5 h. ago President of Cyprus: We will give a boost to Montenegro's European path

President of Cyprus: We will give a boost to Montenegro's European path  vijesti.me

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5 h. ago Cyprus ‘can give a big boost’ to Moldova’s EU accession process

Cyprus can “give a big boost” to Moldova’s process of acceding to the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Brussels, he said that he had discussed the matter of Moldova’s accession process with his fellow EU leaders. “The president of Moldova, the […]

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6 h. ago Christodoulides: EU must confront countries which help Russia evade sanctions

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said the European Union must “confront” countries which attempt to help Russia evade sanctions placed on it as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Brussels, he said that the imposition of sanctions is “a powerful tool for the […]

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9 h. ago Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ calls Biden ‘Worst President,’ replaces portrait with Autopen

The White House has installed new plaques beneath photos of former leaders on President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame” at the White House that sharply criticize his Democratic predecessors. The plaques are a striking addition because both Republicans and Democrats have traditionally viewed the historic building as a symbol of national unity. Trump, however, […]

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9 h. ago Teachers walk out, farmers roll in as Cyprus braces for a day of protests

Teachers walk out, farmers roll in as Cyprus braces for a day of protests  Kathimerini

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9 h. ago Trump boasts of gains, faults predecessors as inflation and voter skepticism persist

In a rare evening address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday of his accomplishments and blamed his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer prices as his party braces for a tough midterm election next year. “Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” Trump said in a speech […]

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10 h. ago Farmers drive tractors to presidential palace in European protest

Farmers will arrive at the presidential palace at 10.15am on Thursday, in the framework of European mobilisations, to hand over a resolution protesting the “unprecedented pressure” on the rural world, which is leading to their “eradication”. Cyprus’ agricultural organisations said the main protest will take place in Brussels, with farmers in EU member states staging […]

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12 h. ago President Christodoulides: Only a Federation Between North and South Can Resolve the Cyprus Issue

President Christodoulides: Only a Federation Between North and South Can Resolve the Cyprus Issue  bgnes.com

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19 h. ago Health minister calls for suggestions to combat nurses shortages

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Wednesday called on stakeholders to submit recommendations to tackle the criticised nurses shortage in hospitals, with a meeting on the matter scheduled for January. The call follows a first meeting between Charalambides and involved parties, aimed at exchanging opinions on how the issue could be resolved. The suggestions must be […]

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21 h. ago US appeals court says Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC may continue

A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, to continue for now, saying his administration was likely to prevail in a legal challenge. The unanimous opinion by three judges of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is a win for Trump […]

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21 h. ago Common Agricultural Policy among Cyprus’ EU Presidency priorities, says Panayiotou

The focus is on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027, which is a key priority of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday. The aim, she said, is to improve the existing framework to […]

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23 h. ago Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange

Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange  Kathimerini

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24 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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25 h. ago Trump to sign order easing restrictions on marijuana, reports say

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana to ease federal restrictions, according to CNN, which cited a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official. The official added that the timing could shift, CNN reported late on Tuesday. NBC, citing four people with direct […]

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28 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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28 h. ago European shipping is ‘cornerstone’ of security, says new leader

Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). His term will start on January 1, 2026, and will last for two years. Nikolas Veniamis from Greece will join as the new Vice-President. Koskinen succeeds Karin Orsel, who has held the position since January 2024. Commenting on […]

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28 h. ago Erhurman says Christodoulides ‘disregarded his interlocutor’ over Erdogan invite

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday accused President Nikos Christodoulides of “disregarding his interlocutor” in his assertions that he is ready to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Cyprus problem with him. “On behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people, I want to state clearly once again that this approach, which disregards […]

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30 h. ago Election rift deepens between rival Cyprus real estate bodies

Christos Nicolaou, the president of the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek) and a candidate for the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council (Sek), has publicly challenged the long-standing leadership of incumbent president Marinos Kineyirou over allegations of “institutional stagnation” and transparency issues ahead of the upcoming elections. “Twelve years of continuous presidency and a […]

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32 h. ago Petrolina stands by Larnaca, European Capital of Culture 2030

Petrolina, as a Strategic Partner of Larnaca 2030, has consistently stood alongside the Municipality of Larnaca, supporting initiatives that strengthen culture, society and sustainable development. The company warmly congratulates Dinos Lefkaritis, President of the Larnaca 2030 Organisation, as well as everyone who worked with vision and dedication towards this important achievement. The designation of Larnaca […]

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33 h. ago British national killed in Trikomo ‘could have survived’ if ambulance arrived sooner

Huseyin Mavideniz, the 29-year-old British national who was killed after a fight outside a bar in Trikomo in 2023, “might have had a chance to survive” if he had received medical attention sooner, forensic specialist Idris Deniz told a court in the town. Deniz was called as a witness for the prosecution in the case […]

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