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08 November, 2024
 

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Two Blue Horizon ferry crew members jailed in passenger's death case

Two Blue Horizon ferry crew members jailed in passenger's death case

Two of the four crew members of the Blue Horizon ferry arrested for their involvement in the death of a passenger were jailed until their trial early Monday morning, after testifying before an investigative magistrate....

The kiss that ended a soccer career

The kiss that ended a soccer career

Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, resigned on Sunday under mounting pressure, culminating in a three-week controversy surrounding his kiss of a player on the lips during Spain's historic Women's World Cup victory....

School's in as grade schoolers begin year

School's in as grade schoolers begin year

The echoes of children's voices return to the halls of primary education as the academic year commences, with approximately 9,323 first-year students....

Morocco earthquake toll mounts

Morocco earthquake toll mounts

The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....

Remembering 9/11, 22 years on

Remembering 9/11, 22 years on

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, New York City is set to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost with a series of memorial events throughout the city....

US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

Richard Nephew, the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the US State Department, emphasized the severe consequences of corruption on economies and international investments during his visit to Cyprus....

Orange alert: Stormy skies ahead

Orange alert: Stormy skies ahead

On Monday morning (11/09), the Department of Meteorology issued an orange warning, in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....

Deadly earthquake hits Morocco, 296 lives lost and counting

Deadly earthquake hits Morocco, 296 lives lost and counting

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing at least 296 people, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes....

Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

With the advent of autumn's first month, warm weather lingers, and the curtain falls on summer vacations, ushering in a period of growing daily responsibilities....

Judge rejects Thanasis' family plea for exclusion

Judge rejects Thanasis' family plea for exclusion

Today, the judge decided to spare Thanassis Nikolaou from a serious questioning about his death. This decision came after considering his family's request, which was based on the fact that he used to work as a lawyer for the Legal Service....

Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

A discussion about the benefits for asylum seekers has arisen recently due to violent and racist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol last week....

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

The application period for the Digital Agenda Alpha stage Artificial Intelligence Competition has been extended. Kyriakos Kokkinos, the former Deputy Minister of Innovation, made this announcement on "SPOR FM 95.0" during the "news drill" show. Initially, the deadline was set for September 10th, but due to high interest, it has been extended to September 16th. ...

Lamb and goat prices jump 29% in a month

Lamb and goat prices jump 29% in a month

Once again, our door is greeted with a knock of concern as food prices continue to rise, placing financial strain on the daily lives of many consumers. ...

AI's role in shaping future warfare

AI's role in shaping future warfare

The war in Ukraine has brought about significant changes, including how wars will occur in the 21st century. These changes are quite substantial. Suddenly, everyone realizes that inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles can inflict more damage than costly traditional military planes....

bbf: The second phase of repair and renovation work continues at the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos

bbf: The second phase of repair and renovation work continues at the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos

The anticipated development of Cyprus’ most historic mountain resort, once called the ''Jewel of Prodromos,'' the Berengaria Hotel, is now in the second phase of emergency repair and renovation work by the well-known residential and commercial developer, bbf: which undertook the mission of the ambitious project to restore the legendary Berengaria Hotel....

TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

Four accused of brutalizing child freelance dealer

Four accused of brutalizing child freelance dealer

"They treated me worse than an animal," said the young man who was beaten, burnt, and forced to snort cocaine by drug traffickers....

Cyprus building permits dip 7.4%

Cyprus building permits dip 7.4%

Building permits issued in Cyprus in the first half of 2023 dropped by an annual 7.4%, with the value of the permits rising by 16.5% and the total area by 3.0%, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus show....

Did you make the list? 2022-2023 scholarships announced

Did you make the list? 2022-2023 scholarships announced

The Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation's Board of Directors is excited to announce that on September 6, 2023, they released the names of individuals who have been awarded scholarships for graduate and postgraduate studies in both Cyprus and abroad for the 2022-2023 academic year. ...

Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...

King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her passing

King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her passing

The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....

Jack Straw's 'two-states' plea for Cyprus sparks fury and accusations

Jack Straw's 'two-states' plea for Cyprus sparks fury and accusations

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has dismissed an article penned by the British former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in support of “two states” in Cyprus as “lacking substance and disregarding historical reality, international law and UK Treaty obligations to Cyprus.”...

Rainy days ahead

Rainy days ahead

The Meteorological Service has just released its latest forecast, and it seems like we're in for some weather excitement in the coming days....

AstroBank: agricultural and residential land up for sale

AstroBank: agricultural and residential land up for sale

AstroBank has listed agricultural and residential land in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos for sale at bargain prices....

payabl. backs fastest growing tech event in Cyprus

payabl. backs fastest growing tech event in Cyprus

payabl. announced as the Platinum Partner for Reflect Festival 2023...

Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

After the troubling events in Chlorakas and Limassol, where right-wing extremists carried out violent acts, have you heard any teachers' unions speak out against these incidents?...

From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

When we talk about the Annan Plan, we're not just referring to another proposal that was presented to us and rejected....

Appalling lack of accessibility revealed at Nicosia bus stop

Appalling lack of accessibility revealed at Nicosia bus stop

Disturbing images have surfaced, shedding light on the dire condition of a bus stop in Nicosia, where an elderly disabled individual was found waiting in distress....

Cyclone's fury claims 31 lives in Brazil

Cyclone's fury claims 31 lives in Brazil

Flooding from a cyclone in southern Brazil washed away houses, trapped motorists in vehicles and swamped streets in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving 2,300 homeless, authorities said Wednesday....

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