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Power outages sweep Cyprus after technical fault

Power outages sweep Cyprus after technical fault

A technical issue at 6 p.m. Wednesday caused widespread power outages across Cyprus, prompting the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC) to urge residents to cut back on electricity use....

Police warn public about new online extortion scam

Police warn public about new online extortion scam

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a new form of online fraud has emerged, where scammers attempt to extort money by claiming they have compromising videos of the victims....

German prosecutors issue arrest warrant in Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

German prosecutors issue arrest warrant in Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

German prosecutors have issued their first arrest warrant in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which run between Russia and Germany....

Tablet use linked to anger issues in young kids, study finds

Tablet use linked to anger issues in young kids, study finds

A new study suggests that giving toddlers a tablet might lead to anger issues as they grow up. Researchers followed a group of preschoolers in Nova Scotia, Canada, and found that kids who used tablets at around 3.5 years old were more likely to have angry outbursts by the time they were 4.5. ...

Eight arrested in major operation seizing drugs worth over 2.5M euros (vid)

Eight arrested in major operation seizing drugs worth over 2.5M euros (vid)

Greek Police announced Tuesday the dismantling of an international drug trafficking network that smuggled large quantities of drugs by sea using yachts....

Young Cypriot preserves traditional basketry craft

Young Cypriot preserves traditional basketry craft

At just 36 years old, Athinodoros Georgiou from Pachyammos Tillyria is dedicated to preserving the art of basketry, a tradition passed down from his grandparents. His passion for this craft began in childhood, inspired by his grandparents' involvement in traditional arts....

Experts warn of ''dangerous'' decline in young people's mental health

Experts warn of ''dangerous'' decline in young people's mental health

Experts are sounding alarms over a ''dangerous'' decline in the mental health of young people worldwide, citing factors such as intergenerational inequality, pervasive social media use, low wages, unstable employment, and the climate crisis....

Fake contests and phishing scams surge, warns Cyprus Consumers Association

Fake contests and phishing scams surge, warns Cyprus Consumers Association

The Cyprus Consumers Association (CSC) has issued a warning about a surge in consumer fraud, where cunning individuals employ various tricks to extort money from unsuspecting victims. ...

Rosé wine trend hits Cyprus: Local demand and imports soar

Rosé wine trend hits Cyprus: Local demand and imports soar

Light and delicate, with aromas of flowers and fruits, these are just a few ways to describe Rosé Provence wines, which have recently become a global trend....

Videos going viral capture the hidden wonders of Cyprus

Videos going viral capture the hidden wonders of Cyprus

A recent morning show on SPOR FM 95.0's Proti Pasha highlighted a viral video showcasing Cyprus's stunning landscapes. The video's creator, Stefanos Savvas, introduced his project "On the Island" and the team behind it, which aims to reveal Cyprus’s lesser-known natural beauty....

Cyprus beach cleanups remove 110 kg of waste

Cyprus beach cleanups remove 110 kg of waste

In a series of recent beach cleanup events held across Cyprus, beachgoers and volunteers came together to collect more than 110 kilograms of waste as part of the "Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free" project....

Boxer Khelif and the social media furor over the Olympics

Boxer Khelif and the social media furor over the Olympics

The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....

US greenlights $20 billion arms sale to Israel

US greenlights $20 billion arms sale to Israel

The U.S. has approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, the State Department announced Tuesday. ...

Today marks 19 years since Helios Airways' fatal crash

Today marks 19 years since Helios Airways' fatal crash

Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...

Cyprus remembers 50 years since Turkish troops took over key areas

Cyprus remembers 50 years since Turkish troops took over key areas

Today marks the 50th anniversary since the second phase of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus. ...

Illegal tobacco smuggling from occupied territories hits new high in Cyprus

Illegal tobacco smuggling from occupied territories hits new high in Cyprus

Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....

J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk named in harassment complaint by Olympian Khelif

J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk named in harassment complaint by Olympian Khelif

J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint filed with French authorities, alleging "aggravated cyber harassment" against Algerian boxer and newly crowned Olympic champion Imane Khelif. ...

Temperatures soar to 41°C

Temperatures soar to 41°C

A seasonal low-pressure system combined with warm air masses will influence the region's weather today...

EU warns Elon Musk over content rules ahead of Trump interview

EU warns Elon Musk over content rules ahead of Trump interview

The European Union has sent a warning to Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, reminding him about the rules for handling harmful content. This warning comes just before Musk’s big interview with former President Donald Trump....

Politics Blog: Leaders, Avvakoum, USA and the Cyprus Air Force

Politics Blog: Leaders, Avvakoum, USA and the Cyprus Air Force

''The country needs a leader'', exclaimed Averof Neofytou, reminding us of the infamous slogan by Nikaros that the crisis needed a leader. ...

EU sends planes, helicopter, and teams to battle Greek fires

EU sends planes, helicopter, and teams to battle Greek fires

The European Union sends support to Greece to combat fires, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said in a post on X platform on Monday....

Caught on camera! Your guide to traffic cams across Cyprus—so you don’t get caught!

Caught on camera! Your guide to traffic cams across Cyprus—so you don’t get caught!

Cyprus has expanded its road safety measures with 29 fixed cameras and 20 mobile cameras now in operation across key locations in the free areas of the island. This initiative aims to reduce serious accidents and enhance road safety awareness....

UK unemployment falls to 4.2%

UK unemployment falls to 4.2%

Britain’s unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in the second quarter, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter, according to data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....

Cyprus to host MED9 conference on cultural rights amid global crises

Cyprus to host MED9 conference on cultural rights amid global crises

A conference on ''Cultural Rights in Times of Crisis - Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives'' will be held in Cyprus on September 16, within the framework of the 9 Mediterranean Member States of the EU (MED9), Summit....

Remembering the magic of Athens 2004

Remembering the magic of Athens 2004

As the calendar turned to August 13, 2004, Greece witnessed a historic moment: the return of the Olympic flame to its homeland. Dimitris Papaioannou's groundbreaking opening ceremony captivated millions both in Greece and around the world with its emotional and spectacular presentation....

Child accidentally starts fire in Limassol district, mother charged

Child accidentally starts fire in Limassol district, mother charged

Police are investigating a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district village of Souni-Zanakia, which consumed approximately five hectares of land, including pine trees and wild vegetation. The blaze also damaged a shelter, a generator, and a car owned by a 77-year-old resident....

Canada and Cyprus forge evacuation pact amid Middle East crisis

Canada and Cyprus forge evacuation pact amid Middle East crisis

An agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus concerning Emergency Evacuation Operations, via the territory of the Republic of Cyprus was made on August 6th....

Limassol resident loses €30,000 in cryptocurrency scam

Limassol resident loses €30,000 in cryptocurrency scam

A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....

Nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023

Nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023

In 2023, nearly 50,000 people in Europe died due to extreme heat, making it one of the deadliest years in the last decade, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. ...

Mental health over job security is Gen Z’s new workplace mantra

Mental health over job security is Gen Z’s new workplace mantra

Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by next year, according to the Guardian. ...

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