43 h. ago Expanded Cyprus problem meeting to assess progress since Geneva

Next week’s expanded informal meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is expected to set the tone for further negotiations and assess the progress made since the Geneva meeting in March, sources told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Thursday. As part of preparations for the July 16–17 meeting, United Nations […]

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50 h. ago Guilfoyle vows to champion Cyprus, Greece, and Israel in U.S. foreign policy

Guilfoyle vows to champion Cyprus, Greece, and Israel in U.S. foreign policy  Kathimerini.com.cy

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3 d. ago Our View: Police and army officers must be kept out of politics

Our politicians come up with many silly ideas and Marinos Sizopoulos’ bill that would allow members of the National Guard to stand for election to public posts falls in this category. According to the bill, a National Guard officer who wants to stand for a seat in parliament would be entitled to 40 days leave […]

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5 d. ago UN envoy Holguin set for meetings with Christodoulides and Tatar

The UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin is set to meet with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday art of the preparations for the informal expanded meeting in New York from July 16 to 17. The first meeting on Holguin’s schedule for the day is with Tatar, […]

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5 d. ago Holguin hopes for ‘significant developments’ in next week’s talks

The UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin said she had a good meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday morning, following which she was scheduled to meet with President Nikos Christodoulides at 11am. “We hope that there will be significant developments in the measures decided in March”, she said, referring […]

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5 d. ago New policy by local electricity authority not fit for purpose

I am reaching out to bring attention to a recent policy change by our local electricity authority that is causing concern among many residents and deserves public attention. As of now, individuals who need to request a payment plan are required to appear in person at the authority’s offices. This decision poses major problems for the general […]

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6 d. ago UK police arrest over 20 supporters of now banned Palestine Action group

British police arrested over 20 people on suspicion of terrorism offences after they showed support for the newly banned Palestine Action group in London, officials said on Saturday, hours after the proscription came into effect. The government moved to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws last month after its activists broke into a Royal Air […]

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8 d. ago Thalia programme channels €330m to boost SME growth in Cyprus

The Thalia 2021–2027 Cohesion Policy Programme is currently Cyprus’ most ambitious effort to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a total budget of €1.8 billion, including €969 million from the European Union and €842 million from the national government. So far, calls worth €330 million have been launched under the programme, offering grants to […]

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9 d. ago Police to question siblings after baby with burns hospitalised

The police are expected to speak to the underaged siblings of the 22-month-old child that was admitted to hospital with second degree burns after being left in a bathtub with scalding water, it was announced on Thursday. The child’s 31-year-old father and 35-year-old mother are in custody and their other three children are with relatives, […]

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9 d. ago Police officer who led ‘golden passport’ probe testifies in court

The first part of testimony from the final prosecution witness on Wednesday shed fresh light on Cyprus’ controversial ‘golden passports’ scandal, linked to an undercover Al Jazeera investigation. Former House president Demetris Syllouris and former MP Christakis Giovanis stand accused in the case. Both deny wrongdoing. In Nicosia criminal court, state prosecutor Charis Karaolidou called […]

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1 week ago ‘Both leaders committed to finding solution to Cyprus problem’

Outgoing UN envoy in Cyprus Colin Stewart on Tuesday said both leaders remain committed to fresh talks in New York aimed at breaking the island’s long stalemate. Speaking after meeting Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in the north, Stewart confirmed that both Tatar and President Nikos Christodoulides are eager to attend a planned 5+1 meeting […]

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1 week ago Police investigating illegal activity ring, wardens suspended

The police are investigating an alleged ring of illegal activities, including drug trafficking and providing protection, with six people already under arrest, among them a 45-year-old convict, it emerged on Monday. Also in custody are a 40-year-old, the convict’s 37-year-old girlfriend – whose family is known in the business world – and three of her […]

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1 week ago Limassol police find illegal bars and drunk drivers in night sweep

Police carried out an overnight operation across Limassol on Saturday, leading to dozens of inspections, traffic offences, and action against businesses breaking the law. The move comes as authorities seek to tackle organised crime and reassure the public about safety. Police said patrols were stepped up in neighbourhoods where criminal activity has been on the […]

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1 week ago Azeri terror suspect held for 8 more days as Cyprus probes espionage links

A man from Azerbaijan, suspected of serious offences including espionage and terrorism, will remain in police custody in Cyprus for another eight days. The suspect, who also holds British citizenship, was escorted under heavy security from Nicosia to the Limassol district court this morning. Officers from the anti-terrorist squad surrounded him as he entered the […]

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2 w. ago How Can EU Cancer Policy Best Support Cyprus? – European Cancer Organisation

How Can EU Cancer Policy Best Support Cyprus? – European Cancer Organisation  Oncodaily

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2 w. ago BoE policymaker urges patience as UK inflation risks longer plateau

Britain’s recent increase in inflation could prove to be a longer-lasting plateau rather than a short-term hump, and the Bank of England should be careful about reducing interest rates, BoE monetary policymaker Megan Greene said on Tuesday. “I worry about the near-term profile for inflation this year, which in my view now resembles more of […]

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2 w. ago Greek police arrest Azeri man in Crete for espionage near NATO base, eye Cyprus connection

Greek police have arrested an Azeri man suspected of espionage on the island of Crete, which is home to a NATO military base, based on information from the country’s intelligence service, police said on Monday. Cyprus arrests individual on suspicion of terror-related plot, police say Greek authorities were investigating if the 26-year-old Azeri man was […]

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2 w. ago Woman arrested after police find drugs and illegal CCTV at home

A 35-year-old woman from the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou was arrested after the police found drugs and an illegal CCTV system at her home, the police said on Monday. The search was carried out at around 5.40pm on Sunday, with around 54 grams of crystal meth, 40 ecstasy pills, and €2,240 in cash being found. […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus police arrests Azeri national in relation to planned terror attack

Cyprus police arrests Azeri national in relation to planned terror attack  lokmattimes.com

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2 w. ago Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say  Kathimerini.com.cy

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