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Foreign Minister urges peace in Israel-Palestine at EU Council

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed that there’s an urgent need for de-escalation and for the creation of the political horizon that will lead to a two state solution in Israel - Palestine, ahead of his participation in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU being held in Luxembourg on Monday. ...

23/10/2023 | NEWS

TechIsland launches PropTech Working Group

TechIsland, Cyprus’ leading tech association, announces the formation of a new PropTech Working Group. ...

23/10/2023 | BUSINESS

Israeli military launches limited raids into Gaza amid rising tensions

Israel's military has said that ground forces mounted limited raids into Gaza overnight to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes were being focussed on sites where Hamas was assembling to attack any wider Israeli invasion....

23/10/2023 | NEWS

How tens of thousands snag Caribbean ''Golden Passports'' for $100,000

Tens of thousands of passports have been obtained by Russians, Iranians, Chinese and others from Caribbean nations, granting them visa-free travel to European countries, according to a report by the European Commission....

23/10/2023 | NEWS

European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...

23/10/2023 | NEWS

Tragic head-on collision claims life in occupied territory

In a heart-wrenching incident, a fatal head-on collision occurred this morning in the occupied territory, resulting in the tragic loss of a life. The incident unfolded at approximately 07:10 a.m. on Monday, according to reports from the self-declared state's police....

23/10/2023 | NEWS

Authorities on alert as 264 migrant arrivals spike in Cyprus

According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 40 individuals arrived on Saturday, followed by 224 on Sunday, in two separate boats carrying 142 and 82 people....

23/10/2023 | NEWS

President addresses global security at Cairo summit

This is not a regional crisis of limited concern or impact, it is fundamentally a question of international peace and security and a challenge that our global collective security system must respond to, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides told the International Peace Summit that took place Saturday in Cairo....

23/10/2023 | NEWS

Clear weather and rising mercury

The Meteorological Service is forecasting a week of clear skies and rising temperatures across the region. ...

23/10/2023 | NEWS

Sex doll sparks 31-hour ''crime scene'' drama

Police were ‘greatly relieved’ when a report of a dead body dumped in some woods turned out to be someone’s ‘dirty and overused’ sex doll....

21/10/2023 | NEWS

Sheepdog saves stranded ewes in Welsh flood rescue

A sheepdog saved the day by rescuing three ewes cut off by floodwater caused by Storm Babet. ...

21/10/2023 | NEWS

5,000-year-old wine discovered in Queen's resting place

Sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago have been uncovered amongst the grave goods found in an Egyptian Queen’s tomb....

21/10/2023 | NEWS

Israeli Embassy in Nicosia targeted in midnight explosion

In the early hours of Saturday morning, local authorities were alerted to an explosion near the Israeli embassy, raising concerns about the security situation in the area....

21/10/2023 | NEWS

Finding common ground in a divided world

Being skeptical in the face of a lack of evidence is legitimate, acceptable, and ethically justified. ...

20/10/2023 | OPINION

Gaza death toll surpasses 4,000 as conflict continues

In a harrowing revelation, Israel's military has disclosed that 20 children under the age of 18 are among 200 hostages currently being held in Gaza, following the series of attacks by Hamas on October 7th. ...

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Rare 96-year-old Macallan whisky to fetch Over $1.4m at Sotheby's auction

A bottle of what Sotheby’s is calling “the most sought-after Scotch whisky” is set to go up for auction next month, with an estimated price of up to 1.2 million pounds ($1.4 million), the auction house said Thursday....

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Syrian man causes havoc at Nicosia bank

A 44-year-old man from Syria created chaos when he entered a bank branch in Nicosia on Friday, putting the police on alert....

20/10/2023 | NEWS

The IKEA-inspired eco car that will be delivered flat-packed

It isn’t likely to be your next home DIY project, but there is a company that’s looking to turn IKEA’s flat-packed furniture design into cars....

20/10/2023 | BUSINESS

Ed Sheeran reveals Cyprus as tour stop for 2024 world tour

In an exciting development for Cypriot music enthusiasts, global pop sensation Ed Sheeran unveiled the list of countries set to be part of his forthcoming world tour. Notably, this announcement marks the first-ever inclusion of Cyprus in Sheeran's tour itinerary....

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Anti-war rally tonight in Nicosia calling for peace in Gaza

Another anti-war protest is set to occur on the evening of Friday, October 20th, at Eleftherias Square. This follows a peaceful march organized by the Pancyprian Peace Council known as Gate 9,...

20/10/2023 | NEWS

EU takes action against misinformation on Meta and TikTok after Hamas attacks

The European Commission has announced an investigation into the dissemination of "false information" and "illegal content" on social networks like Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and TikTok....

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Construction worker rescued in Nicosia accident

In a distressing incident that unfolded on the morning of October 19, an industrial accident sent shockwaves through the construction site situated in the heart of Nicosia. The incident transpired at a structure under construction on Gladstonos Street, Nicosia....

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Pfizer doubles price of lifesaving COVID-19 drug to $1,390

The price of the lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid will more than double as the United States transitions out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, drugmaker Pfizer said Wednesday....

20/10/2023 | BUSINESS

Explosion rocks ancient St. Porphyrius Church in Gaza City

An explosion rocked the grounds of one of the world's oldest churches, the St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, on Thursday evening while numerous Palestinian families sought refuge on the premises....

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Ayia Napa Marina CEO celebrates historic milestone with eastern tower delivery

Ayia Napa Marina's CEO, Stavros Caramondanis, has hailed the delivery of the eastern tower of the marina to apartment owners as a historic milestone for investors and all Cypriots. ...

20/10/2023 | NEWS

Cyprus appeals for EU coordination on refugee challenges

Cyprus calls for coordinated action at the EU level to deal with a possible new influx of refugees as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, Interior Minister, Constantinos Ioannou, said during the first day of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg....

20/10/2023 | NEWS