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PoliticsCyprus Defence Minister Palmas Attends EURONAVAL 2026 Naval Exhibition in Paris
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas toured the EURONAVAL 2026 exhibition in Paris, saying Cyprus prioritises maritime defence, amid growing military and industrial cooperation with France.
IncidentsCourt rejects ex-community leader’s bid to suspend removal from office in Palaichori Oreinis
The administrative court has refused to freeze the dismissal of the former Palaichori Oreinis community leader, who was…
EconomyCyprus Savers Earn Among Lowest Deposit Rates in Eurozone, Central Bank Data Shows
The Central Bank of Cyprus reports that deposit rates in Cyprus remain near the bottom of the eurozone,…
IncidentsHigh Court rules MI5 and its staff will not face contempt proceedings over false information
London's High Court decided contempt action against MI5 or its officers would not serve the public interest, and…
CultureMind, Body & Spirit Festival in Cyprus marks 25 years of growth from small gathering to participatory event
As the Mind, Body & Spirit Festival marks its 25th anniversary on November 14 and 15, managing director…
IncidentsPolice Seek Woman Over €800 Bank Withdrawal Fraud in Livadia, Larnaca
Police in Larnaca district are investigating how a 46-year-old man lost €800 after two women approached him outside…
EconomyFreedom24 to open Geneva office in first quarter of 2027
The European investment platform, part of Freedom Holding Corp, plans a Geneva presence in early 2027 to build…
PoliticsKyrenia municipality protests exclusion from meetings with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin
Kyrenia's municipality in exile objected on Tuesday to being left out of talks with UN envoy Maria Angela…
IncidentsGroom and best man remanded over Limassol roundabout drifting stunt filmed at wedding
A 36-year-old groom and his 28-year-old best man have been remanded for two days over a drifting stunt…
WorldEbola survivor in Butembo comforts child patients using his immunity
Jerkis Mahamba, 29, recovered from Ebola in September and now cares for children in the Butembo treatment centre,…
IncidentsLarnaca Court Remands Man, 32, for Eight Days Over Suspected Drug Dealing and Cocaine Seizure
A 32-year-old Larnaca district resident has been remanded for eight days after police seized about 1.03kg of cocaine,…