33 h. ago Nicosia council and arts association in dispute over premises

Nicosia municipality and the visual artists and art theorists association Cyprus, known as ‘Phytorio’, have clashed over access to a historic arts venue in the municipal garden. The dispute centres on an unauthorised change of locks and competing claims to the site. On Friday, the artists’ association announced that on June 4, without any prior […]

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35 h. ago State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers in Trump’s shake

The State Department will start firing more than 1,350 US-based employees on Friday as the administration of President Donald Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps, a move critics say will undermine US ability to defend and promote US interests abroad. The layoffs will cover 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign […]

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3 d. ago ‘Best way to say goodbye’: Fognini retires after Wimbledon epic with Alcaraz

Italy’s Fabio Fognini announced his retirement from tennis on Wednesday, calling time on a 21-year career that culminated with a memorable five-set thriller against defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz that left Centre Court on its feet. The 38-year-old veteran pushed Alcaraz to the brink over more than 4-1/2 hours last week, twice clawing his way […]

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3 d. ago Turkish media hysterical over Cyprus: “Jews bought land to take control of the island”

Turkish media hysterical over Cyprus: “Jews bought land to take control of the island”  Greek City Times

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3 d. ago Aykut’s trial postponed pending examination of detention conditions

A request was submitted on Wednesday at the Nicosia criminal court to change the conditions in which Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling property on Greek Cypriot land in the north, is being held, after which the defendant’s health would be finally examined. Defence attorney Christos Triantafyllides told the court that […]

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4 d. ago Validity of land registry records questioned at Aykut hearing

The validity of records of property ownership in northern Cyprus prior to 1974 in the hands of the land registry was called into question during Tuesday’s hearing of the trial of Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling €43 million worth of property on Greek Cypriot land in the north. Defence lawyer […]

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4 d. ago Disy defends officials as ECtHR verdict fuels resignation demands

Disy issued a statement on Tuesday responding to Alma’s demands, sharply criticising auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, who has been a vocal figure in the fallout of the ECtHR ruling. The party accused Michaelides of acting vindictively against those he sees as political or personal enemies, ignoring the presumption of innocence, and showing contempt even for the […]

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4 d. ago Sabalenka ready for Siegemund’s tricks as Alcaraz faces ‘nightmare’ Norrie

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces a tricky test against Germany’s Laura Siegemund, while Cameron Norrie, the last Briton standing, takes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz when the Wimbledon quarter-finals kick off on Tuesday. TOP WOMEN’S MATCH: ARYNA SABALENKA V LAURA SIEGEMUND World number one Sabalenka recently called Wimbledon her “dream tournament.” But despite reaching the […]

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5 d. ago Sabalenka stands tall, Norrie survives to reach Wimbledon quarter

Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka and men’s defending champion Carlos Alcaraz both survived tough tests to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and Cameron Norrie kept alive British singles hopes after surviving a five-set thriller on Sunday. Sabalenka ruined home favourite Emma Raducanu’s dream in the previous round but had the Centre Court crowd cheering her on […]

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7 d. ago Uproar over Israeli land purchases in Cyprus | Akel leader's remark sparks antisemitism row

Uproar over Israeli land purchases in Cyprus | Akel leader's remark sparks antisemitism row  WION

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8 d. ago Alcaraz marches on at Wimbledon after tough test, Keys and Osaka crash out

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was put through the wringer again on Friday before moving into the fourth round but fellow Grand Slam winners Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys fell by the wayside at the All England Club. It was a good day for British fans after Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie sailed through, with […]

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8 d. ago Trump, Zelenskiy discuss weapons and escalating Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defences in a conversation with US President Donald Trump on Friday, and agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalate. He added in a message on Telegram that he discussed joint defence production, as well as joint purchases and investments […]

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9 d. ago Nicosia mayor defends Makarios avenue reopening amid criticism

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Thursday again defended the recent decision to partly reopen Makarios avenue to normal traffic, saying that singling out the municipality for criticism is hypocritical. Last month municipal councilors had voted for the central Nicosia street to reopen for traffic. Makarios avenue is to reopen to all private vehicles on weekdays […]

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9 d. ago Details of Greek Cypriot land used in north presented in Aykut trial

Reports with details of Greek Cypriot property in the north on which Afik group of companies has built residential and tourist complexes were presented during Thursday’s proceedings in the trial of Turkish-Israeli developer Simon Aykut. Aykut is charged with the development and sale of €43 million worth of property on Greek Cypriot land in the […]

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9 d. ago Νέο Land Rover Discovery Sport: Πιο, δυναμικό, πολυτελές με νέες εκδόσεις

Η Land Rover ανανεώνει το 7θέσιο οικογενειακό SUV Discovery Sport, εστιάζοντας στην ενίσχυση της δυναμικής και πολυτελούς εμφάνισης του μοντέλου, αλλά και στην εισαγωγή δύο νέων εκδόσεων, των Metropolitan και Landmark. Το Discovery Sport είναι διαθέσιμο με έως 24 διαμορφώσεις καθισμάτων, ανακλινόμενη και συρόμενη δεύτερη σειρά και χώρο φόρτωσης που μπορεί να φτάσει τα 1.794 […]

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1 week ago Animal welfare practices defended after social media criticism

Responding to criticism over the alleged removal of cats from its coastal front and prohibiting dogs from walking on the pedestrian path with a sign, the municipality of Paralimni-Dherynia said it strictly complied with all applicable laws. “The municipal council has undertaken and is undertaking many initiatives and actions for the safety and well-being of […]

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1 week ago UK interest rates could fall to 2.25 per cent by late 2025, says BoE official

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Wednesday that a soft landing for Britain’s economy is now at risk and that economic data had recently argued for five interest rate cuts in 2025 rather than four. “Previously, I had seen a UK soft landing in the cards, with some remaining upside risks to inflation […]

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1 week ago Government defends Nicosia spending, denies accusations of unjust distribution of funds

Following critical statements by the municipalities of Strovolos and Lakatamia, the government has rejected accusations of unfairly allocating funds from its €1 billion development scheme, denying claims of favouritism toward Nicosia’s city centre. Responding to the “unfounded claims made by the municipality of Strovolos”, the government said it had allocated funds for an energy upgrade […]

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1 week ago Britain’s Wimbledon hopefuls Raducanu and Tarvet face tough task

The home crowd will have plenty to cheer on Centre Court in the second round at Wimbledon on Wednesday as British qualifier Oliver Tarvet takes on twice defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu meets former winner Marketa Vondrousova. Britain’s Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie will also be in action, while world number one Aryna […]

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1 week ago Alcaraz survives Fognini scare to begin Wimbledon defence with win

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz blew hot and cold on a blazing Monday at Wimbledon but the Spaniard survived a massive scare to beat dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1 and reach the second round. Alcaraz, bidding to become only the fifth man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win three consecutive […]

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