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Cyprus Presidency Kicks Off Under EU Chief's Watch, Underscoring Commitment to Resolution
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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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Jan 16
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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