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181. Slovakian Prime Minister shot after government meeting (video)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting following a government meeting, according to a report by the news agency TASR on Wednesday. ...

182. Colin Stewart briefs PACE rapporteur on Cyprus Peace efforts

UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP Colin Stewart provided an update on peacebuilding efforts in Cyprus during a meeting with Italian MP Piero Fassino,...

183. Melinda Gates steps down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates Steps Down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Receives $12.5 Billion Settlement in Divorce Agreement ...

184. Chaos ensues amid passport control issues at UK airports

Chaos erupted at airports across the United Kingdom on Tuesday as several major hubs confirmed a nationwide border issue, causing extensive delays and frustration among travelers....

185. Navalnaya accuses Putin of lies, theft, and murder

Exiled Kremlin critic, Yulia Navalnaya, launched scathing accusations against Vladimir Putin today, branding him as a ''liar, thief, murderer,'' just moments before the commencement of his fifth presidential inauguration, marking his return to the helm of Russia....

186. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

187. EU announces €1B aid package for Lebanon during visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €1 billion support package for Lebanon, emphasizing the European Union's enduring commitment to assist the country and its people....

188. Israel threatens Rafah invasion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken that Israel will invade Rafah if Hamas continues to make an end to the war a condition of the hostage deal, two Israeli and US officials said....

189. Student protests spread across US universities over Israel-Hamas conflict (vid)

Student protests have erupted at colleges nationwide over the Israel-Hamas conflict. It began with over 100 demonstrators arrested at Columbia University last week...

190. Horse covered in blood bolts through Central London

Central London was thrown into chaos today as a horse, spooked during a routine training exercise, bolted through the streets, triggering a dramatic stampede that left five people injured and several vehicles damaged. ...

191. Arrest made in Paris Iranian consulate bomb scare

The French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris. Initial reports from French media indicate that he did not have explosives on him. ...

192. US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....

193. Israel strikes Iran, air defenses activated amid rising tensions

Iran has fired air defense batteries amid reports of explosions near a major airbase in Isfahan province, according to state media, amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel following an attack against its consulate in Syria....

194. Shorter wait times for US visa appointments

Cyprus citizens now experience one of the swiftest visa appointment wait times globally, according to Rena Bitter, the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy in Cyprus....

195. EU acts against Russian-owned companies

The European Commission released guidelines on the implementation of the new article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 of the 12th package of restrictive......

196. Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill....

197. US sanctions Cyprus-based entities linked to arms network

On Monday, the United States announced sanctions against ten individuals and twelve entities, with two of them operating within a global arms network and registered in Cyprus....

198. Historic old stock exchange in Denmark engulfed in flames (video)

Denmark’s Old Stock Exchange has been engulfed in flames, with television pictures on Tuesday showing the fire ripping through the historic building in the center of the capital....

199. UN officials visit Cyprus for management committee session

UNSG's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, welcomed Catherine Pollard and Martha Lopez from the UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance in New York who are paying a visit to the UN in Cyprus...

200. Sydney: Knife attack on priest amid recent tragedy (video)

A stabbing attack has reportedly taken place inside a Sydney church just days after a knifeman killed six people in a Westfield shopping center....

201. Cyprus suspends asylum for Syrian nationals

President Christodoulidis announced on Saturday evening a suspension of the examination of asylum applications for individuals of Syrian origin, citing the recent influx of Syrian political asylum seekers arriving in Cyprus....

202. ECB President welcomes Cyprus' new Central Bank Governor

The President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde welcomed on Thursday the new Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus Christodoulos Patsalides to the ECB Governing Council....

203. Record crowd watches historic eclipse across North America

The next total eclipse will be on 12 August 2026 and will cover large areas of the northern hemisphere....

204. World Central Kitchen halts Gaza operations after volunteers killed

At least 7 volunteers from the non-governmental organization ''World Central Kitchen'' (WCK) lost their lives in a devastating incident in Gaza's Deir al-Balah area. ...

205. Seven NGO workers killed in Gaza during Israeli attack

World Central Kitchen (WCK), a renowned food charity founded by Chef José Andrés, reported that seven of its workers were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza....

206. Cyprus-US collaboration accelerates Gaza dock for urgent aid delivery

Update on Progress of Temporary Dock Construction in Gaza Coastal Areas for Humanitarian Aid Boost Discussed by US Ambassador to Cyprus....

207. USA: Cargo ship collision collapses main Baltimore bridge (video)

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore suffered a partial collapse early Tuesday after being struck by a large cargo ship, triggering a search for at least seven individuals in the water, officials reported....

208. European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......

209. Deadly Attack rocks Moscow concert venue: ISIS claims responsibility

More than 130 people were killed and numerous others injured in a deadly assault at Crocus City Hall, a popular concert venue complex near Moscow, Friday night. Assailants armed with guns and incendiary devices stormed the venue, unleashing chaos and devastation....

210. ''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

An event dedicated to its vision for a sustainable tomorrow was held by Lidl Cyprus at the premises of the Lidl Food Academy in the centre of Nicosia on Thursday 21 March 2023, in the presence of the honourable Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, as well as other institutional body representatives and partners of the company, as well as representatives of the media. ...