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FIBA EuroBasket 2025 set to boost Cyprus economy and tourism
Cyprus Mail
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August 13, 2025
Event expected to generate more than €13 million in economic impact The hosting of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 is expected to bring multiple economic benefits to the Republic of Cyprus, according to the local FIBA EuroBasket 2025 organising committee....
Cyprus: Man hospitalized after stabbing in Larnaca; suspect identified
Famagusta Gazette
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August 11, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Man hospitalized after stabbing in Larnaca; suspect identified FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Authorities responded to an emergency in Larnaca on Sunday night following reports of a stabbing in the Drosia area, police said. Officers...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 24-30
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Large Quantities of Tobacco and Nicotine Seized at Cyprus Airport
Famagusta Gazette
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August 13, 2025
Home Cyprus Large Quantities of Tobacco and Nicotine Seized at Cyprus Airport Larnaca Airport FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Customs officers at Larnaca International Airport seized large quantities of undeclared tobacco products and nicotine pouches during...
The car hire franchises 'stealing from Brits with bullying tactics' in holiday hotspot
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
Many tourists rent cars or other vehicles during their trip to make travelling around easier. However, some holidaymakers have allegedly experienced issues with one rental company's franchises. Carwiz, a Croatian-based company based in over 450...
Tatar Rejects Federation Model, Pushes Two-State Solution for Cyprus
Famagusta Gazette
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August 13, 2025
Home Cyprus Tatar Rejects Federation Model, Pushes Two-State Solution for Cyprus FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has said that continued support for a federal solution to the Cyprus issue amounts to backing the status quo,...
Ministry confirms end of trading date for short-term government debt
Cyprus Mail
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August 13, 2025
The Finance Ministry on Wednesday announced the end of trading for the 13-week Treasury Bills, fifth issue of 2025, which were issued on May 30, 2025, and will mature on August 29, 2025. The security, traded under the code TB13E25, is a government...
Coral Cyprus and Bolt launch strategic partnership for professional drivers
Petrol Plaza
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August 13, 2025
Bolt drivers will gain access to exclusive privileges through Shell-branded stations.Coral Cyprus, the official Shell licensee in Cyprus, has partnered with global mobility platform Bolt to enhance benefits for professional drivers across the...
Crossings continue despite arrests of Greek Cypriots in north
Cyprus Mail
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August 13, 2025
The number of people crossing between Cyprus’ two sides has remained largely stable throughout the summer, despite fears in some quarters that crossings may drop in light of the arrest of five Greek Cypriots in the north, according to figures...
Bundesliga builds out new rights cycle with United Media renewal
Sportcal
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August 18, 2025
German soccer’s top-flight Bundesliga has continued its recent flurry of broadcast deals ahead of the new season by agreeing a four-year extension with United Media, the Southeast Europe-based media company, across nine territories. The renewed...
Civic Campaigning Politics: a Muscular Mass Politics for Our Time
Liberal Currents
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August 13, 2025
The First American Republic is dead. We currently are in the Magafascist Period, a new system that is still solidifying, but a period that is just one aspect of a much wider Renaissance of Global Fascism. Yet we must not live in despair, as there...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.13.25
Florida Politics
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August 13, 2025
Good Tuesday morning. Florida health care and business leaders will convene for a roundtable discussion today at 10 a.m. on the importance of extending the enhanced premium tax credits. The enhanced premium tax credits are a lifeline for 4 million...
26 ministers warn of famine in Gaza, urge urgent action
Gulf Today
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August 13, 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached “unimaginable levels”, Britain, Canada, Australia and several of their European allies said on Tuesday, calling on Israel to allow unrestricted aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave. “Famine is...
Senegal’s Khassim Diagne to be UN’s new special representative in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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August 13, 2025
Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne is to be the United Nations’ new special representative in Cyprus, the Cyprus Mail understands. Diplomatic sources informed the Cyprus Mail that Diagne was the person about whom government spokesman Konstantinos...
Surveillance by AL govt: Spending spiked before last three elections
Daily Star
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August 12, 2025
In the run-up to Bangladesh's last three national elections, state spending on surveillance technologies surged dramatically, according to a report by Tech Global Institute, titled "The Digital Police State: Surveillance, Secrecy and State Power...
UK trade envoy to Turkey's trip to Northern Cyprus turns into a full diplomatic row - as pressure piles on Sir Keir Starmer to sack him
Daily Mail
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August 12, 2025
By CLAIRE ELICOTT WHITEHALL EDITOR Published: 18:27 EDT, 12 August 2025 | Updated: 19:02 EDT, 12 August 2025 A visit by the UK's Turkey trade envoy to Northern Cyprus has escalated into a diplomatic spat. The Greek Cypriot government condemned the...
Cyprus Notebook: Scooter Stasi Hit the Streets — and It’s About Time
Famagusta Gazette
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August 10, 2025
Last Thursday, Cyprus’s elite “Z” unit—yes, that’s actually what they call themselves, like something out of a Marvel spin-off—descended on central Nicosia in a surprise blitz on electric scooters. E-scooters, e-bikes, e-menaces. You name it, they...
Finance Ministry prolongs public debate on tax reform until September
Cyprus Mail
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August 18, 2025
Debate intensifies over impact on households and businesses The Finance Ministry on Monday announced that the public consultation on the package of bills concerning the planned tax reform has been extended. In a post on social media platform X,...
Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh organizes blood donation camp in Permannur
Daijiworld News
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Media Release Mangaluru, Aug 18: A blood donation camp was held on August 17 in Permannur. The camp was organized by the Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R), Mangalore South Varado, and Permannur unit along with SSVP Youth unit, Lions and Leo...
New law keeps phones, smart pads from classrooms
The Record - Texas
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August 12, 2025
Public school students will no longer be able to keep their personal electronic devices with them during classes as the Texas Legislature earlier this year passed a law banning things like cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses and smart pads....