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541. Mass casualties in Lebanon: 32 killed, thousands wounded in device blasts

Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....

542. Elderly defrauded of €40,000 in utility worker scam

A group of Roma individuals continues to defraud elderly people by posing as employees of the Greek Public Power Corporation (DEI) and the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE), aiming to steal money....

543. Politics Blog: AKEL, Odysseas and political satire

AKEL is organizing a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Sunday, demonstrating against the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides. Hearing this brought back memories of the protests outside the Presidential Palace after the Mari incident....

544. 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. ...

545. 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....

546. M&M’s drops a sweet bomb, peanut butter & jelly flavor is here!

M&M's has done it again! Just in time for candy season, the iconic brand has unveiled a new flavor that has everyone buzzing: Peanut Butter and Jelly!...

547. Building permits surge 150% in June amid major reform

Building permits issued in Cyprus saw a massive 150% jump in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, as authorities worked to clear a backlog ahead of a major reform. ...

548. Electric cars outnumber petrol cars in Norway for the first time

Norway has made history by becoming the first country where electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber petrol cars. ...

549. 1KM MEDOCHEMIE FAMILY FUN RUN

Medochemie, the largest pharmaceutical company in Cyprus, has a longstanding commitment to supporting sports and promoting initiatives that encourage physical activity......

550. How did Israel turn Hezbollah’s pagers into deadly weapons?

Israel orchestrated the recent explosions of Hezbollah-linked pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, according to defense and intelligence sources, leading to the deaths of at least 32 people and injuring thousands....

551. 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....

552. Three arrested in Dhekelia for illegal bird trapping raid

Three men were arrested in the Dhekelia area on Monday morning after a Sovereign Base Area Police anti-bird trapping raid discovered them in an orchard using active mist nets....

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

554. 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....

555. Temperatures hold steady through Friday

A weak low-pressure system will bring unstable weather to Cyprus starting Friday, with occasional rain and storms expected in certain areas....

556. These are the DJs set to rock the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Ranked as one of the 15 best cocktail festivals in the world by the prestigious guide ''Drinks Feed,'' the Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, and we can't wait to experience it once again!...

557. From con woman to ballroom dancer

Anna Delvey, the infamous ''fake heiress'' whose scandalous rise to infamy was dramatized in Netflix’s 'Inventing Anna', made her debut on 'Dancing With the Stars' Tuesday night,...

558. England and Wales introduce safe zones for abortion access

Safe access zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will take effect at the end of October, prohibiting protests within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services....

559. Jason Bevan to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

We are excited to announce that Jason Bevan, Vice President of Creative for Europe at Time Warner, will join us as a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024....

560. Minister backs Cyprus-Crete cable, RAEK to review

According to Apostolos Tomaras' article which was published in Kathimerini's Cyprus edition, Cyprus and Greece are poised to resolve lingering issues surrounding the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Crete......

561. Von der Leyen unveils new European Commission lineup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...

562. Phase one of Paralimni Marina set for completion by year's end

The first phase of the Paralimni Marina, which will feature 300 berths, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the first boats arriving before the start of the next tourist season, according to Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nikolettos....

563. Cyprus' Kostas Kadis named EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has selected Cyprus' Kostas Kadis as the next Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Announcing the decision today, von der Leyen praised Kadis, saying,...

564. Clear skies and strong winds hit Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system combined with a strong westerly wind field will affect Cyprus today, bringing mostly clear skies with occasional local cloud cover....

565. Fitch upgrades Hellenic Bank's rating

Fitch Ratings has raised Hellenic Bank’s (HB) support rating from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, thanks to a similar boost for Eurobank S.A., which owns a majority stake in HB. This change reflects Eurobank’s growing role and influence over HB....

566. Cyprus' new national pastime: sitting in traffic

With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...

567. Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 founding member, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5, has passed away at age 70. His death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight," with confirmation from family friend Steve Manning and his nephew Siggy Jackson....

568. Best-Selling Author Calum Chace to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

Calum Chace is a leading voice on artificial intelligence, focusing on its impact on society, economies, and our everyday lives. His work explores both the medium and long-term implications of AI. ...

569. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

570. 30,000 Boeing workers strike as labor contract rejected

Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....