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121. Killer ''Hairdresser'' escapes in bold plan, police officers suspended

Police are in a state of high alert after convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, infamously known as "The Hairdresser," escaped from custody on Thursday, September 26. ...

122. Turkish warships to anchor in occupied Cyprus for naval celebrations

The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....

123. Cypriot MEP questions fairness of auditor general’s firing

Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou has submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission regarding the recent dismissal of Cyprus’s Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides. ...

124. Sklaventis Cyprus opens new office in Limassol

Sklavenitis Cyprus has officially inaugurated its new four-story office building in Polemidia, Limassol, which encompasses 2,000 square meters and accommodates 170 workstations. ...

125. Amendment introduced to share geopolitical risks equally on GSI

Late last night, Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy introduced an important amendment that aims to share the geopolitical risks equally between Greece and Cyprus for the Great Sea Interconnector, ...

126. Two leaders, two visions for Cyprus

Significant developments emerged during the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus,...

127. Cyprus awaits response after ECHR nominees rejected

The Council of Europe (CoE) has rejected Cyprus’s nominees for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), stating that not all candidates met the necessary qualifications....

128. Council of Europe rejects Cyprus’s human rights Court nominees

The Council of Europe's committee responsible for selecting judges for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has recommended that Cyprus submit a new list of candidates after rejecting the current one....

129. Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...

130. Cyprus promotes business and investment at major trade fair in China

Cyprus took part in the 11th ''China International Fair for Trade in Services'' (CIFTIS) in Beijing to promote the country as a top destination for business and investment, according to the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry....

131. Cypriot fleet grows by 12%, Deputy Minister highlights at AGM

The fleet of ocean-going vessels in the Cypriot registry has risen by 12% in the last year, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during the Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Ship Owners Association held in Athens....

132. Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....

133. Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...

134. Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....

135. UAE’s TAQA looks to invest in Cyprus-Greece electricity project

A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned company TAQA, led by its CEO, Dr. Afif Saif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its strong interest in participating in the GSI Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, during a meeting......

136. Spin For Smiles: ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets support the vision of the Karaiskakio Foundation

ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets and the Karaiskakio Foundation join forces once again, promoting a common vision ... a world full of children’s smiles! ...

137. BOC shares open at €4.78 on Athens exchange post-London exit

The Bank of Cyprus made its debut on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) today, following the delisting of its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE). ...

138. EY Cyprus Wins Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the Sixth Consecutive Year and Charalambos Palaontas Recognized as Leading Practitioner

EY Cyprus has once again been named Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review (ITR), marking the sixth consecutive year the firm has received this prestigious recognition. ...

139. Paphos-Polis road contractor proposals await approval

Plans to improve the road linking Paphos Airport with the city and a potential alternative route are under consideration, according to Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Mais....

140. Cyprus faces water shortage as dams reach critically low levels

Cyprus is facing a significant water shortage as dam levels plummet due to a severe drought and ongoing climate changes, raising concerns among national and local authorities. ...

141. The 5th Lidl Wellness Camp was held with great success 

Continuing its tradition of promoting and strengthening a healthy lifestyle, Lidl Cyprus welcomed more than 250 participants of all ages to this year's Lidl Wellness Camp....

142. Man seriously injured after diving from veranda and missing pool

A 55-year-old man suffered serious injuries on Thursday evening, September 19, after a fall at a rented house in Peyia....

143. Cyprus backs UN call for Israel to end occupation in Palestine

According to a report by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, Cyprus has supported a United Nations resolution urging Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories within a year....

144. US military boosts forces in Alaska amid increased Russian activity

The U.S. military has deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska, responding to increased Russian military activity in the region. ...

145. Andreas Petsas named new CEO of Eurobank Cyprus

Eurobank Cyprus’ Board of Directors, decided to appoint Mr Andreas Petsas as a Member of the Board of Directors and as the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in a meeting held on 17 September 2024 in Nicosia....

146. EUNOMIA 5-2024: Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and France join forces

With the aim of improving the mutual understanding and interoperability between the Cyprus National Guard, the Greek, Italian and French Armed Forces, the "EUNOMIA 5-2024" Aeronautical Exercise, which took place from 12 to 18 September 2024, was completed....

147. A magical night of music in Nicosia's Eleftheria Square

148. Larnaca hosts 2nd Jazz Festival with free entry on Sept. 26-27

The 2nd Jazz Festival will take place on September 26-27 at Zuchouri Square in Larnaca, featuring top artists from the Cypriot and international jazz scenes, curated by Akis Farmakalidis....

149. Eurobank and India collaborate to create strategic business council

Mr. Ioannou raised concerns about whether the bank has a plan to maintain its strong profitability, which has largely come from rising interest rates......

150. Michalis Louis appointed CEO of Hellenic Bank

Michalis Louis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank, with immediate effect, according to a decision taken by the Board of Directors of the bank......