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Restored church, mosque are symbols of shared heritage
Cyprus Mail
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July 3, 2025
The restored church of St George of the Latins in Famagusta was handed over on Wednesday by the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, while in Larnaca Tuzla mosque was also being delivered after bicommunal restoration works. Both historical...
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center to receive its first immigrants
WPBF - Florida
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July 2, 2025
CRIME, CALL CRIME STOPPERS. THE NEW MIGRANT DETENTION CENTER, DUBBED ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ, IS SET TO OPEN TOMORROW IN THE EVERGLADES. GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS CONFIRMED PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WILL BE THERE FOR THE OPENING. FLIGHT DATA SHOWS THE...
U.S. delegation learns lessons in popular struggle from Cypriot communists
People's World
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July 1, 2025
Members of the Hello Comrade delegation meet with representatives of the AKEL International Department at the party's headquarters in Nicosia, Cyprus. The flat at center shows AKEL's party emblem. | People's World NICOSIA, Cyprus—Delegates with...
Cyprus: a never ending partition?
Euronews
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Published on 02/07/2025 - 18:30 GMT+2•Updated 21:07 Euronews reporter Valerie Gauriat went to island to hear from young Cypriots from both sides of the divide about their perspectives on the ongoing partition, and their visions for the future. “My...
Florida tribes unite against Everglades immigration detention center
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida opposes "Alligator Alcatraz," a new immigration processing center in the Everglades. The tribe cites concerns about the facility's impact on the environment, culture, and way of life. Several tribes with ancestral...
rel.-Church Calendar0703 2025
Statesboro Herald - Georgia
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July 2, 2025
Sunday SERVICE will be held Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Statesboro, Cypress Lake Road, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Topic, “The Devil’s Advocate,” will be facilitated by Clint Tawes. The service may also be viewed live via the...
“Alligator Alcatraz”: Trump’s Controversial Immigration Detention Center in Florida
The Yucatan Times
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July 2, 2025
22 On July 1st, 2025, President Donald Trump inaugurated a new immigration detention facility in Florida’s Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”. The center, located at the remote Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, has sparked...
“Alligator-Alcatraz” Immigration Detention Center Opening Soon
Canyon News - California
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July 2, 2025
OCHOPEE, FLORIDA—On Tuesday, July 1, President Trump, White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, and Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, took a tour of the site of the new...
Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month
KTAR - Arizona
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July 2, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again this month following a “constructive atmosphere” at an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks,...
Which European nations require women to do military service?
Euronews
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Published on 02/07/2025 - 17:03 GMT+2•Updated 17:04 Danish women can now be called up for a period of compulsory military service when they turn 18, after Denmark became the latest northern European nation to adopt gender-inclusive conscription....
Cyprus jobless rate falls to 3.6 per cent, fifth lowest in EU
Cyprus Mail
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July 2, 2025
Unemployment in Cyprus stood at 3.6 per cent in May 2025, down from 3.7 per cent in April and 4.8 per cent in May 2024, according to data released by Eurostat on Wednesday. The number of unemployed remained unchanged compared to April, while in...
What Is Erling Haaland’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring His Family Background and Origins
Essentially Sports
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July 1, 2025
A goal-scoring machine, a lethal finisher, and a towering figure at 6’4″—probably a Viking with his golden hair who could easily star in a luxury shampoo ad—Erling Haaland is truly in a class of his own. The Manchester City star needs no...
Cypriots embrace random video chat: Global connections, new opportunities, and local cautions
Cyprus Mail
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July 2, 2025
In an era where digital connection knows no boundaries, Cypriots, young and old, are joining a global wave: random video chat. Once seen as a fleeting internet fad, platforms like StrangerCam, Meetgle, and Chatroulette have matured into powerful...
From sanctuary to stage: How Minthis is redefining Cyprus’ cultural landscape
Knews Kathimerini
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As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Paphos, the sound of world-class music fills the air at Minthis, a luxury resort now making its mark as a cultural destination. What began as a bold idea to blend nature, architecture, and art has evolved...
China is quickly eroding America’s lead in the global AI race
Mint
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July 2, 2025
In Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, users ranging from multinational banks to public universities are turning to large language models from Chinese companies such as startup DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba as alternatives to...
Cyprus hotels face staff shortages despite tourism boom
Cyprus Mail
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July 2, 2025
Plan to rehire over-55s aims to strengthen hotel staffing Cyprus’ hotel industry continues to face labour shortages despite a record year for tourism in 2024, with hoteliers urging targeted reforms to address staffing gaps and housing constraints....
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: What to know about Florida’s newest immigrant detention center
Washington Examiner
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July 2, 2025
President Donald Trump traveled to a remote area of South Florida to tour the state’s newest immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” on Tuesday, coinciding with the same day the government planned to move its first detainees...
Oscar winner to perform in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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July 2, 2025
Telling stories through music has put composer Rachel Portman at the top of her game. Next month she brings her celebrated music to Cyprus for the first time She was the first woman to win an Academy Award and Emmy for film composition, the artist...
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, banks, maritime, real estate, technology
Cyprus Mail
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July 2, 2025
Tourism revenue in Cyprus experienced a significant rise in April 2025, reaching €304.2 million according to the latest results from the passengers survey conducted by the state statistical service. This represents a 39.9 per cent increase...
Oscar winner to perform in Cyprus: get a discount on tickets
Cyprus Mail
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July 2, 2025
Telling stories through music has put composer Rachel Portman at the top of her game. Next month she brings her celebrated music to Cyprus for the first time She was the first woman to win an Academy Award and Emmy for film composition, the artist...