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Starting 2025 with clear skies and cool breezes

Starting 2025 with clear skies and cool breezes

Happy second day of the year! How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? Whether you're sticking to your goals or still easing into 2024, today’s weather is here to keep things calm and enjoyable....

Police officer and lawyer arrested for suspect's escape

Police officer and lawyer arrested for suspect's escape

In a developing story surrounding the escape of a 49-year-old suspect from a private clinic in Larnaca, two individuals have been arrested in connection to the case. ...

Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

In his New Year message, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem and the economic challenges facing the Turkish Cypriot community. ...

U.S. submarine and destroyer visit Limassol for New Year’s port call

U.S. submarine and destroyer visit Limassol for New Year’s port call

President Nicos Christodoulides is set to visit the USS Indiana, a U.S. nuclear submarine, on Tuesday afternoon. ...

Elderly couple dies in house fire

Elderly couple dies in house fire

A devastating fire late Tuesday night claimed the lives of a married couple, casting a shadow of sorrow during the holiday season. The victims, identified as Evangelos Vasiliou, 73, and his wife Pantelitsa Vasiliou, 80, ...

In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....

UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

Occupied territories grant new 'citizenships' in 2024

Occupied territories grant new 'citizenships' in 2024

The "government" announced today that an additional 133 individuals were granted "citizenship," bringing the total number of citizens to 4,431 for the period from January 1 to December 28, 2024....

Volunteers wanted for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Cyprus

Volunteers wanted for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Cyprus

Do you love basketball? Enjoy being part of something big? Then here’s your chance to jump into the action. Cyprus is gearing up to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, and they’re on the lookout for volunteers to help make it a slam dunk of an event....

Asma al-Assad denied UK return for cancer treatment

Asma al-Assad denied UK return for cancer treatment

Asma al-Assad, the wife of fallen Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is facing a difficult reality in her battle with cancer. ...

Cyprus increases interest rates on arrears and court cases for 2025

Cyprus increases interest rates on arrears and court cases for 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, Cyprus is increasing interest rates related to arrears and court cases, which could affect anyone with overdue debts to the state or those involved in legal disputes....

''Prometheas''anchored in Malaysia for inspections

''Prometheas''anchored in Malaysia for inspections

The LNG tanker ETYFA-Prometheas is currently stationed in the Malacca Strait, Malaysia, undergoing technical inspections, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

Cyprus and U.S. team up in €14.7M plan to upgrade air and naval bases

Cyprus and U.S. team up in €14.7M plan to upgrade air and naval bases

Cyprus is gearing up for significant upgrades to its key military bases, with U.S. specialists set to visit in January to provide recommendations for the enhancement of the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos....

Athens to celebrate New Year's Eve with silent fireworks for the first time

Athens to celebrate New Year's Eve with silent fireworks for the first time

Athens is introducing a fresh, thoughtful twist to its New Year’s Eve festivities this year with the debut of silent fireworks....

Troodos blanketed in snow offers a magical escape for the holidays

Troodos blanketed in snow offers a magical escape for the holidays

The magic of Christmas has lingered in the Troodos Mountains, where snowfall that began on Christmas Day has continued to blanket the region in white. As of Sunday, the snow has reached a depth of 15 centimeters, drawing locals and visitors to marvel at the breathtaking winter scenery....

Jimmy Carter, champion of peace and humanity, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, champion of peace and humanity, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....

A step closer to the Sun: NASA's historic mission (VIDEO)

A step closer to the Sun: NASA's historic mission (VIDEO)

Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....

Volunteers join forces for clean-up campaign in Paphos

Volunteers join forces for clean-up campaign in Paphos

On Saturday, members of the Paphos Cleanup Community, in collaboration with the Environmental Cultural Club of Chloraka, organized a cleanup campaign on the western side of the Lighthouse....

Early flu outbreak strains Cyprus hospitals

Early flu outbreak strains Cyprus hospitals

The seasonal flu has arrived earlier this year compared to other years, as stated by the Spokesperson of the Organization of State Health Services (OKYPY), Charalambos Charilaou, to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Devastating plane crash in South Korea claims 167 lives

Devastating plane crash in South Korea claims 167 lives

In a devastating aviation accident, a Jeju Air passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after skidding off the runway at Muan Airport in South Korea. ...

Video shows handcuffed inmate fatally beaten

Video shows handcuffed inmate fatally beaten

Shocking footage from body-worn cameras shows the violent treatment of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in New York....

MEPs reach conclusion on the abolition of euthanasia for stray animals

MEPs reach conclusion on the abolition of euthanasia for stray animals

The long-debated issue of the "dog law" in Parliament, which seeks to address numerous concerns of both animal welfare organizations and local authorities, is nearing its conclusion....

Santa-clad bikers bring holiday joy to Makarios Hospital

Santa-clad bikers bring holiday joy to Makarios Hospital

For the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve, the rumble of engines echoed through the streets of Nicosia, but it wasn’t just another biker parade, it was the Chopper Club Cyprus on a heartfelt mission to spread joy....

ExxonMobil to begin drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ in January 2025

ExxonMobil to begin drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ in January 2025

ExxonMobil’s drilling rig is set to begin operations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in mid-January 2025, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. The rig will target the "Electra" site in Block 5, with the drilling process expected to last approximately one month....

Homeownership in Cyprus drops below EU average

Homeownership in Cyprus drops below EU average

In 2023, 68.8% of Cypriots owned their homes, slightly below the EU average of 69.2%, according to Eurostat. Conversely, 31.2% of the population lived in rented housing, just above the EU average of 30.8%....

Pope Francis calls for Cyprus reunification in Christmas message

Pope Francis calls for Cyprus reunification in Christmas message

Pope Francis' recent Christmas message, which included a call for a solution to the longstanding Cyprus issue, has once again highlighted international attention on the divided island and emphasized the need for renewed peace talks....

General strike continues in occupied areas over cost of living reforms

General strike continues in occupied areas over cost of living reforms

The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...

School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

Was it a bird strike, or did Russian air defences shoot down the jet?

Was it a bird strike, or did Russian air defences shoot down the jet?

A plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 26, 2024, has raised serious questions about the involvement of Russian air defences....

Pizza dispute turns violent in Paphos

Pizza dispute turns violent in Paphos

What began as a disagreement over cold pizza escalated into an alleged assault and property damage in Paphos on Thursday, December 26....

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