Search

1921. State hospital unions announce 24-hour strike for October

Unions representing state hospital workers in Cyprus have announced a 24-hour strike planned for the first half of October. ...

1922. Rapper Sean ''Diddy'' Combs arrested in New York on federal charges

Hip-hop mogul Sean ''Diddy'' Combs has been arrested in New York City after being indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities confirmed on Tuesday....

1923. Phase one of Paralimni Marina set for completion by year's end

The first phase of the Paralimni Marina, which will feature 300 berths, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the first boats arriving before the start of the next tourist season, according to Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nikolettos....

1924. Cyprus' Kostas Kadis named EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has selected Cyprus' Kostas Kadis as the next Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Announcing the decision today, von der Leyen praised Kadis, saying,...

1925. Limassol is breaking barriers for the disabled

Limassol’s Old Port came alive last weekend as the city hosted the ‘Access for All’ festival, a vibrant two-day event dedicated to promoting inclusion and raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities....

1926. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

1927. Meta bans major Russian state media outlets over influence operations

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media outlets, including Rossiya Segodnya and RT....

1928. Trump blames Biden and Harris for latest assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump on Monday attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to a polarized political climate and rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden....

1929. Cabinet to discuss Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnector today

Efforts to include the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection issue on the agenda of today's Cabinet meeting, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., are ongoing, according to sources speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

1930. US sanctions two Cypriots over spyware threat

Two Cypriot individuals were included in the new designations issued on Monday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)....

1931. Clashes halt Limassol derby, police and fans blame each other

Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...

1932. Clear skies and strong winds hit Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system combined with a strong westerly wind field will affect Cyprus today, bringing mostly clear skies with occasional local cloud cover....

1933. Man arrested for second assassination attempt on Trump

The man accused in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, appeared disturbingly calm when apprehended by police,...

1934. Cyprus secures majority of EU funds, with minor tax reform pending

The European Commission has given Cyprus the green light for most of its request for €152 million in funding as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience plan, which aims to boost economies after the pandemic. Out of 38 goals Cyprus needed to meet, 37 were approved....

1935. Will the Great Sea Interconnector become another failed project?

The Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector, has highlighted the challenges of publicly discussing such a significant project....

1936. UNIC scientists unveil potential breakthrough in deadly cat disease

A team of dedicated scientists of the University of Nicosia may have just discovered a breakthrough for one of the most heartbreaking feline diseases—feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)....

1937. Annita Demetriou and US Ambassador praise best-ever Cyprus-US ties

The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher......

1938. Cyprus puts cancer battle at the heart of 2026 EU Council Presidency

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna has said that as Cyprus prepares to undertake its second Presidency of the Council of the EU in January 2026......

1939. Fitch upgrades Hellenic Bank's rating

Fitch Ratings has raised Hellenic Bank’s (HB) support rating from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, thanks to a similar boost for Eurobank S.A., which owns a majority stake in HB. This change reflects Eurobank’s growing role and influence over HB....

1940. Behind the power games in DISY

Annita Demetriou, the current president of Cyprus's Democratic Rally (DISY) party, recently addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, calling the discussion premature, ...

1941. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

1942. Cyprus Cocktail Festival: Bars Announced for the 2024 Edition

N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly presents Cyprus' No. 1 Cocktail Festival, now in its 5th year. This internationally acclaimed festival is returning on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, outside the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. ...

1943. Over 50% of advanced melanoma patients survive 10 years

A groundbreaking trial has shown that more than half of patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma now survive at least 10 years when treated with a combination of two immunotherapy drugs....

1944. Cyprus' new national pastime: sitting in traffic

With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...

1945. Greek authorities warn of Turkish Mafia's espionage risk

A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....

1946. Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 founding member, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5, has passed away at age 70. His death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight," with confirmation from family friend Steve Manning and his nephew Siggy Jackson....

1947. Best-Selling Author Calum Chace to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

Calum Chace is a leading voice on artificial intelligence, focusing on its impact on society, economies, and our everyday lives. His work explores both the medium and long-term implications of AI. ...

1948. Cypriot President criticized for overtime and pension controversies

Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....

1949. US financial experts visit Cyprus to tackle money laundering

A delegation of financial experts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) will visit Cyprus from September 15 to September 19, 2024, for high-level discussions on money laundering and financial crime....

1950. Cyprus faces critical challenges in key energy projects

Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...