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Celtic legend on Martin O'Neill, working in a burger van, leukaemia battle and Sunday morning soccer
Stiliyan ‘Stan’ Petrov joined Glasgow Celtic from CSKA Sofia in 1999 and had a torrid time initially — before working in a burger van put him right. Four SPL titles, three SFA Cups, three League Cups, player of the year, a UEFA Cup runners-up...

Cyprus quarries offer dual potential for industry and biodiversity, experts say
Scientists, government officials and industry leaders gathered this week at the University of Cyprus for a presentation of a study documenting biodiversity in quarry zones, aiming to reshape policies on sustainable extractive activities. The event...

Six Cypriots cross into Armenia from Iran, repatriation efforts continue
Home | All news | Society | Six Cypriots cross into Armenia from Iran, repatriation efforts continue A sixth Cypriot national has entered Armenia from Iran, according to reports on Friday, with efforts underway to arrange their return to Cyprus....

Harris County confirms first West Nile virus case of 2025
Baytown confirms its first West Nile virus case of the year, prompting increased mosquito control. BAYTOWN, Texas — The City of Baytown announced Friday that Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services has confirmed a human case of West...

Rewriting History to Fit the Latest Narrative of Climate Change
“Harper’s assertions that Rome fell as a result of environmental stress, in particular through a combination of pandemic disease and climate change is a conclusion cast under serious doubts.” ‘Destruction’ by Thomas Cole, painted 1833–1836, part...

Lurgan entrepreneur targets boutique hotel market with organic skincare collection
Claire Geddis – founder of Wild Shore A County Armagh entrepreneur is on a mission to bring the luxury spa experience directly into boutique hotel rooms as the artisan producer invests in a major expansion. Claire Geddis, founder of Wild Shore,...

Cyprus Business Now: film production, Eurobank, property, cybersecurity
What began as a personal move soon evolved into a bold strategic decision. In an interview with Cyprus Mail, Matt Murphie, founder and investor of Copper Island, the international film company with roots in the US, UK, Europe and Australia, which...

Freed Rangers star with 'extensive experience' links up with Ibrox title winner in surprise Cyprus reunion
The veteran defender has made a surprise move to the Mediterranean Island on a one-year deal Leon Balogun has reunited with former Rangers defensive partner Connor Goldson in Cyprus after signing a one-year contract with Aris Limassol. The vastly...

Cyprus-linked startup Bitloops closes €1m pre-seed funding round
Bitloops, a startup with team members in both Cyprus and Greece, has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered development platform designed for professional frontend engineers. According to an official announcement released...

The Latest: Israel and Iran trade strikes as European diplomacy yields no obvious breakthroughs
A week into their war, Israel and Iran exchanged more strikes on Friday as new diplomatic efforts led by the Europeans took place in Geneva. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held several hours of talks with the European Union’s top diplomat...

Mind Money Joins Global Leaders at IMpower 2025 With Breakthrough Weather Model
Monaco, Monaco, June 20th, 2025, FinanceWire Leading European center for investment technologies and financial engineering Mind Money (CIF license 115/10) is joining over 1,500 industry leaders at IMpower FundForum 2025, taking place this week at...

First Episode of SYFY’s New Image Comics Adaptation Is Streaming Free (& You Should Watch)
The first episodes of Syfy’s new supernatural horror series Revival is available to watch for free on the network’s YouTube channel, its streaming app, and its website, making it easy for new fans to dive in and get hooked. The show is an...

Balogun seals move to Cypriot club Aris Limassol
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria defender Leon Balogun has completed a move to Greek club Aris Limassol, Prompt News reports. Balogun put pen to paper on a one-year contract with one-time league champion. The 36-year-old left Scottish...

Moment terrified Brits watch from their Cyprus hotel balconies as missiles fly over Israel 250 miles across the Mediterranean
This is the surreal moment British revellers were left stunned as they spotted ballistic missiles flying over the sky while they partied in Ayia Napa amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Bizarre footage taken by British tourists from a balcony...

Gambling Firm 1XBet Branded ‘The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting’
Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features… The triumph of Paris-Saint Germain in the recent final of the UEFA Champions League marked the end of...

Tanzindia Assurance Company Limited: Redefining trust and innovation in Tanzania’s insurance sector
In a rapidly evolving insurance landscape, Tanzindia Assurance Company Limited has emerged as a formidable force offering comprehensive, customer-centric solutions that are not only innovative but also deeply grounded in the everyday realities of...
Cyprus Central Bank Welcomes Progress in Moneyval Evaluation Report
Home Cyprus Cyprus Central Bank Welcomes Progress in Moneyval Evaluation Report The Central Bank of Cyprus has expressed satisfaction with the findings of the latest technical compliance reassessment report by Moneyval, the Council of Europe’s...

Social media needs age verification for users under 15, say 11 EU member states
The pressure to impose age checks for social media platforms is growing in the EU, and regulators and providers are working to hash out what’s allowed. Member states are lobbying the European Commission to tighten guidelines by making age...
USGA announces first 3 selections for 2025 U.S. Walker Cup team, including No. 1 amateur
The Waker Cup is less than three months away, and on Friday, the U.S. Golf Association announced the first three selections for the United States squad. Jackson Koivun, Ben James and Michael La Sasso will each don the red, white and blue Sept. 6-7...

European country with best quality of water for bathing is named
European country with best quality of water for bathing is named 20 June 2025 19:46 (UTC+04:00) Cyprus has been named the country with the best bathing water quality in Europe, with 97.6% of its waters rated as excellent, Azernews reports. Access...