20 h. ago US’s Rubio makes first Asia visit amid unease over Trump tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia on Thursday during his first visit to Asia since taking office, reassuring them it is a priority for Washington despite President Donald Trump‘s tariff offensive. Washington’s top diplomat joined foreign ministers of the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur at a […]

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21 h. ago Gaza doctors cram babies into incubators as fuel shortage threatens hospitals

At Gaza’s largest hospital, doctors say crippling fuel shortages have led them to put several premature babies in a single incubator as they struggle to keep the newborns alive while Israel presses on with its military campaign. Overwhelmed medics say the dwindling fuel supplies threaten to plunge them into darkness and paralyse hospitals and clinics […]

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24 h. ago Holland & Barrett offers upgraded wellness experience at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall

The newly-renovated Holland & Barrett store at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall officially reopened its doors on July 3, 2025, welcoming media representatives and influencers to an afternoon dedicated to wellness. Boasting a revitalised interior design and an expanded product range, the store now offers an enhanced wellness experience for every visitor. The most innovative addition to […]

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26 h. ago Muted west, jailed opposition: Erdogan’s crackdown sparks fears for Turkish democracy

Tayyip Erdogan’s main political opponents have faced an unprecedented crackdown that has seen more than 500 detained in just nine months, according to a Reuters review of a sprawling investigation that has accelerated dramatically in recent days. Turkey’s president says the probe tackles what he calls a corrupt network that is like “an octopus whose […]

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47 h. ago Greece Joins Cyprus In Aegean Tourism Development As Zela Aviation Backs Skyros With New Air Access And Charter Services For 2025–2026

Greece Joins Cyprus In Aegean Tourism Development As Zela Aviation Backs Skyros With New Air Access And Charter Services For 2025–2026  Travel And Tour World

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48 h. ago AUB Mediterraneo to host public lecture on Intelligent Robotics, AI

The Department of Computer Science at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) invites the public to a special lecture and discussion on “Intelligent Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: The Present and the Future” on Friday, July 18 at 7pm at the AUB Mediterraneo Auditorium in Paphos. This public lecture in Greek is for […]

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50 h. 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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52 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: airports, property, graduate employability, CySEC

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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53 h. ago German giants plan joint push to restore investor confidence

Some of Germany’s biggest corporations are weighing a joint initiative to boost investor confidence in Europe’s top economy, two people familiar with the matter said, adding this included investment commitments and a push to attract private capital. The initiative, which is spearheaded by groups including Siemens (SIEGn.DE), Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) and FGS Global, represents more […]

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55 h. ago Zero Trace Festival: Limassol embraces a celebration without waste

By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]

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59 h. ago JRCC plays vital role in regional and EU stability, says Christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides speaking at the 30th anniversary event of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) emphasised it’s crucial role in the ‘security architecture’ of the Eastern Mediterranean and the EU. “We are in a region in which we are witnessing ongoing unrest and conflict on a daily basis that have led to the violent […]

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67 h. ago Green awards in Limassol highlight growing environmental culture

Green Key and Green Offices certifications do more than reward good behaviour,” environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Tuesday during the Green Awards ceremony in Limassol. “They build a strong culture of environmental responsibility,” she added. The ceremony, organised by CYMEPA as the national coordinator of the programmes, recognised 42 hotels, five restaurants, and three […]

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67 h. ago Best bet before August: This DeFi innovator could overtake XRP (XRP)’s returns

As XRP continues to face regulatory delays and limited ecosystem expansion, a growing number of crypto investors are pivoting to utility-first DeFi platforms. One name quietly building momentum is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending protocol that’s redefining how users earn, borrow, and stake within a fully non-custodial system. Now priced at just $0.03 in […]

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69 h. ago Army service a ‘special honour’ minister tells new conscripts

Serving in the national guard is a “special honour”, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas told new conscripts on Tuesday as he visited the Sergeant Lazaros Georgiou camp in Larnaca where teens were reporting for duty. The minister expressed satisfaction with the “truly impeccable process” of assigning the new recruits a position.” The enlistment process began on […]

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2 d. ago Athens closes the Acropolis and Cyprus face 'Titanic battle' with wildfires while search for Brit missing on holiday island enters 12th day as brutal 42C heatwave scorches Greece

Athens closes the Acropolis and Cyprus face 'Titanic battle' with wildfires while search for Brit missing on holiday island enters 12th day as brutal 42C heatwave scorches Greece  Daily Mail

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2 d. ago Paphos wildfire called a ‘crime’ as ancient olive grove destroyed

Tuesday’s wildfire between the villages of Galataria and Pentalia in Paphos has been described as a “crime” by Cyprus’ top forestry official, who said centuries-old heritage had gone up in flames. Forestry Department director, Savvas Iezekiel, told the Cyprus News Agency that the fire destroyed an ancient olive grove. He said local residents had worked […]

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2 d. ago Semper Fidelis – Larnaca: Ετοιμάζει μια βραδιά για τον ΠΡΑΣΙΝΟ ΛΑΟ

Το οργανωμένο σύνολο της ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑΣ «Semper Fidels – Larnaca» ετοιμάζει μια βραδιά για τον ΠΡΑΣΙΝΟ ΛΑΟ, όχι απλά για διασκέδαση, αλλά για δήλωση πίστης. Η ενημέρωση: ΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΕ ΠΡΑΣΙΝΕ ΛΑΕ Αυτό το κάλεσμα δεν είναι για όλους. Δεν είναι για όσους εμφανίστηκαν στα εύκολα και χάθηκαν στα δύσκολα. Δεν είναι για τους «εποχιακούς». Είναι για εμάς, […]

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3 d. ago Airlines launch new services to Cyprus’ key airports this summer

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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3 d. ago Shipping minister meets Egyptian official to boost maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]

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3 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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