Culture
Paphos Mountains Aglow: Statos-Agios Fotios Unveils Inaugural Christmas Village Extravaganza
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STATOS-AGIOS FOTIOS, Paphos – In a charming initiative designed to imbue the Cypriot countryside with seasonal spirit, the picturesque mountain village of Statos-Agios Fotios has...
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Economy
Austerity's Whisper: Cyprus Parliament Approves 2026 Budget with Nominal Cuts
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Nicosia, Cyprus – The Cypriot Parliament has formally sanctioned the state's fiscal blueprint for 2026, a comprehensive budget of €13.7 billion, which has been approved...
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World
EU Secures €90 Billion Lifeline for Ukraine, Sidestepping Frozen Russian Funds
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BRUSSELS – European Union leaders have collectively greenlit a substantial €90 billion financial package for Ukraine, designed to bolster the war-torn nation’s economic and military...
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Society
Australia Unveils National Gun Buyback and Hate Speech Crackdown in Wake of Bondi Tragedy
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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – In a swift and decisive response to the nation's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades, the Australian government has launched a...
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Crime
Art Under Siege: Explosive Attack Targets Cypriot Painter's Home Amidst Exhibition Controversy
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Nicosia, Cyprus – An explosive device was detonated outside the residence of acclaimed Cypriot artist Giorgos Gavriel on Thursday afternoon, a shocking escalation of a...
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Society
Motorsport Icon Greg Biffle and Family Among Seven Perish in North Carolina Aircraft Tragedy
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STATESVILLE, NC – A devastating aircraft incident near Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday morning has claimed the lives of seven individuals, including celebrated retired NASCAR...
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Politics
Landmark Reclassification: Trump Administration Unlocks Cannabis Research Pathways
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Washington D.C. – In a significant pivot in federal drug policy, President Donald Trump has enacted an executive order that reclassifies cannabis, fundamentally altering its...
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Society
Peter Arnett, Fearless Chronicler of Global Conflicts, Dies at 91
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Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent whose unflinching dispatches from the front lines of numerous global conflicts captivated audiences for decades, has died at...
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World
EU Summit Grapples with Pivotal Decision on Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
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Brussels – European Union leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday for a high-stakes summit, facing a critical juncture in their support for Ukraine, with the...
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Politics
Cyprus and Greece Lobby EU to Block Turkish Access to Ukraine Defence Funds
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Brussels, Belgium – In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre, Cyprus and Greece are actively advocating for a new stipulation within the European Council’s upcoming discussions to...
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World
Cyprus Caught in Iran-UAE Island Row as Tehran Lodges Formal Protest
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Tehran, Iran – Cyprus finds itself unexpectedly ensnared in a long-standing territorial dispute between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, following a formal protest lodged...
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World
Pretoria in Diplomatic Push to Extricate South Africans Deceived into Ukraine Conflict
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Pretoria is currently engaged in high-level diplomatic overtures with Moscow, seeking the safe repatriation of seventeen South African nationals who are reportedly embroiled in the...
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Crime
Artist's Home Targeted by Explosive Device Amidst Escalating Art Censorship Storm
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Kokkinotrimithia, Cyprus – An explosive device detonated outside the residence of acclaimed artist Giorgos Gavriel on Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the community and marking...
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Politics
Cypriot Farmers Decry EU Farm Policy Overhaul in Presidential Palace Protest
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – A considerable contingent of Cypriot farmers converged outside the Presidential Palace in the capital on Thursday morning, voicing vehement opposition to proposed...
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Crime
Cyprus Grapples with Persistent Rise in Serious Crime
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NICOSIA – For the third consecutive year, Cyprus is witnessing a concerning escalation in reported serious criminal activity, with statistics for 2024 revealing a sustained...
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Politics
Tax Reform Talks Stall as Wealth Tax Proposals Spark Fierce Opposition
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NICOSIA – Crucial tax reform negotiations in Cyprus have ground to a halt, with opposition party Akel’s insistence on reintroducing wealth taxation measures proving to...
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Politics
Christodoulides' Cyprus Gambit: Mixed Signals Jeopardise Negotiating Credibility
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Nicosia, Cyprus – President Nikos Christodoulides' recent overtures towards a potential meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resolve the protracted Cyprus issue have...
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Society
Takata Airbag Recall Fails to Spark Bus Pass Uptake
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Nicosia, Cyprus – A government initiative designed to offer a lifeline to vehicle owners grappling with the mandatory immobilisation of their cars due to the...
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Politics
Cyprus to Confront EU with Evidence of Turkey's Alleged Russian Sanctions Evasion
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Brussels, Belgium – President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus is poised to present concrete evidence to the European Council this Thursday, detailing alleged violations of European...
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Crime
Cyprus Faces Dilemma as Lawyer Contests Russian Extradition Bid for Alleged 2009 Pirate Mastermind
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Nicosia, Cyprus – Cypriot authorities are presently deliberating a contentious extradition request from Russia for an Israeli national, Alexei Kratzgor, who has been detained in...
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Culture
Submerged Spectacle: Divers Adorn Zenobia Wreck in Yuletide Tradition
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LARNACA, CYPRUS – In a unique fusion of maritime heritage and seasonal festivity, divers recently descended upon the renowned Zenobia shipwreck off the coast of...
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