3 h. ago Cyprus reports Τurkish air, naval violations citing threats to sovereignty

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5 h. ago Education minister urges restraint ahead of parliamentary vote on teacher evaluation

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday urged respect for democratic procedures as parliament prepares to vote on proposed changes to teacher evaluations. She said the bill will go to the House plenary in the coming days, following a year of dialogue with teaching unions and debate at the House education committee. Michaelidou said most issues […]

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9 h. ago ‘Hero’ who disarmed Bondi gunman recovers in hospital as donations pour in

Donations for a Sydney man who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach have surged past A$1.1 million ($744,000), as he recovers in hospital after surgery for bullet wounds. Forty-three-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim father-of-two, hid behind parked cars before charging at one of the […]

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62 h. ago Striking teachers urged to think of message they are sending to students

Striking teachers should think of the message they are sending students, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. Reform, he said, promotes the worthy teacher – those who are selfless and dedicated – which he added he is convinced most can be classed as. He said it is also necessary and indispensable and said the […]

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3 d. ago EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

The European Union agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The EU wants to keep Ukraine financed and fighting as it sees Russia’s invasion as a threat to its own security. To do so, […]

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3 d. ago Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks

Berlin has summoned Russia’s ambassador over what it said was a huge increase in threatening hybrid activities including disinformation campaigns, espionage, cyberattacks and attempted sabotage, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. “This morning we therefore summoned the Russian ambassador to the foreign office and made it clear that we are monitoring Russia’s actions […]

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3 d. ago Police unions threaten action as leadership intends to slash days off

Two major unions and a growing number of police officers seek to challenge plans by the force to drastically reduce annual days off work. In a joint statement, trade union Pasydy and the Cyprus police association (Sek) said recent circulations suggesting a cut the police’s days off from 19 down to 5 by next January […]

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3 d. ago Paphos threatens to suspend over 3,000 unlicensed businesses

More than 3,000 establishments in Paphos face suspension for operating without the required licences, the municipality has warned. A physical inspection of business premises found that a wide range of operations – including banks, professional offices such as accounting, legal, architectural and medical practices, as well as workshops, shops, fast-food outlets and small recreational venues […]

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3 d. ago North ‘PM’ Ustel’s undersecretary faces fresh bribery allegation, remanded again

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu faced a fresh allegation of bribery on Friday after it was alleged in court that he had demanded a bribe of €100,000 for “transactions to be carried out” within one of the north’s public institutions. That allegation comes on top of others levelled against him at […]

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3 d. ago UK govt told to ‘release footage’ of ‘spy flights’ over Gaza launched from Cyprus

The United Kingdom’s government has been told by a veteran of its Royal Air Force to “release the footage” of the flights launched from its Akrotiri air base in Cyprus over Gaza, which were allegedly gathering intelligence which was shared with Israel. Steve Masters, who served in the RAF as a technician for 19 years, […]

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3 d. ago Parents’ association ‘indignant’ over planned teachers’ strike

The primary school parents’ association on Friday expressed its “strong satisfaction and indignation” after primary school teachers’ trade union Poed had announced its intention to go on strike next week over the government’s planned reforms to the ways in which teachers are evaluated. It as such demanded an “immediate” meeting with Education Minister Athena Michaelidou, […]

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4 d. ago Comparing Dogecoin (DOGE) & Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which is the best cryptocurrency to invest in for maximum returns

Investors evaluating what is the best cryptocurrency to invest in for maximum returns have been closely comparing legacy memecoins like Dogecoin with emerging DeFi projects attracting rapid early demand. This search for the best crypto to buy now intensifies as the market prepares for potential year-end rotations.  Dogecoin’s attempt to reclaim bullish structure has regained […]

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4 d. ago Private hospitals warn of crisis as health ministry threatens closures

The employers and industrialists’ federation (Oev) expressed deep disappointment on Thursday with an ultimatum issued by the health ministry to private hospitals. Oev warned that the threat to suspend operating licences over nursing shortages risks destabilising the entire healthcare system. The federation accused the ministry of “shifting responsibility onto hospitals despite being long aware of […]

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4 d. ago Tatar on election defeat: Turkish Cypriots did not accept being directed by others

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Thursday evaluated the landslide election defeat which saw him removed from office in October, saying that the Turkish Cypriot people had refused to be “directed by others”. “The Turkish Cypriots are a free and self-determining people. They said, ‘we will never accept being directed by others’,” he told […]

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5 d. ago Schools cannot work with ‘regulations from the 1970s’, minister says

Schools cannot work with “regulations from the 1970s”, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Wednesday after the House education committee discussed the government’s planned reforms to the ways in which teachers are evaluated. She was present in the committee room for the meeting and said afterwards that it was “constructive”. “We provided some clarifications, reiterated […]

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6 d. ago Trial over alleged murder of Thanasis Nicolaou to begin before Limassol district court

Five suspects will face trial before Limassol district court as part of the private prosecution of the family of Thanasis Nikolaos, who was found dead under a bridge in Limassol in 2005, is set to begin on Tuesday. The suspects include former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos and four former police officers facing charges in relation […]

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6 d. ago Trial into death of Thanasis Nicolaou to continue in January

A private prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou, who was found dead under a bridge in Limassol in 2005, will continue on January 22, Limassol district court ruled on Tuesday as the defence is set to raise pre-trial objections. Former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos and four former police officers have been named in […]

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7 d. ago Real estate agents president says been threatened by criminal elements

The Real Estate Agents Registration Council said on Monday that its president has personally received threats from criminal elements to withdraw a complaint filed against a real estate agent alleged to have been promoting the sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the north. The council further claimed that during this phone conversation – which it […]

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7 d. ago Fiorentina takes security measures after players receive threats

Fiorentina said they have stepped up security and contacted authorities after players, staff and their families received threats following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Sassuolo that left the club winless after 14 games and bottom of Serie A. Fiorentina condemned the “unacceptable and shameful” threats and offered their full support to all members of the club. […]

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8 d. ago Man suspected of attempted murder arrested at Ledra Street crossing point

A 36-year-old man has been arrested pursuant to an international arrest warrant at the Ledra Street crossing point, and stands accused of attempted murder, among other allegations, the police said on Sunday. The man was arrested while attempting to cross into the Republic from the north at around 7pm on Saturday, with the police saying […]

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