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A police officer who harassed a female colleague at the Cyprus police academy and then assaulted her twice will spend three months in prison.

A moped driver died today from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Avgorou in January.

Passengers on a Cyprus Airways flight from Paris to Larnaca were surprised by the pilot's decision to fly with an unclaimed teddy bear on board, which was found at the boarding gate.

France's president says discussions are underway at "the technical level", while condemning Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace talks over Ukraine.

The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

SAMBO - International Tournament, Polydinamo Kentro Larnaca A major international SAMBO tournament will take place in Larnaca, featuring athletes from five countries.

Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails.

Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024.

Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister.

Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites.
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Kokomix, one of the leading concrete manufacturers in Cyprus, participated in a socially significant environmental initiative to restore forest areas in the village of Souni, which were affected by a major forest fire in July 2025.

The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

Auditors discovered multi-month delays, which not only increased expenses but also caused other issues in three major construction projects of the University of Cyprus.

The Cyprus Wildlife Protection Service Employees Union stated that their workers have become targets of organized crime following the arson of a personal vehicle belonging to one of the inspectors, a longstanding issue of violence against them — recalling the murder of the head of the service in 1999.

Plus, a conservative group plans an alternate Super Bowl halftime show.
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is on trial in Oslo on 38 charges of crimes including rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession.

President Trump was expected to meet privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday.

The police have arrested two people in connection with two separate cases of burglary and theft that occurred in the Limassol and Nicosia areas.

State hospitals in Cyprus are overcrowded due to influenza, coronavirus, and other respiratory diseases.

The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.
Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

Everything you (and your dog) need to know about the competition, now in its 150th outing.

The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.
Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests.

Tomorrow, February 4th, at 19:30 in Limassol, there will be a lecture titled "Women in Ancient Cyprus — From Mother Goddess to Mistress of the House.

Preparations for the Carnival in Limassol are in full swing!

There was an explosion and fire at a restaurant in Nicosia at night, presumably due to a gas leak.

Police arrested a man in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in the Famagusta area on Monday.

Today in Cyprus, it is partly cloudy with isolated showers expected.

A special court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison, and her UK lawmaker niece, Tulip Siddiq to four, over corruption charges.

Tourists visiting the world renowned Trevi Fountain in Rome are now being charged €2 to get up close and personal to one of the world’s most iconic waterworks.

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns.

An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr.

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The longevity influencer said he “never witnessed illegal behavior” but would not defend his crude remarks about women and comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s “outrageous” life.

The court ruled that construction can restart on a wind farm off the coast of New York State.

After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has finally been adopted.

Filming of an international TV series will take place in Cyprus.

A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted a proposal for the construction and operation of a science and technology park in Pentakomo.

At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Cyprus will be represented by two athletes who will compete in slalom.

Cyprus and Israel are close to reaching an agreement regarding the 'Aphrodite' natural gas field.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that creating a separate EU army alongside NATO would be “extremely dangerous”, arguing it would blur chains of command in a crisis.

The Larnaca Municipality has temporarily closed the section of the Oroklini promenade between the Mer Bleue restaurant and Radisson Beach Resort due to serious issues caused by erosion.

The Mayor of Nicosia has presented a plan to transform Old Nicosia into a vibrant historical center with the support of a 28 million euro program.

Schools in Cyprus have been instructed not to release children outside and to cancel outdoor activities due to dust.

The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.
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