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601. EP's Santos urges progress on Cyprus missing persons

European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur for the missing persons in Cyprus, Isabel Santos, stressed on Thursday during a meeting she had with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, the need to speed up the process for establishing the fate of missing persons....

602. Supreme court rejects President's referendum on Turkish Cypriot properties

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...

603. Hellenic Bank cuts fees for customers

Hellenic Bank is taking steps to enhance its services and support its customers. Mr. Phoebus Stasopoulos, the Senior Banking Manager of Hellenic Bank, announced the expansion of the limit for free SEPA transfers through Online Banking....

604. Apollonion hospital's inclusion in GESY postponed

The integration was scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, but as stated to "K" magazine by the Director of the Health Insurance Organization, Andreas Papakonstantinou, the hospital's management informed the organization today that the necessary permits have not yet been obtained from the Ministry of Health....

605. School escorts back on track to aid hundreds of disabled students

The perennial issue of meeting the needs of students requiring school assistants has resurfaced as the new school year begins. ...

606. TechIsland Summit 2023: Cyprus on the fast track of becoming a tech island

TechIsland held its annual TechIsland Summit within the framework of the Reflect Festival on 20 September 2023....

607. Fire in fuel vehicle at petrol station

A fire broke out in a double-cab fuel truck parked inside a petrol station in Pegeia on Monday night....

608. Presidency in prolonged crisis

The United Nations General Assembly in New York proved to be a critical test for Nikos Christodoulides during his first year in office, as well as a highly significant personal and political endeavor. On one hand, he aimed to use the platform of these meetings to communicate a positive message regarding the Cyprus problem. ...

609. GHS welcomes Ygia Polyclinic

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the "" Polyclinic officially became part of the General Health System, offering inpatient care and a First Aid Department...

610. Could diagnostic tests help kids learn better?

The Parliamentary Committee on Education explored the need for diagnostic examinations in all primary and secondary education classes at the start of the academic year to identify and address student weaknesses effectively....

611. Global investment giants converge in Cyprus for IIFA 2023

The 36th annual international conference of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), will take place in Cyprus, for the first time, on October 23-25. ...

612. Pame Express attracts 563 daily riders

Every day, the "Pame Express" service, launched on September 7th, witnesses a growing number of passengers. As reported on ANT1's "In Broad Daylight" broadcast, Andreas Nikiforou, the head of the Public Passenger Transport Directorate, revealed that yesterday, a total of 563 people utilized the "Pame Express."...

613. Supreme court frees billions in assets

The Supreme Court unanimously overturns Laiki Bank's secured decrees, releasing billions in assets belonging to Andreas Vgenopoulos, Marfin Investments Group Holdings S.A, Efthimios Buloutas, and Kyriakos Cook....

614. Rising prostate cancer cases in Cyprus sound alarm bells for men's health

New data reveals a concerning increase in prostate cancer cases in Cyprus, with 656 cases detected in 2020, compared to 550 in 2019. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among European men, a...

615. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

616. Flames rage at Geri recycling plant

Fire ignited at 05:42 on Friday morning, engulfing a recycling plant located in the heart of the Industrial Area in Geri....

617. Koilani battle against wildfire rages on

What began as a tranquil day in Koilani and Omodos took a nightmarish turn as a significant wildfire erupted on Thursday, September 14th, around noon....

618. Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...

619. Cyprus triumphs with 3 awards at International Short Film Festival

Cyprus had a successful run at the 46th International Short Film Festival in Drama, held from September 4 to 10. The festival concluded on Sunday, September 10, with Cyprus winning three awards....

620. How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

The release of secret documents, usually from the US and Britain, a few years later, sheds light on important moments in history....

621. Confronting racism and the far-right threat

The awful attacks on migrants, refugees, and others in Chloraka and Limassol were not sudden but rather a predictable continuation of a long-standing problem....

622. Larnaca anticipates over 400,000 tourists this season

Mayor Andreas Vyras is optimistic about the numbers for the tourism season in Larnaca, expecting it to be over 400,000 visitors visiting the province alone....

623. Australian expats' generous donation enhances Makarios Hospital's pediatric clinic

The Australian Hellenic Medical Charity and the Cypriot community of Adelaide donated equipment worth €50,000 for the needs of the pediatric clinic of the Makarios Hospital, during a ceremony that took place on Monday afternoon at the Presidential Palace....

624. Diaspora conference kicks off with over 300 delegates

The World Conference of Cyprus Diaspora has commenced, gathering more than 300 delegates from various corners of the world. The event, which began on Tuesday afternoon, is scheduled to run until August 25th....

625. Towns chase transformative cultural thrones

Larnaca, Limassol, and Nicosia have begun working towards the title of the European Capital of Culture for 2030, and it seems that the municipalities of Ypsonas and Ayia Napa also want to join this effort....

626. Media's impact in Cyprus crisis: Fanning flames or offering relief?

A series of events in recent days, from Chloraka to Apostolos Andreas and then to Pyla, along with the disputes on social media about what is happening or not, remind us more than ever of the need for serious media that don't simply adopt official statements and don't stay on the surface of things, in the emotional and political stereotypes. ...

627. Andros Kyprianou discusses AKEL's surprising 'no' to the Annan Plan

"The looming threat of Tassos' resignation if the 'yes' vote was adopted for the Annan Plan," states Andros Kyprianou, former Secretary General of AKEL's Central Committee, in an interview with "K."...

628. Cyprus corruption figures return to court

On September 12, 2023, the four accused individuals will once again appear before the Nicosia District Court in Cyprus....

629. Strategic release of 7,000 tons of barley

The release of up to 7,000 tons of barley, an amount equivalent to 30% of the strategic reserves, was decided by the Grain Advisory Committee, which convened at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday....

630. Helios Airways crash remembrance: 18 years on, victims honored

Eighteen years have passed since the crash on August 14, 2005 of an aircraft of Helios Airways, in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece, resulting to the death of 121 people, including 22 children and the six-member crew....