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The Great American State Fair opens on Washington's National Mall for U. S. 250th anniversary | Cyprus. ..
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (535+ words) Washington, United States. The Great American State Fair opened on the National Mall on Thursday, launching a 16-day celebration of the country's 250th anniversary with a 110-foot Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and a wide range of fair food. Early attendance…...
Matthew Philip Long explores grief, memory and belonging in debut novella set in Cyprus
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (763+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. Matthew Philip Long has described how grief, memory and questions of belonging shaped his debut novella, Life Goes on Without You and Me, which is set in Cyprus and will be launched on June 26. Long said the book…...
Saudi media reports allege north of Cyprus used by networks linked to Muslim Brotherhood
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (474+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. Saudi media reports published on Saturday alleged that the north of Cyprus was used as a transit and operational hub by networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, involving alleged educational fraud, forged documents and the movement of fugitives....
Greek-American lawmakers oppose proposed US fighter jet engine sale to Turkey
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (388+ words) In a joint statement, Gus Bilirakis, Nicole Malliotakis, Mike Haridopoulos and Jimmy Patronis said they were in active contact with the US administration and the leadership of the House of Representatives regarding the reported deal. Their intervention followed an official…...
Christodoulides to meet Tony Blair as Cyprus hosts Gaza governance discussions
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (470+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is due to meet former British prime minister Sir Tony Blair on Monday amid renewed diplomatic efforts concerning the future governance and reconstruction of Gaza. The presidency announced the meeting on Friday without providing further…...
Trump unveils limited-edition commemorative US passport for Declaration anniversary
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (277+ words) Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative US passport featuring his portrait as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The passport will be released in a restricted number. The second…...
Trump labels New York Democratic primary winners a major threat ahead of midterm campaign
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (491+ words) Washington, United States. U. S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that recent left-wing Democratic primary victories in New York City posed the most serious threat to the country, signaling a likely Republican line of attack ahead of November's midterm elections. Speaking…...
Eight arrested in overnight Cyprus police operations targeting crime and traffic offences
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (307+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight people were arrested during targeted overnight operations across Cyprus as part of a nationwide effort to prevent serious crime and maintain public order, police said on Saturday. The arrests involved offences including illegal employment, unlicensed private security…...
Cyprus authority calls for human-centered approach to tackling addictions
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (456+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. A holistic, scientifically based and human-centered approach is essential to combat addictions, Cyprus National Addictions Authority president Christos Minas said on Friday at the presentation of the authority's annual report. Minas said the treatment of drugs cannot be…...
Forestry department to install 75 safety ramps in artificial lakes across Cyprus
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (265+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus" forestry department said on Friday that 75 safety ramps will be installed in artificial lakes across the island to help animals enter and exit the water safely. The department said the project is aimed at reducing incidents in…...