4 m. ago Environmental group condemns rally in Paphos forest as illegal

Organising car races in the Paphos state forest, a Natura 2000 special protection zone, violates both national and EU legislation on nature and biodiversity conservation, environmental organisation Terra Cypria said on Friday. The group called on the agriculture ministry to cancel the rally, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, in the areas of Anadiou, Stavros tis […]

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60 m. ago Paralimni municipality calls for relocation of migrant facilities

The presence of migrant facilities in the heart of the Paralimni-Deryneia tourist area is tarnishing the municipality’s image and damaging the region’s reputation as a top travel destination, the local authorities have stated. In an official announcement, the municipality urged all relevant bodies to take immediate action to relocate these facilities. “The municipality expresses its […]

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74 m. ago Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. Duterte – who arrived in the Netherlands on a flight from Manila on Wednesday after being arrested on […]

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1 hour ago Basceri formally retakes reins as Turkey’s ambassador to north

Ali Murat Basceri on Friday formally recommenced his duties as Turkey’s ambassador in the north, submitting his credentials to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at Tatar’s official residence in northern Nicosia after a three-year absence from the role. There, he said he will do his best to “further strengthen the exceptional relations between the two […]

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2 h. ago Cyprus Airways aircraft returns to Larnaca after takeoff due to cabin smoke

Cyprus Airways aircraft returns to Larnaca after takeoff due to cabin smoke  in-cyprus

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3 h. ago UN Chief Hopes Swiss Talks Will Reboot Cyprus Reunification Hopes

UN Chief Hopes Swiss Talks Will Reboot Cyprus Reunification Hopes  The National Herald

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4 h. ago George Pantelides named new Oev president, takes office in May

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) announced on Friday that George Pantelides, head partner at Deloitte and current deputy president of the federation, will assume the role of president on May 7, 2025. According to Oev, the transition follows the completion of the two consecutive two-year terms of current president Antonis Antoniou, which is […]

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6 h. ago US and Israel look to Africa to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

The U.S. and Israel have contacted officials from Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland to discuss using their territory for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing U.S. and Israeli officials. Sudan officials said they rejected the proposal by the United States, and officials from Somalia and Somaliland said […]

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7 h. ago Cyprus vs Bulgaria | 5th IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship | © IHF

Cyprus vs Bulgaria | 5th IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship | © IHF  IHF

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9 h. ago Petrolina: a longstanding sponsor of ‘Love Route’ charity ride

As part of its longstanding commitment to social responsibility and supporting those in need, Petrolina proudly sponsors the annual “Love Route”, organised by the Pancyprian “One Dream One Wish”Association, whose goal is to fulfil the dreams of kids with cancer, for the 17th consecutive year. The “Love Route” is a five-day nationwide motorcycle ride (March […]

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10 h. ago Trump pushes for control of Panama Canal, military options on table

The US military must work to provide options to ensure the United States has full access to the Panama Canal, two US officials told Reuters. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama Canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and […]

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11 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Alpha Bank, financial literacy, trade deficit, tourism

Alpha Bank’s senior leadership met with state officials and key business figures in Cyprus this week, in order to outline its growth strategy and expansion plans. According to an official announcement from the bank, this four-day visit “reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its presence in Cyprus, positioning its subsidiary as a leading banking choice for businesses […]

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21 h. ago Additional 6,800 vehicles recalled over faulty Takata airbags

Another 6,820 vehicles have been added to the list of recalls in connection with the defective Takata airbag, a senior official told parliament on Thursday. Head of the Road Transport Department Giorgos Louka said these 6,820 were tracked via a recent alert through Rapex – the European Union’s rapid alert system for unsafe consumer products […]

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23 h. ago Bulgaria dominate Cyprus, as Dimitrov hits milestone at IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship

Bulgaria dominate Cyprus, as Dimitrov hits milestone at IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship  IHF

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25 h. ago National Guard ready to welcome female volunteers, says defence minister

The National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Thursday, as discussions on the voluntary enlistment of women continued in the House defence committee. Currently, only women who serve as officers or contractual soldiers can join the army. If approved, the new law will allow women from the […]

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29 h. ago UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

srael carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts said in a report on Thursday. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the report’s findings, saying they were biased and antisemitic. “Instead of focusing on the […]

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30 h. ago Larnaca and Limassol fuel 7 per cent rise in Cyprus property sales in February

Cyprus’ real estate market continued its robust growth into February, with property sales increasing by 7 per cent year-on-year. Developments in Limassol and Larnaca were the primary driver behind this surge. According to the land department, property sales nationwide rose to 1,371 in February 2025, up from 1,284 in the same month last year. Over […]

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31 h. ago Swedish national to testify against lawyer, officer in Larnaca escape case

A 49-year-old Swedish man will serve as the prosecution’s key witness against a lawyer and a police officer accused of aiding his escape from a private clinic in Larnaca last December, it was heard on Thursday. The development was announced before the Larnaca Criminal Court by the prosecuting authority, which revealed that the criminal charges […]

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32 h. ago Minister of State and Carlow Kilkenny Fianna Fáil TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has official visit to Cyprus underway

Minister of State and Carlow Kilkenny Fianna Fáil TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has official visit to Cyprus underway  KCLR

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33 h. ago President announces VAT for home electricity to be slashed in address to nation

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the reduction of VAT for home electricity consumption during his televised address to the nation overnight. During a review of what had been achieved during his two years in office on Wednesday, in the context of discussing his administration’s energy and taxation policy, Christodoulides said the decision had been taken to […]

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