Environment
Cyprus Welcomes Winter Flamingos Amidst Alarming Population Decline
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The annual arrival of flamingos to Cyprus’s coastal wetlands, a celebrated natural spectacle, is now underscored by significant ecological concern. The first flocks of the...
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Environment
Storm Byron Delivers Vital Yet Disruptive Downpour to Cyprus
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A potent low-pressure system designated Storm Byron swept across Cyprus this past weekend, unleashing torrential rainfall that delivered a crucial boost to the island's water...
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Crime
Inmate Fatally Assaulted in Cyprus Central Prisons, Fellow Detainee Held on Murder Suspicion
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A 35-year-old Egyptian national serving a sentence at the Central Prisons in Cyprus has died following a violent altercation with a fellow inmate, prompting a...
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Environment
Second Chance Shattered: Rehabilitated Vulture Electrocuted Hours After Release
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In a devastating blow to conservation efforts, a Griffon Vulture reintroduced to the wild as part of a critical European Union-backed recovery program has been...
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Politics
A Renewed Diplomatic Pulse on Cyprus
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A fresh sequence of high-level diplomatic engagements is unfolding in Cyprus this week, marking the most concerted effort in years to revive the long-stalled peace...
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Economy
Cyprus Sets New Minimum Wage Benchmark Amid Ministerial Transition
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NICOSIA – In a significant move for the nation's workforce, the Cypriot government has confirmed an increase in the national minimum wage to €1,125. The...
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Environment
Northern Cyprus Announces Sweeping Ban on Thin Plastic Bags
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The government in Northern Cyprus has enacted a comprehensive prohibition on the distribution of lightweight plastic shopping bags, marking a significant escalation in its environmental...
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Environment
Marine Casualties: Vessel Strikes Emerge as Leading Threat to Cyprus' Sea Turtles
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Authorities in Cyprus are grappling with a persistent marine conservation challenge as dozens of protected sea turtles perish along the island’s shores each year. Recent...
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Culture
A Trio of Festive Celebrations Set to Enchant Cyprus This Weekend
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Nicosia, December 2025 – The island of Cyprus will be awash with festive spirit this coming weekend as three distinct Christmas events, each with a...
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Crime
Regulatory Head Targeted as Property Sector Grapples with Criminal Intimidation
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The president of Cyprus's official real estate regulatory body has become the target of explicit threats from individuals with alleged links to organized crime, according...
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Environment
Infrastructure Strains and Emergency Responses: Water Systems Under Pressure Across Cyprus
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Communities in two distinct regions of Cyprus are grappling with significant water-related challenges this week, highlighting the dual pressures of maintaining aging infrastructure and responding...
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World
Major Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts and Mass Evacuations in Northern Japan
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A powerful offshore earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday night, prompting urgent tsunami warnings and the evacuation of tens of thousands of coastal residents. The...
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Trump Unveils Farm Aid Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with Mexico
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In a dual move underscoring an aggressive trade agenda, the Trump administration announced a substantial financial relief package for American agricultural producers while simultaneously imposing...
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Technology
Trump Administration Reverses Course, Permits Nvidia AI Chip Exports to China
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In a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration has announced it will permit the American semiconductor giant Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence...
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World
Allies Rally Behind Ukraine as Peace Talks Reach Impasse
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European leaders have declared a pivotal juncture in the conflict, mobilizing to bolster Ukraine’s position amid intensified diplomatic efforts to revise a contentious American peace...
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World
Benin Thwarts Military Coup Attempt with Regional Support
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A swift and coordinated response by national and regional forces has quelled an attempted military coup in the West African nation of Benin. The audacious...
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Fragile Freedom: Scores of Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed Amid Lingering Captivity Crisis
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In a tentative respite from a relentless cycle of violence, approximately one hundred schoolchildren abducted from a boarding school in north-central Nigeria last month have...
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World
Pardon and Pursuit: Freed in US, Former Honduran Leader Now Sought by Homeland
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In a dramatic reversal of fortune, Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, finds himself navigating a complex legal limbo. Recently liberated from a...
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Crime
South Korean Football Star Son Heung-min Targeted in Extortion Plot, Perpetrators Sentenced
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A South Korean court has handed down prison sentences to two individuals convicted of attempting to blackmail international football star Son Heung-min. The Seoul Central...
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Culture
Paramount Mounts Hostile Bid to Thwart Netflix's Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition
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In a dramatic escalation of the streaming wars, Paramount Skydance has launched a direct, unsolicited bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, setting the stage for...
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World
Mayor-Elect Mamdani Opts for Gracie Mansion, Citing Security and Focus
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In a move that concludes weeks of public speculation, New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday his intention to reside in Gracie Mansion,...
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