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Government promises lack substantive action
Cyprus Mail
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August 4, 2025
And its lack of preparedness when the Limassol fire hit is just one sad example In addition to trying to solve the overarching Cyprus problem, governments have faced many interrelated challenges, including ensuring the adequate functioning of...
Cyprus: Police Investigate Alleged Bribery Attempt by Drunk Driver in Ayia Napa
Famagusta Gazette
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August 4, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Police Investigate Alleged Bribery Attempt by Drunk Driver in Ayia Napa FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department is probing a case of attempted bribery involving a public official after a 35-year-old man...
Nicosia event to support wildfire victims
Cyprus Mail
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August 4, 2025
“With a deep sense of solidarity, the shop owners and the team of Ermou 272 invite you on Wednesday, from 5pm to 11pm, to a gathering of giving and support for our fellow citizens who have been affected by the recent devastating fires in...
Cyprus vineyards hit by wildfire
Cyprus Mail
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August 4, 2025
Winemakers encourage those on the island to drink local Every year wildfires grip the island. On July 23, firefighters and volunteers battled blazes in the wine villages of Limassol, taking two days to bring the situation under control. The fires...
Pivotal week for Alligator Alcatraz: Two lawsuits will determine the future of infamous migrant detention center
El País
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August 19, 2025
A hearing in Miami federal court on Monday marked the beginning of what could be a decisive week for the future of Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial immigration detention center built in the Everglades wetlands, about 35 miles west of Miami,...
Cyprus–Egypt energy deal for ‘Cronos’ enters key phase
Kathimerini
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Cypriot Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou The energy cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt for the development of the “Cronos” natural gas field is moving to the next phase, with the completion of significant technical and commercial agreements...
Our View: President dodges blame over fire trip fiasco
Cyprus Mail
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August 9, 2025
A few days after the Limassol fire, President Christodoulides addressed the public from the presidential residence in Troodos, with the solemn-looking community leaders of the affected villages standing around him. Although it was a stage-managed...
Nick Rodger: What will be in store amid beers and bravado of Bethpage Park?
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 19, 2025
Anyway, these neologisms form part of a selection of entries that confirms the growing influence of the TikTok generation on the English language in this flabbergasting age of modern mass communication. So, the next time you have a game of...
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss international game vs. Nikola Jokic
Sporting News
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August 9, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be seen on the court for the ECOMMBX Cup this weekend, a prep tournament for the Eurobasket, as officially announced by the Greek federation. The tournament is scheduled for this weekend in Cyprus, and will see the...
Netanyahu: Australian PM ‘betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia’s Jews’
The Times of Israel
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August 19, 2025
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the United Nations humanitarian office says as it marks the annual day honoring the thousands of people who step...
A ship with hundreds of tons of food aid for Gaza nears an Israeli port after leaving...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Some 700 tons of the aid is from Cyprus, purchased with money donated by the United Arab Emirates to the so-called Amalthea Fund, set up last year for donors to help with seaborne aid. The rest comes from Italy, the Maltese government, a Catholic...
Top Crypto to buy before the next bull leg, MUTM’s price still below $0.04
Cyprus Mail
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August 19, 2025
The cryptocurrency market is once again preparing for what many analysts believe will be its next major bullish phase. Bitcoin has been consolidating near critical resistance levels, and history shows that once BTC stabilizes, liquidity often...
Turkish Cypriots commemorate 61st anniversary of Battle of Tillyria
Cyprus Mail
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August 8, 2025
Turkish Cypriots on Friday travelled to the village of Kokkina to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the Battle of Tillyria. Kokkina is now controlled by the Turkish military but is completely cut off from the rest of the north, being surrounded...
Turkmenistan and Cyprus discussed cooperation in maritime transport
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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August 8, 2025
The management of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus Marina Hadjimanolis, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the Third United...
Neighbour vs Neighbour: Four regional matchups to spice up the Group Phase
FIBA Basketball
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The official EuroBasket app Download Now MUNICH (Germany) - The countdown to FIBA EuroBasket 2025 is ticking away, with Latvia, Finland, Cyprus, and Poland ready to host the most anticipated event of the summer. While most matchups across the four...
Cyprus ranks high for judicial independence
Famagusta Gazette
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August 3, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus ranks high for judicial independence FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus ranks among the top ten European countries for judicial independence, with minimal reports of corruption or external interference, according to a 2025 survey by the...
Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm
Knews Kathimerini
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A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the...
Police seize 18 e-scooters in Nicosia safety crackdown
Knews Kathimerini
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Police seized 18 personal mobility devices and issued as many fines Friday morning in a citywide campaign targeting illegal use of e-scooters and similar vehicles. Members of the force’s “Z” unit patrolled Nicosia’s main streets in a coordinated...
Coral Cyprus and Bolt bring new ''energy'' to mobility in Cyprus through strategic partnership at Shell-branded fuel stations
Knews Kathimerini
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Coral Cyprus, the official Shell licensee in Cyprus, and Bolt announce the launch of a new partnership that places Cyprus on the map of a global strategic initiative. This joint effort leverages the international experience of both companies,...
Unlocking the future of shipping during the Maritime Cyprus 2025 conference
Seatrade Maritime News
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August 8, 2025
The Maritime Cyprus Conference is set to open its doors once again, welcoming the global shipping community in Limassol to discuss the future of the industry under the theme "Unlocking the Future ...of Shipping". This year’s event will focus on...