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08 September, 2025
 

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When technical woes extend your Roman holiday

When technical woes extend your Roman holiday

Passengers of a Cyprus Airways flight, initially scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on August 29th, will finally touch down on the island at around 1800 local time due to a technical glitch that kept them marooned in Rome....

Penn's ''Superpower'' documentary unveils Ukraine's struggle

Penn's ''Superpower'' documentary unveils Ukraine's struggle

The trailer for "Superpower," a documentary co-directed by Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman, has been unveiled, shedding light on the Ukraine war. ...

Cyprus-Greece-Israel summit set on Sept. 4th in Nicosia

Cyprus-Greece-Israel summit set on Sept. 4th in Nicosia

The trilateral summit between Cyprus, Greece and Israel will be held on Monday, 4 September in Nicosia with the participation of the leaders from the three countries....

Viral image adds intrigue to Syrian man's controversy

Viral image adds intrigue to Syrian man's controversy

A 47-year-old Syrian man has captured headlines due to his public threats following the Chloraka incidents, sparking a whirlwind of responses....

Average student spending at €250 as back-to-school shopping begins

Average student spending at €250 as back-to-school shopping begins

A few days before schools reopen (September 7 for secondary and high schools, and September 11 for primary schools), chaos is ensuing in bookstores, stationery shops, and stores selling school attire and sports shoes. Subtitle: ""...

Police probe alleged kidnapping case in Chlorakas

Police probe alleged kidnapping case in Chlorakas

The police in Paphos are investigating a case of kidnapping that is said to have occurred in late August, even though the alleged victim did not file a complaint after being located....

AKEL's bold demand: Tax bank profits to power people's pockets

AKEL's bold demand: Tax bank profits to power people's pockets

The AKEL political party is urging the government to take immediate action to alleviate the financial strain on Cypriot households by taxing banks' surplus profits and redirecting the funds towards fuel and electricity subsidies....

Athens adapts to climate change with new parks

Athens adapts to climate change with new parks

Two new parks will help shield Athens from the risks of the climate crisis, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis....

Calling all Cypriot students interested in embarking on a Roman diplomatic journey

Calling all Cypriot students interested in embarking on a Roman diplomatic journey

The Embassy of Cyprus in Rome is extending a warm invitation to Cypriot students who are eager to gain valuable experience through a 3-month internship program. ...

Escalating tensions as Ukrainian drones inflict damage on Russian airbase

Escalating tensions as Ukrainian drones inflict damage on Russian airbase

Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in more than four hours of nighttime attacks that struck military assets, Russian officials and media reports said Wednesday. ...

Man found injured at home in a pool of blood

Man found injured at home in a pool of blood

In the personal circumstances of a 34-year-old man, who was discovered in the afternoon of Tuesday in a pool of blood at his home in Xylotymbou, the Police are focusing their investigations on clarifying the case and identifying the perpetrator or perpetrators....

Temperature reaches 36 degrees

Temperature reaches 36 degrees

Today's weather is set to bring a rise in temperatures, with the mercury climbing to 36 degrees Celsius in the interior regions....

20 traffic complaints registered, 3 drivers test positive for drugs

20 traffic complaints registered, 3 drivers test positive for drugs

Yesterday evening, the Police conducted a targeted operation in the Paphos province with a specific focus on the communities of Chloraka, Empa, and Tremithousa. ...

FIBA World Cup: Greece roars to victory over New Zealand

FIBA World Cup: Greece roars to victory over New Zealand

In an exhilarating display of determination, Greece has successfully secured its spot in the World Cup's round of 16, emerging victorious against New Zealand with a final score of 83-74. ...

''Adopt, don't shop'' as abandoned dogs crisis deepens

''Adopt, don't shop'' as abandoned dogs crisis deepens

The plight of abandoned dogs in Cyprus has taken a turn for the worse, according to officials from the Municipality of Nicosia and a local pound that houses strays collected by multiple authorities in the Nicosia district. ...

Jenca's Cyprus mission explores UN's common ground

Jenca's Cyprus mission explores UN's common ground

UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Miroslav Jenča, visited Cyprus from 27 to 29 August, as part of the UN’ continued engagement with the parties to explore common ground on the way forward on the Cyprus issue....

Evros blaze devours 808.7 sq. km

Evros blaze devours 808.7 sq. km

The Evros fire in northeastern Greece has destroyed at least 808.7 square kilometers, an area larger than New York City, which occupies 778.2 square kilometers, making it the largest blaze in the EU since 2000, according to data from Copernicus’ Emergency Management Agency....

Homeless man found dead inside vehicle, his makeshift home

Homeless man found dead inside vehicle, his makeshift home

In the vehicle where a deceased homeless person from Poland was found, there was also another individual, also homeless, who is the owner of the vehicle and a compatriot of the deceased....

Hellenic Bank reports impressive profit surge of €160.2 million

Hellenic Bank reports impressive profit surge of €160.2 million

Hellenic Bank had a really good financial run in the first half of 2023. They made a profit of €160.2 million, which is a huge jump of 203% compared to last year at the same time....

Sky high escape as airline's 'adults only' zone takes off

Sky high escape as airline's 'adults only' zone takes off

Get ready to fly with an extra dose of tranquility! Corendon Airlines is soaring to new heights of innovation, introducing a cheekily named "Only Adult Zone" aboard select international flights. Hold onto your carry-ons, because this adults-only oasis is set to make its debut on the Amsterdam-Curaçao route starting November 3....

U-turn on school bus fare hike

U-turn on school bus fare hike

In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....

The strange messages above Italy's beaches and the Anti-Pope theory

The strange messages above Italy's beaches and the Anti-Pope theory

Messages transported by small planes over Italy’s beaches this summer have spread the debunked conspiracy theory that Pope Francis is not the legitimate head of the Catholic Church. ...

Two policemen charged for power abuse and cruelty stemming from 2021

Two policemen charged for power abuse and cruelty stemming from 2021

Developments have arisen regarding the serious incidents that occurred two years ago, specifically on February 13, 2021, during the march of the "Os Dame" group. ...

Wanted Syrian activist's presence at emergency meeting raises eyebrows

Wanted Syrian activist's presence at emergency meeting raises eyebrows

Police spokesman Christos Andreou fielded questions regarding the presence of a Syrian protester at an emergency meeting with the Justice Minister and Chief of Police, despite an active narcotics-positive status and an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant had been issued a mere few hours prior to the gathering....

Academics weigh in on Chlorakas' violent turn

Academics weigh in on Chlorakas' violent turn

Academics from the fields of psychology and political science are presenting an interpretation of recent events in Chloraka. The events involved a protest march by local residents over the migration issue, which took a dramatic turn with incidents of beatings, property destruction, and individual arrests. ...

Erdogan's son-in-law spotted aboard US Military Vessel

Erdogan's son-in-law spotted aboard US Military Vessel

The son-in-law of the Turkish president and self-proclaimed entertainer, who comes from a family business but also made his own way, is a conservative supporter of Ottoman tradition and a pioneer. ...

Trump ran ''Ponzi Scheme of Lies'' says Duncan

Trump ran ''Ponzi Scheme of Lies'' says Duncan

Donald Trump has “the moral compass of an axe murderer”, a Republican opponent in Georgia said, discussing the former president’s legal predicament in the southern US state and elsewhere but also his continuing dominance of the presidential primary....

Peristeris makes history at FCI World Dog Show

Peristeris makes history at FCI World Dog Show

A skilled hunter hailing from Chania has captured the spotlight at the FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale World Dog Show 2023 in Geneva, garnering attention as a proud representative of Crete and Greece....

Step up, weigh in! Korean Air weighs passengers for safety

Step up, weigh in! Korean Air weighs passengers for safety

Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. ...

Clear days ahead with brief afternoon cloudiness

Clear days ahead with brief afternoon cloudiness

In a display of the dynamic nature of weather, the region is experiencing notable changes in its atmospheric conditions. ...

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