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1. Accident reveals 'mind-blowing' sulfur crystals on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur....

2. 1.77 million euro Troodos observatory hopes to inspire wonder

A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff....

3. German Foreign Minister's plane makes low pass over Larnaca

The plane carrying German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a low pass over Larnaca Airport in Cyprus without touching down, sparking curiosity and speculation....

4. Construction of 'mirror house' draws attention in Cyprus

A stunning addition to Cyprus's architectural scene has emerged, the intriguing mirror house....

5. US Ambassador Fisher: ''Space knows no boundaries''

Last Thursday, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Art in Embassies event at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, hosted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher. The highlight of the evening was an insightful presentation by Dr. Alexandra Lockwood of NASA, who had traveled all the way from the United States to discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, a project she has worked on extensively....

6. New Jersey and New York shaken by strongest quake in 100 years

A rare magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted New Jersey on Friday, surprising residents across the Northeast United States, an area unaccustomed to significant seismic activity....

7. Deloitte reveals the top human capital trends and challenges for 2024

Deloitte’s annual ''Global Human Capital Trends'' report identifies the most pressing issues for organisations, leaders and workers....

8. Deloitte Academy's impact spreads from Cyprus to Kenya

The Head of Deloitte Academy, Christina Themistocleous, travelled to Nairobi, Kenya with the goal to offer voluntary work and help students achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential....

9. Mysterious Lakatamia mansion hits the market for 825,000 Euros

The most famous mansion in Lakatamia is up for sale for 825,000 euros by Gordian Holdings....

10. Denmark's queen passes crown to new king in historic move

Denmark entered a new era as Queen Margrethe II, the long-reigning monarch, handed over the role of sovereign to her son, Frederik X....

11. Xylofagou potato gains international fame in Sweden

The renowned potato of Kokos Tasos in Xylofagou has made its mark on the international stage, finding its way to Sweden....

12. Decoding the secrets of 'Confidential' oligarch deals

Hours before Cyprus faced criticism in the European Parliament for alleged involvement of Cypriot companies in the movement of funds for Russian oligarchs, officials in Nicosia defended their reputation. ...

13. 'The honest state'

Whenever Cyprus becomes the focus of an international journalistic investigation, the perception within the media, political circles, and civil society follows a familiar pattern: initial anticipation or curiosity, followed by a few days of discussion about the country's reputation and questionable practices. ...

14. 4-day workweek success and AI's future impact, according to an EY veteran

Riaz Shah, a four-decade member of EY (Ernst & Young), now engaged in global projects, with a particular focus on education and startup entrepreneurship, took center stage at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....

15. Executives Club of Cyprus announces Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023

The Executives Club of Cyprus is delighted to announce the forthcoming Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023, accessible at www.youthtechfest.com....

16. The strange messages above Italy's beaches and the Anti-Pope theory

Messages transported by small planes over Italy’s beaches this summer have spread the debunked conspiracy theory that Pope Francis is not the legitimate head of the Catholic Church. ...

17. Croatia tops the list for summer escapes

Croatia has recently gained considerable popularity as a top holiday escape for tourists around the world, particularly attracting the interest of travellers coming from Britain....

18. House Speaker tells college grads Cyprus needs them

The brain drain in Cyprus may not be as threatening as that of other countries, but it is still a concern, the President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday evening, addressing the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of Cyprus...

19. Students identifying as animals, sparking controversy

Schools are allowing children to identify as cats, horses, and dinosaurs - and teachers are 'failing to question them', it was claimed today....

20. Nicosia real estate market surges, indicating recovery

Nicosia, the capital city, has broken free from a six-month period of stagnation, exhibiting promising signs of recovery....

21. Planetarium Cyprus: Where science and wonder converge

Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...

22. The ''other side'' 20 years later

I first saw the queue at the Agios Dometios barricade in February 2004, while serving my term in the Greek Cypriot Force, when a good friend took me to see the point where Greek Cypriots were passing through to go to their villages and towns....

23. 'I'm in love with you', 'You're a threat', the strange responses of Bing A.I.

At the very least, the responses provided by Bing (or Bing A.I.), Microsoft's new artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the search engine of the same name, are concerning....

24. First Greece, now Israel?

With the final trip of the Limassol-Piraeus ferry route looming, Kathimerini's Oriana Papantoniou speaks to the Deputy Minister of Shipping about whether or not the program was a success, the public's impression of the service and what could be improved in the long run. The Minister also suggested a possible ferry connection with neighboring Israel....

25. Iceland 'outhorsing' replies to work emails (video)

Iceland has trotted out a service that lets horses reply to work emails when you’re on holiday....

26. Man ordered to see shrink after flag incident

A Greek Cypriot man accused of indecent behavior following an attempt to place a Greek flag at a monument in the north has been ordered to see a psychiatrist...

27. Exness partners with Reflect Festival as key supporter

Limassol based multi-asset broker Exness, a continuous supporter of local and global events that promote technology and innovation, has announced its active support of the Reflect Festival, taking place on October 14, 15 & 16, in Limassol. The Reflect Festival is a future-focused event that puts Cyprus on the map of technology and innovation. ...

28. Playing with Bricks 4 Kidz® at Nicosia Mall

An incredibly fun activity is on offer at Nicosia Mall, for every kid who loves imagination and creativity from July 8 to August 11, from 3:00 to 7:00 in the afternoon. ...

29. What’s with all the horrifying details?

The most shocking aspect was not so much the discovery of the little girl’s body as it was actually the way we take part and become a part one way or another in this sensationalism of human pain...

30. NASA's Opportunity bids farewell