36 h. ago Parents of nursery school children to be fined €200 for absences

Parents and children’s guardians are now liable to monetary fines if the children are absent from nursery school without notification, under a law passed by parliament on Thursday. If a child does not attend nursery school without the school having been notified of the absence, staff must by law contact the parents or guardians for […]

Society

36 h. ago Anisimova outlasts Sabalenka, Swiatek fells Bencic to lock in Saturday’s Wimbledon final

Amanda Anisimova tore up the script and soared into her maiden Wimbledon final by outclassing world number one Aryna Sabalenka with fierce determination and fearless shot-making on Thursday and will meet Iga Swiatek for a shot at Grand Slam glory. Anisimova’s 6-4 4-6 6-4 victory extended her record over her equally powerful rival to 6-3, […]

Sport

69 h. ago Care home owners slam exclusion from House welfare discussion

The Cyprus association of care home owners on Tuesday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” over the way House labour committee discussed living conditions in private and state care homes for people with dissabilities. The association, a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), stressed that its exclusion from the discussion was unacceptable, “especially given […]

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2 d. ago Mind behind The School for Gods comes to Cyprus for first time

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first time in a few months’ time. Best known for his global best-selling book The School for Gods, Elio D’Anna will deliver a powerful keynote speech followed […]

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3 d. ago ''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case

''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case  Kathimerini.com.cy

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4 d. ago Tearful Dimitrov forced to retire while leading top seed Jannik Sinner by 2

Top seed Jannik Sinner struggled with an elbow problem and was given an almighty scare before advancing to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after a cruel twist of fate for his 19th-seeded opponent Grigor Dimitrov who retired injured at two sets up. Novak Djokovic continued his quest for Grand Slam glory at the All England Club […]

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4 d. ago Hopes fade for missing Texas flood victims as death toll hovers around 100

Search teams plodded through muddy riverbanks and flew aircraft over flood-ravaged central Texas on Monday as hopes dimmed of finding survivors among dozens still missing from a disaster that has claimed at least 96 lives, many of them children. Three days after a torrential predawn downpour transformed the Guadalupe River into a raging, killer torrent, […]

Events

4 d. ago Junior & Senior School honoured for pro entrepreneurship education

It is with great pride that we announce our school has been recognised by JA Europe as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurial Schools in Europe, receiving the prestigious title of “Entrepreneurial School of the Year 2025” as part of GEN_E 2025. The award ceremony took place on June 2, 2025 at the historic Zappeion […]

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4 d. ago Bank of Cyprus launches new ‘Joey Extras’ reward scheme for kids, parents

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) launched its new, innovative and pioneering rewards programme, “Joey Extras”, on July 1, 2025. Specifically designed to offer unique benefits to “Joeyers” (children aged 9–17) and their parents or guardians, Joey Extras is activated automatically upon registration with the Joey app and issuance of a Joey card. Joey Extras delivers […]

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6 d. ago Out View: The right to protest should be encouraged, not regulated

A demonstration took place outside Parliament on Thursday, co-signed by 35 groups ranging from Far Right Watch to Save Akamas to Queer Collective. This was the second protest in two weeks against the proposed ‘Public Gatherings and Parades Law of 2025’, a law to regulate the right to protest. In response, the government postponed the […]

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6 d. ago Our View: The right to protest should be encouraged, not regulated

A demonstration took place outside Parliament on Thursday, co-signed by 35 groups ranging from Far Right Watch to Save Akamas to Queer Collective. This was the second protest in two weeks against the proposed ‘Public Gatherings and Parades Law of 2025’, a law to regulate the right to protest. In response, the government postponed the […]

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6 d. ago Google offers new search changes ahead of key EU antitrust talks

Google (GOOGL.O) has proposed fresh changes to its search results in an attempt to fend off growing criticism from rivals, a week before a key meeting that could lead to yet another EU antitrust fine, according to a document seen by Reuters. The US tech giant has been under pressure after being hit in March […]

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6 d. ago Άνετες προκρίσεις στους «16» του Wimbledon για Τζόκοβιτς και Σίνερ!

Με άνεση στους «16» του Wimbledon, Τζόκοβιτς και Σίνερ! Ο Σέρβος κάτοχος 24 Grand Slam τίτλων επιβλήθηκε εύκολα με 3-0 σετ (6-3, 6-0, 6-4) του συμπατριώτη του, Μιομιρ Κετσμάνοβιτς, φτάνοντας τις 100 νίκες συνολικά στο μεγάλο τουρνουά του Λονδίνου. Εύκολο έργο είχε και το νούμερο 1 της παγκόσμιας κατάταξης, Γιανίκ Σίνερ, ο οποίος νίκησε επίσης με 3-0 σετ (6-1, 6-3, 6-1) τον Ισπανό, Πέδρο Μαρτίνεθ, συνεχίζοντας […]

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6 d. ago Hamas says it responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal in ‘a positive spirit’

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell Hamas said it had responded on Friday in “a positive spirit” to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal, which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict. US President Donald Trump had announced a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in the […]

Events

7 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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7 d. ago Hamas leaders to discuss Gaza truce proposal as Trump awaits reply

Hamas leaders were due to discuss what US President Donald Trump has called a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza on Friday evening, two sources from the Islamist group said, with Trump expecting a response in the coming hours. Much would depend on clarifications and guarantees received from mediators in the negotiations, one […]

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7 d. ago Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal, it’s ‘positive,’ Palestinian official says

Hamas has submitted its response to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations told Reuters on Friday, describing the response as a positive one that should “facilitate reaching a deal.” US President Donald Trump earlier announced a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in the nearly 21-month-old war between Israel […]

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7 d. ago Ersin Tatar confirms cooperation proposals sent to Republic of Cyprus

Ersin Tatar confirms cooperation proposals sent to Republic of Cyprus  Trend News Agency

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7 d. ago Israel kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas response to ceasefire proposal

At least 15 Palestinians were killed overnight in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, according to local health officials, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he expected Hamas to respond to his “final proposal” for a ceasefire in Gaza in the next 24 hours. Health officials at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, said […]

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8 d. ago The “Colour & Light by XM” Centre: a driving force for children with autism for two consecutive years

An interview with Constantina Stylianou, the head of Corporate social Responsibility and Events at XM, about the “Colour & Light by XM” Centre When did the “Colour & Light by XM” Centre open, and what inspired its creation? The centre was established in 2024 through an initiative by XM. The company fully funded the facilities, […]

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