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IncidentsPaphos woman sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for burglary, theft and malicious damage
Paphos, Cyprus. A 30-year-old woman from Paphos was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison on Tuesday for burglary, theft and malicious damage. The court heard she stole jewellery and cash from a residence. Break-in…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Geadis Geadi urges EU to strengthen defence capabilities
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot MEP Geadis Geadi on Tuesday called on the European Union to bolster its defences, saying…
IncidentsFurther tests ordered to determine cause of death of Georgia Christofi, 42
Larnaca, Cyprus. Further tests are to be carried out to determine the cause of death of 42-year-old Georgia…
PoliticsPaphos acting mayor requests audit of municipality after leadership change
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said he has asked Auditor-General Andreas Papaconstantinou to carry out an…
EconomyCyprus launches SheEmpower Mediterranean project to support women-led businesses
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus hosted the launch of the Mediterranean project SheEmpower in Larnaca, aimed at boosting the competitiveness…
EconomyCBC governor calls for productivity-led reforms as Europe faces subdued growth and fiscal strain
Nicosia, Cyprus. Central Bank of Cyprus Governor Christodoulos Patsalides said productivity must be placed at the heart of…
EconomyCyprus municipalities oppose proposed fee on burial of waste
Nicosia, Cyprus. Municipalities have voiced strong opposition to the government’s intention to charge a fee to bury waste,…
SocietyPatients’ groups oppose Okypy call to delay bill on national ambulance agency
Nicosia, Cyprus. Patients’ associations have opposed a demand by state health services organisation Okypy to delay discussion of…
EconomyCyprus tax reform enters implementation phase, Keve president says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tax reform has moved from design to implementation, shifting attention to how the new framework…
WorldIran says U.S. nuclear talks showed enough consensus to continue diplomacy
Muscat, Oman. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said talks with the United States allowed Tehran to gauge Washington’s seriousness…
CultureBritish Museum secures Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon heart pendant for permanent display
London, United Kingdom. The British Museum has secured a 24-carat-gold heart pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine…