Norwegian National Found Dead in Paralimni Amid Suspicious Circumstances
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A 49-year-old Norwegian woman was discovered deceased in her Paralimni apartment on Thursday afternoon, prompting a major police investigation into what authorities are cautiously terming...
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Cyprus Secures €1.2 Billion EU Loan for Purely Defensive Arms Procurement
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The Cypriot government has formally approved a comprehensive list of armaments it intends to acquire through a landmark European Union defence initiative, framing the move...
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Cyprus Cracks Down on Electric Vehicle Charging Point Abuse with €85 Fine
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In a decisive move to safeguard its electric vehicle infrastructure, the Cypriot Parliament has enacted legislation introducing an €85 penalty for vehicles improperly occupying public...
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Defence Ministry's €800,000 Annual Rent Draws Fire from Cypriot MPs
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A contentious debate erupted in Cyprus’s parliament as lawmakers from across the political spectrum condemned the continued allocation of €800,000 in public funds each year...
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Million-Euro Arson Attack Fuels Fears of Escalating Limassol Gang War
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A targeted arson attack in an upscale Limassol district has incinerated four luxury vehicles valued at over €1.5 million, intensifying concerns of a burgeoning gangland...
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Cyprus Bolsters Earthquake Readiness with EU-Funded Initiative
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In a strategic move to fortify its disaster response capabilities, Cyprus is acquiring state-of-the-art earthquake response equipment and launching cross-border training programmes, financed by a...
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Cyprus Anti-Corruption Authority Clears Former President's Circle in "Golden Passport" Probe
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A three-year investigation into alleged corruption within Cyprus's controversial "golden passport" scheme has concluded with no findings of criminal wrongdoing, exonerating former President Nicos Anastasiades's...
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Cyprus Nears Landmark Compromise on Long-Awaited Teacher Evaluation Reform
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After a year of contentious debate, Cyprus’s House Education Committee is forging a path toward a historic compromise on a new teacher evaluation system. Committee...
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Nicosia Embarks on Major Road Overhaul Ahead of EU Council Presidency
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A coordinated and extensive programme of road works is currently transforming the arteries of Nicosia, as Cypriot authorities undertake a significant infrastructure upgrade. The ambitious...
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Unseasonable Warmth to Break as Storm System "Adel" Approaches Cyprus
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A significant meteorological shift is on the horizon for Cyprus, as a low-pressure system designated "Adel" is poised to disrupt a spell of unseasonably warm...
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Turkish Cypriots Decry Exclusion from Lebanon Pact, Highlighting Enduring Island Divide
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Senior Turkish Cypriot officials have voiced strong objections to a recent bilateral agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and Lebanon, contending that it systematically sidelines...
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Scorching Blaze Claims 94 Lives, Exposing Hong Kong's High-Rise Perils
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A devastating fire, the deadliest in Hong Kong in over seven decades, has torn through a public housing complex in the Tai Po district, claiming...
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Pontiff's Pilgrimage for Peace: Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic Trip in Turkey
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In a significant diplomatic foray, Pope Leo XIV has commenced his first foreign pontifical journey, a six-day tour of Turkey and Lebanon aimed at fostering...
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Putin Issues Ultimatum to Ukraine Ahead of Critical US Talks
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In a stark declaration from Bishkek on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a dual-track approach to the conflict in Ukraine, expressing conditional openness to...
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Trump Announces Sweeping Immigration Freeze and Escalates Venezuela Operations
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In a dramatic policy address on Thursday, President Donald Trump unveiled a radical hardening of U.S. immigration and foreign policy, proposing a permanent immigration freeze...
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Military Seizes Power in Guinea-Bissau, Ousting President Embalo
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BISSAU – In a dramatic seizure of power that has upended the nation's fragile democracy, the military in Guinea-Bissau has deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo...
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Venezuela Escalates Airspace Dispute, Grounds Six Major International Carriers
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In a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions, the Venezuelan government has abruptly revoked the operating rights of six major international airlines, effectively severing critical air...
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Peru's Former President Castillo Sentenced to 11 Years for Rebellion Attempt
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In a landmark ruling that concludes a protracted legal battle, former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been sentenced to over eleven years in prison for...
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Carney's Pipeline Pact Triggers Cabinet Rescession and Political Crisis
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In a dramatic political upheaval, Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has resigned from the federal cabinet, protesting a sweeping energy agreement signed between Prime Minister...
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Monsoon Fury Claims Over 100 Lives Across Sri Lanka and Indonesia
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Catastrophic monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka and Indonesia, killing more than 100 people collectively and displacing tens of thousands...
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