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811. Nikos Christodoulides joins MED9 summit in Malta

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides departs Friday for Malta to participate in the MED9 Summit, which will take place in Valletta in the afternoon of the same day....

812. Unpredictable conditions ahead

The atmospheric drama unfolds over the Mediterranean, Cyprus finds itself under the influence of a weak low-pressure area....

813. Senator Menendez faces federal charges in court today

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez arrived in federal court on Wednesday to face charges of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, as calls for the senator's resignation from his fellow Democrats escalated....

814. Attack on Russian navy HQ in Crimea raises stakes

Last Friday, an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea was launched, reportedly following a request from U.S. and UK intelligence services, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry....

815. Weather fluctuations hit Cyprus

A prominent low-pressure system named "Elias" is currently centered in the southern Ionian Sea, and its effects are being felt across the Hellenic region. ...

816. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

817. Clear skies ahead

Today, the weather will initially be mostly clear, but after noon there will be increased clouds, mainly in the mountains and the interior....

818. Notorious Italian mafia boss succumbs to cancer after 30 years on the run

Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was convicted of multiple murders and was arrested in January after spending 30 years on the run, has died of cancer, officials said on Monday....

819. UN envoy appointment sparks tensions in New York talks

The appointment of a UN envoy on Cyprus was rejected by Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, during his meeting on Saturday with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in New York. ...

820. Turkish Cypriots warn of drastic demographic changes

Turkish Cypriots feel in danger New Cyprus Party General Secretary Murat Kanatli said on Friday, adding that they feel that the demographic structure in the Turkish occupied areas is at a crucial point....

821. Greek workers toiling longer, earning less

Greeks work 41 hours a week, more than any other Europeans, but are paid less. Monthly salaries do not exceed 1,038 euros on average, according to the latest figures compiled by the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA), ...

822. Senator Menendez rejects bribery charges, calls them 'baseless'

US Senator Bob Menendez on Friday vehemently rejected the bribery offenses he and his wife were charged with by federal prosecutors in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, calling them “baseless.”...

823. Big Lotus stadium welcomes 12,000 athletes for Asian games

China’s leader Xi Jinping is to declare the Asian Games open at a lotus-shaped mega stadium in Hangzhou on Saturday....

824. Crucial UN meetings to shape Cyprus problem future

General, Antonio Guterres, will have on Saturday consecutive meetings with the Foreign Minister of Turkey, Hakan Fidan and with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar....

825. Christodoulides meets Guterres in New York

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, meets on Friday in New York with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. ...

826. Sun, showers, and soaring temperatures

Today's weather forecast brings a mix of conditions across Cyprus. Initially, the skies will be predominantly clear, but as we progress into the afternoon, expect to see an increase in cloud cover, particularly in mountainous areas. Isolated rain showers are anticipated mainly in the higher elevations....

827. From clear skies to thunderous showers, your daily weather report

Today's weather starts off with mostly clear skies. However, as the day progresses, we can expect the gradual emergence of clouds, particularly in the mountains, south of Troodos, and the eastern half of the island....

828. Foreign Minister addresses UN on Pyla and Cyprus problem

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly. ...

829. Fun and sun with a dash of thunder and showers

A weak low-pressure system is set to influence the weather in our region until tomorrow, bringing with it relatively unstable conditions....

830. Death toll in Libya floods at 11,300 as more bodies wash ashore

International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....

831. 'Park & Ride' hours now extended!

The Cyprus Public Transport has announced its extended hours for the "Park & Ride" service. In a press release, it says that after the very encouraging response of the public during the first days of operation of the “Park & Ride” service and responding to the need to extend the hours of operation of the service, in order to serve even more passengers, announces that from today Monday, September 18, 2023, the extended hours of the “Park & Ride” service are in effect. ...

832. Italy's cry for help: Facing a migrant surge amid EU discord

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....

833. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

834. Major government reforms begin with secretariat's launch

The Secretariat for the coordination and support of government work which is included in the Governance Programme of the President of the Republic, under the pillar "Restructuring the State", starts work on Friday, an Presidency press release says....

835. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

836. Christodoulides sets course for UN assembly and high-stakes talks

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, leaves on Friday for Athens where he will attended in the evening a dinner hosted in his honour by the Cyprus Union of Shipowners....

837. Flames rage at Geri recycling plant

Fire ignited at 05:42 on Friday morning, engulfing a recycling plant located in the heart of the Industrial Area in Geri....

838. Climatic records in sight with clear skies

The weather for today promises mostly clear skies in our region....

839. Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...

840. South and East coasts heat up to 33°C today

In accordance with the latest Met Office forecast, Wednesday, September 13th, is poised to offer mostly clear skies across the region....