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841. How Paphos' Love Bus helps children in need this Christmas

In the enchanting city of Paphos, the holiday season unfolded with the whimsical charm of the "Santa Claus Love Bus," setting the stage for a festive journey that ignited the Christmas spirit among locals....

842. EU Council and Parliament agree on landmark pact on immigration and asylum

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum, as announced by the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, speaking to K....

843. Trial begins for alleged gang rape of British tourist by Israelis in Ayia Napa

The trial for the case of the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman by five Israelis in a hotel in Ayia Napa began on Monday (18/12). The issue is being closely monitored by the British Foreign Ministry....

844. Thousands flee as Iceland's volcano roars to life

Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....

845. CBC warns of non-performing loan surge amid economic challenges

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) issued a warning on Monday, cautioning about the potential influx of non-performing loans (NPLs) driven by high-interest rates and inflation, which are impacting households' disposable income and businesses' profitability....

846. FIFA slaps transfer embargo on 11 Cypriot clubs over outstanding debts

In an anticipated move, FIFA has enforced a transfer embargo on 11 Cypriot football clubs due to lingering debts. The repercussions highlight a recurrent pattern where managements,...

847. Which city will win Culture Capital 2030 in Cyprus?

Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, announced on Monday that the official process was launched through which the cities of Cyprus are invited to submit an application to claim the title of the 2030 European Capital of Culture. ...

848. Government unveils e-justice system for streamlined legal processes

In a significant move toward digital transformation, Cyprus inaugurated the e-justice information system on Monday, enabling the electronic registration of documents throughout the judicial process....

849. Cyprus faces dilemma as EU puts Turkey's wishes first

On Monday, behind the scenes in Brussels, an agreement was reached and sealed in the evening at the diplomatic level on Euro-Turkish relations....

850. Cloudy with a chance of sunshine

Today, a royal edict graces the heavens with regal clouds, escorted by the prospect of gentle, isolated raindrops....

851. Parisian nursery and school grapple with knife incidents

In a disturbing turn of events, staff at a nursery in Creteil, a Parisian suburb, found themselves face-to-face with a knife-wielding man on Monday....

852. Russian authorities tighten grip, mandate passport surrender

In a recent government decree effective Monday, Russians subjected to travel bans must hand over their passports to authorities within five days of notification. ...

853. Russian Opposition Leader Navalny goes missing

Lawyers representing Alexey Navalny revealed on Monday that they've lost contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader....

854. Allegations of forced population shift amidst Gaza offensive

In a recent development, an Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, vehemently denied what he termed as ''outrageous and false'' allegations....

855. Surge in bounced checks worth €1.6 million in 2023

856. Super League matches go silent for two months

The Greek government has asked the Super League to hold championship matches without spectators for two months because of the risk of trouble....

857. UN hosts annual end-of-year reception

President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, are among the guests expected to attend the annual, end-of-year reception hosted by the UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, set to take place on Monday evening....

858. When thunderstorms RSVP for the ultimate Monday mixer

Hold onto your umbrellas, party people! The Met Office, our weather maestro, has graciously gifted us a yellow warning for thunderstorms....

859. Cyprus-France convention breaks fiscal barriers

In a strategic maneuver to bolster economic collaboration, Cyprus and France are gearing up to sign a pivotal Convention on Monday in the capital city of Nicosia....

860. Stormy shenanigans on the horizon

Hey there, weather adventurers! The Meteorological Service just hit us with a yellow warning – brace yourselves for some isolated strong storms, coming in hot and sporadic....

861. Major progress in Cyprus as buses gear up for safety boost

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeafis shared optimistic updates on the installation of automatic fire extinguishing systems on buses during a recent interview on state radio. ...

862. Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....

863. Foreclosure showdown escalates with parliament vote

The Greek government is set to present legislation in Parliament this Friday addressing borrower protection in relation to foreclosures....

864. Cyprus on edge as UNFICYP peacekeepers attacked in buffer zone

Four months ago, in late August, UNFICYP peacekeepers faced a violent attack within the buffer zone in Pyla by a group of Turkish Cypriots....

865. 570 buses grounded after Aglantzia blaze

The incident last Friday (01/12), where a fire broke out in the school bus engine in Aglantzia, prompted the Ministry of Transport and stakeholders to hold meetings over the weekend....

866.  AHI reflects on Kissinger's controversial legacy in Cyprus

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement on Monday, commenting on the legacy of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and his significant failure in addressing the Cyprus issue. Kissinger passed away last week at the age of 100....

867. Erdogan predicts war crimes trial for Netanyahu over Gaza offensive

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would eventually face trial as a war criminal for Israel's ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to a Reuters report today....

868. UN Special Representative's year-end reception unites leaders in Cyprus

On December 11, the annual reception of the UN Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, is scheduled to take place on the occasion of the end of the year,...

869. Low paid government workers demand higher pay

The ''Equality'' guild staged a rally outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, followed by a protest march to the Ministry of Finance, highlighting concerns over low-paid public sector workers....

870. Critical student bus routes axed due to safety directive

In a directive, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that starting Monday, December 4, 2023, buses lacking a specific automatic engine fire extinguishing system are prohibited from operating routes....