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First group of detainees arrive at Trump’s brutal ‘alligator Alcatraz’
Detainees have begun being led into the new facility (Picture: NBC6) Footage has shown what appears to be the first group of handcuffed detainees being led into Trump’s ‘alligator Alcatraz’. Days ago, Trump visited the makeshift facility at the...

ESSO Safe Vision: a new road safety initiative by ExxonMobil Cyprus
ExxonMobil Cyprus officially launched its new initiative, “ESSO Safe Vision” at a press conference held on July 9, 2025, at the Road Safety Park in Nicosia. The initiative entails a social responsibility programme focused on raising awareness and...

MPs approve overhaul of Cyprus courts
Cyprus has passed a major reform of its justice system, after MPs voted through four new laws including the 21st amendment of the constitution. All MPs present in the House of Representatives backed the bills, except MP Andreas Themistocleous, who...

Northern Cyprus tourism takes off with new ‘Island Cyprus’ aviation initiative
By News Centre THY and AJet are taking steps from the sky to the ground to promote the TRNC, brand it, make it a touristic center of attraction, and help it reach the place it deserves in tourism. Within the scope of the TRNC's "Island Cyprus"...

Christodoulides meets Turkish Cypriots ahead of Cyprus talks
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday met a selection of Turkish Cypriots at the presidential palace to “exchange views” ahead of next week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, which is set to take place in New York. The group included...

International Sea Tourism Festival comes to Cyprus for the first time
There is plenty happening by the sea these months and events will continue to arrive even after the extended tourism season passes. In October, a new wave of happenings will reach the island and for the first time ever the International Sea...

With Threat From 'Third Enemy' 4,500 Km Away, India Offers BrahMos, Akash To Greece & Cyprus
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 18:22 IST Turkish news outlet TRHaber recently revealed that India made an informal offer to supply a Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece India has reportedly offered Nicosia the BrahMos supersonic...

Cyprus Foreign Minister to visit Tanzania for EU partnership talks
Dar es Salaam. Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Constantinos Kombos, will visit Tanzania from 8 to 10 July, representing the European Union’s (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, the Delegation of...

Organizations team up to host snack drive for Cypress Cove Elementary
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (KPLC) - With many children across the country experiencing food insecurity, three organizations are teaming up to ensure that some Southwest Louisiana students will have a healthy and happy start to the new school year....

From Lake Como to the Savannah, these are the world’s best hotels with swimming pools
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Heat continues to grip Cyprus
Cyprus is expecting a hot and sunny day Thursday, with temperatures in the capital, Nicosia, forecast to reach a high of 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit). Overnight lows are expected around 22 C (72 F). Winds will be light, blowing from the...

Invest Cyprus chief pledges long-term support for global investors
Invest Cyprus chairman Evgenios Evgeniou addressed foreign investors at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards in Nicosia on Wednesday, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to working with the international investment...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.10.25
Good Thursday morning. For most Floridians, Summer kicks off with Memorial Day weekend, featuring delicious barbecues and spectacular fireworks displays. It’s a symbol that’s as American as apple pie. But for those in The Process, there’s a...

Cyprus Foreign Minister To Visit Tanzania To Deepen European Union (EU)Tanzania Partnership
(MENAFN- APO Group) The visit to Tanzania, taking place from 8 to 10 July, is made on behalf of the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. Minister Dr....

Expanded Cyprus problem meeting to assess progress since Geneva
Next week’s expanded informal meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is expected to set the tone for further negotiations and assess the progress made since the Geneva meeting in March, sources told...

EU Pushes to Revive Greece Cyprus Israel Power Cable Project Ahead of Critical Deadline
After months of stagnation, a renewed European effort is underway to revive the Greece–Cyprus–Israel electricity interconnection project, as a critical funding deadline looms in August. The European Commission is stepping in with diplomatic...

Joyous memories of biking through SoCal as kids — is that freedom dead and gone?
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4 cheap package holiday destinations for 2025 as Greece and Cyprus soar in price
Why not consider beautiful Bulgaria? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The weather might be hotting up once more in the UK, but we’d much rather soak up the 30C heat on a European beach, rather than in the office. Every year, millions of Brits...

Revealed: The beach holiday hotspots where all-inclusive holidays are now CHEAPER than last summer
British tourists are facing steep price increases for all-inclusive family package holidays abroad this year to popular destinations such as Spain, Cyprus and Turkey. The price of a week to Cyprus has surged to an average of £1,166 per person for...

Jumbo sales in Cyprus rise 7 per cent in first half of 2025
Greek retail group Jumbo reported resilient sales growth across its network in the first half of 2025, with stores in Cyprus and Greece driving performance despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and planned tax changes in Romania.. At...