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BIO: Ahmet was born in Kardjali, Bulgaria where he spent his childhood. His introduction into music came from his father's obsession with electronic equipment. At 10 years old Ahmet was so curious about how the electronic equipment worked that he began assembling and disassembling some parts of the electronic goods in his house. At the age of 12 Ahmet made his first steps in his music career by making his own remixes which showed his passion for music. In 1991 Ahmet's family decided to move ...
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In today’s episode, Ahmet Tugcu, the leader of the north's electricity authority Kib-Tek's employees' trade union El-Sen, was arrested and then released as chaos ensued over late-night attempts to fix faulty machinery at the Teknecik power station near Kyrenia. Meanwhile, a 25-year-old Israeli national appeared in court over an ongoing investigatio…
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In today's episode, the 64-officer mission set to fly to Greece in the early hours of Tuesday has been called off. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Greek government has changed its request to the EU civil protection mechanism and now is asking for land and air support. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar pilloried Ni…
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In today’s episode, a series of events and memorial services were held to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, who were killed during demonstrations in the buffer zone in 1996, as well as the Helios air disaster, which occurred in 2005. Meanwhile, Cyprus "has a duty to help" in the evacuation of Europea…
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In today’s episode, people living in the buffer zone called the fence stretching across the Green Line "useless". Meanwhile, Cyprus will respond to the European Commission's request to be refunded the €69m in grants for the LNG project by the first week of September. Elsewhere, a six-year-old child was left alone on a bus for around an hour after f…
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In today's episode, Cypriot dinghy sailor Pavlos Kontides won a silver medal at the Olympic Games on Wednesday, finishing second in the medal race in the French city of Marseille to secure overall second place behind Australian Matt Wearn. Meanwhile, the government is being sued for migrant pushbacks over the dozens of asylum seekers still stranded…
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In today’s episode, a police officer facing trial for rape anddomestic violence has won an appeal that means he will be released from custody on bail. Elsewhere, Germany was preparing to evacuate thousands of its nationals from Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East via Cyprus, amid concerns over an escalation of the conflict between Israel and I…
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In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides was not “invited” to a tripartite meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on August 13 but “sounded out” over such a meeting, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Meanwhile, far-right British fugitive Tommy Robi…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides was not "invited" to a tripartite meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on August 13 but "sounded out" over such a meeting, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. Meanwhile, police arrested the mother of a three-month-old…
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In today's episode, Cyprus is continuing pushbacks, it emerged on Thursday, even attempting to send migrants who arrived by sea into the buffer zone. Meanwhile, a European arrest warrant has been issued for the mother of a three-month-old infant who died in horrific conditions, infested with insect bites and severely malnourished. Elsewhere, 43 per…
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In today’s episode, the three-month of child who died in the Nicosia general hospital appears to have been "left to its fate" and was in a terrible state. Meanwhile, murder seems to be the most likely scenario in the case of the two burned bodies found in a burning car. Elsewhere, prices of fruit and vegetables at Cyprus' supermarkets are "unfair b…
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In today's episode, there are over 14,000 pending asylum-seeker applications from Syrian nationals waiting to be assessed, the UNHCR confirmed on Tuesday as the EU Commission said any efforts to return Syrians to their home country must be done under the watch of the UN. Meanwhile, police on Tuesday were investigating an incident during which hoode…
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In today’s episode, the government is ready to help with a possible impending evacuation of Lebanon, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. Elsewhere, the government has managed to buy time to offer explanations to the EU commission over the LNG project fiasco, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Monday. Also, the Cyprus Cons…
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In today’s episode, a 36-year-old was remanded in custody after he was found with a 40-kilogram stash of cannabis. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man was arrested while sitting at a supermarket cafe with a knife which appeared to have spots of blood on it. Elsewhere, hospitals are on standby to deal with cases of Covid-19. All this and more in the Cyprus…
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In today’s episode, the European public prosecutor's office opened an investigation into Cyprus' Vasiliko liquefied natural gas import terminal over potential procurement fraud, misappropriation of European Union funds, and corruption. Meanwhile, Cyprus is "interested" in the role of a European Commissioner for the Mediterranean. Elsewhere, a sex t…
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In today's episode, the hearing for a judicial review filed by former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos at the Supreme Court began with accusations of conflict of interest against the state legal services, over the death inquiry which ruled that guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered. Meanwhile, Sigma TV chief executive officer Chrysanthos Tso…
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In today’s episode, passenger complaints about poor treatment by airlines are at an all-time high, the Cyprus consumers association said on Tuesday. Elsewhere, plain clothes officers are patrolling the island’s beaches as dozens of thefts have been reported by beachgoers, police spokesman Christos Andreou said on Tuesday. Also, football’s governing…
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In today’s episode, the Chinese CPP-Metron Consortium Ltd (CMC) should never have been awarded the Vasiliko liquified natural gas (LNG) project President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, as damning statements of blame continued over the sunken deal. Elsewhere, a 50-year struggle to see stolen antiquities returned to the island has finally come…
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In today's episode, the construction of the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasilikos will proceed and be completed despite the withdrawal of the Chinese consortium of companies from the project, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou assured on Sunday. Meanwhile, Cyprus “will likely take crucial and bold decisions” in the coming months, President …
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In today’s episode, after endless wrangling, the Vasiliko liquified natural gas (LNG) project was pronounced dead on Thursday by the Chinese-led construction firm CPP-Metron Consortium Ltd (CMC). Elsewhere, the government on Thursday signed an agreement granting all workers in the central government and the broader public sector a 1.5 per cent rise…
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In today’s episode,hundreds of ‘trapped buyers’ of property maynever receive title deeds, as their purchases are tied to developers’ mortgages on buildings ridden with irregularities. Elsewhere, disgraced United States Senator Bob Menendez is to be stripped of his honorary citizenship of Paphos, the town’s mayor Phedon Phedonos said on Wednesday. A…
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In today’s episode, three party leaders announced they do not have any personal vehicles in their wealth declarations for 2024. Meanwhile, Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides said Attorney-General George Savvides has been "threatening [him] with dismissal for months". Elsewhere, the north's 'education ministry' reacted with "deep sorrow and concer…
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In today’s episode, the Supreme Court ruled that former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos may file a case to annul a court ruling which found national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou, who died in 2005, was strangled to death. Meanwhile, Cyprus spent a total of €44.4 million on hosting Ukrainian refugees in 2022 and 2023. Elsewhere, a drone illegally…
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In today’s episode, after three years of debate in committee, parliament on Thursday voted through tweaks to the legislation governing wealth declarations, of capital statements filed by state officials and Politically Exposed Persons. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides lamented “tragic mistakes” made by the state on the 13th anniversary of…
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In today’s episode, the Cyprus Mail were granted access on Wednesday to the 37 asylum seekers (25 here, 12 more in Akaki) who’ve been stranded in the buffer zone for weeks – in some cases, since May 15. Elsewhere, the international community is inching closer towards giving up on hopes of solving the Cyprus problem on the basis of a bizonal, bicomm…
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In today’s episode, the contract between the state Natural gas infrastructure company (Etyfa) and the CPP-Metron Consortium (CMC) is headed for termination. Meanwhile, Cyprus and the FBI are to work together on clearing Cyprus' name in relation to the citizenship by investment programme. Elsewhere, the electricity authority (EAC) must "change" to b…
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In today’s episode, mixed reactions followed the open letter published over the weekend by United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin. Meanwhile, there has been a steep rise in domestic violence cases. Elsewhere, Cyprus will "wield its diplomatic tools" over the recent Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) meeting, to which Ersin Tatar was invited. Al…
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In today's episode, police arrested a 49-year-old woman on Sunday, as a suspect for promoting property sales in the north on Greek Cypriot land. Meanwhile, an open letter by UN Secretary General personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin was seen as an encouraging message by Nicosia, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. E…
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In today’s episode, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his strong concerns over the "significant" militarisation of the buffer zone. Meanwhile, European Union funding to support the north has reached a total of €688 million since 2006. Elsewhere, vaping may be responsible for reduced IQs. All this and more in the Cyprus Bea…
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In today's episode, Italian energy giant Eni is reportedly considering divesting from specific projects, including Cyprus, but Nicosia on Wednesday said they had so far received no information. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old boy suffering from what turned out to be acute appendicitis was subjected to a nightmarish ordeal for over 24 hours, before finally…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides said he remains hopeful United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin would continue her efforts despite her finding no common ground between Cyprus' two sides. Meanwhile, there will be "disastrous consequences" if the war in the Middle East spreads to Lebanon, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos sai…
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In today’s episode, the UN Special Representative for Cyprus and head of Unficyp Colin Stewart said on Monday that he is concerned over increased militarisation of the buffer zone, seemingly called by the stalled political process towards Cyprus talks. Elsewhere, the first planning permit was issued on Monday through the fresh district organisation…
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In today’s episode, a group of Cypriot students on a school trip to Switzerland have become stranded after heavy rainfall cut off the village they are staying in. Elsewhere, Britain has used RAF Akrotiri to send over 80 military transport planes to Beirut since the bombing of Gaza began, the Declassified UK website has reported. Also, the health mi…
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In today’s episode, the European People’s Party has included the Cyprus problem in its list of top 10 priorities, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in Brussels on Thursday, amid a flurry of meetings linked to the Cyprus problem, top EU posts and the Middle East. Elsewhere, the council of ministers decided on the retraction of two more “gold…
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In today’s episode, a ship was loaded with 2,000 pallets of humanitarian aid and expected to sail on Wednesday from Larnaca port to the US-built pier in Gaza, amid growing concerns for the project’s viability and a lawlessness on the ground which is hampering humanitarian efforts. Elsewhere, Hezbollah’s threats are not in touch with reality as Cypr…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said he would not engage in a public debate with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan over allegations Cyprus is an “operation centre” for Israel’s war in Gaza. Elsewhere, three Cypriot newspapers, including the Cyprus Mail, featured on a list of EU media outlets that Russia’s foreign …
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In today’s episode, police arrested a 32-year-old man for recording swimmers in Larnaca, it emerged on Monday. Elsewhere, flights to Larnaca airport were delayed due to a power outage in Manchester, which affected several flights on Monday. Also, an Israeli media outlet on Monday had listed four locations that Hezbollah could attack in Cyprus, shou…
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In today’s episode, hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s threat to consider Cyprus as a “part of the war” should it continue to allow Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises garnered a generally muted reaction from leadership figures in the world and in Cyprus. In other news, the fire brigade’s budget for 2024 is €12 milli…
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In today's episode, the head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah threatened Cyprus for the first time on Wednesday, saying Hezbollah could consider it “a part of the war” if it continued to allow Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises. Meanwhile, the Cypriot government is in the “final stage” of its quest to secure v…
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In today’s episode, Archimandrite Nektarios, who has been embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal, was remanded in custody for eight days. Meanwhile, Cyprus' final decision over whether to stump up the required €100m to partake in the Great Sea Interconnector project is still pending. Elsewhere, doctors at public hospitals decided to call …
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In today's episode, Cyprus and the US signed a strategic dialogue agreement on Monday, during a visit of Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos to Washington DC, where he met the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou hit out against the UN peacekeeping force (Unficyp) over the dozens of migrants stran…
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In today's episode, the war in Ukraine “must end”, President Nikos Christodoulides said at the Ukraine peace summit at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the fire brigade and the electricity authority found themselves at odds with one another over the cause of a wildfire which broke out near the Nicosia district villages of Farmakas …
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In today's episode, the cross examination of Attorney-General George Savvides became heated on Thursday before the Supreme Constitutional Court, as accusations of ineptitude and inappropriate conduct were flung about rampantly in raised tones. Meanwhile, close to two dozen homes were affected by the two days of wildfires in the Paphos area, with th…
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In today's episode, immediate action from on-the-scene firefighters stopped a flare-up from spreading on Thursday morning in the Paphos district. A fire department spokesman told the Cyprus Mail that the flare-up was noticed at 9am on Thursday and was “put out very easily by 9.20am”. Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said Cyprus has …
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