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4531. Rain spreads, snow hits, and temperatures dip

Today, increased cloud cover is anticipated to bring isolated showers, with the possibility of snow or sleet on the highest peaks of Troodos. Winds will shift from northwest to southwest, creating a slightly choppy sea,...

4532. US pushes for Palestinian state amidst ongoing Gaza crisis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in talks with President Mahmoud Abbas, highlighting U.S. efforts to support postwar plans for Gaza, emphasizing concrete steps toward a Palestinian state....

4533. Construction: Say farewell to building permits

In a groundbreaking move to simplify the development control system, Cyprus is set to abolish urban and building permits for small-scale projects....

4534. Deloitte’s Tax Facts 2024

4535. First snowfall adorns Troodos mountains in wintry splendor

In line with the forecasts from the Meteorological Service, the Troodos Mountains experienced their first snowfall on Wednesday morning,...

4536. Cofounder, CEO, philanthropist, and now cowboy

The Meta chief's new addition to a list of titles comes as he revealed his latest venture is livestock farming....

4537. University of Nicosia hosts XRPL Hackathon in 2024

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is excited to announce the Cyprus Tech Odyssey: XRPL Hackathon 2024, in collaboration with Ripple, scheduled to take place between January 18-20, 2024....

4538. Two suspects apprehended in Larnaca, handed over to occupation authorities

Cyprus authorities have apprehended three individuals aged 46, 37, and 47, shedding light on a case involving the abduction, kidnapping, and murder of Aicha Alav and two Cameroonian suspects. The incident occurred in occupied Nicosia on December 22, 2023....

4539. 78% of gyms in Cyprus operate illegally, posing risks to consumers

In a startling revelation, the Pan-Cyprian Association of Gym Owners (PASIGY) disclosed in a press conference on Tuesday that a staggering 78% of private gyms in Cyprus are operating without the necessary licenses....

4540. An attack on Ecuadorian live TV sparks national crisis

A dramatic attack unfolded in Ecuador as armed men stormed a TV station during a live broadcast in Guayaquil, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals. ...

4541. Theater grants and the Ministry's cultural quandary

The new year has begun and immediately it was marked culturally by the crisis in the theater, due to the grants that were given by the Thymeli Plan....

4542. African migrants pivot to U.S. amid Europe's closing doors

As Europe tightens its immigration policies, an increasing number of African migrants are setting their sights on the United States for a fresh start....

4543. Health Ministry sees leadership change amid controversy

In a significant shake-up, Michael Damianos has assumed the role of Health Minister, succeeding Popi Kanaris, in a handover ceremony today....

4544. Cold spell expected to hit Greece by Saturday

With low temperatures on Wednesday, a new cold spell will peak on Saturday without many extreme phenomena, according to meteorologists. ...

4545. Christodoulides' strong message: Ignore sirens, focus on governance

The swearing-in and assumption of duties of the new ministers and officials of the government took place today (10/01), at the Presidential Palace....

4546. Government takes bold steps to speed up construction approvals

The Ministry of Interior in Cyprus is on a mission to simplify the development control system by implementing a comprehensive package of 22 measures in collaboration with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (CSTC). ...

4547. Seven drones shot down in major Red Sea battle

In a high-stakes operation, a British warship thwarted seven drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi fighters in the Red Sea....

4548. Presidential Palace to host swearing-in of key officials

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Commissioners will take place at 08.30 on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides....

4549. Global economy faces worst 5-year period in 30 years

The World Bank projects a sluggish global economy from 2020 to 2025, marking the worst five-year period in the last three decades....

4550. UN's new special envoy heads to Cyprus in early February

Unless something unexpected happens, Maria-Angela Kouegiar is expected to arrive in Cyprus in the first ten days of February after the formal renewal of the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) by the Security Council (SC) of the organization on January 30....

4551. Intense storms and shifting winds

Hold on tight, Cyprus! A yellow warning is in effect from 02:00 early Wednesday morning until 11:00 the same day, with isolated strong storms anticipated, primarily affecting the northwest, west, and south regions....

4552. Weather alert: Dance of the thunderstorms!

Attention, Cyprus! The Meteorological Service has gracefully raised a yellow curtain for an extraordinary meteorological performance....

4553. Record 34.6% surge in vehicle registrations unveiled

In a gear-shifting revelation, Cyprus witnessed a remarkable 34.6% surge in vehicle registrations, hitting 45,494 in the period from January to December 2023, as reported by the Cyprus Statistical Service in their latest report titled ''Vehicle Registrations.'' ...

4554. Cyprus faces widening trade gap as imports rose in 2023

Cyprus bought more goods from other countries than it sold to them by nearly €8 billion from January to November 2023. That's up by about €962 million compared to the same time frame in 2022, according to new data from Cyprus' statistics office....

4555. Gabriel Attal appointed as youngest Prime Minister in history of France

In a move aimed at rejuvenating his second term, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his 34-year-old Education Minister, Gabriel Attal, as the country's new Prime Minister. This makes Attal the youngest person to hold the position and the first openly gay individual to do so....

4556. Reclaiming 700,000 vacant homes could ease Greece's housing crisis

The return to the real estate market of at least 700,000 homes that are currently closed or have stood empty for a number of years could play a key role in addressing Greece’s housing crisis....

4557. Maria Angela Cuellar leads UN efforts in Cyprus

In a recent announcement, the United Nations has designated Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as the new personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Cyprus issue....

4558. South Korea bans dog meat in landmark legislation that ends centuries-old practice

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare....

4559. COVID-19: 3 in intensive care, individual cases withheld

The number of patients hospitalized with coronavirus in public hospitals has reached 92, while according to the spokesman of the OCYPY, Pambos Harilaou, three people are intubated in the Intensive Care Unit....

4560. Greek director from Athens wins Golden Globe for best picture

Yorgos Lanthimos’ ''Poor Things,'' an off-key Victorian-era riff on ''Frankenstein,'' pulled off an upset victory over ''Barbie'' to triumph in the best comedy or musical category at the 81st Golden Globes....