SpaceX’s Starship to deploy mock satellites in next test
Elon Musk’s SpaceX said on Friday its upcoming Starship test flight would include the rocket’s first attempt to deploy payloads in space by releasing 10 model Starlink satellites, a ...
Minister vows accountability for Akamas roadworks violations
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday that those responsible for any offences found related to issues caused during the roadworks in the Akamas National Forest Park (NFP) will be ...
Three-year term of Cyprus as UNHRC member begins
Cyprus’ first term as a member of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has officially started as of January 1, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
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Journalist Alex Efthyvoulou remembered at farewell ceremony
Alex Efthyvoulou, was a ‘legend’ for journalists, said the head of Cyprus journalist union Giorgos Frangos in his eulogy for the late reporter on Friday.
Friends, relatives and colleagues of ...
Premier League title out of reach for Man City, says Silva
Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes are all but over with the defending champions having left themselves too much ground to make up as they trail leaders Liverpool by 14 ...
Djokovic falls to inspired Opelka in Brisbane quarter-finals
ovak Djokovic’s hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarter-finals ...
Nicosia set for major revitalisation projects in 2025, says mayor
Major developments are underway in Nicosia this year, including the revitalisation of the old GSP stadium and projects within the historic city walls, Mayor Charalambos Prountzos said on Friday.
The ...
Cabinet approves mandatory mediation for civil disputes under €10,000
Cabinet on Friday approved a bill amendment requiring people involved in civil disputes worth up to €10,000 to attend a mandatory mediation session before filing a lawsuit in court.
The move ...
US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the U.S. Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift toward more ...
Cyprus, EU officials discuss fisheries and 2026 EU presidency
Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna and the new European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis exchanged views on agriculture and fisheries on Friday during a meeting in ...
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Howe praises Newcastle’s defensive solidity but wary of Spurs attack
Everything clicked for Newcastle United during a hectic festive schedule when they won four games with four clean sheets but history suggests their next opponents Tottenham Hotspur may change that, ...
Bitcoin price Forecast: Should you forget about BTC in 2025 and go all in on Ethereum and these 2 Altcoins?
As 2025 draws near, Bitcoin still holds the highest market cap among all existing cryptocurrencies, yet it appears that by that point, it will not be the most profitable tool; already, ...
Paroled drug offender arrested in Limassol attempted murder case
One of two people remanded in custody in connection with an attempted murder in Limassol had recently been released on parole while serving a drug-related sentence, reports said on Friday.
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Cyprus industrial turnover grows 1 per cent in October 2024
Industrial turnover in Cyprus increased by 1 per cent in October 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
In its latest industrial turnover report, released ...
Can $500 in Ethereum (ETH) make you super rich in 2025? These 3 ETH rivals will do better
The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, specifically in the 2021 bull run where even older adults who had invested in coins like Shiba Inu, after hearing some prominent figure ...
Israeli air strikes ramp up Gaza death toll amid new truce push
Israel carried out air strikes on dozens of Hamas targets in Gaza over the past 24 hours, it said on Friday, in attacks that Palestinian health authorities said had killed nearly 100 ...
TV shows we love: The Rookie
By Morgan West
Nathan Fillion has long been a favourite of mine, so when I first heard about The Rookie, I knew I had to give it a try. And ...
Man remanded remanded over alleged kidnapping and assault
A 28-year-old man was remanded in police custody for seven days on Friday as police investigate charges of kidnapping and causing bodily harm to a 31-year-old foreign national.
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Elderly driver dies in highway crash near Paphos
An 80-year-old driver lost his life on Friday in a traffic accident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, police said.
According to Paphos assistant police director of operations, Michalis Nikolaou, the pensioner ...
Cyprus high-value property market drops 31 per cent in November
Cyprus’ ten most expensive property sales during November reached a total value of €24 million, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire.
The highest-value sale occurred in Limassol, involving offices ...
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Cabinet approves largest pension hike since 1996
The biggest pension hike in three decades was approved on Friday by the cabinet with an increase in the basic allowance by 5.94 per cent and in the supplementary amount by 1.49 ...
Luxemburg donates €10,000 to the CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) received a financial contribution of €10,000 from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, it announced on Friday.
This donation brings Luxembourg’s financial assistance ...
Cyprus poised to become key LNG contributor to EU, says energy minister
Cyprus has the potential to become a significant supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union, provided pre-drilling surveys are confirmed, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday.
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