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1291. NATO response convoluted in missile aftermath

Puzzled world leaders breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after it was revealed that Ukrainian forces, not Russian, had fired missiles into Poland, but the incident had already disrupted G20 diplomacy meetings in Bali and further revealed hidden divisions within NATO...

1292. Cyprus ‘greatly concerned’ after missiles hit Poland

Cyprus says it is following a deadly missile attack in Poland 'with great concern' after an explosion at a grain facility near the Ukrainian border killed two people, with Moscow flatly denying any involvement and Washington suggesting Russia was likely not an actor in the attack...

1293. Averof proposes a tax-free family income of 39,500 euros

1294. Student demonstrators call for reunification (images)

Students marched on Tuesday in Nicosia and other government-controlled areas of Cyprus, in protest of the unilateral declaration of the illegal Turkish Cypriot regime. ...

1295. Humanity hits eight billion mark

A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations....

1296. Scattered showers develop this week in Cyprus

A weak low pressure system is affecting the area over Cyprus, bringing showers and possibly thunderstorms that will last throughout the workweek as well as slight changes in temperature...

1297. The future of civil protection in the Mediterranean

The Nicosia Risk Forum 2022, which begins on Tuesday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Larnaca, strives to be a game changer in Mediterranean civil protection....

1298. Cyprus regulator to suspend FTX's license

FTX's European Union license in Cyprus could be suspended in yet another blow to Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange, according to Bloomberg....

1299. Republicans move towards a majority in the House

Republicans edged closer on Thursday to securing a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives while control of the Senate hinged on a few tight races, two days after Democrats staved off an anticipated "red wave" of Republican gains in midterm elections....

1300. Report claims 3-4 companies produce spyware in Cyprus

Cyprus's parliament opened an inquiry on Wednesday into the development of spyware on the island, after a draft European Parliament committee investigation report said it was an important export hub for the surveillance industry....

1301. USA: Republican 'red tide' fails to sweep US midterms

Republicans are favored to win the House of Representatives, but the fight for the Senate is on a knife edge....

1302. Sean Penn loans his Oscar to Zelenskiy in a symbolic gesture

Hollywood actor and director Sean Penn, sanctioned by Russia for criticizing its war in Ukraine, loaned his Oscar statuette to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday....

1303. Cyprus airways: Flights to Paris and Rome begin (schedule)

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will begin three weekly flights to Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris on December 16 and two weekly flights to Fiumicino Airport in Rome on December 20....

1304. Israel to award Anastasiades with medal of honor

The Israeli Presidency announced on Tuesday evening that Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades will be awarded on Wednesday the Presidential Medal of Honor by his Israeli counterpart Yitzhak Herzog....

1305. Cyprus looking for a piece of the US market

Tourism Deputy Minister Savvas Perdios has revealed plans for “opening up” the US tourism market, with a visit to New York and Washington DC penned in for January....

1306. Anastasiades urges world leaders to go climate neutral

President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades asked world leaders to walk the road towards climate neutrality and a future of green, sustainable, resilient economies and societies, during his intervention at the COP27, in Sharm el Sheikh on Tuesday....

1307. Deep political divide in the US as midterm elections loom

In a stark closing argument ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, President Joe Biden on Monday warned that a Republican victory could weaken the country's democratic institutions, while former President Donald Trump hinted he could announce another White House bid as soon as next week....

1308. Anastasiades reveals Cypriot initiative on climate change at COP 27

The Cypriot initiative on climate change will be presented by the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, at the UN Climate Summit, COP27, which began on Sunday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, amid growing calls for rich countries to compensate poorer ones and states most vulnerable to climate change....

1309. 'EVA' hits Cyprus - Showers, storms and hail

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Yellow Warning in effect from 12:00 noon until 20:00 on Monday evening, as locally strong thunderstorms are expected to affect the region from time to time....

1310. Passengers angry as turbulence shakes Cypriot airports

The Cypriot government is scrambling to put out fires in the aviation industry, with union ground handlers at Paphos airport forming a picket line to protest a merger downsize and leaving passengers stranded for hours in the terminal and on the tarmac...

1311. Elon Musk refused to budge on Twitter's $8 blue tick fee

Elon Musk has doubled down on Twitter's proposed new $8-per-month fee for users who want to keep their blue verified checkmark. ...

1312. EY holds Cyprus Attractiveness Forum: Investment Realized, a reference point for FDI in Cyprus

The Cyprus Attractiveness Forum: Investment Realized, organized by EY in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, took place on Tuesday, October 25th at the Parklane Hotel, in Limassol. ...

1313. UN intervenes when Turkish soldiers move towards farmer in buffer zone

Turkish soldiers were mobilized on Tuesday, in the Astromeritis area, west of the capital Nicosia, in the sight of a Greek Cypriot farmer who went to the Buffer Zone to do work, related to his agricultural activity in the area. ...

1314. Mass arrest warrants issued after Pournara clash

A whopping 75 arrest warrants have been signed by a Nicosia judge following clashes at a migrant camp last week, with police seeking to capture all suspects after the interior minister vowed to deport anyone involved in the incident...

1315. 150 autistic kids take to the skies thanks to 'Flight of Love'

On Tuesday, 150 autistic children and their parents or caregivers boarded an airplane operated by TUS Airlines and the Flight Safety Foundation for the "Flight of Love," which took off from the airport in Larnaca and lasted for about 40 minutes....

1316. EP committee in Cyprus to investigate spyware claims

A delegation from the European Parliament’s committee of inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus (PEGA) and equivalent surveillance spyware arrives in Cyprus on Tuesday afternoon, as part of a joint mission in Cyprus and Greece. PEGA gets a job in Cyprus - Why won't Drakou meet with the committee It will investigate complaints about the development and use of spyware on the spot...

1317. Hunting and environmental awareness make up this week's electoral issues

On Tuesday the activity of the candidates for the presidency of the Republic continued with analyses of their positions and statements on various issues. The President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, also made a statement regarding the unity of the Democratic Rally (DISY)....

1318. Cypriot author talks illegal surveillance with PEGA

Cypriot author Makarios Drousiotis said on Wednesday that illegal surveillance was still taking place in the Republic of Cyprus, as European lawmakers were on the island for a second day of meetings to uncover any unlawful activity amid spying scandals...

1319. Cyprus has come a long way in restoring reputation over anti-money laundering issues

The Republic of Cyprus has come a long way in dealing with anti-corruption and Anti-money laundering (AML) issues, making important strides in restoring the Republic of Cyprus’ reputation, said US Ambassador to Cyprus, Judith Garber speaking on Tuesday at EY’s Cyprus Attractiveness Forum....

1320. Outgoing Cypriot president congratulates Sunak

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades took to Twitter to congratulate Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and say he was looking forward to restart UN talks to reunify the divided island, but elections in Cyprus and past comments by the new Tory leader could potentially complicate things...