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1381. Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

1382. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

1383. South and East coasts heat up to 33°C today

In accordance with the latest Met Office forecast, Wednesday, September 13th, is poised to offer mostly clear skies across the region....

1384. Fire in Hanoi claims lives of more than 30

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is excited to announce its partnership with the organization "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, which aims to support startups in Cyprus and the surrounding area....

1385. Six-day extension for Israelis accused of gang rape in Ayia Napa

Five Israelis were brought to court in connection with a reported gang rape case involving a 20-year-old tourist in Ayia Napa....

1386. Thanos Hotels and Resorts continues to support ''Sophia Foundation for Children''

The company was honoured for its ''I cook and I offer'' programme during an event at the Presidential Palace ...

1387. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

1388. Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....

1389. Police vigilance prevents unauthorized entry in evacuated Chlorakas flats

Five private security guards will watch over the evacuated apartment buildings in Chloraka around the clock. Additionally, ADE Paphos patrols will cover the entire area, as confirmed by Michalis Nikolaou, the spokesperson for ADE Paphos and CID Paphos manager....

1390. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

1391. Major highway still underwater as storm Daniel submerges vita route

The damage wreaked to the national highway and the railway in Central Greece from the passage of storm Daniel last week is extensive and will continue to seriously affect travel between the Greek capital in the south and the northern port city of Thessaloniki, authorities have said....

1392. Unpredictable Tuesday showers and gradual clearing ahead

Unstable weather conditions are anticipated for today, Tuesday, September 12th, with the possibility of isolated showers or thunderstorms across the region. This unsettled weather is influenced by a weak low-pressure system, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office....

1393. Greek shipping Minister's exit shakes government after fatal ferry incident

Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis announced his resignation on Monday, a few days after the death of a ferry passenger who was forcefully pushed off a ferry in Piraeus last week....

1394. Severe thunderstorms loom over Cyprus

Heavy rain has been happening in mountainous areas of the island since Monday afternoon....

1395. Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....

1396. Morocco earthquake toll mounts

The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....

1397. Remembering 9/11, 22 years on

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, New York City is set to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost with a series of memorial events throughout the city....

1398. Orange alert: Stormy skies ahead

On Monday morning (11/09), the Department of Meteorology issued an orange warning, in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....

1399. Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

With the advent of autumn's first month, warm weather lingers, and the curtain falls on summer vacations, ushering in a period of growing daily responsibilities....

1400. Four accused of brutalizing child freelance dealer

"They treated me worse than an animal," said the young man who was beaten, burnt, and forced to snort cocaine by drug traffickers....

1401. King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her passing

The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....

1402. Rainy days ahead

The Meteorological Service has just released its latest forecast, and it seems like we're in for some weather excitement in the coming days....

1403. New bus lane opens, but where are the passengers?

In recent days, there has been a lot of talk about the increased traffic at the entrance of Nicosia. Many people think this is because of the new bus lane that started operating on September 4th....

1404. Over 46,000 students ring in the new school year

On the first day of school, 46,479 high school students eagerly returned to their classrooms after the summer break in Cyprus....

1405. Storm Daniel deluges Athens leaving streets swamped

1406. Public sector considers summer 4-day workweek proposal

The Pancyprian Guild of Civil Servants is set to reintroduce a proposal for a four-day workweek in the public sector, according to Stratis Matthaiou, the General Secretary of the Guild. ...

1407. Venice to charge €5 entry fee to tackle over-tourism

Venice will become the first city in the world to charge day-trippers an entry fee in a determined bid to curb mass tourism, its tourism chief announced yesterday....

1408. Slovakia's UN peacekeeping efforts in Pyla earn global praise

FM Constantinos Kombos and Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezak praised the principled stance of the Slovak contingent of the UN peacekeeping force during the recent incidents in Pyla....

1409. Ministry of Health in conflict with Insurance Agency over healthcare control

During yesterday's Parliamentary Committee on Health meeting, the Government decided to shift the responsibility of sending patients abroad from the Ministry of Health to the Health Insurance Organization....

1410. Inland temperatures soar to 37°C amidst unstable weather

In an unexpected meteorological turn, the Daniel system has taken center stage, ushering in shifting weather patterns across central Mediterranean and Greece....