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02 October, 2024
 

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Erdogan's historic visit to Athens signals potential thaw in relations

Erdogan's historic visit to Athens signals potential thaw in relations

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Athens, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, for crucial talks with Greek counterparts in a bid to enhance relations between the historically at-odds neighbors....

UN special envoy's role amplifies Erdogan's Cyprus move

UN special envoy's role amplifies Erdogan's Cyprus move

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Athens for the Greek-Turkish supreme council holds significance beyond the immediate dialogue....

Cloudy skies and spotty showers expected

Cloudy skies and spotty showers expected

Expect a mix of conditions today as a weak low-pressure system influences the area. Look for mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers likely in some regions....

Decision reserved as Thanasis case takes unforeseen path

Decision reserved as Thanasis case takes unforeseen path

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos remained absent from today's proceedings in the death interrogation of 26-year-old Thanasis Nikolaou....

US and Sweden catapult global security with new deal

US and Sweden catapult global security with new deal

In a pivotal move solidifying transatlantic cooperation, the United States and Sweden formally sealed a Defence Cooperation Agreement on Tuesday, as announced by the U.S. Department of State....

Hailstorm hits Nicosia—Caught on camera!

Hailstorm hits Nicosia—Caught on camera!

Since Wednesday afternoon, Nicosia district has witnessed an unexpected turn in the weather, with heavy hail creating quite a spectacle....

Cyprus battles antibiotic overuse

Cyprus battles antibiotic overuse

In a recent press conference, The Pathological Society of Cyprus highlighted the alarming statistic that 1 in 2 citizens annually take antibiotics, leading to Cyprus outpacing other European countries in antibiotic consumption....

Cameras installing for Paphos and Larnaca activation

Cameras installing for Paphos and Larnaca activation

Get ready, Larnaca! The cameras at four key locations are primed and ready, and word has it that this Wednesday might bring the official announcement of their operation. Paphos, while in the installation process, is gearing up to activate its cameras by early 2024....

UK Defence Secretary explores humanitarian aid routes to Gaza during Cyprus visit

UK Defence Secretary explores humanitarian aid routes to Gaza during Cyprus visit

Finding alternative routes for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is a focal point of UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps' visit to Cyprus and the wider region, as he informed the House of Commons....

23andMe data breach exposes genetic profiles of millions

23andMe data breach exposes genetic profiles of millions

Genetic testing company 23andMe disclosed a significant data breach, initially stating that 0.1% of its customers, approximately 14,000 individuals, had their personal data compromised. ...

EY Cyprus' new office: Transforming work in a post-COVID world

EY Cyprus' new office: Transforming work in a post-COVID world

The global pandemic has led in an era of exceptional change in the core model of work, prompting organizations to reassess traditional structures and embrace a hybrid approach....

Paphos police haul in 46,568 euros in warrant sweep

Paphos police haul in 46,568 euros in warrant sweep

In a strategic move aimed at tackling pending warrants, the Paphos Police have successfully collected a sum of 46,568 euros over the last two days....

Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

Trump leaves door open to power play in potential White House return

Trump leaves door open to power play in potential White House return

Former President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, left the question of potential power abuse unanswered, fueling Democratic concerns about his rhetoric and future plans....

Cracking down on exploitation: Farm raid exposes labor abuses

Cracking down on exploitation: Farm raid exposes labor abuses

In a collaborative effort, the Anti-Trafficking Bureau, YAM, and Ministry of Labour Inspection Department executed a court-authorized inspection at a 40-year-old man's animal farm in Nicosia yesterday....

Land sales to foreigners restricted in occupied territories

Land sales to foreigners restricted in occupied territories

Dursun Oguz, the interior minister, announced new restrictions on land sales to foreigners in the occupied territories during his visit to Ankara....

'Ktrends' survey reveals public dissatisfaction with Cyprus government

'Ktrends' survey reveals public dissatisfaction with Cyprus government

In a recent economic survey conducted by ''Kathimerini,'' the fifth wave of ''Ktrends'' highlights notable trends in economic, household, and market dynamics for October 2023. ...

Christmas in Europe raises terrorism concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Christmas in Europe raises terrorism concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ilva Johansson issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, attributing it to the polarization fueled by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ...

Ex-Colombian FM nominated as UN envoy for Cyprus

Ex-Colombian FM nominated as UN envoy for Cyprus

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has recommended Maria Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, as his envoy for the long-standing Cyprus issue, sources revealed. The proposal has been extended to all parties involved in the matter....

US imposes sanctions on three Cyprus based entities

US imposes sanctions on three Cyprus based entities

The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions against individuals assisting the Russian defense industry, involving Cyprus-based entities....

Cyprus records remarkable 6.7% jump in industrial index

Cyprus records remarkable 6.7% jump in industrial index

The latest data from the Industrial Turnover Index for September 2023 show an annual increase of 0.6%, reaching 206.6 units (base 2015=100), compared to the figures recorded in September 2022....

EAC invites bids for renewable energy land lease

EAC invites bids for renewable energy land lease

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has announced a tender for the long-term land lease for the development of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) projects....

'The Dead Zone'

'The Dead Zone'

Last August, when we discussed the Pyla crisis, the incidents in the "border states," and the aftermath of the peacekeepers' beating in the buffer zone by Turks, the perception was that the government handled the situation proactively and was diplomatically prepared. ...

Critical battle looms as Parliament debates foreclosure legislation

Critical battle looms as Parliament debates foreclosure legislation

Background consultations are in progress to prepare amendments to the legislative package on divestments, set for submission to the Parliament Plenary on Friday for a vote....

Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....

Europeans have grown weary of welcoming asylum seekers

Europeans have grown weary of welcoming asylum seekers

Negotiations for the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum are nearing completion, set to be finalized this month. Contrary to expectations, the pact is anticipated to exacerbate rather than remedy the EU's asylum and reception challenges....

Raindrops, thunderclaps, and a temperature tap dance!

Raindrops, thunderclaps, and a temperature tap dance!

Today, anticipate a day of weather surprises! Clouds will play peekaboo, bringing occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the western and northern regions. ...

Hamas accused of drugging released hostages

Hamas accused of drugging released hostages

Israeli Health Ministry officials claim that members of Hamas provided sedatives to hostages before their release to Red Cross representatives. The alleged purpose was to create a facade of happiness and calmness for the hostages, who endured over 50 days in Gaza....

Parekklisia students walk out, demand swift infrastructure attention

Parekklisia students walk out, demand swift infrastructure attention

In a poignant demonstration against the school's crumbling infrastructure and alleged governmental negligence, students of Parekklisia Primary School orchestrated a two-hour walkout, seizing the streets with fervent calls for change....

Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

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