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91. Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....

92. Cyprus' illusion of prosperity as unemployment numbers mask realities

In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....

93. WHO declares Mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency

Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....

94. Impressive Olympic outcomes for Cypriot athletes

The efforts of Pavlos Kontides and Denis Taradin in the sea present the most important chances of distinction among the representatives of the Cypriot delegation at the Paris Olympics....

95. 91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...

96. Olympic medalists receive life-changing rewards from home countries

97. Cypriot students face €1,100 rents in Limassol

Rising rental prices are placing significant strain on individuals seeking housing in Cyprus and Greece, with particular challenges faced by incoming university students. ...

98. Protesters clash with Netanyahu’s defense of Gaza war at Capitol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, telling U.S. lawmakers, “our enemies are your enemies,”......

99. Historic Artemis statue found at Kourion site

A marble statue of Apollo’s twin sister Artemis dated to the fourth century CE was found during the 2024 final excavation season of the Kourion Urban Space Project....

100. Apartment prices up 13.9% yearly, house price growth slows

In the first quarter of 2024, house price growth showed a slight slowdown, while apartment prices continued to rise....

101. Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......

102. Russian tech professionals flock to Cyprus despite sanctions

A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......

103. Ukrainian startups build low-cost robot army to combat Russia

Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......

104. Cyprus Seeds sparks an innovation revolution

Exciting things are happening in Cyprus as Cyprus Seeds wraps up its third cycle of innovation, highlighted by a lively event at the Reflect Festival in Limassol. ...

105. Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills 90210' star, dies at 53

Actress Shannen Doherty, renowned for her roles in 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Heathers', passed away at the age of 53, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed....

106. Alphamega and Bean Bar ranked among the top 20 Investors in People employers worldwide

107. Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa named best in Europe for 2024

Ayia Napa's Nissi Beach has once again clinched a prestigious accolade, being crowned the top beach in Europe for this year by travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk....

108. Employee earnings in Cyprus rise by 5.7% in early 2024

The average gross monthly earnings of employees in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 5.7%, reaching €2,378, compared to €2,251 in the same period of 2023, according to preliminary data from the Statistical Office....

109. Why building a home is rare today

As discussed in our previous article, the housing landscape in our country is changing, with home ownership rates decreasing and aligning with the European average. ...

110. Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....

111. Job vacancies in Cyprus increase by 7.3% in Q1 of 2024

Job vacancies in Cyprus rose by an annual 7.3% in the first quarter of 2024 whereas they rose by almost 10% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023....

112. Introducing Cyprus' six newly elected members of the European Parliament

Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos A. Elia announced the six newly elected Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Tuesday morning, following the results of Sunday’s elections....

113. Cyprus sees strong voter turnout in European elections

The European elections in Cyprus saw a turnout of 58.86% on Sunday, according to Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia. This marked a significant participation rate as Cypriots cast their votes to determine their representatives in the European Parliament....

114. Independents and far-right candidates gain seats in EU parliament

In a historic turn of events, Cyprus witnessed significant changes in its representation in the European Parliament as results from the June 9th election rolled in....

115. Carlos Alcaraz claims first French Open title in five-set thriller

Carlos Alcaraz, the prodigy of world tennis, has claimed his first French Open title in a thrilling five-set match against Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros. Alcaraz emerged victorious with a score of 3-2 (6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2), marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career....

116. Fidias in 3rd as preliminary election results announced

The exit poll results from various channels were released shortly after the European elections polls closed at 18:00....

117. Migrants in Cyprus buffer zone reach 27

Thirteen migrants - including unaccompanied children - are in the buffer zone, in addition to the fourteen who have been staying in tents in the area between Aglantzia and Geri for the past two weeks, bringing their total number to twenty seven....

118. DISY cautions against indirect AKEL support

As Cyprus gears up for the upcoming elections, the focus among party insiders has shifted to what will secure victory for the traditional parties and their leaders and what factors will influence voter turnout. ...

119. Archaeologists discover key features of historic Cypriot city

Exciting new discoveries about the ancient city of Nea Paphos have come to light thanks to a joint excavation by teams from the Universities of Warsaw and Krakow, working with the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

120. Amalthea initiative brings Cyprus and Qatar closer

His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, commenced his visit to Cyprus with a cordial reception by President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus upon arrival at Larnaca Airport....