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Gaza aid from Cyprus resumes after pause following aid worker killings, source says
FILE - A ship belonging to the Open Arms aid group and is one of three ships loaded with canned food destined to Gaza, has returned to the Cypriot port of Larnaca, Cyprus, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. World Central Kitchen and a few other aid groups suspended operations in Gaza, after seven aid workers were killed by airstrikes. Yet despite the danger, many of the largest organizations barely slowed down. Hunger has become commonplace in Gaza amid the war with Israel, and U.N. officials warn that famine is increasingly likely in northern Gaza. 
AP / Petros Karadjias, File
2024-04-27, Khaleejtimes
Aid shipments to Gaza from Cyprus resumed late on Friday, a Cypriot source said, with a ship carrying food to the besieged Palestinian enclave after a pause following...
First aid boat unloads in Gaza as Hamas proposes new truce
A ship belonging to the Open Arms aid group approaches the shores of Gaza towing a barge with 200 tons of humanitarian aid on Friday, March 15, 2024. The ship set sail Tuesday from Cyprus to inaugurate a sea route to get desperately needed aid into the war-wracked enclave, which is suffering a humanitarian crisis five months into the Israel-Hamas war.
AP / Mohammed Hajjar
2024-03-16, Khaleejtimes
A first aid ship plying a new maritime corridor from Cyprus began unloading its cargo of desperately needed food in Gaza on Friday as Hamas proposed a new six-week truce...
Aid ship leaves Cyprus bound for Gaza as Palestinians on brink of famine
The ship belonging to the Open Arms aid group with aid on a platform ferry some 200 tonnes of rice and flour directly to Gaza, departs from the port from southern city of Larnaca, Cyprus, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail Tuesday from Cyprus to Gaza, the international charity behind the effort said. The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply aid to the territory, where starvation is spreading five months into the Israel-Hamas war.
AP / Petros Karadjias
2024-03-12, Philenews
A ship carrying almost 200 tonnes of food for Gaza left Cyprus on Tuesday in a pilot project to open a new sea route to deliver aid to Palestinians on the brink of...
Our View: Larnaca port’s future requires pragmatism2024-12-07
CyprusMail: The government has come under a lot of criticism from Larnaca municipality and a section of the media for the decisions it has taken about the development of the town’s port and marina, which have been in limbo since the €1.2bn contract with investor Kition...
Fotis Siotas in Cyprus2024-12-06
CyprusMail: One of the most interesting and multi-dimensional musicians on the Greek scene, Fotis Siotas is embarking on a winter tour in Cyprus, along with his talented collaborators Dimitris Tsekouras on double bass and Dimitris Chatzizisis on electric...
Chess in Cyprus: 13-year-olds become champions2024-12-06
CyprusMail: Freedom24 is honoured to present the second article in its series dedicated to the development of chess in Cyprus. This special series explores the rich history and dynamic evolution of chess on the island, highlighting Freedom24’s commitment to promoting the...
Festive performances on ice2024-12-06
CyprusMail: This month has a lot to take in but coming soon are two productions that kick it up a notch as they present world-famous ballets and musicals on ice! Artists dance, act and entertain on an ice-filled theatre stage, offering unique viewing experiences for the...
Magnitude 4 earthquake rattles Larnaca overnight2024-12-06
CyprusMail: An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale was recorded overnight by the geological survey department of the...
Cyprus Business Now: construction permits, deposit rates, major acquisition2024-12-06
CyprusMail: Cyprus has revamped its planning and building permit system, cutting approval times to just 40 working days for small-scale developments, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou announced this week. The reforms target low-risk “Category A” developments, which...
Larnaca municipality to organise protest over handling of marina and port2024-12-05
CyprusMail: The Larnaca municipality on Thursday announced its intention to hold a demonstration to protest the government’s handling of the town’s marina and port. The municipal council voted unanimously in favour of the move at its meeting on Wednesday, saying a protest...
Restoration work complete at Flamoudi church2024-12-05
CyprusMail: Restoration work at the Saint George church in the Karpas peninsula village of Flamoudi has been completed, technical committee for cultural heritage co-chairman Sotos Ktoris said...
Cyprus relaunches Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East Climate Change Initiative2024-12-05
Stockwatch: Cyprus has relaunched the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle EastClimate ChangeInitiative, aiming to develop synergies to mitigate the impact of climate change with a focus on cross-border projects, President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Christodoulides...
USS The Sullivans arrives in Cyprus2024-12-05
CyprusMail: The United States navy’s guided missile destroyer the USS The Sullivans arrived in Larnaca on Thursday, the country’s ambassador in NicosiaJulie DavisFisher said. She said the ship has stopped in Larnaca as part of its deployment to the eastern...
Five bills on fire prevention to reach House plenum in January2024-12-05
CyprusMail: Five bills for the prevention and extinguishing of fires across Cyprus will be submitted to the House plenary in January 2025, House interior committee chairman Aristos Damianou...
Not being in Nato ‘prevents National Guard from further strengthening’2024-12-05
CyprusMail: The fact that Cyprus cannot currently become a member of Nato is preventing the National Guard from being strengthened even further, PresidentNikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of the RiskForum in Larnaca, he said that due to...
Christmas markets: Where to find festive cheer2024-12-05
CyprusMail: RE-Merry Christmas-The Other Market: December 1 The final day of a festive market with a sustainability focus and environmentally friendly products. Held at NeptuneBallroom of the Poseidonia Beach Hotel in Limassol, a charming indoor market with over 40 local...
2028 new date for stalled Pentakomo waste management2024-12-05
CyprusMail: Works at the integrated waste management facilities at Pentakomo and Koshi, allowing them to operate at full capacity, will get underway in the first quarter of 2028, the agriculture minister pledged on Wednesday. Maria Panayiotou was taking questions from MPs...