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61. UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

A growing number of young people in the United Kingdom......

62. Jordan's King Abdullah joins MED9 Summit for key security talks

Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...

63. 1.4 million passengers at Cyprus airports

September ended on a positive note regarding passenger traffic at Larnaka and Pafos Airports, Hermes Airports says in a press release, noting that an all-time record for the month has been set....

64. UN conference: Cypriot MP to highlight education's role in terrorism prevention

Cypriot MP Rita Theodorou Superman will represent the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly at the UN International Conference on the Protection of Victims of Terrorism and the Promotion of their Rights......

65. Australians evacuate to Cyprus as conflict in Lebanon intensifies

Australia commenced a significant evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon on Saturday, utilizing Cyprus as a transit point due to intensified Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. ...

66. Cyprus President heads to UN talks with Guterres, Tatar

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in New York on October 15, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou told CNA on Thursday morning....

67. Cyprus tourism revenue rises to €474 million in July

Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew by €19.4 million in July 2024, reaching €474.0 million, an increase of 4.3% compared to €454.6 million in July 2023, according to the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service....

68. Maggie Smith, beloved star of stage and screen, dies at 89

Maggie Smith, the legendary and award-winning actress, has died at the age of 89. Known for her wide-ranging career, which spanned from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to Harry Potter and Downton Abbe...

69. Cyprus and Netherlands finalize double taxation treaty for Curacao

Cyprus and the Netherlands have successfully concluded negotiations on a Double Taxation Treaty concerning Curacao, a Caribbean island that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands....

70. Cyprus, Greece, and France discuss regional tensions and energy in New York

Leaders from Cyprus, Greece, and France met in New York on Tuesday to discuss rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and a major energy project connecting Cyprus and Greece....

71. Paphos-Polis road contractor proposals await approval

Plans to improve the road linking Paphos Airport with the city and a potential alternative route are under consideration, according to Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Mais....

72. Tourist arrivals hit record high in Cyprus for August

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high in August 2024, with 554,923 visitors, surpassing the previous record set in August 2019 by 0.20%, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

73. Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 founding member, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5, has passed away at age 70. His death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight," with confirmation from family friend Steve Manning and his nephew Siggy Jackson....

74. Larnaka and Pafos airports set record for passenger traffic

The period from January to August 2024 saw the highest passenger traffic ever at Larnaka and Pafos airports, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works....

75. Christodoulides welcomes five new Ambassadors

President Nikos Christodoulides formally received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Cyprus during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Monday. ...

76. Star Wars legend James Earl Jones passes away at 93

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor best known for voicing Darth Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa in *The Lion King*, has died at the age of 93. ...

77. Choirokoitia archaeological site in urgent need of modernization

For many years, even before independence, Cyprus Tourism and the relevant authorities have relied heavily on the "sun and sea" model, which has significantly influenced how......

78. British tech mogul Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks in freak Sicilian storm

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others remain missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities reported. ...

79. Tourist arrivals in Cyprus exceed 2.2M in 2024

Tourist arrivals for the period of January – July 2024 exceeded 2.2 million, pushed by the arrivals of July which marked an all-time record for the specific month....

80. Leventis Museum's 'Nicosia 1950-1960' exhibit opens May 28

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia is set to launch the second phase of its photographic series, “Three Photographic Routes – Nicosia: People and Places.” ...

81. Caught on camera! Your guide to traffic cams across Cyprus—so you don’t get caught!

Cyprus has expanded its road safety measures with 29 fixed cameras and 20 mobile cameras now in operation across key locations in the free areas of the island. This initiative aims to reduce serious accidents and enhance road safety awareness....

82. Cyprus tourism holds steady despite Middle East tensions

According to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, tourism in Cyprus remains strong despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The summer season has shown a slight increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, with current figures indicating a positive trend. Tourism receipts up to May have mirrored this performance, suggesting that Cyprus' tourism sector is holding steady....

83. Cyprus is growing older and smarter

Cyprus' population is aging and becoming more educated, according to final results from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing released on Friday by the Statistical Service. Conducted in government-controlled areas, the census recorded a population of 923,381 as of October 1, 2021, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the 2011 census....

84. Famagusta to target global tourists with new campaign

85. Controversy as 2.7M tourists flock to occupied Cyprus

According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....

86. Record passenger traffic at Cyprus airports in 2024

In a landmark achievement, the number of passengers passing through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the first seven months of 2024 has surged by 4.42% compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the island....

87. Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa welcome baby girl

Princess Rajwa, wife of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, marking the couple's firstborn and the first grandchild of King Abdullah II, according to the Royal Hashemite Court....

88. Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...

89. Politics Blog: Cyprus wins the gold medal for corruption

The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....

90. US Assistant Secretary discusses refugee aid in Cyprus

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom from July 30 to August 2, 2024, a State Department announcement says. ...