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02 October, 2024
 

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South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in urgent ICJ appeal

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in urgent ICJ appeal

South Africa has urgently petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to intervene and prevent potential genocide by Israel in Gaza, specifically calling for a cessation of combat operations. ...

18 major shipping companies divert routes away from Red Sea

18 major shipping companies divert routes away from Red Sea

In response to a surge in attacks on merchant ships, 18 significant shipping companies have opted to avoid transiting the Red Sea, as reported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ...

Politico: Newly unsealed Epstein documents offer few insights into high-profile associates

Politico: Newly unsealed Epstein documents offer few insights into high-profile associates

Newly unsealed court papers related to Jeffrey Epstein include the names of a handful of famous men whose associations with the late sex offender were previously known, but the documents provide few new disclosures about the nature of their relationships....

Halloumi exports drop by 10% amid ongoing dairy industry crisis

Halloumi exports drop by 10% amid ongoing dairy industry crisis

With a request to lift the decree 332/2023 of October 20th, for an increase in the percentage of goat-sheep milk to 19%, the cheesemakers are going to the Presidential Palace......

Nations unite to stop Houthi attacks on vessels

Nations unite to stop Houthi attacks on vessels

In a joint statement, the United States and 12 allied nations delivered a final warning to Houthi rebels, urging them to halt attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military intervention....

ISIS suspected in devastating Kerman blasts

ISIS suspected in devastating Kerman blasts

The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......

Are seasonal sellers really hot or cold?

Are seasonal sellers really hot or cold?

Stephanos Koursaris, the Secretary-General of the Pancyprian Organization of Craftsmen, Professionals, and Shopkeepers (POVEK), spoke on 'SPOR FM 95.0' and the show 'DIASPORA NEWS' about the movement of markets during the holidays and the discounts. ...

UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....

Negative COVID-19 tests and masks now required in select areas

Negative COVID-19 tests and masks now required in select areas

A meeting of the Scientific Monitoring Committee for Covid-19 under Minister of Health Dr Popi Kanari decided on Wednesday to introduce negative COVID-19 tests as well as the use of protective face masks in specific areas....

Winds and showers dance across the region

Winds and showers dance across the region

In the latest forecast, a gentle low-pressure system is making its mark on the region....

Cyprus police report over 320,000 traffic violations in 2023

Cyprus police report over 320,000 traffic violations in 2023

The number of traffic violations for 2023 has surpassed 320,000, according to Police data in Greece. Speaking on the morning show Alpha Kalimera, Police Spokesman Christos Andreou revealed that for December alone...

Mayfair shaken by £300K Ferrari collision

Mayfair shaken by £300K Ferrari collision

A high-octane saga unfolded on the streets of London's Mayfair as a £300,000 Ferrari 296, painted in regal purple, met its match in a collision with a bollard on New Year's Day. ...

Terrorist attacks mar Soleimani memorial with 20 fatalities

Terrorist attacks mar Soleimani memorial with 20 fatalities

In a solemn ceremony commemorating the 2020 death of Qassem Soleimani, tragedy unfolded near a cemetery in Iran as two explosions, attributed to 'terrorist attacks,' resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives and left dozens wounded, according to Iranian officials on Wednesday....

Europe tightens rules on short-term rentals for sustainable tourism

Europe tightens rules on short-term rentals for sustainable tourism

The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...

Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....

Video exposes terrifying collision at Haneda airport

Video exposes terrifying collision at Haneda airport

Renowned expert Ed Galea has shared a chilling video on his Linkedin account, providing a firsthand look at the initial moments of a collision between a commercial aircraft and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport....

Health Minister convenes advisory meeting amidst rising Covid cases

Health Minister convenes advisory meeting amidst rising Covid cases

The Minister of Health, Poppy Kanari, is scheduled to convene a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Group on Wednesday at 15:00 to address the surge in coronavirus cases....

Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, then I was suddenly engulfed by a wave of both national and emotional sentiments....

Cyprus grapples with lingering private debt woes

Cyprus grapples with lingering private debt woes

In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....

Finland and Sweden hit -40°C, breaking winter records

Finland and Sweden hit -40°C, breaking winter records

In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season. ...

Hooded men attack minors after APOLLON vs. APOEL match

Hooded men attack minors after APOLLON vs. APOEL match

In a tumultuous turn of events following the APOLLON vs. APOEL football match in Limassol, law enforcement made significant arrests and responded to a violent incident that marred the post-game atmosphere....

New details emerge in Menendez's Qatari bribery allegations

New details emerge in Menendez's Qatari bribery allegations

In a complex legal saga, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez finds himself ensnared in deeper troubles as fresh allegations unfold....

Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

Cyta unions stage two-hour work stoppage over staff future

Cyta unions stage two-hour work stoppage over staff future

In response to management's proposed alterations to the future of Cyta's staff, the unions are initiating a decisive move with a two-hour work stoppage today from 8-10 am....

Light winds and fluctuating temperatures in focus

Light winds and fluctuating temperatures in focus

Expect a mix of weather conditions today as a weak low-pressure system influences the area. In the western half, the day kicks off with partly cloudy skies and isolated showers....

Ayios Dometios warehouse devoured by raging fire

Ayios Dometios warehouse devoured by raging fire

A blaze erupted on Tuesday afternoon, sending the Fire Service into immediate action as it engulfed a warehouse in the Nicosia District, specifically in the Ayios Dometios area. ...

Cyprus and UK join forces to deliver 90 tons of aid to Gaza

Cyprus and UK join forces to deliver 90 tons of aid to Gaza

In a joint effort marked by exceptional cooperation, Cyprus and the United Kingdom have successfully dispatched nearly 90 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza....

President announces imminent cabinet reshuffle within 18 months

President announces imminent cabinet reshuffle within 18 months

A Cabinet reshuffle will take place before the completion of 18 months of governance, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an interview on Sunday with the newspaper "Phileleftheros", noting that decisions will be taken on the basis of his own assessment and the messages he receives from the society....

Knitted octopuses emerge as essential companions for preterm babies

Knitted octopuses emerge as essential companions for preterm babies

In the delicate world of premature infant care, a heartwarming discovery has emerged. Crafted with precision and care, knitted octopus teddies are proving to be indispensable companions for preterm babies....

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