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31. UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

32. The Beatles' 'Now and Then' surprises fans with a release

George Harrison originally disliked it; fans had long assumed it would never be released. But the “final” song by the Beatles, Now and Then, is being released at 2pm GMT, an unexpected last flourish for arguably the UK’s greatest band....

33. 40-year-old man's affair with AI takes shocking turn

Some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for "emotional support, companionship and even sexual gratification," according to a new report from The Washington Post....

34. Christodoulides: ''Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same''

Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same, said Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday at the opening of Ümit İnatçı's art exhibition, “Universalis Spiritus,” in Nicosia. He noted that this principle has guided his efforts to reunite the island....

35. US Secretary of State commits to reunified Cyprus on Independence Day

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken extends best wishes to Cyprus on its 63rd Independence Day, expressing America's commitment to a united Cyprus....

36. Is workplace bullying really an issue in Cyprus?

Cyprus psychologist, Panagiotis Stavrinidis, discusses school and workplace bullying trends on Diaspora News with Oriana Papantoniou...

37. 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.”...

38. Famagusta mayors unite for a shared vision of reconciliation

During an event commemorating the International Day of Peace, Simos Ioannou, the mayor of occupied Famagusta, emphasized the urgent need for peace in the region. ...

39. 'History's Footnote': A satirical saga of new Cyprus

Theatre director Paris Erotokritou and graphic designer Demetris Soteriou have joined forces to create a satirical novella titled "History's Footnote: A Brief History of New Cyprus."...

40. Slovakia's UN peacekeeping efforts in Pyla earn global praise

FM Constantinos Kombos and Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezak praised the principled stance of the Slovak contingent of the UN peacekeeping force during the recent incidents in Pyla....

41. Senator Menendez condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Pyla

The attack on UN peacekeepers in the dead zone in Pyla was a completely unacceptable violation of international law, and the United Nations Security Council should promptly pass a resolution condemning the recent assault on Cypriot territory, stated Robert Menendez, the President of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate, during his speech at the World Conference of Cypriots in the Diaspora at the Presidential Palace....

42. France showcases strength and diplomacy on Bastille Day

France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts, and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians, and often a foreign head of state as an honored guest....

43. Michalis Hatzigiannis steps down as Deputy Minister

The resignation of Deputy Minister of Culture, Michalis Hatzigiannis, was anything but unexpected....

44. President appoints Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou as Deputy Minister of Culture

The Presidential Office issued a statement today announcing the resignation of Michalis Hatzigiannis from his role as Deputy Minister of Culture....

45. ''Livin’ La Vida Loca'' singer, Ricky Martin, divorces husband after 6 years

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing. The estranged couple announced Thursday that they have called it quits after six years of marriage — but are still committed to the “joint upbringing” of their children....

46. Behind-the-scenes insights in parliament

Journalism is also called the "fourth estate," not because it has institutional power, but because it can function as a supplementary force in the governance of a place. ...

47. Australian embassy celebrates 50 years of diplomatic ties with Cyprus

A wonderful reception took place yesterday within the historic walls of Nicosia, as the Australian embassy commemorated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Cyprus. ...

48. German delegation visit to Cyprus highlights good diplomatic relations

Α delegation of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for relations with Cyprus and Malta of the German Bundestag will pay an official visit to Cyprus, between 30 May and 2 June 2023. The visit takes place at the invitation of the Cyprus House of Representatives, an official announcement says....

49. Nicosia looks forward to hosting next 3+1 summit

During a reception held by the Embassy of Israel in Nicosia to commemorate Israel's 75th independence anniversary, Cyprus's Defense Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, expressed that Nicosia eagerly looks forward to hosting the next political level 3+1 meeting involving Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the USA before the year's end. Additionally, Cyprus plans to host the 9th Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Trilateral Summit in 2023....

50. Pope reveals ongoing secret Vatican peace mission in Ukraine

During his flight back to Rome after concluding his visit to Hungary, Pope Francis informed reporters that there is a secret Vatican peacekeeping mission taking place in Ukraine....

51. Macron's mission in China: Convincing Xi on Ukraine

52. Cyprus and Israel thankful for mutual support

The relations between Cyprus and Israel will flourish even more, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen who arrived Thursday on the island ahead of a tripartite meeting between Cyprus, Israel and Greece said, also noting that Cyprus is a safe place for Israelis...

53. Ireland celebrates the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Day

Today, March 17th, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Day. And the Irish Embassy in Cyprus did not disappoint by pulling out all the stops to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. ...

54. Island remembers camps for Holocaust survivors

Cyprus and Israel commemorated on Thursday the 74th anniversary of the closure of the concentration camps for Jewish refugees and Holocaust survivors, who fled Europe after World War II for Israel...

55. Russian ambassador ceremony in Cyprus draws on friendship

The new Russian ambassador to Cyprus presented his credentials to the outgoing president on Thursday, with the two men highlighting friendship and cooperation amid strained relations between the two countries...

56. Raquel Welch's visit to Cyprus and her meeting with Makarios

Well-known actress, Raquel Welch, died yesterday, February 15th, at the age of 82, following a brief illness. Welch first came to public attention with her appearances in "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C." in 1966....

57. Zelensky in London, asks for fighter jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in the United Kingdom today to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, King Charles, and speak to the British Parliament....

58. 'We want to be different' - US teens throw away their smartphones

How long do you spend each day staring at your phone's screen? If one actually calculates the answer, the result can surprise them because the number of hours will probably be higher than they anticipated....

59. Qatargate: Eva Kaili's Testimony

One day after her arrest, SKAI reveals Eva Kaili's answers to the investigator during her testimony to Belgian authorities....

60. Cyprus' Russian-Ukrainian duo head to Antarctica

Two Limassol residents, a man from Ukraine and a woman from Russia, are flying to the earth’s southernmost town, where they will embark on a mission to Antarctica to plant their flag on New Year's Day...