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06 November, 2024
 

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Orange alert brings heavy rain and thunder

Orange alert brings heavy rain and thunder

Good morning, Cyprus! As the sun rises over our island, let's catch up on the latest weather report....

DISY President demands clarity amidst chaos

DISY President demands clarity amidst chaos

Today, Mrs. Annita Dimitriou, President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), penned a letter to the President of the Republic, focusing on the Cyprus issue ahead of the upcoming meetings in Cyprus with the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy....

Tragic collision leads to harsher punishment for negligent driver

Tragic collision leads to harsher punishment for negligent driver

In a recent development, the Court of Appeals has revisited the sentencing in the tragic traffic death case involving 62-year-old Hungarian national Marta Tyorjanne....

UNRWA faces EU investigation over Hamas attack allegations

UNRWA faces EU investigation over Hamas attack allegations

The European Commission has urged the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to grant permission for EU experts to conduct an urgent financial audit....

Hungary's economy targeted in EU retaliation plan

Hungary's economy targeted in EU retaliation plan

In a tense diplomatic standoff, officials in Brussels have allegedly devised a clandestine strategy aimed at Hungary's economy should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán persist in blocking a €50 billion support package for Ukraine....

ELAM's shadow: Unveiling the far-right's fascist roots

ELAM's shadow: Unveiling the far-right's fascist roots

''Nazis or just another populist party?'' This has been the question in Germany for years regarding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)....

UN envoy's Cyprus mission hits roadblocks

UN envoy's Cyprus mission hits roadblocks

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, the personal envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Cyprus, commenced her visit to Cyprus on Monday morning with a meeting with Colin Stewart, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus....

Chamber of Commerce exposes government's failure on buffer zone unfairness

Chamber of Commerce exposes government's failure on buffer zone unfairness

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) approaches the issue of expanding the list of products falling under the Green Line Regulation......

APOEL Captain turns down Sochi's 700K euro offer

APOEL Captain turns down Sochi's 700K euro offer

Reports from Georgia indicate that Russian Premier League club Sochi has extended a cooperation proposal to Georgi Kvilitaya, the captain of APOEL, a Cypriot football club....

TEPAK introduces fact-check center against fake news

TEPAK introduces fact-check center against fake news

The launch of Fact-Check Cyprus by the Social Computing Research Centre at Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) marks a significant step in the ongoing battle against misinformation....

Cyprus' €1.9B entry into mega energy project uncertain

Cyprus' €1.9B entry into mega energy project uncertain

Republic of Cyprus is poised to enter the shareholding structure of one of the largest energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean....

Iran-backed attack claims lives of three US service members

Iran-backed attack claims lives of three US service members

In a tragic development, three U.S. service members lost their lives, with at least 34 others wounded, in a devastating drone attack orchestrated by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops stationed in northeastern Jordan, close to the Syrian border....

Police Chief under fire for leadership failure

Police Chief under fire for leadership failure

Police Chief Stelios Papatheodorou's recent statement regarding the events unfolding in Limassol on Wednesday night failed to instill confidence in the public regarding the police leadership's resolve to address fan violence....

Rainy days and snowy peaks ahead

Rainy days and snowy peaks ahead

A low-pressure system is brewing southwest of our island and is in no hurry to leave. It's going to stick around until Thursday, so grab your umbrellas and jackets!...

How accurate were 1924's predictions for 2024?

How accurate were 1924's predictions for 2024?

In the echoes of 1924, visionaries dared to peek into the future, envisioning what life might resemble a century later - in our very own 2024....

Large dog mauls Miniature Pinscher in Mesogi horror

Large dog mauls Miniature Pinscher in Mesogi horror

A distressing incident unfolded yesterday afternoon in Mesogi's industrial zone as a woman walked her daughter's small dog, only to encounter a harrowing attack by a large black dog....

Vultures' feeding frenzy at Limassol restaurant sparks poisoning concerns

Vultures' feeding frenzy at Limassol restaurant sparks poisoning concerns

In a peculiar dining affair at the Limnatis restaurant in Limassol, vultures and kites are emerging as avid patrons of ''fine dining,'' as per a statement from the Birdlife Cyprus, which posted a video from the scene....

Ancient 'zombie viruses' stir beneath melting permafrost

Ancient 'zombie viruses' stir beneath melting permafrost

In a chilling revelation, scientists have unearthed a concerning array of ancient pathogens from beneath the permafrost in Siberia, indicating a potential threat of a bizarre new pandemic looming on humanity’s horizon....

UN court slams Israel: Ordered to halt genocide in Gaza

UN court slams Israel: Ordered to halt genocide in Gaza

In a landmark ruling, the United Nations' international court of justice has directed Israel to take immediate action to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza....

Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

In a recent discovery that sheds light on the struggles of homelessness in California, authorities in Modesto uncovered a series of makeshift caves along the banks of the Tuolumne River, serving as clandestine dwellings for those without homes....

Tatar blasts Greek Cypriot 'obstruction' in energy talks

Tatar blasts Greek Cypriot 'obstruction' in energy talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar emphasized the importance of energy collaboration with Europe through Turkey during a summit on energy in the Eastern Mediterranean, held at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce....

US NSC Chief joins Cyprus-Israel talks on maritime assistance

US NSC Chief joins Cyprus-Israel talks on maritime assistance

Curtis Ried, the Chief of Staff for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) joined the Republic of Cyprus and Israeli officials "for productive discussions on Cyprus’s maritime assistance corridor concept"....

USA: Alabama makes history with first nitrogen gas execution

USA: Alabama makes history with first nitrogen gas execution

In a historic move, Alabama carried out the execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith, making it the first state to use nitrogen gas for an execution. Smith, 58, was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday after a process that involved visible convulsions and shaking....

Foreclosure fate tied to 'Mortgage-to-Rent' scheme

Foreclosure fate tied to 'Mortgage-to-Rent' scheme

Cyprus' parliament has given the green light to a groundbreaking law aimed at empowering homeowners and offering relief in the face of mortgage challenges....

China threatens to sever business ties with Iran over ship attacks

China threatens to sever business ties with Iran over ship attacks

Recent diplomatic talks between Chinese and Iranian officials have brought to light China's pressing concern over Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, allegedly backed by Iran....

Alphamega riots amplify football strife

Alphamega riots amplify football strife

The management of violence in stadiums hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming extraordinary CFA meeting this Friday, prompted by the recent turmoil at ''Alphamega''....

Cyprus Airways bolsters fleet with environmentally friendly AIRBUS 220s

Cyprus Airways bolsters fleet with environmentally friendly AIRBUS 220s

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airlines acquired two state-of-the-art AIRBUS 220s in July....

Balcony collapse raises safety concerns in Germasogeia

Balcony collapse raises safety concerns in Germasogeia

In the early hours of Friday morning, a balcony in an apartment building on George A Street, Germasogeia, collapsed, raising serious safety concerns for residents and pedestrians. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident....

Cyprus ports report 20% drop in cargo blamed on Suez canal crisis

Cyprus ports report 20% drop in cargo blamed on Suez canal crisis

The recent events concerning the crisis in the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal have resulted in losses for the Republic of Cyprus of around 20%, said the President of the Cyprus Ports Authority, Dr. Antonis Stylianou....

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