18 h. ago Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cast doubt on Friday over the Vatican as a potential location for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the Holy See itself would find it uncomfortable to host two mainly Orthodox Christian nations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV had confirmed his […]

Politics

21 h. ago Pitstop change could make Monaco a crazy race, says Verstappen

Monaco could be a crazy race this year due to drivers having to make a mandatory two stops, Red Bull’s reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen said on Thursday. The rule change has been introduced to liven up the show at a tight and twisty circuit that some see as an anachronism, with overtaking extremely […]

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22 h. ago Pilakoutas unites with Europa Donna as 2025 ‘Race for the Cure’ Gold Sponsor

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and its ongoing support in the fight against breast cancer, Pilakoutas Group is once again partnering with Europa Donna Cyprus, serving as the gold sponsor of “Race for the Cure Cyprus 2025”. At a press conference held at Char. Pilakoutas Heritage, this year’s Race, Europe’s largest sporting […]

Sport

69 h. ago Buffer zone contract officers enter race for permanent police posts

Three hundred special police officers, originally hired to patrol the Green Line and prevent illegal crossings through the UN-controlled buffer zone, have reached the end of their contracts. Those wishing to remain in the force are now competing for permanent positions, the justice ministry said on Wednesday. Responding to recent press reports, the ministry clarified […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus Foreign Minister attents Pope Leo XIV’s enthronement at the Vatican

Cyprus Foreign Minister attents Pope Leo XIV’s enthronement at the Vatican  Philenews

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5 d. ago The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus attended the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus attended the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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6 d. ago President congratulates Kontides on success at sailing championship

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday congratulated Pavlos Kontides after he claimed the silver medal at the World Sailing Championships in Qingdao. The medal came after Kontides chose to withdraw from the first race, due to a self-acknowledged mistake that could lead to confusion and possibly further penalty points. Despite that he finished second behind the […]

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7 d. ago Ο Όμιλος Πηλακούτα στηρίζει το Race for the Cure Cyprus – 5η συνεχόμενη χρονιά συμπόρευσης με την Europa Donna Κύπρου

Για ακόμη μία φορά ο Όμιλος Πηλακούτα, στο πλαίσιο των δράσεων της Εταιρικής Κοινωνικής Ευθύνης και της στήριξής του ενάντια στον καρκίνο του μαστού ενώνει τις δυνάμεις του με την Europa Donna Κύπρου, ως χρυσός χορηγός του Race for the Cure Κύπρου 2025. Κατά τη διάρκεια συνέντευξης τύπου που πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Char. Pilakoutas Heritage, ανακοινώθηκε […]

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1 week ago Cyprus archbishop promises continued cooperation with new pope

Archbishop Georgios on Sunday promised continued cooperation with the new Pope Leo XIV. “We are certain that we will continue the cooperation, because for us, the institution and not the person who represents it is what is important,” he said at an event to mark Mother’s Day, which is celebrated in Cyprus on the second […]

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on May 8, called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli […]

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1 week ago Archbishop Georgios to invite Pope Leo to Cyprus in near future

Archbishop Georgios to invite Pope Leo to Cyprus in near future  Philenews

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2 w. ago New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’

Pope Leo XIV on Friday celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier and prayed that his historic papacy can help the Catholic Church be a beacon illuminating “the dark nights of this world”. Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost and the first US pope, looked […]

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2 w. ago Pope Leo once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance, MAGA is not amused

Before becoming pontiff, the first U.S.-born pope was not shy about criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance – social media musings that pulled him into the maelstrom of divided U.S. politics on Thursday as he took on leadership of the global Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV, who was chosen by cardinals to […]

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2 w. ago ‘I still consider myself a missionary’ – Pope Leo XIV in past interviews

U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who on Thursday was elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church taking up the name of Leo XIV, is a soft-spoken figure who has shunned the limelight during his priestly career. The 69-year-old from Chicago has served as a missionary in Peru and has given few media interviews. However, […]

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2 w. ago Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter’s rang out on Thursday, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church. The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves […]

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2 w. ago US Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S. pontiff. Pope Leo, appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica around 70 minutes after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel […]

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2 w. ago Black smoke rises as record conclave continues its search for next Pope

Black smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling an inconclusive first vote in the most globally diverse conclave in Roman Catholic Church history. The 133 cardinal electors, drawn from 70 countries, began the sacred and secretive process of choosing a new spiritual leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, […]

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2 w. ago Cardano (ADA) eyes $2 as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) teases to be the next 31x gem

Cardano (ADA) is regaining bullish momentum, with analysts projecting a climb toward the $2 mark as network upgrades and growing developer activity breathe new life into the ecosystem. Once seen as a slow mover, ADA is now positioning itself as a serious performer in the smart contract race. But while Cardano plays the long game, […]

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2 w. ago White smoke awaits: Cardinals enter conclave to choose 267th Pope

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church. In a ritual dating back to medieval times, the cardinals will file into the Vatican’s frescoed Sistine Chapel after a […]

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2 w. ago Takata airbag death in Cyprus sparks claims of hidden recalls

Manufacturers kept recalls secret as they did not want problems publicised, a former senior official at the road transport department told the Takata airbags inquiry on Tuesday. Sotiris Kolettas, who led the department between 2006 and 2019, said that no government department globally had the power to initiate vehicle recalls independently. “The decision lies with […]

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