52 m. ago Britain’s chancellor minister signals possible support for Israel in Iran conflict

The United Kingdom could potentially support Israel in its conflict with Iran, but the decision to send additional military jets to the Middle East was made mainly to protect British bases and personnel, the country’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, its equivalent of a finance minister, Rachel Reeves said on Sunday. Israel and Iran launched fresh […]

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27 h. ago Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel, threatens US bases in region

By Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland Iran’s strikes against Israel will continue, with targets set to expand to include US bases in the region in the coming days, Iran’s Fars news agency reported on Saturday, citing senior Iranian military officials. “This confrontation will not end with last night’s limited actions and Iran’s strikes will […]

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65 h. ago XM warms up for 2026 Limassol Marathon with creative billboard campaign

Two billboards have been placed along the motorway: one in the direction from Paphos to Limassol, and the other serving routes from Nicosia, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras towards Limassol. These billboards symbolically depict the 42.2-kilometre distance to the heart of Limassol, specifically the starting point of the XM Limassol Marathon on the Molos Promenade. […]

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3 d. ago Cruise tourism key to Cyprus’ economic revival, says Limassol terminal operator

DP World Limassol on Thursday released a statement highlighting the expected arrival of around 140 cruise ships in 2025, underscoring the island’s resurgence as a major Eastern Mediterranean cruise destination. “The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies,” the Limassol cruise terminal operator […]

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3 d. ago Iran will not compromise on right to enrichment, says official

Iran will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment because of mounting frictions in the region, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday, adding that a “friendly” regional country had alerted Tehran over a potential military strike by Israel. The official said the tensions were intended to “influence Tehran to change its position about […]

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3 d. ago US preparing to partially evacuate Iraq embassy over regional security risks, sources say

The United States is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around the Middle East due to heightened security risks in the region, US and Iraqi sources said on Wednesday. The four US and two Iraqi sources did not specify which security risks had prompted the […]

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3 d. ago Marines poised to move into Los Angeles as protests spread across US

Hundreds of U.S. Marines were undergoing refresher training in riot and crowd control just outside of Los Angeles and will move into the city soon, a military official said, as protests over President Donald Trump’s immigration raids spread from California to other parts of the country. Trump’s decision to dispatch National Guard troops and Marines […]

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3 d. ago UAE desalination units taking longer than expected to set up

Desalination units being installed in Limassol will be up and running with a delay of three weeks, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou was informed on Wednesday, during a visit to Moni power plant. The units, which arrived as a gift from the United Arab Emirates, are being set up at Moni – where the necessary infrastructure […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon unite to tackle tourism challenges

Tourism officials from Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon gathered in Limassol this week to discuss the future of the sector amid geopolitical uncertainty, climate risks and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence. The panel brought together Cyprus Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, Greece’s Minister Tourism Olga Kefalogianni, and Lebanon’s Minister of Tourism Laura Kazin Lahoud, […]

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4 d. ago Limassol police seize large quantity of illegal tobacco products

Limassol police on Tuesday arrested, charged, fined and released a 44-year-old man caught with a large quantity of contraband cigarettes, tobacco and heets, they said. During a traffic stop in the Kolossi area, officers found the tobacco products in the man’s vehicle packed inside four cardboard boxes. They seized 72 cartons of cigarettes of various […]

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5 d. ago Experience Paros after dark: The Essential 2025 Summer Nightlife Guide

When the sun finally dips below the horizon and the sky turns shades of peach and purple, Paros takes on a whole new energy. The Cycladic calm gives way to something electric. Whether you’re strolling through the lively port towns or sipping cocktails on the beach, Paros after dark is a vibe you don’t want […]

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5 d. ago Investopia Forum places Cyprus at the heart of regional investment strategy

Cyprus took the spotlight at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol this week, with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou reaffirming the country’s commitment to building closer ties with the United Arab Emirates, particularly in areas such as energy, innovation, tourism and sustainable development. In a panel alongside UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al […]

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5 d. ago UAE minister calls for strategic alliance with Cyprus and Mediterranean

The United Arab Emirates sees Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean as strategic partners in building a resilient and innovation-driven regional economy, UAE minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said on Tuesday in Limassol. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum, Al Marri described the relationship as one grounded in […]

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5 d. ago Lebanon, Greece, UAE, And Cyprus Strengthen Diplomatic And Economic Partnerships In Limassol Through Investopia

Lebanon, Greece, UAE, And Cyprus Strengthen Diplomatic And Economic Partnerships In Limassol Through Investopia-Led Dialogue On Trade, Energy, And Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Drone war escalates: Hospitals hit in Ukraine, flights suspended in Russia

Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense drone strikes on Tuesday, disrupting air traffic and causing damage to civilian infrastructure amid a dramatic escalation in the air war between the two countries. In Ukraine, Russian drones hit multiple targets across the capital Kyiv and the southern port city of Odesa. Local officials reported damage to residential buildings […]

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5 d. ago National crisis looms as Trump sends military to quell immigration protests

The Trump administration ordered U.S. Marines into Los Angeles and intensified raids on suspected undocumented immigrants, fueling more outrage from street protesters and Democratic leaders who raised concerns over a national crisis. Some 700 Marines based in Southern California were expected to reach Los Angeles Monday night or Tuesday morning, officials said, as part of […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus and UAE ministers to discuss economic ties in Limassol

Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou will converse with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates in the framework of the Investopia Global Mediterranean conference which will be held in Limassol on Tuesday. The two Ministers will participate in a roundtable discussion titled “Bridges of Prosperity: Unlocking Synergies between the […]

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6 d. ago NATO leader urges huge expansion of air and missile protection

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will use a speech in London on Monday to say the military alliance needs a 400% increase in air and missile defence, one of the priorities for a summit of members in the Hague later this month. Rutte will argue in a speech at London’s Chatham House think tank that […]

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7 d. ago Ukrainian attack damaged 10% of Russia’s strategic bombers, Germany says

A Ukrainian drone attack last weekend likely damaged around 10% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet and hit some of the aircraft as they were being prepared for strikes on Ukraine, a senior German military official said. “According to our assessment, more than a dozen aircraft were damaged, TU-95 and TU-22 strategic bombers as well as […]

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7 d. ago Three killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv; Ukrainian drones injure two near Moscow

Overnight missile and bomb strikes by Russia on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv left three people dead and 22 hurt, while a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region wounded two people, officials from both countries said separately on Saturday. Russian forces used high-precision long-range weapons and drones to hit designated military targets in Ukraine […]

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