FM holds positive meetings in Oman
Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said he held positive and forward looking discussions in Muscat, Oman on Sunday.
In a post on X, he said he was “delighted” to meet ...
Gunmen kill one person in Istanbul church in targeted attack
Two masked gunmen shot one person dead during Sunday service at a church in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that authorities were working to capture the assailants.
Yerlikaya ...
US, China to hold meeting on fentanyl precursor chemicals this week
The first joint meeting of a U.S.-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals will be held on Tuesday in Beijing, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday.
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Venerating saints’ slippers ‘promotes fanaticism’
Theologian speaks out on endless display of saints’ relics in churches
The veneration of the ‘remains’ of saints and items believed to have belonged to them is developing into a ...
Konia residents protest for removal of 5G tower
Residents of Konia in Paphos demonstrated on Sunday calling for a 5G tower to be removed from their area.
The protest was organised outside the village’s primary school.
Participants ...
What to expect this February in Limassol
Peter and the Wolf brought to life as month kicks off at Rialto Theatre finds ELENI PHILIPPOU
Kickstarting next month’s performances at Limassol’s Rialto theatre is a family ...
‘Etched in your memory forever’ – first meeting with sponsored child
Child sponsors who reflected on meeting the children they have been supporting in Kenya said they are deeply grateful for their life-changing experience.
ActionAid, the charity organisation fighting poverty, shared ...
Holguin due in Cyprus, govt hopeful on Cyprus problem mobility
The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin arrives in Cyprus on Sunday evening, according to the UN in Cyprus.
This is Holguin’s first visit to ...
Implications of Argentina’s dollarisation experiment
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides
The calendar marked December 10, 2023 when, having just won the election based on an extreme “liberal” agenda, the economist Javier Milei entered the office of ...
Sinner stages great escape to win Australian Open thriller
Jannik Sinner produced a comeback for the ages to outlast Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in a high-quality final and win his maiden Grand Slam title at the ...
Hartley inspires England to dramatic win in India
Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted England’s remarkable turnaround and set up a thrilling 28-run victory against India in the opening Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.
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Three suspects remanded in football violence
Three men arrested under suspicion of rioting during the Ael-Apollon match last earlier this week, were remanded for four days by the Limassol District Court on Sunday.
According to police, ...
Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan, blames Iran backed militant groups
Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe ...
The fascists are (probably not) coming!
‘Fascism is on the march everywhere!’ shrieked the headline on a recent think-piece by my least favourite foreign affairs commentator (who must remain nameless because I don’t want to ...
UN urges countries to reverse funding pause for Palestinian agency
U.N. officials and aid groups called for countries to reconsider their decision to pause funding for the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians on Sunday, warning that its life-saving ...
Huge police presence to prevent Grivas memorial rioting
A huge police presence presided over the memorial service for controversial Eoka General Georgios Grivas on Sunday, to avoid protests and rioting.
Over 200 officers were called in, along with the ...
Financial analysts highlight NuggetRush as a key player to watch, potentially surpassing ORDI and Cardano in growth
TLDR
NuggetRush (NUGX) is a new player in the blockchain and NFT gaming space, blending cryptocurrency, meme culture, and play-to-earn incentives. It supports artisanal miners in developing countries and offers ...
Kassianidou says UN envoy hope for Cyprus problem
Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said that there is a new period for the Cyprus problem with sincere political will, attending a church service on Sunday.
She added that the ...
Media populism is undermining democracy
By Stephania Xenophontos
The growing intrusion of social media into the political scene has helped to undermine the sustenance of democracy.
Although, in essence, politics is a constant competition where ...
Elderly woman injured in Paphos house fire
An elderly woman was injured in a fire at her home in a Paphos village on Sunday, the fire service said, announcing they had put out the blaze.
According to ...
Police raid prisons second time in Paphos crime case
Police conducted a raid on the central prisons on Sunday morning, to find information in relation to the case of prosecutor’s car set on fire a few weeks ago.
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF gains as GBTC loses assets; Filecoin and Borroe Finance gear up for major progress
The world of cryptocurrency is always buzzing with new developments and this week is no exception. From BlackRock’s gains to the intriguing moves of Borroe Finance ($ROE), there’s ...
Police caution public about email scam
Police cautioned the public on Sunday to be wary about the fake emails from the justice ministry.
According to police, they have received a several complaints over the past few ...
North Korea fires cruise missiles off east coast
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Sunday, its second such launch in less than a week, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
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