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ON THIS DAY: first atomic bomb tested (1945)

On 16 July 1945, the world entered the atomic age. In the desert near Alamogordo, New Mexico, the United States detonated the first atomic bomb in history-...

New pool safety law aims to prevent drownings

A major step towards enhancing water safety in Cyprus was taken this week, as parliament passed new legislation modernising the rules for the licensing and operation...

51 years since the treacherous coup of 15 July 1974

Today, Tuesday, marks 51 years since the treacherous coup of 15 July 1974, which was orchestrated by the Athens-based junta regime and carried out...

Takata airbag report exposes failures and liabilities

The long-awaited Takata airbag report has been handed to the Attorney General, confirming widespread failings and opening the door to criminal, disciplinary and political accountability. For...

UPDATE: Attempted murder in Agios Dometios

A 31-year-old man has been transferred to Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital following an attempted murder in Agios Dometios, police confirmed on Friday. The incident took place...

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Urbanisation in Cyprus drives up city prices as villages empty

Cyprus is becoming increasingly concentrated in its urban centres,...

Erdogan on Jerusalem: “We have been here a thousand years”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has recently set his...

Violent brawl in Limassol: seven arrested, one minor

A violent brawl broke out on Thursday in the...

ON THIS DAY: Pavlos Fyssas (Killah P.) is murdered (2013)

On 18 September 2013, Greek rapper Pavlos Fyssas, known...
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