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Germany Arrests Three Men Suspected of Hamas Ties in Alleged Attack Plot

BERLIN — German authorities have arrested three men in Berlin accused of planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets and allegedly linked to the militant group Hamas. Interior Minister Alexander…

Cyprus: Three Arrested After Attempted Shooting Outside Nightclubs in Famagusta

Turkish Cypriot police have arrested three suspects in connection with an attempted shooting outside two entertainment venues on İsmet İnönü Boulevard early Wednesday. According to a police statement, around 2…

Cyprus Faces Ongoing Water Management Crisis, Audit Office Warns

NICOSIA, Cyprus – A new report from Cyprus’s Audit Office has highlighted persistent and serious shortcomings in the country’s water management system, nearly a decade after similar concerns were first…

Cyprus: Authorities Conduct Coordinated Safety Inspections Across Nicosia

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A joint operation involving police, municipal health services, the Fire Department, the VAT Office, and members of the Cyprus Property Owners Association was carried out Tuesday in…

Poland Extends Border Checks to Curb Irregular Migration

WARSAW, Poland — Poland will extend border controls with Germany and Lithuania for another six months in an effort to stem irregular migration, the Foreign Ministry announced. Officials say the…

Cyprus: Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Apartment in Paphos

PAPHOS, Cyprus— A blaze severely damaged an unoccupied apartment in a tourist complex on Danais Avenue in Paphos, according to the Fire Service. Spokesperson Andreas Kettis posted on Platform X…

World Leaders Send Independence Day Greetings to Cyprus

NICOSIA, Cyprus — International leaders have extended their congratulations to the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of its Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral ties and regional cooperation. U.S. Secretary…

Cyprus President Highlights EU Security Initiatives at Copenhagen Summit

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides underscored the importance of European Union initiatives such as Readiness 2030 and the SAFE Regulation during Wednesday’s informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen.…

Cyprus: Two Men Injured in Knife Fight at Apartment Complex in Paphos

Police in Paphos are investigating a knife fight between two men that left both injured on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in a shared area of a…

Cyprus Launches Competitive Electricity Market

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus opens its Competitive Electricity Market today, marking a major step toward fostering healthy competition in the country’s energy sector, according to the Electricity Market Association. Seventeen…

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