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02 October, 2024
 

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96th Oscars unveil stellar lineup of Best Picture contenders

96th Oscars unveil stellar lineup of Best Picture contenders

Hollywood is buzzing with excitement as the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards have been unveiled, showcasing the finest stars and movies from the past year....

Nicosia hospital's response to cable cut fallout

Nicosia hospital's response to cable cut fallout

In an incident at Nicosia General Hospital, a disruption in electrical power was caused by the cutting of a cable during external construction work....

Are British-American airstrikes walking into a strategic snare?

Are British-American airstrikes walking into a strategic snare?

In the latest move against Houthi rebel forces in Yemen, British and American airstrikes aim to neutralize a threat to international shipping in the Red Sea....

Cyprus exposes 25 cases of dual pensions and salaries

Cyprus exposes 25 cases of dual pensions and salaries

Around 25 citizens and officials in the Republic of Cyprus are receiving double pay—pension plus salary, according to the Republic's Auditor General....

Eparchy of Cyprus demands state action against usurped property

Eparchy of Cyprus demands state action against usurped property

In a closed-door session, the Parliamentary Committee on refugees pressed state institutions for answers on the uncontrolled and illegal......

Legal chaos unleashed as e-justice project collapses

Legal chaos unleashed as e-justice project collapses

Four years ago, when physical presence dominated business, the collapse of e-justice dealt a severe blow to the judicial system....

Beyond the comfort zone for sustainable growth

Beyond the comfort zone for sustainable growth

The comfort zone, an imaginary haven of safety and certainty, doesn't always foster growth....

Great Sea Interconnector secures €164.5M boost in European funding

Great Sea Interconnector secures €164.5M boost in European funding

The Independent Electricity Transmission Operator of Greece (ADMIE) has announced a substantial increase in European funding for the Great Sea Interconnector project, soaring from €55.2 million to €164.5 million....

Cyprus leads the EU in cross-border investments

Cyprus leads the EU in cross-border investments

During a Parliamentary Finance Committee meeting, CySEC Chairman George Theocharides announced Cyprus's top-ranking status in providing cross-border investment services within the EU....

Israel's brutal military campaign unleashed after Gaza strip attack

Israel's brutal military campaign unleashed after Gaza strip attack

In the midst of escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, the recent attack near the Gaza Strip has intensified an already volatile situation....

Greek Mafia hits, 'Alexoui' murder, and the enigmatic escape via Mount Athos

Greek Mafia hits, 'Alexoui' murder, and the enigmatic escape via Mount Athos

In the world of crime, an international expatriate group with ties to the former USSR is making headlines. ...

Ministry's bold steps for energy renovation unveiled

Ministry's bold steps for energy renovation unveiled

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry proceeds with the preparation of standard procedures for the announcement and implementation of energy renovation projects....

Police to boost frontline presence and tackle organized crime

Police to boost frontline presence and tackle organized crime

Amid escalating concerns about a recent surge in crime, the police have unveiled a comprehensive set of measures designed to enhance public safety and tackle underlying structural issues within the force....

US and UK launch fresh strikes against Houthi

US and UK launch fresh strikes against Houthi

The United States and the United Kingdom, along with their allies, launched the eighth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday, according to a joint statement. ...

Showers and storms sweep through the island

Showers and storms sweep through the island

Hello islanders! Get ready for a weather rollercoaster today. Clouds are making a grand entrance in the east, bringing along some spontaneous showers and a hint of thunder, especially up northeast....

Hostage families urgently plead for release in Parliament chaos

Hostage families urgently plead for release in Parliament chaos

In a gripping display of anguish, relatives of Israelis held captive by Palestinian gunmen stormed a Jerusalem parliamentary committee on Monday, urging lawmakers to intensify efforts to free their loved ones....

Commissioner Zannetou reveals details on alcohol test incident

Commissioner Zannetou reveals details on alcohol test incident

In a comprehensive statement released on Monday, Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou offered detailed insights into the recent controversy stemming from an alcohol test conducted on an official on January 11, 2024. ...

Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire, stresses security concerns

Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire, stresses security concerns

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, emphasized in a recent CNN interview that the kingdom won't normalize relations with Israel or contribute to Gaza's reconstruction without a credible pathway to a Palestinian state....

Police intensify probes into illicit sports-related activities

Police intensify probes into illicit sports-related activities

In response to a meeting at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, the police announced immediate measures to prevent and tackle organized crime and violence in sports arenas....

Deputy Minister vows swift action to combat homelessness

Deputy Minister vows swift action to combat homelessness

In response to the tragic incident of a homeless woman found dead in an abandoned house in the Neapolis area of Limassol, Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Welfare and Social Insurance,...

Businesses fear global tax reform will lead to double taxation

Businesses fear global tax reform will lead to double taxation

Global tax reform, ineffective use of technology and economic uncertainty are putting significant strain on business’ transfer pricing (TP) capabilities, according to the 2024 EY International Tax and Transfer Pricing Survey....

Philippine President criticized over use of presidential helicopter to attend Coldplay concert

Philippine President criticized over use of presidential helicopter to attend Coldplay concert

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced backlash on social media after utilizing a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert in a province north of Manila last week....

Cameras cut road deaths by 18% in two years

Cameras cut road deaths by 18% in two years

The two-year operation of the photo-labeling system, initiated on 1/1/2022 with four mobile and four fixed cameras, has witnessed a remarkable success in enhancing road safety....

Homemade bomb found in driver's vehicle

Homemade bomb found in driver's vehicle

In a recent incident, members of the bicycle police intercepted a makeshift pipe bomb during a routine vehicle check on a 40-year-old driver. The impromptu stop occurred when officers discovered a 31-year-old wanted individual as the passenger....

Violent confrontation at Ledra barricade leaves police officer injured

Violent confrontation at Ledra barricade leaves police officer injured

A serious incident occurred on Sunday night (21/1) at the Ledra barricade, resulting in the injury of a police officer....

Nicosia hospital overcomes technical hurdles

Nicosia hospital overcomes technical hurdles

In a recent development, electricity has been successfully restored at Nicosia General Hospital after a prolonged outage that led to operational challenges. ...

Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

Black holes in public safety

Black holes in public safety

Last week, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pledged to enhance security, proposing an increased uniformed presence in the city center to combat crime....

Transgender students choose dorms based on gender identity in elite schools

Transgender students choose dorms based on gender identity in elite schools

In a recent revelation, top-tier fee-paying schools in the UK, including Taunton School and Bedales, are allowing transgender students to choose dormitories based on their gender identity....

Nicosia ranks 17th in European Quality of Life

Nicosia ranks 17th in European Quality of Life

A recent survey by the European Commission reveals that Nicosia residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their quality of life, with 86% expressing contentment. ...

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