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Our View: Tourism policy should be looking ahead
Is there anything duller than listening to the deputy tourism minister droning on about ‘sustainable tourism’ at the recent Malta conference at a time when the last pristine area of Cyprus...
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New violation in Ayios Dometios buffer zone on Wednesday
The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus took action on Wednesday afternoon to stop a new violation of the buffer zone in Agios Dometios area in Nicosia, after men of the Turkish...
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Photography project captures Cyprus’ communities
The village of Lefkara welcomed a photography exhibition this month as UCLan Cyprus presents the Explore Cyprus: Beyond the City project. Travels in known and unknown villages and...
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Larnaca’s cinema landmark making comeback
Larnaca’s iconic Rex Cinema, nestled in the heart of the town on Vasileos Pavlou Square, might soon witness a vibrant revival, thanks to a proposal by the municipality to create a Film...
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The youngest weaver in Cyprus
There are many ways to put a loom to use. Melissa Heckers meets one creative breathing new life into a traditional Cyprus method by combining the art with modern wares At 28, Katerina...
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Works on Limassol avenue in Larnaca on Thursday
On Thursday, November 30, the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority will be carrying out works on Limassol Avenue in Larnaca. In an announcement from the Office of the District Engineer...
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Peacekeepers monitor Ayios Dometios buffer zone amidst tensions
“There has been no change since yesterday,” said UNFICYP Spokesperson Aleem Siddique, speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday regarding the situation in the buffer zone in...
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€12 million allocated to boost rural development in Cyprus
A total of €12 million will be allocated to four district action groups with the aim of developing rural areas, it emerged on Wednesday. Within the framework of the EU’s 2023-2027 Common...
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“Holomorphosis” by Andreas Stylianou
The Pierides Museum – Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation in Larnaca, Cyprus and Future DMND in Los Angeles, US are honoured to present Andreas Stylianou’s forthcoming solo exhibition, “...
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Demolition expert doing his bit for development
THEO PANAYIDES meets a family man who has built his business up from owning just one truck. Just doing his job in the never-ending urban sprawl, recycling as much as possible Philippos...
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Agios Dometios buffer zone crisis sparks secret Presidential decisions
Decisions to be implemented if buffer zone situation not restored says President. The United Nations has informed us that the situation in the buffer zone, in Agios Dometios, will be...
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Decisions to be implemented if buffer zone situation not restored says President
The United Nations has informed us that the situation in the buffer zone, in Agios Dometios, will be restored, but if not, we have taken some decisions, which will be implemented, but we...
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More lifeguards manning beaches flooded with winter swimmers under consideration
The Interior Ministry is considering a proposal for an additional number of lifeguards manning beaches flooded with winter swimmers in the districts of Larnaca and Limassol, Philenews...
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Cyprus prepares for arrival of first foreign humanitarian aid for Gaza
In the coming days, Cyprus anticipates the arrival of the initial batch of foreign humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, according to Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou. Speaking...
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Abandoned Rex Cinema in Larnaca could soon come back to life
Abandoned Rex Cinema at Vasileos Pavlou Square in coastal Larnaca could soon come back to life if a proposal for its rejuvenation gets the green light. This is what Philenews reported...
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First dispatch of Gaza aid ‘within days’
The first dispatch of humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza from Cyprus by sea is expected to depart the island within days, said a government spokesperson Tuesday. “In the coming days, the...
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Turkish Cypriot missing since 1963 troubles to be buried on Friday
A Turkish Cypriot missing person, who was found and identified by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), will be buried on Friday. Mustafa Mulla Huseyin was 27 years old and married with...
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Pruning works on highways in the Larnaca district
The Department of Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works, announced that pruning and spraying work on shrubs will take place on all highways and junctions in the...
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Arrival of first dispatch of aid for Gaza within days, Dep. Spokesman says
Τhe first dispatch of humanitarian aid from abroad for Gaza is expected to arrive in Cyprus within the next few days, Deputy Government Spokesperson, Yiannis Antoniou, has told CNA....
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Turkish forces' antenna installation in Agios Demetios draws criticism
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Monday described the latest action of the Turkish occupying forces, regarding the installation of a rotating camera and an antenna on an...
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First aid packages for Gaza to arrive in Cyprus ‘within days’
The first aid packages to be sent to Gaza via the humanitarian corridor between Cyprus and the strip is set to arrive in Cyprus “within days”, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou...
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€620M blueprint for transformative projects
The overall projects, totaling almost €620 million, are outlined in the Ministry of Internal Affairs Budget. According to the presentation to the Economic Committee, the projects aimed...
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Cardiologist who issued fake COVID vaccination certificates to stand trial
The Larnaca Criminal Court has ruled that there is sufficient initial evidence for a trial against a 55-year-old cardiologist who is accused of issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination...
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Doctor, suspected of issuing fake Covid jab papers, to testify
A Larnaca cardiologist suspected of issuing fake Covid-19 vaccine certificates has been called to testify in Larnaca Criminal Court, it was announced on Monday. The doctor, now 55, had...
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Nan van Houte to give lecture on role of art in a changing world
Artists, industry professionals and the wider public will gather this weekend for a fascinating talk by the acclaimed Nan van Houte on art issues during challenging times. The lecture titled...