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Former Grenadier Guard and City professional joins Walking With The Wounded board of trustees
Pathfinder International
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August 20, 2025
Walking With The Wounded has appointed Alverne Bolitho to its board of trustees as the charity continues to expand its support for veterans across the UK. Bolitho, who served for six years in the Grenadier Guards, brings both military and...
Cyprus presidency aims to leave a mark amid challenging times, says Raouna
Cyprus Mail
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July 29, 2025
European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Tuesday that Cyprus aims to leave its own mark during its upcoming EU council presidency at a time of “multiple and significant challenges” for the Union. Speaking at the presidential palace...
Best Cryptocurrency to invest today: Forget DOGE & SHIB, a next Crypto to explode is leading for its ROI
Cyprus Mail
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August 20, 2025
Meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have always thrived on hype cycles. Their market movements are often fueled by trending tweets, online chatter, or sudden spikes in the crypto fear and greed index. But while this...
Wildfire tragedy as man is run over and killed by his own bulldozer after leaping out to escape flames in Portugal
Daily Mail
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August 20, 2025
By KEVIN ADJEI-DARKO Published: 10:04 EDT, 20 August 2025 | Updated: 10:17 EDT, 20 August 2025 A 65-year-old man was run over and killed by his own bulldozer he was operating while fighting wildfires in Portugal. He was working for a company in...
Ex-lawyer can be extradited to Moldova over 'Turkish gang war murder', judge rules
Sky News
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August 20, 2025
A former lawyer can be extradited to Moldova to be tried for plotting the murder of a north London gang leader as part of a long-running feud, a judge has ruled. Izzet Eren - the head of the Tottenham Turks organised crime group - was shot dead in...
Ship with hundreds of tonnes of Gaza aid nears Israeli port
Mid Day Mumbai
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August 20, 2025
The Panamanian-flagged vessel is loaded with 52 containers carrying food aid such as pasta, rice, baby food and canned goods. Israeli customs officials had screened the aid at the Cypriot port of Limassol from where the ship departed on Monday...
'Censoring history divides us’: Florida national parks flagged under executive order
WLRN - Florida
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August 20, 2025
A nonprofit has warned that a Trump executive order aimed at scrubbing National Parks of information deemed to be disparaging is reshaping what visitors learn— and will jeopardize our "cultural and natural history." In Florida, exhibits that...
Assemblyman Tri Ta addresses emergency preparedness and challenges California redistricting
West OC Times - California
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August 19, 2025
Assemblyman Tri Ta has recently addressed constituents and state governance issues through a series of posts on his social media account. The topics ranged from local emergency preparedness to concerns over California's redistricting process.On...
Cyprus-based Safe Bulkers offloads vessel for $12.5m
Cyprus Mail
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July 29, 2025
As part of its strategic renewal, Safe Bulkers, the Limassol-based shipping company led by Polys Hajioannou, has sold the ‘Pedhoulas Leader’ for $12.5 million, marking another step in its transition to a more modern, energy-efficient fleet. The...
Cyprus Solidifies Its Status as a Strategic Relocation Hub for Infrastructure and Energy Firms Amid Regional Instability
Business Matters
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July 27, 2025
The island is quickly establishing itself as the location of choice for organisations seeking security, connectivity and sustainable growth throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and beyond. Relocation Decisions Bolstered by Regional...
Cyprus plans strict closures for businesses repeatedly violating tax laws
Cyprus Mail
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July 28, 2025
Cypriot businesses that consistently violate tax laws may soon find their premises sealed for at least 48 hours under a new enforcement tool granted to the tax department, if parliament passes one of six pending tax reform bills set to take effect...
Vacancy: Underwriting Assistant, Steamship Mutual P&I insurance, Limassol, Cyprus
MaritimeCyprus
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August 5, 2025
Company Values Mutuality - ensuring fairness amongst Club Members Integrity - upholding high ethical, legal, and regulatory standards Safety and Sustainability - contributing to safety of life at sea and the preservation of the environment...
Cyprus Court Denies Israeli Businessman’s Bail Request Over Medical Travel Needs
Famagusta Gazette
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July 28, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Court Denies Israeli Businessman’s Bail Request Over Medical Travel Needs FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A Cypriot court on Monday rejected a request to release Israeli businessman Simon Aykut from custody on medical grounds, ruling that...
Our View: Tatar using arrest of Greek Cypriots for ‘spying’ to score points
Cyprus Mail
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August 5, 2025
The arrest of the five Greek Cypriots by the occupation authorities last week has put the Cyprus government in a rather difficult position. Even more difficult after the military court in the north decided that the three men and two women would be...
Cyprus gas field to be connected to Egypt
MEED
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July 28, 2025
Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access Cyprus’ Cronos natural gas field is expected to be linked to Egypt’s gas infrastructure by 2027, according to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources. The statement was released...
Cyprus-listed companies see 18 per cent rise in market cap, says CySEC
Cyprus Mail
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July 28, 2025
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released its annual statistical bulletin for 2024, providing a detailed overview of the performance of the regulated entities under its supervision. In its opening section, CySEC chairman...
Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar becomes citizen of Turkish Cyprus
Hurriyet Daily News
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NICOSIA Nobel Prize-winning scientist Aziz Sancar has been granted citizenship of Turkish Cyprus by a decision of the country’s Council of Ministers. Known for his affinity for the island and engagement with its academic community, Sancar has...
Cypriot natural gas from Cronos field set to link with Egypt by 2027
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Cypriot natural gas from the Cronos field is expected to be connected to Egypt’s infrastructure and processing and liquefaction facilities by 2027, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badaw said. In his meeting with...
Cyprus launches AI scheme featuring extreme weather early warning system
Cyprus Mail
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July 28, 2025
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, on Monday announced the launch of a new flagship funding programme titled ‘AI in Government‘. According the...
Cyprus court upholds detention in major human trafficking case
Cyprus Mail
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July 28, 2025
Two men accused of being part of a serious criminal network will remain in custody until their trial in September, after the court of appeal rejected their appeals last week, it emerged on Monday. The men are facing charges including sexual...