Search

1201. EU's call for humanitarian ''pauses'' draws attention ahead of UN vote

European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....

1202. University of Cyprus among world's best for 2024

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is among the top universities in the Times Higher Education international ranking by scientific field for 2024, which was published on Thursday....

1203. Diver missing in shipwreck off Larnaca coast

A diver who had descended to explore the shipwreck of the "Zenobia" in the maritime area of Larnaca has gone missing since this morning, prompting a search and rescue operation by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSERC)....

1204. Gunman's attack leaves 22 dead in Lewiston

At least 22 people are said to have been killed after a shooting in the US state of Maine, with the suspect - a firearms instructor - still at large....

1205. Israel's right to self-defense sparks heated UN debate

The United Nations Security Council has held its first open debate on the Israel-Gaza war, with most members calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians under relentless Israeli bombardment in Gaza....

1206. High pressure set to brighten your day

Today, a gentle touch of high pressure is gracing our skies, promising a day filled with abundant sunshine and pleasant conditions. The atmosphere may occasionally tease us with sparse dust, but overall, the weather is expected to be mostly clear. ...

1207. Steady sunshine and sparse dust

Today, on the 24th of October, the weather in our region promises clear skies and the occasional presence of sparse dust particles in the atmosphere....

1208. European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...

1209. Clear weather and rising mercury

The Meteorological Service is forecasting a week of clear skies and rising temperatures across the region. ...

1210. Rare 96-year-old Macallan whisky to fetch Over $1.4m at Sotheby's auction

A bottle of what Sotheby’s is calling “the most sought-after Scotch whisky” is set to go up for auction next month, with an estimated price of up to 1.2 million pounds ($1.4 million), the auction house said Thursday....

1211. Explosion rocks ancient St. Porphyrius Church in Gaza City

An explosion rocked the grounds of one of the world's oldest churches, the St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, on Thursday evening while numerous Palestinian families sought refuge on the premises....

1212. US Embassy advises citizens to ''avoid protests''

The US Embassy in Nicosia has advised American citizens who are in Cyprus to avoid large crowds and protests....

1213. SYRIZA's Stefanos Kasselakis marries partner in New York ceremony

Stefanos Kasselakis, the new leader of Greek main opposition SYRIZA, will marry his partner, Tyler Macbeth, at a civic ceremony in New York on Thursday....

1214. Biden admin criticized as official resigns over Israel policy

A veteran US state department official has quit over what he described as the Biden administration’s “intellectual bankruptcy” in sending more weapons and ammunition to Israel, as Gaza health officials said Israeli bombing had killed more than 3,700 people....

1215. How government's new measures will cut power bills

The President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, announced a total of 11 measures with a direct impact, totaling €141 million, along with six Housing Policy measures amounting to €55 million on Thursday (19/10)....

1216. €3.93 billion windfall from EU on the horizon

The funds absorbed by Cyprus from European funds have exceeded the amount of Cyprus's contributions to the EU, said member of the EU Court of Auditors, Lefteris Christoforou, presenting the annual report of the Court for 2022 to President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou on Thursday....

1217. Clouds bring isolated rain

In a comprehensive weather forecast, the Meteorological Service anticipates an evolving weather pattern that will affect regions in the west and northeast, with the potential for isolated rain or thunderstorms....

1218. Sunny start, stormy end

Local weather forecasts are predicting a mixed bag of conditions in the days ahead. On Monday, October 16th, some areas may experience small showers or even brief storms. ...

1219. Russian journalist in France hospitalized from suspected poisoning

French prosecutors are investigating a suspected poisoning of a Russian journalist who fled after denouncing the war in Ukraine on live television....

1220. Cyprus leads EU in asylum seeker returns, 4th in deportations

Cyprus ranks first among the EU member states in the percentage of returns on new asylum seekers applications, Interior Ministry announced Thursday....

1221. Senator Menendez faces explosive new charges of Egypt connection

US senator Robert Menendez, who is already facing corruption charges, has now been accused of acting as a foreign agent of Egypt. ...

1222.  Israeli tourists seek refuge in Cyprus amid Hamas attack

Several hundreds of people continue to arrive every day to Cyprus on commercial flights from Israel, after the crisis that broke out in the Middle East, due to the massive terrorist attack of Hamas against Israel....

1223. Clinical patients now receiving COVID-19 vaccine

In a recent statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Health confirmed that bedridden patients will continue to receive Covid-19 and flu vaccines through the Home Vaccination Program, just as they have in the past....

1224. Fuel prices set to drop over the next 24 hours

In an upcoming change for motor fuel consumers, reductions in fuel prices are anticipated to take effect starting tomorrow and persist for the next 24 hours....

1225. Thunderstorms to rumble across the island

1226. Rain and sunshine expected

Today's weather promises a mix of conditions, keeping residents and travelers on their toes. According to the Meteorological Service, isolated showers and the possibility of brief thunderstorms are anticipated, primarily in mountainous regions, the interior, and the northeast....

1227. Showers and thunderstorms expected

Cyprus is preparing for isolated showers and the possibility of thunderstorms on Monday (09/10), primarily in the northern regions, mountainous areas, and the interior, according to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Service....

1228. Deadly mirage for birds with over 1,000 fatal collisions in a single day

In a grim escalation of tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of taking "hostages and prisoners of war," according to Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesperson....

1229. Cyprus' public transport gets a facelift as massive infrastructure upgrade underway

In a significant development, a new contract signed at the Ministry of Transport on Thursday outlines extensive improvements to Cyprus' public transportation infrastructure....

1230. Prigozhin plane crash victims had 'hand grenade fragments' on board

The bodies of those individuals who died in the August plane crash that killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin contained "fragments of hand grenades," according to the Russian Investigative Committee tapped to look into the crash....