Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...
A police officer arrested in January on corruption-related charges is now facing legal proceedings after a case was officially registered against him last Tuesday before the District Court....
Oh my God! It’s happening. The much-talked about cold snap has finally descended upon Cyprus, with temperatures set to plummet and sending Cypriots into full-on “I can’t feel my toes” mode. ...
The increasing interest in establishing medical schools in Cyprus has led the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education to outline key requirements for their operation....
The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...
The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....
The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, r...
The Australian navy is closely monitoring a Chinese naval task group sailing 150 nautical miles east of Sydney—the furthest south the Chinese navy has ventured along Australia’s east coast. ...
A fierce political dispute has ignited between former Transport Minister Yannis Karousos and current Minister Alexis Vafeadis following the recent tragedy in Limassol, with both officials pointing fingers over the state of electrical safety regulations in Cyprus....
A weak low-pressure system is currently lurking over the island, but don't be fooled—this is just the calm before the mildly apocalyptic chill named CORAL sweeps in from the north....
Turkish Cypriot teachers in the government-controlled area of Cyprus are voicing their frustration over delayed salaries, diminished social rights, and lack of support from their unions....
A recalled vehicle equipped with a faulty Takata airbag was involved in a serious accident last week, raising fresh concerns over the ongoing safety risks of these defective airbags....
Authorities in Limassol are continuing their investigation into the devastating house fire that claimed the lives of a **family of five** last Saturday....
A 30-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning in connection with a violent arson attack that took place last week in Paphos, injuring several members of a family....
Nicosia police were alerted early on Tuesday, February 18, after a body was discovered in the capital at a construction site. The call came at around 5:20 a.m., prompting immediate response from authorities....
Well, folks, if you thought winter was packing up and heading out, think again. The weather has other plans, and it looks like we’re in for a chilly few days ahead....
Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....
Heartbreaking images of 14 lifeless donkeys sprawled across the Karpasia landscape have sent shockwaves across Cyprus, sparking outrage and grief. The Wildlife Research Institute in the occupied territories brought the tragedy to light, confirming that the animals—symbols of the island’s rich history and rural charm—were mercilessly gunned down....
In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...
In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...
The Nicosia Municipality is pushing the government to rethink its plans for the State Fair site, with the issue heating up as discussions intensify between local leaders and officials....
If you thought dragging yourself out of bed this morning was tough, brace yourself—the weather seems to be feeling just as moody. Weak low pressure is hovering over the area, much like your will to start the week, and things are only getting gloomier. ...
