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1231. What's left for the Turkish Cypriot economy after 2021

Shortly before the pandemic began, Turks and foreign analysts warned of the effects of the Erdogan government's wrong moves and decisions on the economy....

1232. In exodus from Lebanon, the well-off find new home in Cyprus

Many well-off Lebanese who escaped their country’s economic tailspin for a new life in the nearby island nation of Cyprus say the transition has been a whirlwind of emotions....

1233. Illegal poachers turn on police during incident

Two suspected illegal bird trappers in Cyprus were briefly detained last week, with reports suggesting one of them bullied a police officer who arrived on site where activists were reporting a crime in progress...

1234. Delta flight to China returns to Seattle while in mid-air

Delta Air Lines said Monday that new pandemic-related cleaning requirements at a Shanghai airport were behind the turning back of a recent flight from Seattle in midair, a move that had prompted a protest from the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco....

1235. Food running out as survivors grapple for supplies in Philippines (images)

Philippine officials and residents of areas that bore the brunt of Typhoon Rai pleaded for food, water, and shelter on Tuesday as damaged roads, flooding, and severed power and communication lines hampered relief efforts....

1236. Suspect arrested in fatal hit and run

A local man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Paphos, with reports suggesting the vehicle that struck a woman had previously collided with another car...

1237. Prosecutors plan for quick trial in double murder

Two more people have been questioned by police in connection with the deaths of two missing Russian women in Cyprus, after it emerged they had been at the cottage, while prosecutors plan to speed up the trial of the prime suspect who purportedly confessed to double murder...

1238. Woman dies after hit and run in Paphos

A local woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Paphos on Sunday, with police asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle...

1239. Kids murdered in 1974 buried in the north

The remains of eleven children murdered in Cyprus during the summer 1974 events were laid to rest on Monday after they were identified through DNA tests carried out by a bicommunal missing persons committee on the island...

1240. Asylum seekers jailed after social services incident

Three asylum seekers ended up in handcuffs this week following an incident at a social services office in Paphos, with reports suggesting the there was an escalation after police arrived to investigate a complaint of public disturbance...

1241. The first 12 asylum seekers selected by the Pope have left for the Vatican

The Ministry of Interior announced today that the first group of 12 asylum seekers, out of a total of 50 selected by the Pope to relocate to the Vatican, have left Cyprus this morning....

1242. Lawyer cries foul over ban on unvaccinated

A local lawyer is invoking European rules to argue the Cypriot government’s measure banning unvaccinated citizens from certain places is a violation of fundamental human rights, with health experts attributing decisions in the last few weeks to the Cabinet...

1243. Turkish lira blows through 15 to dollar ahead of rate decision

The Turkish lira dropped to an all-time low beyond 15 against the dollar on Thursday ahead of another expected interest rate cut by the central bank, which has fallen in line with President Tayyip Erdogan’s risky new economic program....

1244. King Constantine of Greece Suffers Stroke

Former King of Greece Constantine was rushed to a hospital in Athens on Wednesday after suffering a stroke, Antenna TV reported....

1245. Police all over the map in double murder case

Cyprus police have detained a second suspect in the double murder of two Russian women, saying the man has been linked to the cottage in rural Limassol where the bodies were found but denies any part in the crime...

1246. Omicron loopholes throw Cyprus into chaos

Officials in the Republic of Cyprus were in the hot seat after vaccinated students on Friday tested positive for the Omicron variant following a trip abroad, with questions left unanswered as to how the specific situation was handled by authorities...

1247. Man accuses police director in ‘dignity’ incident

A taxi employee in Limassol is accusing the local police director and other officers of roughing him up during arrest, following a parking incident that was escalated outside the cab service...

1248. Double murder prosecutors back to the drawing board

New details suggest the main suspect in the double murder of two Russian women may be covering up for someone else, after it was reported that the shooter was far closer to the victims than previously thought and questions remained about a car passenger...

1249. Chanel's controversial $825 advent calendar

A TikTok showing the contents of Chanel’s $825 advent calendar has gone viral after users chastised the company for what they say are paltry products included in the pricey holiday item....

1250. Germany's new chancellor

Olaf Scholz became Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor Wednesday, opening a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure....

1251. Female accuser kept in the dark as rape case dropped

A woman who has accused a Larnaca politician of rape ten years ago says she was left in the dark over a recent decision not to prosecute the case, asking publicly the state attorney general to explain why his office dropped the case...

1252. Lyndrodontas: Owner devastated as he finds both his dogs hanged

The owner of two dogs, who had reported them missing from his home in Lythrodontas a few days ago, found them dead yesterday (6/12) in the area near his home....

1253. Makarios Avenue is finally ready!

Makarios Avenue is expected to open to the public on Wednesday, according to information from the municipality of Nicosia. ...

1254. Covscan glitches

Some people were left hanging when they were banned from entering several business premises despite the fact that they presented a valid Safepass....

1255. Anti-vaxxer wears fake silicone arm to get his CV vaccine

An Italian man is facing fraud charges after turning up for his Covid-19 vaccine wearing a fake arm....

1256. Pope wraps up Cyprus trip after breaking silence

Pope Francis left Cyprus on Saturday after wrapping up his trip to the divided island, where he went off script during a prayer in downtown Nicosia after hearing personal stories from migrants...

1257. The future of stress free travel is in 'silent airports'

Airports aren't famed for being peaceful spaces - but they do give us the rush we all associate with going on holiday....

1258. The 30th Auction of Greek and Cypriot Artworks

1259. Let's talk Turkey!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. The biggest holiday in the US, and possibly the busiest when it comes to air travel....

1260. A 'parked' cargo of 5 billion that no one can touch

With the market "drying up" and the anxious searching for raw materials, this aluminum stock is considered worth more than its weight in gold. ...