Politics
Cyprus Seeks Core EU Role Amidst "Two-Speed" Integration Debate
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NICOSIA – As discussions intensify regarding the potential fragmentation of the European Union into a "two-speed" model, Cyprus has reiterated its unwavering commitment to remaining...
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Economy
Cyprus Grapples with Affordability Crisis as Sustainable Growth Imperative Emerges
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – A recent cost of living assessment for 2025 has cast a stark spotlight on escalating expenses across Cyprus, with the coastal city...
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Society
Preventive Support Urged Following Tragic Infant Case
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – The critical condition of a three-month-old infant, admitted to Makarios Children’s Hospital with severe injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome, has ignited...
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Crime
Prison Document Trial Adjourned Amidst Defence's Grievances Over Unprovided Evidence
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – A significant trial involving the former director of Cyprus's central prisons, Anna Aristotelous, and her deputy, Athena Demetriou, along with six other...
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Politics
North's Leadership Purge: Senior Officials Dismissed Amidst Corruption Allegations
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Nicosia, North – In a move that has sent ripples of uncertainty through the administration, Unal Ustel, the de facto 'Prime Minister' of the Turkish...
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Politics
Cyprus Poised as Potential Hub for EU Crisis Management
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NICOSIA – In an era defined by escalating geopolitical volatility and pressing environmental concerns, Cyprus is emerging as a strong contender to host a pivotal...
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Crime
Mayor’s Wife Seeks Halt to Domestic Violence Inquiry Amidst Political Storm
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PAPHOS, CYPRUS – In a remarkable development that has sent ripples through Cypriot political circles, Louiza Andreou, the wife of Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, has...
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Society
Cyprus Court Paves Way for Syrian Returns Amidst Shifting Asylum Landscape
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NICOSIA, Cyprus – January 29, 2026 – Cyprus’ highest court for asylum matters has delivered a significant ruling, upholding the Asylum Service’s decisions to deny...
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Crime
National Guard Scrambles as 13.6kg of TNT Vanishes from Firing Range
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NICOSIA – A disquieting security lapse has emerged from Cyprus's National Guard, with approximately 13.6 kilograms of TNT explosives unaccounted for following a failed controlled...
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World
UN Faces Dire Financial Precipice as Member States Withhold Crucial Funding
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Geneva – The United Nations is teetering on the brink of a catastrophic financial meltdown, a stark warning issued by Secretary-General António Guterres has revealed....
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World
Gulf Tensions Escalate as Trump Hints at Military Action Against Iran
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Washington and Tehran are locked in a rapidly intensifying standoff, with President Donald Trump issuing stark warnings of potential military intervention and regime change in...
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World
Catastrophe at Rubaya: Hundreds Feared Dead as Coltan Mine Collapses Amidst Heavy Rains
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Rubaya, Eastern DRC – A devastating mine collapse in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of an estimated 200 people, with...
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World
Fragile Truce: Russia Halts Kyiv Assault Amidst Trump's Plea and Deepening Freeze
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Kyiv, Ukraine – In a development that has offered a sliver of respite to war-weary Ukrainians, Russia has reportedly agreed to suspend offensive operations targeting...
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World
US Imposes Travel Ban on Iranian Elite Amidst Escalating Tensions
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Washington D.C. – The United States has initiated a significant diplomatic manoeuvre this week, enacting a travel ban specifically targeting senior officials within Iran's ruling...
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World
Myanmar Election Marred by Violence and Disputed Legitimacy
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YANGON – Myanmar's recent multi-phase general election, culminating in the final round of voting last week, has been met with widespread international condemnation and accusations...
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US Greenlights Substantial Arms Deal for Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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The United States Department of State announced on Friday the approval of a significant arms sale to Israel, a package valued at approximately $6.67 billion....
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Environment
North America Gripped by Devastating Winter Storms, Leaving Trail of Disruption and Loss
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A relentless barrage of severe winter storms has swept across North America over the past week, engendering widespread chaos, significant power disruptions, and a tragic...
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Crime
Explosives Vanish from National Guard Range: Security Alarm Raised
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LARNACA, CYPRUS – A disconcerting security lapse has emerged at a National Guard firing range near Kalo Chorio, where approximately 13.6 kilograms of TNT explosive...
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Crime
Officer remanded amid investigation into alleged phone access for notorious detainee
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Larnaca, Cyprus – A police officer has been remanded in custody for four days by the Larnaca district court, following his arrest on suspicion of...
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Economy
Larnaca Marina and Port Redevelopment at Critical Juncture Amidst Persistent Delays
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LARNACA, CYPRUS – Hopes for the long-awaited redevelopment of Larnaca’s marina and port have been rekindled following crucial discussions between the Transport Minister, Alexis Vafeades,...
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