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Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....

Mild weather holds through the weekend

Mild weather holds through the weekend

Weak high pressure is affecting the region, keeping mostly clear skies over the area today. ...

Exness CEO: Cut red tape to boost Europe's economy

Exness CEO: Cut red tape to boost Europe's economy

Petr Valov, CEO of Exness, has called for the reduction of excessive regulations in Europe, arguing that deregulation could help boost the region's economic competitiveness....

A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

Cyprus Archbishop urges global action for peace, hostages' release

Cyprus Archbishop urges global action for peace, hostages' release

Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....

Foreign Ministry confirms arrival of 500 Australians in Larnaca from Lebanon

Foreign Ministry confirms arrival of 500 Australians in Larnaca from Lebanon

Two more flights from Lebanon carrying Australian nationals who are departing in light of regional developments are expected at Larnaka on Wednesday....

Pierre Gentile assumes role as UN Third Member on Missing Persons

Pierre Gentile assumes role as UN Third Member on Missing Persons

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus, welcomes the arrival of Pierre Gentile, who assumed his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus....

Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Proutzos emphasized the importance of enhancing citizens' quality of life through smart technologies, stating, "Our goal is not just......

Beth Davies discusses innovation and culture at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Beth Davies discusses innovation and culture at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Beth Davies, a renowned HR leader known for her pivotal roles at Tesla and Apple, spoke today at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, which is currently underway at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....

Cyprus to approve 100,000 electronic IDs for digital transition

Cyprus to approve 100,000 electronic IDs for digital transition

The Council of Ministers is set to approve the purchase of 100,000 electronic ID cards during its meeting today at 11:00 a.m., President Nikos Christodoulides announced while speaking at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, held at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

Digital Agenda Summit 2024 underway, shaping Cyprus' tech future

Digital Agenda Summit 2024 underway, shaping Cyprus' tech future

The Digital Agenda Summit 2024 kicked off this morning at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together top industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts from around the region. ...

Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......

Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the Republic of Cyprus to pay 12,000 euro in non-pecuniary damage to Evangelia Zavridou, judging that the authorities violated her right to respect for private and family life....

Finance Minister coordinates with EU Trio on 2025 Presidency

Finance Minister coordinates with EU Trio on 2025 Presidency

Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......

Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region....

Occupied Cyprus fails to elect new House Speaker

Occupied Cyprus fails to elect new House Speaker

Efforts to elect a new ‘parliamentary president’ in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus stalled on Monday, as multiple rounds of voting ended in deadlock. ...

Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

Larnaca customs seizes over 1kg of cannabis hidden in cereal boxes

Larnaca customs seizes over 1kg of cannabis hidden in cereal boxes

Cyprus Customs officers seized over one kilogram of cannabis concealed in a postal package at Larnaca International Airport, authorities announced Monday....

Kotsovolos continues celebrating 3 years in Cyprus with great offers

Kotsovolos continues celebrating 3 years in Cyprus with great offers

Kotsovolos continues celebrating 3 years of presence in Cyprus with great offers until Sunday, October 13th. ...

Cyprus nears inclusion in U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus nears inclusion in U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus is progressing toward inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, a move expected to simplify travel for Cypriots while strengthening cooperation between the two nations in combating serious crime....

ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....

Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

1.4 million passengers at Cyprus airports

1.4 million passengers at Cyprus airports

September ended on a positive note regarding passenger traffic at Larnaka and Pafos Airports, Hermes Airports says in a press release, noting that an all-time record for the month has been set....

Israel slams UN Chief in unprecedented diplomatic clash

Israel slams UN Chief in unprecedented diplomatic clash

This might be one of the harshest criticisms ever directed at United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. It’s not just the fact that Israel declared him a ''persona non grata,'' banning him from the country, ...

Famous Grouse to Feature at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Famous Grouse to Feature at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, offering an unforgettable evening of exclusive signature cocktails crafted by 20 top cocktail bars from Cyprus and abroad. ...

Silent Pool at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Silent Pool at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, bringing an unforgettable evening of exclusive signature cocktails crafted by 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....

EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...

Lawyer criticizes MEP's vacation photo in occupied Cyprus

Lawyer criticizes MEP's vacation photo in occupied Cyprus

Lawyer Chris Triantafyllidis expressed outrage over a photograph of MEP Fidias Panagiotou, which depicted him relaxing with a hookah at a hotel in occupied Kyrenia. ...

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