life, health, and wellbeing”. It added […]

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