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1. Swiss resort bar fire leaves families waiting as dozens remain in critical condition

In the days after the flames died out, the tragedy at a Swiss Alpine bar has shifted from a night of terror to a long, painful reckoning, as families wait for news, doctors fight to save the badly burned, and authorities confront the scale of a disaster that continues to unfold....

2. Two arrested in €88M Louvre jewel heist; Security failures under scrutiny

French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million ($102 million) from the Louvre museum, officials said....

3. Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....

4. EU Commission targets Cyprus and others countries in broad legal crackdown

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....

5. Car stolen after being left running outside kiosk in Nicosia

Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of a car that was left parked with the keys in the ignition, while authorities in Larnaca are probing a separate case involving the theft of cash and personal items from a parked vehicle....

6. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

7. World leaders and refugees gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....

8. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

9. Cyprus strikes energy deals, but ‘Aphrodite’ gas delayed until 2031

Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...

10. Cyprus battles Turkey’s recognition push for 'TRNC'

Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...

11. Trump plans massive tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China

In his latest announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed steep tariff hikes on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, set to begin on the first day of his administration...

12. Cyprus' Vasilikos gas terminal project fails after 20 years

Cyprus has faced a protracted and troubled effort to introduce natural gas to its internal market for electricity generation over the past two decades. ...

13. McDonald's becomes unaffordable for many

McDonald's, once synonymous with affordable fast food, has seen its sales decline as many former customers find its offerings increasingly expensive....

14. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

15. 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......

16. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet amid Gantz's exit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet following the exit of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the government, an Israeli official said Monday. ...

17. 2,162 nameless bodies exposed in EU borders investigation

In a startling revelation, The Guardian uncovered a distressing reality – over the past decade, at least 1,015 refugees and migrants who perished at Europe's borders were laid to rest in unmarked graves....

18. Israeli polls reflect growing criticism of Netanyahu

80% of Israelis believe that the current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, bears a share of the responsibility for the security gaps that ''allowed'' the deadly attacks of October 7, according to a poll published in the newspaper Maariv....

19. The rising tide of nationalism

The Netherlands and Argentina represent two additional victories in the surge of populism and nationalism that the world has witnessed over the past decade....

20. Helicopters, popes, and the rise of global Trumpism

Today, our President is set to meet His Holiness Pope Francis, a rendezvous that comes with a touch of irony given the president's previous likening to the late Archbishop Chrysostomos...

21. UN expert slams western governments as ''paralysed'' in Gaza crisis

A United Nations expert has accused Australia and other western governments of paralysis over the Israel-Gaza crisis, saying leaders are either “muttering inaudible words of condemnation” or staying silent in fear....

22. Government's fuel tax reduction faces 24-hour delay

The government's plan to reduce the consumption tax on fuel is encountering a significant delay, postponing the expected relief for consumers....

23. Tunisian gunman in Brussels attack entered Europe illegally via Italy

In a recent tragic incident, a Tunisian terrorist, Abdelsalem Lassoued, entered Europe illegally through Italy and went on to commit a deadly attack in Brussels. ...

24. Walt Disney's 100-year story of success

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....

25. 241,695 in speeding and multitasking violations behind the wheel

Traffic Police cameras have logged a staggering 241,695 offenses since the implementation of the photo-recording system, spanning from January 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023....

26. Consumers revolt as rising prices trigger surge in complaints

In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...

27. Nikolaou's unexpected resignation causes stir in media

Giannakis Nikolaou, in a recent development, has expressed his intention to resign following the controversy surrounding journalist Despina Roussos' departure from the "Morning Itinerary" show....

28. Questions emerge after deadly migrant boat incident

Questions emerged about a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants that sank Wednesday off the coast of Greece, with new reports adding to confusion over the approach towards the trawler by Greek authorities...

29. Digital app to compare product prices in the works

Following the withdrawal of the Household Basket proposal in Cyprus, the Consumer Protection Service is now promoting the preparation of a bill for the implementation of a digital tool that will enable the daily comparison of retail prices of products....

30. Surfer daredevils spread laughter in flooded Cyprus

Cyprus’ water enthusiasts, whose street surfing videos during last weekend’s flood went viral, say they are professionals and only had some fun after torrential rain that forecasters got wrong...