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421. Ex-Transport Minister and associates headed for trial

Former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals, including his relatives and two companies, are set for trial in Cyprus’ top court on charges linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP)....

422. Caravan of Humanity spreads joy and solidarity across Cyprus

The Caravan of Humanity, a non-profit group founded in Austria, wrapped up their uplifting mission in Cyprus on October 28, leaving behind a trail of laughter and goodwill. ...

423. Champions and Rebels Unite!

424. Kathimerini Cyprus to launch Eleni Xenou's ''XEIROGRAPHO''

Kathimerini Cyprus Publications is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ''XEIROGRAPHO'' (''MANUSCRIPT''), a captivating collection of handwritten stories by journalist and writer Eleni Xenou. The book will be presented on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Casteliotissa Hall....

425. Racist attack on Indian delivery worker under investigation in Limassol

A 28-year-old Indian food distributor was attacked on Thursday night in what authorities are investigating as a racially motivated assault. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM in the Ayios Athanasios area of Limassol....

426. 14-year-old arrested in AI image manipulation scandal at Famagusta school

The British Bases (BB) in Dhekelia are investigating a serious case at a Famagusta District high school, where male students allegedly used artificial intelligence to manipulate unauthorized photos of female students and teachers, transforming them into indecent images....

427. FT: Dutch court rules Heineken must pay millions for Greek subsidiary violations

According to a report in the Financial Times, a Dutch court has ruled that Heineken is responsible for competition violations linked to its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, dating back to the 1990s. ...

428. Cypriot citizens linked to $75 million money laundering probe in the French Riviera

French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...

429. Winds die down as clear skies return

Well, that didn’t last long! After a couple of pleasant breezy days, it's back to 'normalish' days with light to moderate winds....

430. LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history

LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny, made history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game....

431. Investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a large commercial building in Nicosia as well as commercial, residential, and agricultural land in Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta....

432. Four suspects plead guilty in murder of Dimitris Andronikos

Key figures in the criminal ambush of Dimitris Andronikos, known as ''Dimitroui,'' admitted guilt today in Nicosia’s Court of Cassation, marking a significant development in the case. ...

433. A picture is worth a thousand words!

Former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance at a McDonald’s in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday, attempting to present himself as......

434. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

435. Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....

436. Cyprus tops Europe in lawyers but struggles with court delays

Cyprus leads Europe with the highest number of lawyers per capita, with 505 lawyers per 100,000 residents, far above the European average, according to a new Council of Europe report....

437. One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to his death from hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Wednesday....

438. Avvakoum monks counterattack with book 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'

Monks deposed in connection with the Avvakoum scandal are preparing to fight back with a forthcoming book titled 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'...

439. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

440. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....

441. European Court ruling hits Cyprus over refugee return case

The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors....

442. A black day for justice in Cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....

443. French Court clears Cyprus in $1.4 billion FBME Bank case

France’s highest court has brought an end to the $1.4 billion legal battle over the resolution of FBME Bank, ruling that the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) acted prudently and did not breach any obligations under a bilateral investment treaty between Cyprus and Lebanon....

444. Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...

445. Ministers back LGBTQI Strategy in Cyprus

The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved Wednesday the creation of a National Strategy focused on the LGBTQI community. ...

446. Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the Republic of Cyprus to pay 12,000 euro in non-pecuniary damage to Evangelia Zavridou, judging that the authorities violated her right to respect for private and family life....

447. ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....

448. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

449. EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...

450. EU Court blocks partial 'safe' zones for refugee returns

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......