Society
Flu Season Peaks: Makarios Hospital Monitors Rising Respiratory Illnesses
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As Cyprus navigates the heart of its traditional winter virus season, health authorities are observing a discernible uptick in seasonal infections, particularly influenza, at the...
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Crime
Cyprus Handball Squad in Estonian Overnight Bus Calamity
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TALLINN, ESTONIA – The Cyprus men's national handball team found themselves in a harrowing ordeal in the early hours of Saturday morning when their team...
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Economy
Cyprus Divided: Minimum Wage Adjustments Highlight Economic Divergence
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NICOSIA, Cyprus – As the new year dawns, Cyprus finds itself grappling with significant economic disparities, starkly illustrated by divergent approaches to minimum wage adjustments...
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World
Geopolitical Fault Lines Widen: US Policy Sparks Global Unease Amidst Iran and Venezuela Crises
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The dawn of the new year has been marked by a series of escalating geopolitical developments, with the United States at the epicentre of several...
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World
Arctic Gambit: Greenland's Sovereignty Under Renewed US Scrutiny
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The geopolitical landscape of the Arctic is once again a focal point of international discussion, as former United States President Donald Trump has reignited his...
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Economy
Global Economy Navigates Inflationary Winds and AI's Accelerating Influence
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London, UK – As the global economy tentatively navigates a landscape shaped by persistent inflationary pressures and the burgeoning influence of artificial intelligence, key macroeconomic...
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World
Multifaceted Conflict Escalates: Kyiv Under Fire as Ukraine Strikes Caspian Oil Fields, Allies Bolster Defences
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Kyiv, Ukraine – Day 1,418 of the protracted conflict saw a relentless overnight air assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, met with robust aerial defence efforts....
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World
Iran Gripped by Unrest as Protests Escalate, International Tensions Flare
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TEHRAN – A wave of widespread demonstrations has engulfed Iran, entering its second week with increasing ferocity and grim fatalities, as citizens’ discontent over a...
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Politics
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Inches Closer Amidst Lingering Farmer Concerns
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BRUSSELS – After more than two decades of protracted negotiations, European Union governments have signalled a significant step towards finalising a landmark trade agreement with...
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Environment
Fossil Fuel Resurgence: Climate Goals Falter Amidst LNG Boom and Shifting Geopolitics
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Global energy markets are witnessing a pronounced pivot back towards fossil fuels, a trend that casts a long shadow over ambitious climate targets. Despite international...
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Environment
Climate Summit Faces Reality Check as Energy Security Reclaims Centre Stage
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Belem, Brazil – As delegates convene in Belem for COP30, the prevailing atmosphere is one of subdued expectation, a stark contrast to the ambitious pronouncements...
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Sports
Blaugrana Triumph: Barcelona Clinch Super Cup in Jeddah Thriller
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Barcelona have successfully defended their Spanish Super Cup title, overcoming fierce rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating 3-2 encounter in Jeddah...
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Crime
Tycoon Extradited as Cambodia Dismantles Fraudulent Empire
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PHNOM PENH/BEIJING – A significant development in the international crackdown on sophisticated criminal enterprises unfolded this week as Cambodian authorities extradited Chen Zhi, the founder...
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Politics
Cyprus Grapples with Hybrid Attack Allegations Amidst Presidential Corruption Probe
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NICOSIA – Cypriot authorities are embroiled in a complex criminal investigation following the emergence of a contentious video, purportedly depicting suspicious financial dealings and investment...
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Politics
Cyprus Assumes EU Helm, Charting Ambitious Course for Regional Diplomacy
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Nicosia, Cyprus – The Republic of Cyprus has officially taken the reins as the presiding member of the Council of the European Union, embarking on...
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Economy
Navigating 2026: Global Economic Currents Meet Cypriot Tax Overhaul
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As the world collectively braces for 2026, the global economic landscape is projected to exhibit a pattern of moderate growth, albeit one fraught with considerable...
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Environment
Cyprus Braces for Severe Weather as Yellow Warning Issued Amidst Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms
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Cyprus is currently experiencing a significant deterioration in weather conditions, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall and isolated...
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Crime
Cypriot Coastline Scoured as Russian Tycoon Vanishes Amidst Adverse Weather
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LIMASSOL, CYPRUS – A sophisticated search and rescue operation is currently underway along Cyprus's rugged southern coastline, as authorities intensify their efforts to locate Vladislav...
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Economy
Cyprus Energy Ambitions Shadowed by Investigations and Market Realities
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Cyprus finds itself at a critical juncture in its ambitious energy strategy, with a flagship Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import project at Vasilikos facing intense...
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Society
Cyprus Navigates Regulatory Labyrinth as Nicotine Pouches Evade Clear Oversight
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NICOSIA – Cyprus finds itself in a peculiar regulatory quandary regarding nicotine pouches, a burgeoning product category that has, as of late 2024, yet to...
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Politics
First Lady Steps Down Amidst Online Barrage, Citing Defamatory Attacks
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides has announced her immediate resignation from her leadership positions in charitable organisations, including her chairmanship of the...
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