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331. IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Sinwar

Israeli forces announced Thursday night that they had killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack on southern Israel, during a firefight in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operation occurred on Wednesday, though Sinwar’s identity was only confirmed later through DNA testing....

332. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

333. Luxury real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a luxury villa in Nicosia as well as other residential real estate in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

334. Greek households order food up to 3 times a week

More and more households in Greece are relying on takeout, having food delivered as many as three times a week. Rising demand has also led to an increase in recent years of food service enterprises being established with the exclusive purpose of distributing ready meals, without having a dining area....

335. Almost three-quarters of wildlife lost due to human actions

Human activity is causing a significant decline in wildlife around the globe, according to a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). ...

336. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

337. Over 100 US troops deployed to Israel as war in Gaza escalates

The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports. ...

338. UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

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

339. The new Porsche all-electric Macan is here

Porsche's new luxury all-electric SUV was presented for the first time to the distinguished guests of the spectacular unveiling party that took place on Thursday night, October 3rd , at the Parklane Resort in Limassol. ...

340. Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......

341. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a cold shell commercial building in Strovolos as well as large residential fields and other attractive properties in Nicosia and Paphos....

342. A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

343. Beth Davies discusses innovation and culture at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Beth Davies, a renowned HR leader known for her pivotal roles at Tesla and Apple, spoke today at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, which is currently underway at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

344. Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....

345. Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

346. 2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

347. Former UN Ambassador Hadjimichael dies from injuries after car crash

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep shock at the death of Minas Hadjimichael, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident in Limassol on September 27, 2024....

348. Hezbollah strikes Haifa as Israel marks one year since Hamas attack on festival

Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel's third-largest city, Haifa, early Monday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Gaza war, which has heightened tensions across the Middle East....

349. 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. ...

350. Prognosys Solutions celebrates 20 Years of innovation and leadership in regulatory compliance

Prognosys Solutions, the leading provider of regulatory reporting solutions for the banking and financial industries in Cyprus, celebrated its 20th......

351. Cyprus Civil Defence shelters ready for 30% of population

Cyprus' Civil Defence has 2,200 shelters currently available, capable of accommodating 30% of the island's population in case of an emergency, according to spokesperson Panayiotis Liassides. Efforts are underway to increase the number of shelters, especially in urban areas....

352. Cyprus submits commandaria for UNESCO cultural status

Cyprus has officially submitted its candidacy to register Commandaria, a historic sweet wine, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced....

353. EU takes Cyprus to court over tax law delays

The European Commission has referred Cyprus, along with Spain, Poland, and Portugal, to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement the 2022 directive on a global minimum level of taxation for multinational corporations and large companies (Pillar 2 directive)....

354. Major tobacco smuggling bust shakes Cyprus

In a big win against tobacco smuggling, Customs officials and local police have seized a large amount of untaxed tobacco products in Larnaca and Limassol over the past two days....

355. Cyprus’ luxury resort tied to Russia’s $230M Magnitsky scandal

Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....

356. Why Cyprus is not at risk from Iran's ballistic missiles

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....

357. Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....

358. Cyprus' credit rating upgraded due to strong economy and lower debt

Rating Agency Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook....

359. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

360. Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in airstrike