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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldMedia report former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after apparent suicide attempt
Oslo, Norway. Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalised last week after an apparent suicide attempt, according to media reports published Tuesday. The reports came days after authorities charged him with aggravated corruption…
WorldEU adds eight Russians to sanctions list over alleged human rights violations and repression
Brussels, Belgium. The Council of the European Union has imposed restrictive measures on eight additional individuals in Russia,…
WorldUganda police arrest two women accused of same-sex acts under 2023 anti-homosexuality law
Arua, Uganda. Police in Uganda said they arrested two young women accused of involvement in same-sex acts after…
WorldReuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans say Trump has become erratic with age
Washington, United States. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that six in ten Americans, including a significant share of…
WorldIsrael warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah joins any U.S.-Iran war, Lebanese officials say
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel has warned Lebanon it would strike the country hard, including civilian infrastructure such as the…
WorldEuropean Commission to propose permanent Russian oil import ban after Hungary election, officials say
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission plans to submit a legal proposal on April 15 to permanently ban Russian…
WorldTurkey secures preliminary $6.75 billion funding deals for Bosphorus rail line
Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey has reached preliminary agreements with six international lenders to secure $6.75 billion for a new…
WorldPutin orders FSB to tighten protection of Russia’s energy and transport infrastructure
Moscow, Russia. President Vladimir Putin ordered the FSB security service to step up protection of Russia’s energy and…
WorldUK privacy watchdog fines Reddit 14.47 million pounds over unlawful use of children’s data
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s privacy watchdog has fined social media platform Reddit 14.47 million pounds for unlawfully using…
WorldMajor events recorded on February 24
Washington, United States. Several notable political, cultural and natural events have been recorded on February 24 across different…
WorldVerdi calls nationwide strike by local transport workers in Germany for February 27-28
Berlin, Germany. Germany’s Verdi public sector union has called on local transport workers nationwide to stage a strike…