CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
02 November, 2024
 

News Stream

Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....

Minors admit to starting Limassol fire with fireworks

Minors admit to starting Limassol fire with fireworks

Two minors were taken to the police station following testimony related to a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district, between the communities of Lania and Trimiklini....

Cyprus braces for hot days ahead

Cyprus braces for hot days ahead

Get ready for a sunny day today with mostly clear skies across the region. ...

Nicosia looks to Washington for key defense and visa policy changes

Nicosia looks to Washington for key defense and visa policy changes

In a bid to strengthen its relationship with the United States, Cyprus is focusing on two crucial dossiers: lifting the U.S. arms embargo and joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program....

Enigmatic 4,000-year-old building found on Crete

Enigmatic 4,000-year-old building found on Crete

A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island....

Apple introduces AI, but only for iPhone 15 Pro users

Apple introduces AI, but only for iPhone 15 Pro users

After nearly two years of anticipation, Apple has finally entered the artificial intelligence (AI) race....

Epic Street Fest Nicosia returns with summer vibes

Epic Street Fest Nicosia returns with summer vibes

Nicosia's biggest outdoor party is back in full swing this summer. The 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia will take place on Tuesday, July 2, starting at 7 PM on Palia Ilektriki Street, near the new City Hall....

Meet Kevin, the world's tallest dog

Meet Kevin, the world's tallest dog

The Iowa great dane that was recently crowned the world’s tallest dog is the same height as the average three-year-old child – and is often mistaken for being a horse. ...

Minister Michaelidou affirms Cyprus' commitment to European schools

Minister Michaelidou affirms Cyprus' commitment to European schools

Cyprus has the intention to prioritize the aims of the European Schools System the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr. Athena Michaelidou has said....

Philippine Foreign Secretary strengthens ties in Cyprus

Philippine Foreign Secretary strengthens ties in Cyprus

In a historic visit to Cyprus, Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique A. Manalo met with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations....

Cyprus Presidency accused of creating fake social media accounts

Cyprus Presidency accused of creating fake social media accounts

Recent revelations have ignited a heated debate over whether the Cypriot Presidential Office has created fake social media accounts to smear critics of the government....

Trump donations surge after conviction, beating Biden by $60M

Trump donations surge after conviction, beating Biden by $60M

Donald Trump’s campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month, according to federal filings that detailed the Republican fundraising explosion sparked by Trump’s felony convictions....

Ypsonas Municipality under fire after residents pay for pipe repairs

Ypsonas Municipality under fire after residents pay for pipe repairs

Residents of Ypsonas are grappling with severe disruptions after a major water pipe break left many homes without water for days....

Power outages hit European countries

Power outages hit European countries

Power outages have been reported across Europe, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro....

Two shipwrecks off Italy leave 11 dead and 64 missing

Two shipwrecks off Italy leave 11 dead and 64 missing

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 3,150 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean last year, making it the deadliest migration route in the world....

From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

I've decided to get more involved in politics. Since I'm a bit curious, I've started obsessively following what's happening in Brussels. No, I didn't sit down to study because I'm also a bit lazy....

Ministry pushing for ban on mobile phones in schools

Ministry pushing for ban on mobile phones in schools

The measure to ban mobile phones in educational institutions across Cyprus is neither sudden nor unprecedented, stated Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou. She noted that similar measures have been implemented in almost all European countries....

Sony Music acquires Queen's catalogue for $1,27 billion

Sony Music acquires Queen's catalogue for $1,27 billion

Queen's music catalogue, along with other copyrights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for $1.27 billion, sources have confirmed to Variety. ...

From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

The establishment of Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection coincided with a challenging period, influenced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in neighboring Israel. ...

Mandatory malpractice insurance now required for all doctors in Cyprus

Mandatory malpractice insurance now required for all doctors in Cyprus

A new law passed by the House of Representatives has made malpractice insurance mandatory for all practicing doctors in Cyprus. This legislation requires doctors registered in the Medical Register, as well as medical companies, to maintain an active insurance contract against civil liability for professional negligence....

US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

Humanitarian aid to Gaza resumes after pier reattached

Humanitarian aid to Gaza resumes after pier reattached

The transfer of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza has resumed after US Central Command personnel successfully reattached the command's temporary pier to the Gazan coastline Wednesday, the Pentagon announced on Thursday....

State Department condemns Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus

State Department condemns Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus

Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus is ''just beyond me,'' State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday....

Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large residential/commercial field in Peyia as well as other properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Paphos, Famagusta and Nicosia....

Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....

Major shareholders of Bank of Cyprus seek to sell 15% stake

Major shareholders of Bank of Cyprus seek to sell 15% stake

Two major shareholders of Bank of Cyprus, CarVal Investors and Caius Capital, who together hold 15% of the bank's shares, are looking to sell their stake....

Sunshine, showers, and Kataklysmos fun, without the ark

Sunshine, showers, and Kataklysmos fun, without the ark

Get ready, folks! As we dive into a three-day Kataklysmos weekend, we've got a fun mix of sunshine, light showers, and plenty of seaside festivities. ...

Ibiza airport closed after bomb threat

Ibiza airport closed after bomb threat

Ibiza Airport was forced to shutdown this afternoon following a bomb threat reported on a Ryanair flight destined for Milan-Bergamo. Authorities have not yet confirmed details of the threat, which prompted the suspension of normal operations for nearly an hour....

Rescuers brave flames to save dog in Paphos wildfire

Rescuers brave flames to save dog in Paphos wildfire

The dedication and bravery of firefighting teams and volunteer groups are crucial every summer as they battle the fires that plague the island of Cyprus. A recent rescue effort has captured the hearts of many, highlighted by a poignant photo of a rescuer cradling a dog in his arms....

Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, the tall, lean, and long-faced Canadian actor renowned for his roles in films such as “The Dirty Dozen,” “MASH,” “Klute,” and “Don’t Look Now,” died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, according to his representatives at CAA. He was 88....

X