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Man charged with murder of radio DJ
A man has been charged over the murder of a popular radio DJ from London. Mehmet Koray Alpergin was kidnapped in central London last October. The 43-year-old's body was found dumped in an...
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Ship carrying aid to Gaza set to reach shore on Thursday morning
Where Spanish-flagged vessel Open Arms will dock, and how supplies will be distributed, is still unclear ...
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First Catholic Bishop in 500 years to be ordained in Cyprus
The first Catholic Bishop will be ordained on Saturday, 16 March, in Cyprus after five centuries, following the decision of Pope Francis with the appointment of Monsignor Bruno Varriano, OFM...
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More aid to be sent from Cyprus to Gaza as sea route gains acceptance, minister says
NICOSIA (Reuters) - A second shipment of aid will be sent from Cyprus to Gaza in coming days, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, citing growing acceptance the island could play a pivotal...
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Devastation in Gaza as Israel wages war on Hamas
The first maritime humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza since the war began is on its way to the enclave from Cyprus, according to nonprofit World Central Kitchen. Follow for live updates.
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Where was Love Rat filmed? Cyprus locations revealed
CHANNEL 5’s thriller Love Rat has landed on our screens and already has viewers hooked. But for those curious about its filming location, here’s what we’ve uncovered. Where is ...
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Aid ship with 200 tonnes of food heads for Gaza
An aid ship loaded with some 200 tonnes of food has set sail from Cyprus to Gaza, the international charity behind the effort said.
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Live news: UK mortgage arrears at 7-year high
The share of UK mortgages in arrears rose to the highest level since 2016 in the last three months of 2023, according to Bank of England data underlining the impact of high mortgage rates on...
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Plastic Halloween witch finger among rubbish found in turtle stomachs
One had 67 pieces inside it when it was examined by a research team led by the University of Exeter and the North Cyprus Society for the Protection of Turtles (SPOT). Among the haul of...
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First Aid Ship Leaves for Embattled Gaza, Cyprus President Says
The first ship carrying aid to Gaza from Cyprus has set sail, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said.Most Read from BloombergOne of the Most Infamous Trades on Wall Street Is Roaring...
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Charity ship carrying 200 tonnes of food to Gaza leaves Cyprus port
Credit: AP A ship due to deliver 200 tonnes of food to Gaza, where people are facing widespread hunger, has left the port in Cyprus following days of delays due to "logistical problems". The...
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Britain must do more to help promote peace in Gaza - Angus Robertson
A Spanish aid ship carrying 200 tonnes of food sourced by US charity World Central Kitchen (WCK), was supposed to have set sail from Cyprus by now, but remains docked, a two-day journey away...
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What Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and Tui say about passport rules for 2024
Going on holiday is exciting, but it can be stressful thinking about all the things you to do and the checks you have to pass through before you reach your destination. Making sure you’ve got...
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EU chief says maritime aid route from Cyprus to Gaza may open this weekend
The announcement comes a day after the U.S. said it would open an emergency port in the enclave to increase aid shipments.
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Maritime corridor to Gaza to begin at weekend - Von der Leyen
The UN says a quarter of Gaza's population is on the brink of famine and children are starving to death A maritime aid corridor to Gaza could begin operating this weekend with a test shipment...
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UK joins coalition shipping emergency aid from Cyprus to Gaza
People in Gaza are in desperate humanitarian need. Alongside the US, the UK and partners have announced we will open a maritime corridor to deliver aid directly to Gaza. We continue to urge...
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Cyprus unemployment rate drops to 5.9 per cent in fourth quarter of 2023
The unemployment rate in Cyprus fell to 5.9 per cent of the labour force during the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a significant decrease from 6.9 per cent in the same period of 2022,...
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Illegal songbird trapping on the rise again in Cyprus
A new report on illegal songbird trapping in Cyprus has revealed that the number of birds killed continues to increase, with a staggering 435,000 caught in autumn 2023. Published on Tuesday 6...
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Currys gets Greek competition approval for Kotsovolos disposal
Following approval from the Hellenic Competition Commission, Currys expects to complete the disposal in the first half of April. Net cash proceeds of the disposal, after taking into account ...
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More than 400,000 songbirds killed by organised crime in Cyprus
Report links rise in birds trapped for human consumption to cuts in anti-poaching resources in area of British military base ...
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Flashing lights on fishing nets ‘reduce accidental catching of turtles’
Study author Robin Snape, a researcher at Bluedot Associates, and formerly of the University of Exeter, said: “Around Cyprus, over 2,800 sea turtles die in nets every year. “Our trials with...
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Tsirio to be Cyprus’ ‘second national athletics stadium’
Limassol’s Tsirio stadium is to become “Cyprus’ second national athletics stadium”, stadium owner Olympia athletics club (GSO) chairman Kyriakos Tsolakis said on...
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Tech outlook in Cyprus in 2024
In recent years, Cyprus has cultivated a thriving tech eco-system, positioning itself as a strong innovator, with a commitment to driving competitiveness and strategic service delivery. The...
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Gov pledges ‘tough oversight’ on services sector after sanctions
The body aims to prevent situations that “threaten the image” of the country and will be tasked with carrying out snap reviews in case there are indications suggesting practices...
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Gender equality to be at centre of Cyprus EU presidency
Upon assuming the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, Cyprus will focus on developing gender equality, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on...