11 h. ago Rogue texts, aliens and a marriage proposal – welcome to Putin’s phone

President Vladimir Putin’s epic annual press conference on Friday was punctuated by bizarre moments and occasional barbs from ordinary Russians venting their frustration via unfiltered text messages. As expected, the dominant theme was Russia’s war in Ukraine, but Putin also fielded a host of offbeat questions from ordinary people who seized their once-a-year chance to […]

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11 h. ago Cyprus grain producers reaffirm support for farmers after protest

The Cyprus grain producers’ organisation has reaffirmed its commitment to defending farmers’ rights following a protest in Nicosia on Thursday. The demonstration formed part of a wider, continent-wide mobilisation against planned changes to the European Union’s common agricultural policy and a proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur. […]

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16 h. ago Putin signals no compromise on Ukraine at annual press marathon

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia’s terms for ending the war in Ukraine were unchanged from those he laid out in June 2024, offering no sign of compromise as the United States pushes hard for a settlement to the conflict. Putin set out the Kremlin’s stance in the opening moments of his annual […]

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16 h. ago Defence ministry refuses to deny discussion of rapid task force with Israel, Greece

The defence ministry declined to confirm or deny whether proposals for a joint rapid task force were discussed, following reports made in the Israeli and Greek press suggesting that such proposals were being formulated. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, the ministry neither accepted nor rejected that the issue had been raised in any […]

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32 h. ago Tax reform talks hit impasse as wealth tax proposals divide MPs

Strong disagreements came to the fore on Thursday as opposition MPs haggled with government officials over aspects of the tax reform legislation, just days before the bills head to the House plenum for a vote. The vote at the House plenary will take place on Monday, December 22 – cutting it very close to the […]

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58 h. ago Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as “young pigs” did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement. The United States has held talks with Russia, and separately with Kyiv and European leaders, on proposals for ending […]

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62 h. ago Putin says Western calls for preparation for war with Russia ‘a lie’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that there were some calls in the West to prepare for a major war with Russia and he described this as “hysteria” and “a lie”. He also said that if Ukraine and the West abandon peace talks, then Russia will take the lands it claims in Ukraine by […]

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3 d. ago EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban after automaker pressure

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday dropping the EU’s effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 by allowing continued sales of some non-electric vehicles following intense pressure from Germany, Italy and Europe’s auto sector. The EU executive appears to have bowed to calls from carmakers to keep selling plug-in hybrids and range extenders that […]

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3 d. ago Immigration ministry takes over centres for unaccompanied minors

The deputy ministry of immigration will assume responsibility for the reception centres for unaccompanied minors from January 1, the Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the move was made after a joint proposal with the deputy ministry of social welfare. He clarified that guardianship of the minors will remain with […]

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3 d. ago Erhürman Holds Phone Call With Stephen Doughty On Cyprus Issue

Erhürman Holds Phone Call With Stephen Doughty On Cyprus Issue  Kıbrıs Postası

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Cyprus’ president proposes plan to ease tensions with Turkey

Cyprus’ president proposes plan to ease tensions with Turkey  eKathimerini.com

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4 d. ago UAE proposes roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say

UAE proposes roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say  cbn.com.cy

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5 d. ago UAE propose roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say

UAE propose roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say  ΚΥΠΕ

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5 d. ago Our View: Time for president to stop relentless grandstanding

President Nikos Christodoulides came up with another proposal in an interview with Politico last week. He said that if Turkey agreed to the Cyprus Republic joining Partnership for Peace (PfP), the waiting room for Nato membership, Cyprus would by stages lift the obstacles to a closer cooperation between the EU and Turkey. “We could imagine […]

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5 d. ago Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that the package represents a major step towards deeper and more efficient EU capital markets and incorporates many of the recommendations ESMA outlined in its 2024 Position Paper. […]

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6 d. ago Crypto giant Tether tests Agnelli family resolve with all cash bid for Juventus

The Agnelli family has no intention of selling Juventus JUVE.MI to crypto group Tether or anyone else, sources close to the family’s holding company Exor said, after Tether bid for Italy’s most historically successful soccer club. Tether said on Friday it had submitted an all-cash proposal to Exor to buy its entire stake in the […]

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7 d. ago Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent US

Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday that Moscow has not seen revised U.S. proposals made after the most recent talks with Ukraine, but that it may not like parts of them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday Kyiv had agreed on key points of a post-war reconstruction plan in talks with […]

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8 d. ago Bill proposed aims to regulate vehicle dashcams for road safety

The legislative gap concerning the use of car dashboard cameras (dashcams) was addressed in a bill proposed by Stavros Papadouris, leader of the environmental movement, on Thursday at the parliamentary transport committee. “The aim of this proposal is to enhance road behaviour and safety for the benefit of society,” Papadouris stated. He noted that since […]

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8 d. ago Greek Cyprus proposes NATO partnership deal with Türkiye to 'ease tensions'

Greek Cyprus proposes NATO partnership deal with Türkiye to 'ease tensions'  Türkiye Today

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