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511. Legal chaos unleashed as e-justice project collapses

Four years ago, when physical presence dominated business, the collapse of e-justice dealt a severe blow to the judicial system....

512. Ministry's bold steps for energy renovation unveiled

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry proceeds with the preparation of standard procedures for the announcement and implementation of energy renovation projects....

513. Deputy Minister vows swift action to combat homelessness

In response to the tragic incident of a homeless woman found dead in an abandoned house in the Neapolis area of Limassol, Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Welfare and Social Insurance,...

514. Nicosia hospital overcomes technical hurdles

In a recent development, electricity has been successfully restored at Nicosia General Hospital after a prolonged outage that led to operational challenges. ...

515. Nicosia ranks 17th in European Quality of Life

A recent survey by the European Commission reveals that Nicosia residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their quality of life, with 86% expressing contentment. ...

516. Duchess of York beats breast cancer, now facing skin melanoma

Sarah, Duchess of York, confronted a second health setback with a recent diagnosis of malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, just six months after successfully undergoing treatment for early-stage breast cancer. ...

517. Tourist, convinced of curse, returns stolen Pompeii artifacts

A tourist recently made headlines by returning stones stolen from the ancient site of Pompeii, attributing her breast cancer to the famous 'curse' associated with the artifacts....

518. Dr. George Georgiou of UNIC awarded the ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' by RIF

Dr. George Georgiou from the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of Nicosia has been awarded the prestigious ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' ...

519. Women say 'NO' to more babies despite Chinese Government urges

Amid a national emergency, China's Communist Party strives to increase birth rates with incentives like cheaper housing and tax benefits....

520. Why Finland's education system is top ten tough

A recent study by MastersDegree.net has identified Finland as having one of the most demanding education systems globally, following a 9-3-3 structure....

521. EU Health Commissioner urges caution in AI health tools

Stella Kyriakides, the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare....

522. Cyprus rushes €15,200 aid to Armenians displaced by conflict

Cyprus has sent humanitarian aid worth €15,200 to Armenia through the European Civil Protection Mechanism. ...

523. Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....

524. Denmark's queen passes crown to new king in historic move

Denmark entered a new era as Queen Margrethe II, the long-reigning monarch, handed over the role of sovereign to her son, Frederik X....

525. Husky dog saves block from gas explosion

In a plot that could have graced front-page headlines nationwide, a serene Philadelphia neighborhood narrowly escaped catastrophe just days before Christmas, thanks to the remarkable instincts of a four-legged hero named Kobe....

526. Pediatric hospital battles epidemic surge in child respiratory cases

Makarios Hospital in Nicosia is grappling with over 95% occupancy, primarily treating children with respiratory infections amid an epidemic that recurs in the child population every three to four years, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department....

527. Legal battle after IVF mishap shatters couple's dreams

In a shocking turn of events, a New York-based Asian American couple, known only as Y.Z. and A.P., has recently settled with a Southern California fertility clinic after a distressing mix-up during in vitro fertilization (IVF) services....

528. Cypriot scientist revolutionizes agriculture with soil-free crop growth

Growing crops without soil may sound like a contradiction, but for the research team "Eplants" (Electronic Plants) at Linköping University, Sweden, led by Associate Professor Eleni Stavrinidou, it is not only possible, but also groundbreaking....

529. President contemplates restart amidst manipulation claims

The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....

530. Deloitte’s Tax Facts 2024

531. 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....

532. 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....

533. 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....

534. 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....

535. 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....

536. Greek sage extracts show promise against alzheimer's, Cyprus researchers find

Scientists from the Neurogenetics Department at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics have conducted a study on the positive attributes of Greek sage extracts concerning Alzheimer's Disease....

537.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulidis has announced a series of government appointments, effective Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The changes, made under constitutional authority, include:...

538. A government on fragile ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

539. Guinness recognizes oldest person to conquer Grand Canyon on foot

In a testament to the adage that age is just a number, 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has etched his name into the annals of adventure by becoming the oldest person to conquer the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot....

540. Journalism is (also) a job like any other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....