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Cyprus hospitals are coping with the rise of seasonal infections, and additional measures are currently not required, the Minister of Health said.

The National Gambling Authority has refused to renew the operating license of Bookieco Betting Stores Ltd, a company associated with a businessman who is currently detained on suspicion of committing a series of crimes in Larnaca.

No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their duties.

The Federation of Environmental Organizations of Cyprus has warned that the nuclear power plant being constructed in Akkuyu, Turkey poses a transboundary threat to the environment and the health of the population of Cyprus.

In Cyprus, a seven-year-old child and his mother were hospitalized after being found unconscious from ingesting a significant amount of sedatives.

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Sturla Holm Laegreid’s tearful confession did not go down well with critics who said it took the focus away from his Norway teammate Johan Olav-Botn, who took gold in the event.

Europe’s Hypersonica completes a successful Mach 6 test in Norway, aiming for series production by 2029 as the EU pushes for greater defence autonomy.

Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence.

Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country.

The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash.

The Animal Protection Party in Cyprus is calling for a review of the traditions associated with Tsiknopempti - a day when Cypriots consume large amounts of meat.

On Tuesday afternoon, a fire occurred during repair work at a hotel in Ayia Napa, which was contained by the evening.

Traffic jams continue at the Ayios Dhometios checkpoint despite the recent completion of expansion work aimed at eliminating queues.

In Cyprus, a veterinary assistant who went blind in one eye after being kicked by a foal during a microchip installation procedure won €100,000 in compensation.

Plus, how extremist groups are using video games to recruit children online.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest.

Video shows students leaving a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, after a shooting that left multiple people dead and dozens injured, according to police.

France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms.

At least 16 police were injured and 13 people arrested as opposition leader Sali Berisha’s supporters clashed with security forces in Tirana over corruption claims.

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday to sign a complex strategic partnership with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, the day after visiting Armenia on a historic trip set to reinforce the US engagement with the two former foes after their US-brokered peace process.

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Belarusian specialist Artyom Radkov has resigned as head coach of Aris.

Blogger Annie Alexou publicly urged the Minister of Justice of Cyprus to contact her, stating that she has video recordings and other materials proving corruption and misconduct in the police.

Two people were arrested in Nicosia who were in a previously stolen car.

Cyprus ranked third in the EU for the share of Ukrainians who received temporary protection.

Two motorcyclists were injured in two separate accidents in Paphos.

At night, a fire occurred in a car parked near the owner's house in Tseri, Nicosia, causing significant damage to the vehicle.

On Wednesday in Cyprus, rain is expected in certain areas.

A Border Patrol agent shot Marimar Martinez five times, claiming that she tried to run him over.

Six homeless people have died in the Italian city in recent weeks, highlighting the widening inequality as the Games unfold there.

A French logistics behemoth promised $20 billion for the United States, but a year into President Trump’s second term, only a fraction of the money has arrived.

The vaccine maker said the U.

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The Commission will support the rollout of an online safety app across European member states, enabling children and young people to easily report cyberbullying and receive concrete help.

New documents detail Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to foster strategic, sometimes reciprocal relationships with Russian officials.

Cypriot farmers will hold a protest in Nicosia on Monday, February 16.

Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos invited the US President to visit Cyprus.

The municipalities of Cyprus expressed strong disagreement with the government's intention to introduce a fee for waste disposal, warning that these costs will inevitably be passed on to the population.

A 30-year-old woman was sentenced to 3.

The monks in their saffron robes along with their rescue dog Aloka have captivated hearts on social media as they journeyed on foot from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington to advocate for peace.

Cyprus returns 67 million euros allocated by the European Union for the construction of an LNG terminal in Vasiliko, stated the Minister of Energy, adding that he cannot specify the completion date of the project.

The President of Cyprus held a closed meeting in Paris with the President of France.

Jamaica's iconic bobsleigh team — which inspired the hit film Cool Runnings — will make its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at Milano Cortina 2026.

Tom Malinowski, who was battered by negative advertising, congratulated Ms.
Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it would "continue to introduce phased restrictions" on Telegram over legal violations.

In Cyprus, a man lost the chance for a lung transplant due to the inability to timely organize a medical air transfer to Athens.

The Minister of Justice of Cyprus has declared a personal war on organized crime by presenting a comprehensive plan that includes the creation of a Cypriot FBI, confiscation of criminal assets, construction of a new prison, establishment of an independent coast guard, and modernization of the fire service.

A group of citizens, including a former foreign minister, scientists, and artists, sent a letter to the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) demanding the withdrawal of the song and video clip selected to represent Cyprus at 'Eurovision', calling this work an 'unacceptable representation of Cyprus'.

Iran's judiciary said the list of 2,108 people pardoned or granted reduced sentences does not include "defendants and convicts from the recent riots".
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