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7081. Dog rescued after being dragged behind pickup truck

Concerned citizens in rural Nicosia rushed to save a dog on Friday as it was being dragged behind a pickup truck, with the owner reportedly telling them he did not care if the animal lived or died...

7082. Cyprus University's IT department foils cyber attack

An attempted cyber attack against the University of Cyprus, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, was foiled by competent authorities without being able to cause any damage, according to a first estimate, as University services were able to cut off the system and prevent the "worst case scenario" from materializing....

7083. Another 14 vultures arrive from Spain to supplement Cyprus' dwindling population

Another 14 vultures arrived in Cyprus from Spain on Thursday last week as part of a population-boosting action under The LIFE with Vultures project team....

7084. Cervical cancer vaccine now free of charge under GESY

The fourth most frequent cancer in Cyprus in women is cervical cancer, with 36 new cases in 2019, according to the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF)....

7085. Homes are getting harder to find for Ukraine's animals

LVIV, Ukraine – The first thing you hear after entering the animal sanctuary in Znesinnya Park near the center of Lviv are the dogs. There are scores of them barking and howling, members of a raucous makeshift orchestra sounding out a discordant opera....

7086. First meeting of the new Cabinet held today

The new Council of Ministers convened on Wednesday morning, under the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, in its first meeting, after the swearing-in ceremony, at the Presidential Palace....

7087. Putin paying Palestinians $350 to fight in Ukraine, report says

The majority of the Palestinians being deployed to the frontlines in Ukraine hail from Ain al-Hilweh, the largest Palestine refugee camp in Lebanon....

7088. Two individuals stripped of French nationalities for planning attacks

The government of France has stripped two dual nationals of their French nationality after it was found out that they were planning attacks....

7089. EU sends humanitarian supplies to Syria for earthquake relief

As part of an EU humanitarian air bridge for Syria, two planes with emergency aid landed Monday in Damascus, to provide further support for the Syrian people impacted by the earthquake. ...

7090. Limassol's Grand Carnival Parade (Photos/Video)

Insanity grips Limassol's streets during the big carnival parade....

7091. Limassol carnival preps underway, see the photos

Preparations for the 2023 Limassol carnival, the first since the end of the pandemic, are underway. People line the streets, floats are being positioned at Enaerios and the air is filled with the sights, sounds and smells of one of the biggest celebrations the city has to offer....

7092. Snowfall in parts of L.A. leads to rare blizzard warning

A rare blizzard warning remains in effect for parts of Southern California – including the Los Angeles region – Saturday as some areas endure heavy snow and record rainfall that has delivered dangerous flooding....

7093. China proposes ceasefire in bid to save credibility

The West reacted with skepticism to China's proposal on Friday - the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - for a ceasefire, with NATO saying Beijing did not have much credibility as a mediator....

7094. The protocol for Wednesday's 'changing of the guard'

The 'changing of the guard' or in plain terms, the new President's term is scheduled to begin on March 1st when the confirmation ceremony of Nikos Christodoulides' hand-picked ministers will occur at the event hall of the presidential palace at 10 am, after which, the first cabinet meeting will take place....

7095. Guns, grenades, and a bazooka found in a warehouse in Limassol (pictures)

Following a tip-off, police officers searched a building in Limassol used as a warehouse, where they discovered a large cache of firearms, grenades, a grenade launcher, and a number of cartridges and detonators, all of which appear to be oxidized and inoperable....

7096. Turkey pushes on rebuilding as death toll nears 50,000

Turkey has stepped up plans to house victims of the devastating earthquake which struck its border region with Syria, the interior minister said, as the combined death toll in the two countries crept toward 50,000....

7097. Economic sentiment improved in February

Economic sentiment improved in February, with the Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) rising by 1.9 points compared to January....

7098. EC: Tiktok banned on government issued phones

The European Union's executive branch said Thursday that it has temporarily banned TikTok from phones used by employees as a cybersecurity measure, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video-sharing app. ...

7099. US ponders releasing intel on China arms supply to Russia

The Biden administration is considering releasing intelligence it believes shows that China is weighing whether to supply weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday....

7100. American pilot takes 'selfie' with Chinese balloon

The US Department of Defense has released a photo of a US Air Force pilot looking down from his plane at the Chinese balloon that was shot down on February 4....

7101. Why do Norwegian babies nap outside in freezing temperatures?

An Australian man living in Norway has clocked more than 14 million views on a clip that shows about a dozen babies sleeping outside in their strollers in freezing temperatures....

7102. New foster care bill gives children a voice

The new bill on foster care is empowering children, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Anastasia Anthousi, has said....

7103. Dutch officials deny entry to more Russian diplomats

Russian diplomats will no longer be stationed in the Netherlands in numbers greater than those of the Dutch embassy in Moscow, according to announcements made by Dutch authorities....

7104. 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' hits theaters on September 8th

The third installment in the beloved "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" franchise will arrive later this year....

7105. Expert blames culture for elder mistreatment in Cyprus

Reports of elder mistreatment are piling up in the Republic of Cyprus, after a viral photo of a female patient on a hospital bed drew public condemnation and started a clash between health officials, with additional reports emerging about youths terrorizing senior citizens who live alone...

7106. Partly cloudy with a chance of isolated showers

Today's weather will be mostly clear, but there will be some clouds in the west and along the northern coast. Clouds will gradually thicken by midday, resulting in isolated showers, primarily in the highlands and south of Troodos,...

7107. Police warn public about messaging scam targeting bank accounts

Police have received reports of money being stolen from citizens' bank accounts after victims are sent messages via SMS or email asking them to click on the links provided in the message and provide personal data....

7108. The message behind Biden's historic visit to Kyiv

"One year later, Kyiv is holding firm. Ukraine too. And Democracy endures."...

7109. Cyprus removes ban on vindicated Norwegian dad

An appeals court in Norway has vindicated a man who says his daughter was abducted twice by her Greek Cypriot mother and authorities on the island did nothing to help, with the news raising questions about judicial irregularities and further prompting Nicosia to take down an Interpol arrest warrant that had essentially prevented him from visiting Cyprus...

7110. Elderly woman left without clothes in General Hospital (image)