27 h. ago Cyprus Peace Operation veteran recalls heroism, compassion of Turkish soldiers

Cyprus Peace Operation veteran recalls heroism, compassion of Turkish soldiers  turkiyetoday.com

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45 h. ago Two new generators to be installed at Dhekelia power station

A tender process with the aim of installing two new generators at the Dhekelia power station has begun, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with executives from Cyprus’ transmission system operator (TSO), he said the aim of the new generators’ purchase is to limit the costs borne by the government […]

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47 h. ago 500,000 smart meters to transform Cyprus’ energy use by 2028

Households and businesses across Cyprus will soon have better control over their electricity costs, thanks to the nationwide rollout of smart meters by the electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC). With 500,000 smart meters set to be installed by 2028, the ambitious project aims to help consumers monitor their energy usage in real-time while enhancing the […]

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55 h. ago Bumble shares slide after weak forecast signals slow dating app turnaround

Bumble’s shares fell 16 per cent on Wednesday after the dating app operator forecast first-quarter revenue below market estimates, as it continues to grapple with a slowdown in the growth of paying users. Shares of the Austin, Texas-based company have slumped about 40 per cent over the past 12 months. Bumble recently announced executive changes […]

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66 h. ago PRODUCTION: Stelana Kliris in Postproduction with Cypriot/UK/Greek Apart from Her

PRODUCTION: Stelana Kliris in Postproduction with Cypriot/UK/Greek Apart from Her  Film New Europe

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3 d. ago Our View: In football club fight, government loses either way

IN THE end the government’s attempt to settle the issue of the tax debts of the football clubs, through an absurd repayment scheme that would be covered by the taxpayer, proved a gross miscalculation. Rather than settling the matter, once and for all, which was the government’s objective, the scheme has not been implemented because […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus tax board faces challenges as lawmakers push for reform

The Cyprus tax board is grappling with a series of operational issues that could undermine its efficiency, according to a House ethics committee session on Wednesday. The committee met, following a request by MPs Dimitris Dimitriou and Irene Charalambides, to discuss concerns ranging from understaffing to the board’s lack of legal recourse in challenging its […]

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3 d. ago Neapolis University Paphos establishes human rights observatory

Neapolis University Paphos (NUP) is proud to announce the establishment of the NUP Human Rights Observatory, a scientific body dedicated to the monitoring, analysis and defence of human rights in Cyprus and the European Union. The NUP Human Rights Observatory will operate as a documentation and research centre, focusing on the systematic evaluation of legislation, […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus to receive €3.5m from EU in emergency support for farmers

EU member states approved €3.5 million in emergency support for farmers in Cyprus, approving a European Commission proposal for assistance to address the impact of natural disasters since spring 2024. The aid will have to be distributed to farmers by September 30. The measure aims at supporting farmers who have lost production and subsequently income […]

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3 d. ago Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years

Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of killing two FBI agents and incarcerated for nearly five decades while maintaining his innocence, was released from a Florida prison on Tuesday after former President Joe Biden commuted his sentence. Peltier’s supporters, ranging from tribal leaders to figures like the Dalai Lama and Robert Redford, long pushed for […]

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4 d. ago Guardiola admits ‘lying’ about Man City’s minimal chance against Real

Pep Guardiola acknowledged on Tuesday that he was playing mind games with his assessment that Manchester City had only a “one percent” chance of eliminating holders Real Madrid in the Champions league during their second leg playoff tie. His team trail after a late collapse saw Real beat them 3-2 at the Etihad in the […]

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4 d. ago Bayern’s Davies nets late equaliser against Celtic, Brugge stun Atalanta, reach Champions League last 16

A goal in added time against Celtic secured Bayern’s progress to the next round while Brugge held firm against Atalanta after the Belgian side had raced into a 3-0 half-time lead. Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies snatched a last-gasp equaliser against Celtic for a 1-1 draw in their playoff on Tuesday as they reached the Champions […]

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4 d. ago Stavrianos testifies in court in Thanasis Nicolaou case, presents material

State pathologist Panicos Stavrianos testified in court on Tuesday and presented material backing his theory that conscript Thanasis Nicolaou had died after falling from a height in 2005. On December 18, the Supreme Court had rejected an appeal lodged by Stavrianos against a Limassol district court ruling that Thanasis Nicolaou had been strangled to death […]

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4 d. ago Tuesday’s electricity production covered needs, says operator

Tuesday’s electricity production covered needs, says operator Electricity production on Tuesday met the demand and the situation was being closely monitored, Transmission System Operator spokeswoman Chara Kousiappa said on Tuesday evening. The north on Monday night supplied the Republic with electricity after a fault at the Dhekelia power station left the Republic unable to fulfil […]

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4 d. ago After Toronto plane crash, Delta says 19 out of 21 passengers released from hospitals

Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday that 19 of 21 passengers transported to local hospitals after a Toronto plane crash a day earlier have been released, as officials continue a probe into why the regional jet flipped over on landing. Greater Toronto Airports CEO Deborah Flint said at a press conference that the two remaining […]

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4 d. ago EU should ‘stay focused on issues of concern’, says Keravnos

The EU should “stay focused on the key issues of concern”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said after the conclusion of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU (Ecofin), which was held on Tuesday in Brussels. Commenting on discussions on the EU’s role regarding Ukraine, Keravnos confined himself to saying that at this juncture, […]

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4 d. ago Gas from EEZ will not be first LNG to arrive in Cyprus says minister

The first natural gas to come to Cyprus for power generation won’t be from offshore wells in the island’s exclusive economic zone but rather imports of LNG from other countries, the energy minister said on Tuesday. George Papanastasiou was commenting on the back of two inter-state deals signed a day earlier in Cairo – one […]

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4 d. ago Loss of lives not to be exploited, transport ministry tells Karousos

The loss of lives is not up for “populism or political exploitation”, the transport ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, in response to remarks by Disy deputy president Yiannis Karousos, who called for the immediate promotion of a bill regarding electrical installations. The transport ministry said the bill Karousos was referring to, “put forward […]

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4 d. ago Supreme Court dismisses appeal of nullified community leader election

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal lodged against a court decision nullifying the election of Savvas Savva to the post of Alassa community leader, it said on Tuesday. On October 9, a lower court nullified Savva’s election after his rival Emilios Tofallis had taken the case to court, saying Savva was not a permanent […]

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4 d. ago North says Egypt agreements ‘risk bringing the island to the brink of conflict’

The north’s ‘foreign ministry’ on Tuesday said the agreements signed by the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt concerning the exploitation of natural gas resources under the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean “risk bringing not only our island but also our region to the brink of conflict”. “The Greek Cypriot leadership is continuing to accelerate its […]

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