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1711. Cyprus gets a break after severe weather

A high pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Thursday, a day after severe warnings ended, with low chances of rain as weather improves but some mountain roads remain accessible only to properly equipped vehicles...

1712. A Greek cheese among Europe’s best – No, not that one

Everybody loves cheese. And everybody loves Greece. But did you know that the country curdles, cultures and ages a whole array of fine cheeses – some that are excellent to cook with, and others that do great on a platter?...

1713. Winter landscape in Cyprus after skies open up

There was snow high up in the mountains on Tuesday night, when the skies opened up in many parts of the island with severe weather also causing power outages in the west...

1714. As millions fell into poverty during the pandemic, billionaires' wealth soared

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the massive financial gap between rich and poor around the world, a new report has found....

1715. Cyprus braces as mini medicane gathers force

A low pressure system from the west is affecting Cyprus, with officials warning over strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday night and in the daytime on Wednesday, but conditions will improve after mid-week...

1716. An American president with special knowledge

Criticism of Turkish practices by the international community is a recurrent feature in world politics. ...

1717. Pope calls migrant crisis 'shipwreck of civilisation'

Pope Francis condemned the exploitation of migrants for political purposes on Sunday during a visit to the Greek island of Lesbos, branding the global indifference to their plight the 'shipwreck of civilisation'...

1718. Cyprus braces for flash floods

A severe weather warning has been issued for Cyprus on Sunday, with stormy conditions expected in parts of the island including heavy showers, strong winds, and possibly hail, while conditions will deteriorate next week after a Monday break...

1719. 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....

1720. Camp Ikea?

In northern Denmark, an IKEA showroom turned into a vast bedroom. ...

1721. Turkey slams Cyprus over exploration license for Exxon, Qatar Petroleum in Mediterranean

Turkey on Thursday accused Cyprus of violating its continental shelf by awarding an exploration license in the Mediterranean to Exxon Mobil and Qatar Petroleum, adding it will not allow unauthorized exploration in its jurisdiction....

1722. Francis in Cyprus calls for end to 'walls of fear'

Pope Francis verged into the world of poetry on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia where he likened Cyprus to the painful process of producing a beautiful pearl, calling for an end to 'walls of fear' and urging people off all cultures to embrace one another...

1723. German court OKs ban on Cyprus-based porn sites

A court has ruled yesterday that German authorities are justified in banning three pornographic websites based in Cyprus from operating in Germany due to rules intended to protect minors....

1724. EU to stand with Cyprus on migration, says Commission Vice President Schinas

The EU will stand with Cyprus in matters pertaining to migration, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas pledged on Tuesday....

1725. Squall hits Cyprus as snow flurries fall in Troodos

The first snow for the outgoing year was recorded high up in Troodos Mountains Wednesday morning, as the island is being battered by strong winds...

1726. Alexoui attorneys et al to mount counterattack

Defense attorneys in the Glykas case are pointing fingers at law enforcement and state prosecution after the full exoneration of their clients, with reports saying a filing with the European Court of Human Rights was not out of the question in order to shed light on poor investigations by Cypriot police that resulted in a very long pre-trial detentions...

1727. 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....

1728. Germany readies its air force to transport covid patients to other parts of the country

Germany readied its air force to transfer COVID-19 patients from overwhelmed hospitals in the south as national case numbers rocketed and a new virus variant in South Africa caused widespread alarm....

1729. The 30th Auction of Greek and Cypriot Artworks

1730. There is no longer a 'federation' solution in Cyprus, says Tatar

The issue of a Cypriot Federation was closed after he took over the “presidency” of the pseudo and illegal state of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”, said Turkish-speaking Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar....

1731. Bulgaria: Passengers burned alive while trying to escape

At least 46 people, including 12 children, were killed Monday night when a bus carrying citizens of northern Macedonia and returning to Skopje after a visit to Istanbul caught fire....

1732. Divided Cyprus clears band for 5G across divide

A low frequency band that can deliver a better 5G experience to home users will be freed up on both sides of divided Cyprus, but the milestone agreement reached by the two communities could be overshadowed by ongoing 5G wars overseas...

1733. Diverse weather conditions to continue through the weekend

Heavy thunderstorms on the Limassol - Nicosia highway around 11:40 on Friday morning (19/11) resulted in slower traffic speeds....

1734. Cyprus’ giant Noble Peasant in the works

A controversial giant statue proposed to be built on the northern foothills of Kyrenia’s mountain range was back in the headlines on Friday, with a local newspaper saying The Noble Peasant was in the works...

1735. Vaccinated will need rapid test at checkpoints

Vaccinated persons crossing north and south through checkpoints in Cyprus will be required to show a negative rapid test result, following a decision by a bicommunal committee that cited worsening pandemic conditions on the island...

1736. Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died age 96

Britain's longest-reigning and much-loved monarch Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. ...

1737. Cyprus produces first ever PDO halloumi

The first badge of halloumi bearing the PDO certificate has been produced by a Greek Cypriot dairy business in Frenaros, but comments in Turkish Cypriot media gave way to a war of words over which side actually authorizes inspections on the ethnically divided island...

1738. 'Time is not on the side of a solution'

While giving her perspective on the current challenges and opportunities in the Cyprus issue, Elizabeth Spehar warned of the passing of too much time and that "the more time passes, the greater the possibility that the divide will be entrenched". ...

1739. Driver cheats death after bullet shatters window

A local man thanks his lucky stars after saying his vehicle was struck by a stray bullet, with defense ministry officials acknowledging a shooting practice was taking place nearby but also raising questions over the alleged incident...

1740. Cypriot students demand Turkish troops leave island

Holding banners reading ‘I don’t forget’ and ‘200,000 refugees,’ Cypriot university students demonstrated in the northern port city of Thessaloniki,...