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Kathimerini Cyprus unveils Eleni Xenou’s new book, ''Hirografo'', in Nicosia event

Kathimerini Cyprus unveils Eleni Xenou’s new book, ''Hirografo'', in Nicosia event

In a packed Casteliotissa Hall in Nicosia on Wednesday, October 30, Kathimerini Cyprus presented Hirografo, a new book by journalist and author Eleni Xenou....

Cyprus Police reshuffles key roles in long-awaited overhaul

Cyprus Police reshuffles key roles in long-awaited overhaul

In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....

Cypriot residents' travel spending hits €2.23 billion in 2023

Cypriot residents' travel spending hits €2.23 billion in 2023

Total travel spending by Cypriot residents, both within Cyprus and abroad, reached €2.23 billion in 2023, marking an 8.4% increase from 2022....

Police crackdown leaves Shanghai streets empty on Halloween

Police crackdown leaves Shanghai streets empty on Halloween

Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....

Stella Kyriakides honored for cancer advocacy

Stella Kyriakides honored for cancer advocacy

European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides has received the highest recognition from the European Federation of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) for her contributions to cancer prevention and treatment. ...

Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

Extra 500 troops deployed to Spain amid ongoing search for flood victims

Extra 500 troops deployed to Spain amid ongoing search for flood victims

Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....

Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...

Elon Musk’s $35 million Texas family compound

Elon Musk’s $35 million Texas family compound

In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....

Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of Let’s do it! Cyprus, Clean Up Cyprus Campaign

Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of Let’s do it! Cyprus, Clean Up Cyprus Campaign

Aligned with its commitment to support Cyprus and its people, Petrolina continues to support as the Platinum Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus campaign for another year....

How Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrates life beyond death

How Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrates life beyond death

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient Mexican tradition that bridges the gap between life and death. ...

76-year-old scammed out of €145,000 by fake UN major

76-year-old scammed out of €145,000 by fake UN major

A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. ...

How Cyprus-US ties reflect a new era of strategic partnership

How Cyprus-US ties reflect a new era of strategic partnership

The power of imagery may have, in some cases, overshadowed the invitation to the Oval Office, but Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with outgoing U.S. President Joseph Biden was nonetheless substantive. ...

The New Era of Accounting Services: A Complete Solution for CFOs

The New Era of Accounting Services: A Complete Solution for CFOs

Comprehensive Solutions for CFOs in the Modern Accounting Landscape, in the fast-paced business world of today, strategic financial management has become increasingly critical....

EU investigates TEMU over unsafe products and addictive tactics

EU investigates TEMU over unsafe products and addictive tactics

The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...

Police arrest 63-year-old suspect in massive £300,000 cheddar theft

Police arrest 63-year-old suspect in massive £300,000 cheddar theft

Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed. ...

Investment opportunities by AstroBank

Investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large residential plots in Paphos and other building plots in Nicosia and Famagusta....

Middle-class families in Cyprus burdened by rising rents

Middle-class families in Cyprus burdened by rising rents

In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....

Cypriot President's White House visit sparks hope and debate over path to unity

Cypriot President's White House visit sparks hope and debate over path to unity

Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...

Over 150 dead, many still missing in Spain's deadliest floods in decades

Over 150 dead, many still missing in Spain's deadliest floods in decades

Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...

Weekend Weather: Stormy skies and spotty showers on the horizon

Weekend Weather: Stormy skies and spotty showers on the horizon

Good morning, Cyprus! As we roll into Friday and kick off the weekend, don’t put away the umbrella just yet. A low-pressure system is sweeping in from the southwest, bringing along some strong northeastern winds that will stick around until tomorrow afternoon....

Larnaca court sentences two minors for hotel arson

Larnaca court sentences two minors for hotel arson

The Larnaca District Court today sentenced two 17-year-old unaccompanied minors from Syria to two years of immediate imprisonment after finding them guilty of arson in a case that was heard behind closed doors. ...

Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......

Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...

Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

Experts urge creation of Cyprus Digital Development Organization to drive reform

Experts urge creation of Cyprus Digital Development Organization to drive reform

Cyprus has long sought to drive digital reform across various ministries, agencies, and central administration, but these efforts have largely fallen short....

Banks see boost from ECB rate cuts

Banks see boost from ECB rate cuts

The Association of the Cyprus Banks (ACB) said on Thursday that it sees further progress in the economy, driven by the reduction of interest rates......

Cyprus to relocate migrants camped along buffer zone

Cyprus to relocate migrants camped along buffer zone

Cyprus will relocate dozens of foreign nationals who have been camping along the ceasefire line for months, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said Tuesday....

Deadly floods in Spain's Valencia region leave 95 dead and many missing

Deadly floods in Spain's Valencia region leave 95 dead and many missing

Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....

Biden, Christodoulides talk future of defense partnership

Biden, Christodoulides talk future of defense partnership

The visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House and his meeting with Joe Biden outline the excellent status of Cypriot-American relations....

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