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Limassol, near Opalia Hill.

In an interview with Phileleftheros, the President of Cyprus noted that on the international level, the government aims to emphasize the geostrategic role of the Republic of Cyprus in the region, and on the domestic level - to improve the daily lives of citizens and significantly enhance their standard of living.

In the decades after becoming a megastar, the French actress became as known for her politics as she once had been for her acting career.

The police have intensified night raids in all major cities of Cyprus to maintain public order.

Four ministers from Cyprus are heading to the UAE to conclude agreements in the field of water supply and energy.

“And God Created Woman” made her a world-famous sex symbol in the 1950s.

The president has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered.

The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and soccer leagues and on Main Streets across the country, with hints of what’s to come.

Thomas Goldstein was a superstar in the legal world.

At the state school, gender studies is out.

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage.

A power bank caused a fire in a two-story house in Nicosia on Saturday.

The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus are focusing on combating individuals illegally exploiting the property of Greek Cypriots in the north, which may trigger a new wave of arrests.

In Cyprus, 636,899 euros will be allocated to municipalities and communities that have implemented separate waste collection and the Pay-As-You-Throw system, serving as a model for the rest of Cyprus.

Today in Cyprus, the wind will strengthen throughout the day.

The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls.

To avoid the ripple effects of real-time adjustments to what was predicted to be up to nine inches of snow, the major airlines said they pre-emptively canceled flights.

Meteorologists report that in the last days of the year, Cyprus is expected to experience unstable weather with rain, thunderstorms, a drop in temperature, and strong winds.

Thanks to volunteers, the current needs of blood banks in Cyprus are met, but the population is still urged to donate blood until the end of the holiday period.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Poland early on Saturday to meet for talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after a stopover in Canada.

Europol has listed seven main types of crimes requiring measures in Cyprus.

Large flocks of flamingos have appeared at Lake Paralimni, despite a long-standing decline in their population in Cyprus.

The president of the DIKO party launched new criticism of the government and expressed regret that his party's cooperation with the President of Cyprus is not yielding the desired results.

In his annual end-of-year press conference, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov summed up the progress made in the reconciliation process with Armenia and looked ahead to its future.

Central Park saw more than four inches of snow for the first time since January 2022, with higher totals outside of New York City.

Italian authorities arrested nine people suspected of financing the Palestinian militant group in Gaza and sending money to support terrorist attacks.

OK, 2025 wasn’t the best year ever.

The latest attack comes as presidents Zelenskyy and Trump prepare to meet in Florida on Sunday amid ongoing efforts to end the war.

From January 2, 2026, citizens of the Republic of Cyprus will need to obtain an electronic visa in advance to enter Turkey; visa on arrival will be canceled.

The Cyprus police conducted night operations during which 11 people were arrested; the main reason for the detention was driving under the influence.

The new Minister of Health of Cyprus made an unannounced visit to Paphos Hospital to check the hospital's operation in real-life conditions.

When American studios wouldn’t back his film about a laid-off manager committing gruesome murders, the director returned to Korea.

Civilian airports in Rzeszów and Lublin were temporarily closed in the early hours of Saturday.

According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them.

The energy is contagious, and that passion is driving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A horse was wandering along the roads of Protaras.

The ceasefire, which came into force around noon local time, calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes.

Charging stations for electric vehicles will be installed in 57 settlements of Troodos.

In the municipal district of Oroklini (Larnaca), the rapid development of the tourist and residential area continues.

The Volt Cyprus party has brought up for public discussion a radical proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana in Cyprus.

Today in Cyprus there is variable cloudiness, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

The musician Chuck Redd called off the annual Christmas Eve performances after the Kennedy Center board added President Trump’s name to the performing arts center.

Brian Cox once toured as a keyboardist in major rock and pop bands.

It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.

An Afrikaner flew to the United States expecting protection.

Here are the best nonfiction essays of the year, according to me.

Streets were brined, plows were ready and flights were canceled as the metropolitan region braced for up to 10 inches of snow.

A man stabbed three women at Paris metro stations République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra on Friday.

In Cyprus, a man visiting an inmate in prison attempted to smuggle in paper soaked with drugs, for which he was arrested.