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61. Passenger dies as Singapore Airlines flight encounters severe turbulence (pics)

A passenger died and several others were injured today when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Thailand....

62. Half of Cypriots find starting a business easy, survey shows

Half of Cypriots consider starting a business easy, and more than half believe they possess the necessary skills for successful entrepreneurship, according to the 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor' (GEM) survey results presented at the University of Cyprus on Friday....

63. Funeral plans set for Raisi and officials after helicopter crash

Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning....

64. US armed forces deliver 569 tons of aid via artificial pier

The US Central Command revealed yesterday, via X, that over 569 metric tons of humanitarian aid have been successfully delivered through the artificial pier established by the US armed forces....

65. UN envoy completes three rounds of talks, grasps impasse

Just before the beginning of the year, the name of former Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, who served from 2010 to 2018......

66. Navigating summer stalemates in the Cyprus conundrum

Historically, there has never been a peak in the Cyprus problem during the summer. The last significant event in Crans-Montana occurred at the start of the season....

67. Investigator Matsas reveals three suspects linked to Thanasis' death

In a startling development, criminal investigator Savas Matzas has disclosed the presence of three suspects in the tragic case of Thanasis Nikolaou, shedding light on the grim details of how the unfortunate national guard met his demise....

68. Police probe balcony fall, husband faces attempted murder of wife

In Nicosia, authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding a 30-year-old woman's injury, believed to have occurred when she fell from a first-floor balcony....

69. Iran president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash in foggy weather in the mountains near the border with Azerbaijan, Iranian state media has reported. Foreign minister Hossein Amir-abdollahian was among those killed....

70. Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar: From the jungles of Colombia to Cyprus

When, just before the beginning of the year, the name of Colombia's former Foreign Minister, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar (in office from 2010 to 2018), was heard in the corridors of New York as a potential appointee for António Guterres' personal envoy for the Cyprus problem,...

71. The effort continues despite the difficulties

In an exclusive interview with Cyprus problem negotiator Menelaos Menelao, journalist Andreas Kimitris delves into the complexities of the ongoing negotiations, posing tough questions about the current state of affairs and the challenges ahead. Here are the major points:...

72. Little penguins dwindle to 120 amid port development threats

A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast has plummeted to no more than 120 birds, with plans to build a container port in nearby foraging grounds further threatening the survival of the colony....

73. Eurobank's Q1 profit boosted by €41M from Hellenic Bank investment

Eurobank reported an adjusted net profit of €383 million for the first quarter of 2024, with €92 million originating from Cyprus. ...

74. Erdogan warns Israel may target Turkey after Hamas defeat

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday asserted that Israel would target Turkey if it succeeds in defeating Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Agence France-Presse reported....

75. Auditor General appeals suspension request

Today, the appeal of Republic Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides against Attorney General George Savvidis' request to suspend him for misconduct was lodged at the Registry of the Supreme Constitutional Court....

76. Xi and Putin reinforce alliance with joint critique of US actions

China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a ''new era'' of partnership between their nations, presenting a united front against what they described as the United States' aggressive Cold War mentality and global destabilization efforts....

77. Police mobilized after bomb threat to schools

Police authorities in Limassol were swiftly mobilized Friday morning following reports of an emailed bomb threat targeting several schools in the area....

78. Osman Ertuğ criticizes UN Envoy's understanding of Cyprus issue

79. Migration issue returns to the spotlight

Today, Friday, May 17, Nicosia will host a ministerial conference at the level of Foreign Affairs Ministers, with the participation of 7 EU member states ...

80. Cyprus among top 3 in Eurozone growth for 2024

Cyprus stands out as one of the top performers in the Eurozone, boasting a robust growth rate for the year 2024, as announced by government spokesperson Constantinos Letympiotis today....

81. Seven weeks after bridge incident, crew still trapped on Baltimore ship

As a controlled explosion rocked the Dali on Monday, nearly two dozen sailors remained on board, below deck in the massive ship's hull....

82. Fake fundraisers exploiting Cyprus Cancer Society's name

The Cyprus Cancer Society has issued a warning about fraudsters posing as fundraisers for the organization, visiting homes and illegally soliciting money....

83. Cyprus to launch e-platform to monitor hospital infections

In a bid to enhance hospital infection monitoring, Cyprus plans to launch a specialized electronic platform by the end of 2025, according to Elizabeth Constantinou, Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health. ...

84. Dimitroui regains consciousness every 5 minutes

Dimitris Andronikou, popularly known as ''Dimitroui,'' remains hospitalized in a serious but stable condition following a criminal incident that occurred......

85. Cypriot football player dies suddenly during match

A devastating incident unfolded on Wednesday evening, May 15th, at a football stadium in the Limassol district, claiming the life of a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot....

86. Slovak Prime Minister injured in apparent assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fizzo is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained while greeting citizens and has regained consciousness following extensive surgery, as reported by Slovak media....

87. Slovakian Prime Minister shot after government meeting (video)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting following a government meeting, according to a report by the news agency TASR on Wednesday. ...

88. Combatting money laundering: Insights from Katerina Sikioti Charalambaki

Money laundering poses a significant threat to the EU's economy and society, with organized crime generating revenues of at least €139 billion annually, as emphasized by Katerina Sikioti Charalambaki, a professor and lawyer at the High Court of Justice....

89. Netanyahu: ''We are not a vassal state of the US''

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly reacted during a meeting with his security cabinet following President Biden's warning about a potential major attack on Rafah, Axios' Barak Ravid reports....

90. Kition Ocean Holdings accused of delaying Larnaca port upgrade

Stagnation has been observed on the government and company front regarding the redevelopment of the port and marina in Larnaca....