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Pope Francis resting after breathing difficulties

Despite experiencing breathing difficulties on Friday, Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for two weeks, had a quiet night on Saturday and is now resting, according to the Vatican. “The…

Fiery Clash: Trump and Zelensky’s White House Showdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Washington on Friday, where he and U.S. President Donald Trump were scheduled to sign a minerals deal. However, the trip took a dramatic turn…

Cyprus and United States conduct joint military exercise

Cyprus and the United States recently carried out a joint military exercise as part of their Bilateral Defense Cooperation. From February 17 to 28, 2025, the “PROTEAS – 04” Special…

Scrap trade thrives amid war-torn Lebanon devastation

In the war-ravaged towns of southern Lebanon, scrap dealers’ trucks navigate through narrow streets, while workers in worn-out clothes sift through debris with swift, practiced movements, searching for remnants of…

Saturday: Sunny skies and mild temperatures expected across Cyprus

Cyprus is set to enjoy a day of mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures, according to the latest weather forecast. The island will experience a high of 20°C (68°F) and…

Raising a glass to Cypriot wine Heritage: Celebrating International “Giannoudi” Day

Cypriot wine lovers this week uncorked a bottle and toasted to a delightful piece of history. The Cyprus Wine Lovers Association has scored a major win, declaring March 1st as…

Trump, Zelensky cancel signing of minerals deal after White House shouting match

A press conference at the White House scheduled for Friday where U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky planned to sign the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal was canceled, following…

Cyprus: 18-Year-old arrested for Illegal possession of explosives

Police arrested an 18-year-old man yesterday to facilitate investigations into an ongoing case of illegal possession and transportation of explosives. The arrest was carried out by two off-duty police officers.…

Rising Food Costs Challenge Turks as Ramadan Nears

As Ramadan approaches, Bekir Uren, an insurance consultant living in Ankara, contemplates the family’s evening iftar meals with a mixture of anticipation and concern. “We will observe Ramadan and break…

Cyprus among EU leaders in low-paid workers, Eurostat data reveals

Cyprus ranks among the EU countries with the highest proportion of low-paid workers, according to 2022 data published by the European Statistics Unit (Eurostat). The report highlights that 20% of…

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