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571. Foreign Minister begins US diplomatic blitz

Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, embarks on a significant working visit to the United States, starting with engagements in Washington, New York, and Chicago....

572. Cyprus prepares for major local government reform

The June 9 elections mark the final step before the significant milestone on July 1, 2024, when a new local government structure will be established in Cyprus, Apostolos Tomaras reports. ...

573. Frederick University's STEM Camp empowers girls' potential

Frederick University has unveiled its STEM Camp tailored for girls aged 13 to 16, marking the third consecutive year of this initiative within the university's long-term campaign to address the underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM fields....

574. Tax form deadline extended, no penalties until July 31

The Department of Taxation has announced an extension regarding the submission of the Tax and Contribution Withholding Statement-TF7. Until July 31, 2024, no administrative penalties will be enforced for failure to submit TF7....

575. Heatwave pushes Cyprus' electricity to the limit

As temperatures soar in Cyprus, the nation is gearing up for a significant spike in electricity demand, officials say....

576. Cyprus sends trained detection dogs to Paris Olympics

Two detection dogs of the Cyprus Police together with their trainers will travel to Paris beginning of July to contribute to the counter-terrorism security measures taken by the French authorities during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. ...

577. Trump’s gun license to be revoked after felony conviction

Donald Trump’s license to carry a gun is expected to be revoked by the New York City police department now that he has been convicted of a felony, according to reports on Wednesday evening....

578. Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......

579. Turkey grapples with stray dog crisis

Dogs rush over and greet Nilgul Sayar when she arrives by car to feed them in the countryside near Istanbul, one of many Turks with affection for Turkey’s estimated four million stray dogs, whose fate now lies in the government’s hands....

580. NASA's new rocket set to cut Mars journey to just 60 days

Recently, NASA announced it was funding a revolutionary high-thrust rocket — called a Pulsed Plasma Rocket — that could make crewed missions to Mars in just two months....

581. Trump convicted on 34 felony counts

Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday, as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges related to a scheme to influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels....

582. Letymbiotis notes Juncker's approval of Christodoulides

Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, οn Thursday said he notes statements by former European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker......

583. ECB to implement first interest rate cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....

584. Foreign minister joins EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Constantinos Kombos is in Brussels to attend the Foreign Affairs Council that will take place over two days......

585. Nicosia ranks fifth in Europe's top coffee capitals

Ubuy's latest research has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for coffee aficionados to indulge in their favorite brews and immerse themselves in local café culture....

586. UN envoy's visit prompts Cyprus talks push by trade unions

Greek Cypriot trade union PEO and Turkish Cypriot trade union DEV-IS called on the two leaders, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar......

587. Project Full Circle to break speedboat record with new fuel technology

Project Full Circle is an ambitious multi-million euro effort to design and build the fastest and most fuel-efficient speedboat to circumnavigate the globe, aiming to break the coveted UIM world record. ...

588. Navigating summer stalemates in the Cyprus conundrum

Historically, there has never been a peak in the Cyprus problem during the summer. The last significant event in Crans-Montana occurred at the start of the season....

589. The effort continues despite the difficulties

In an exclusive interview with Cyprus problem negotiator Menelaos Menelao, journalist Andreas Kimitris delves into the complexities of the ongoing negotiations, posing tough questions about the current state of affairs and the challenges ahead. Here are the major points:...

590. Cypriot lecturer named fellow of US Institute of Food Technologists

The University of Nicosia is delighted to announce that Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, a distinguished member of its teaching staff......

591. Osman Ertuğ criticizes UN Envoy's understanding of Cyprus issue

592. Colin Stewart briefs PACE rapporteur on Cyprus Peace efforts

UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP Colin Stewart provided an update on peacebuilding efforts in Cyprus during a meeting with Italian MP Piero Fassino,...

593. Cyprus elevates maritime diplomacy with new Permanent Rep to IMO

In a significant diplomatic move, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom, Kyriacos Kouros, formally assumed his role as the country's new Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)....

594. Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

The Greek Cypriot approach to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has always been conflicted, mainly because we don't know with whom to identify....

595. No jurors chosen yet in senator Menendez’s corruption trial

Jury selection began in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on Monday, with a judge excusing dozens of prospective jurors in a case that could affect the Democrat's political future and the makeup of the U.S. Senate....

596. Turkish refusal derails UN's Cyprus mediation

The efforts made by the UNSG's personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin are hindered by the Turkish side's continuous refusal for dialogue, reliable sources told CNA on Monday....

597. No negotiation on two-state solution with ambiguous sovereign equality

A two-state solution with the vague term of sovereign equality will never be negotiated by the Greek Cypriot side, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, stressing that ''we have no secret plan B.''...

598. Limassol authorities detain suspect in €140K cable and tool theft

In a significant development, law enforcement officials have apprehended a 37-year-old individual on Sunday in connection with the brazen theft of cables and tools valued at €140,000 from a cargo container in the Limassol area....

599. President urges EU action for final settlement of Cyprus problem

The Cyprus problem is a European issue par excellence and the European Union has every interest, but also obligation, to actively contribute through a leading role for its final settlement, using, utilizing all the politico-economic means and tools at its disposal in the context of EU-Turkey relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an address at an event on Thursday evening to mark Cyprus' 20th anniversary of accession....

600. UN envoy pursues diplomatic solutions in Cyprus meetings

In favourable weather conditions, as per ''K'' information, Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar held pivotal meetings with the two leaders....