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02 October, 2024
 

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Tragic turn for infant found unconscious in Larnaca nursery

Tragic turn for infant found unconscious in Larnaca nursery

In a heart-wrenching incident, police are actively gathering statements from both the family and the nursery in the Larnaca district where a five-month-old infant was discovered unconscious, losing the battle for life on December 29....

King Charles honors Cypriot designer with an OBE

King Charles honors Cypriot designer with an OBE

Cypriot designer, Michalis Anastasiades, has been awarded an OBE in King Charles III's New Year Honours list....

''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

Massive quake strikes Japan on New Year's Day, leaving 48 dead

Massive quake strikes Japan on New Year's Day, leaving 48 dead

In a devastating turn of events, at least 48 people have lost their lives following a powerful earthquake that rocked the central coast of Japan on New Year's Day....

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to relinquish throne on Jan. 14

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to relinquish throne on Jan. 14

In a surprising New Year's Eve announcement, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark revealed her decision to step down from the throne on January 14, 2024. ...

Displaced Gazans seek shelter among lions and monkeys in zoo crisis

Displaced Gazans seek shelter among lions and monkeys in zoo crisis

In the heart of the Rafah Zoo, amid cages holding monkeys, parrots, and lions, displaced Gazans have found temporary refuge during Israel's 12-week military offensive. ...

Highlights and shadows in global New Year's revelry

Highlights and shadows in global New Year's revelry

As the world transitioned into the new year, a kaleidoscope of celebrations unfolded across the globe....

Post-New Year chill with spotty showers

Post-New Year chill with spotty showers

Happy New Year! We're rolling into the day after with a weather update, much like a post-celebration breeze....

Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake, triggering tsunami alerts

Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake, triggering tsunami alerts

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked western Japan, causing significant damage and prompting tsunami alerts across coastal areas....

Can Germany's Silvester celebration outshine ordinary New Year's Eve?

Can Germany's Silvester celebration outshine ordinary New Year's Eve?

As the clock ticks towards New Year's Eve, delve into the cultural tapestry of Germany's Silvester celebration. ...

Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....

Russia's unrelenting missile barrage claims 26 lives in Ukraine

Russia's unrelenting missile barrage claims 26 lives in Ukraine

Russia initiated its most significant air attack on Ukraine, deploying an array of 158 drones and missiles that struck various cities, resulting in a devastating toll. ...

Thymeli Project Awards shine on 2024 productions

Thymeli Project Awards shine on 2024 productions

The Deputy Ministry of Culture has finalized the selection process for the Thymeli Project, revealing 31 outstanding proposals from 18 theatre companies....

Cyprus' Volunteer Doctors' medical aid triumphantly reaches Rafah

Cyprus' Volunteer Doctors' medical aid triumphantly reaches Rafah

In a persistent effort to overcome obstacles and bureaucratic hurdles, pharmaceutical aid from Volunteer Doctors-Cyprus is en route to Rafah....

Aging channel in Oroklini raises alarming flood risks

Aging channel in Oroklini raises alarming flood risks

In Oroklini, an aging earthen channel crucial for rainwater management is on the verge of closure, posing a flood risk for Cyprus's largest community....

Norwegian man faces manslaughter charges in policeman's murder

Norwegian man faces manslaughter charges in policeman's murder

A 44-year-old Norwegian man faces charges of manslaughter with malice and weapons use, as filed by the Prosecutor, following his arrest for the murder of a 32-year-old policeman and the injury of the officer's best man in a Thessaloniki bar during the early hours yesterday....

Affordable water soon in high-demand spots

Affordable water soon in high-demand spots

Konstantinos Karagiorgis, director of the Consumer Service, is spearheading efforts to establish maximum retail prices in areas lacking sufficient competition....

Nicosia Hospital powers up as photovoltaic park installation underway

Nicosia Hospital powers up as photovoltaic park installation underway

In a significant development, the initial phase of the photovoltaic park installation at Nicosia General Hospital, managed by the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY)...

The intriguing story behind the Apple watch controversy

The intriguing story behind the Apple watch controversy

In 2013, an executive from a medical device company presented an enticing proposal to Tim Cook, Apple's CEO—an entry into the medical device space...

Turkey bans hit TV series over values clash

Turkey bans hit TV series over values clash

In a controversial move, Turkey's broadcasting regulator, RTUK, enforced a two-week ban on the hit series ''Kizil Goncalar'' (Crimson Buds), citing conflicts with ''society's national and spiritual values.''...

Confirmed conflict of interest sparks urgent calls for accountability

Confirmed conflict of interest sparks urgent calls for accountability

In a recent announcement, the Audit Service acknowledges the Independent Authority against Corruption's findings concerning three complaints filed by Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides against Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides. ...

Deputy PM and MP deny explosive bribery claims

Deputy PM and MP deny explosive bribery claims

In a shocking turn of events, a bribery scandal has erupted in the Turkish Cypriot government, implicating the deputy prime minister and a board member of the development bank....

Maersk containers lost at sea, Danish cleanup efforts

Maersk containers lost at sea, Danish cleanup efforts

Cleanup efforts are underway along the Danish North Sea coastline as a Maersk container ship lost numerous containers during Storm Pia, just days before Christmas....

Assistant Attorney General faces scrutiny amid corruption probe

Assistant Attorney General faces scrutiny amid corruption probe

In a recent development, the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has publicly disclosed the results of an exhaustive investigation into allegations surrounding Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

Cyprus makes the cut in new tax-friendly nations list

Cyprus makes the cut in new tax-friendly nations list

In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance shed light on the revised list of countries enjoying preferential tax status under the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of the Hellenic Republic (IAEA)....

Romania and Bulgaria to be part of the EU Schengen area in 2024

Romania and Bulgaria to be part of the EU Schengen area in 2024

According to a report in the Financial Times, Romania and Bulgaria are set to join the EU's Schengen area in March, signaling the conclusion of talks with Austria....

European Commission disburses funds to six member states

European Commission disburses funds to six member states

The European Commission disbursed payments to six Member States Thursday, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)....

Half of container ships avoid Red Sea due to attacks

Half of container ships avoid Red Sea due to attacks

In a dramatic response to mounting security threats, half of the container ships navigating the Red Sea and the Suez Canal are steering clear of the danger zone....

'Amalthea' initiative eludes Lyme Bay in Malta stopover

'Amalthea' initiative eludes Lyme Bay in Malta stopover

Despite initial reports that the British Royal Navy (BRN) auxiliary landing ship, ''RFA Lyme Bay,'' would sail from Cyprus to Gaza for humanitarian aid purposes - as part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip via Cyprus - this was never possible....

Stars and clouds to welcome the New Year

Stars and clouds to welcome the New Year

In Nicosia, weak high pressure sets the tone for a mostly clear New Year's weekend. ...

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