Politics
Cyprus Presidency Kicks Off Under EU Chief's Watch, Underscoring Commitment to Resolution
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Nicosia, Cyprus – A significant diplomatic engagement unfolded on Thursday as Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, concluded a high-profile visit to...
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Health
GeSy System Meltdown: Urgent Calls for Contingency as Healthcare Grinds to a Halt
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Cyprus's General Healthcare System (GeSy) has been plunged into disarray this week, with repeated and prolonged IT system failures causing significant disruption for healthcare providers...
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Economy
Cyprus Grapples with Foreign Property Ownership Amidst Legislative Overhaul
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Nicosia, Cyprus - The Cypriot Parliament has commenced deliberations on a suite of proposed legislative measures aimed at significantly tightening regulations surrounding property acquisitions by...
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Politics
Cypriot Parliament Urged to Back Iran's Protesters Amidst Escalating Unrest
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – Members of the Iranian expatriate community in Cyprus have implored the nation's parliament to take decisive political action in solidarity with the...
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Environment
Fleeting Relief: Rainfall Lifts Small Dams as Island Grapples with Deepening Water Crisis
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NICOSIA, Cyprus – January 15th, 2024 – A recent spell of welcome rainfall has led to the picturesque, albeit temporary, overflow of a few minor...
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Politics
Cyprus Passport Retains Strong Global Standing Amid Shifting Travel Dynamics
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Nicosia, Cyprus – Cyprus has once again cemented its position within the upper echelon of global travel freedom, as evidenced by its performance in the...
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Politics
Minister Pledges Unwavering Support for Fire Brigade Amidst Calls for Enhancement
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – Justice Minister Costas Fitiris unequivocally reaffirmed the government's steadfast commitment to the nation's fire brigade on Thursday, following a crucial meeting with...
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Crime
Arson Suspected as Two Vehicles Engulfed in Flames in Episkopi
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LIMASSOL – A pre-dawn inferno dramatically consumed two private motor vehicles in Episkopi, Limassol, on Thursday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The...
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Society
Foreign Demand Fuels Cypriot Private School Expansion Through New Urban Planning Incentives
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Nicosia, Cyprus – A strategic urban planning initiative, greenlit by the cabinet in March 2025, is poised to significantly bolster the infrastructure of Cyprus's private...
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Crime
Unconfirmed Remains on Avdimou Shoreline Spark International Investigation
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AVDIMOU, CYPRUS – A grim discovery on the shoreline of Avdimou beach on Wednesday has ignited a complex international investigation, with authorities working to definitively...
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Crime
Brutal Knife Attack in Kiti Leaves Man Critically Injured; Suspect Arrested
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KITI, CYPRUS – A violent altercation in the tranquil village of Kiti late on Tuesday evening culminated in a brutal knife attack, leaving a 35-year-old...
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World
Venezuelan Laureate Bestows Nobel Prize on Trump in Unprecedented White House Ceremony
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In a move that has sent ripples through the international political sphere, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, presented her...
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World
Arctic Ambitions: NATO Reinforces Greenland Amidst US Acquisition Buzz
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Greenland, the vast Arctic island that forms a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has become a focal point of heightened geopolitical activity this week, as several...
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Politics
Uganda Election Marred by Rigging Claims Amidst Internet Blackout
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KAMPALA, UGANDA – As vote counting continues in Uganda's highly anticipated general election, the opposition has levelled serious accusations of widespread electoral malpractice, including ballot...
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World
US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil Amidst Escalating Tensions
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In a significant escalation of its campaign against the Nicolás Maduro regime, the United States military has reportedly seized a sixth oil tanker linked to...
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World
NATO Chief and Ukrainian President Confer on Energy Crisis and Peace Prospects
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Kyiv, Ukraine – Day 1,422 of the protracted conflict with Russia saw a crucial exchange between NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,...
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World
Gaza Stalemate: Ceasefire Hopes Dim Amidst Continued Israeli Operations
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Jerusalem/Gaza City – Hopes for a substantive de-escalation in Gaza appear to be waning as Israeli forces continued their operations across the besieged enclave, even...
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Society
Innovative Wraps Offer Hope Against Malaria as Nigerian Healthcare Crisis Escalates
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Kampala/Lagos – A groundbreaking study conducted in rural Uganda has unveiled a remarkably simple yet potent method for safeguarding infants against malaria, a disease that...
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Economy
China's Record Trade Surplus Signals Strategic Pivot Amidst Global Trade Tensions
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Beijing, China – China has announced a staggering record trade surplus for the full year of 2025, a feat that underscores the resilience of its...
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Economy
Boeing Faces Scrutiny as NTSB Links Fatal UPS Crash to Previously Identified Flaw
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LOUISVILLE, KY – The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has implicated a structural vulnerability in an engine mounting assembly, a concern previously flagged by...
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