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2101. Cyprus drenched in rain, flood fears rise

Looks like we've got a low-pressure system hanging out northeast of the island, stirring things up a bit. By this afternoon, we're expecting it to mellow out into a weak low-pressure situation....

2102. Cabinet reduces civil servants' sick leave days

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....

2103. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

2104. Prominent doctor found guilty of indecent assault

In a significant legal development, the Nicosia District Court has delivered a verdict finding a prominent doctor guilty of indecent assault against a patient....

2105. How state members earn in semi-governmental boards

The monthly income for the president/member of a semi-governmental organization, derived from participating in the organization's sessions, averages around €400 to €500....

2106. Rainy nights and sunny delights

Hello weather-watchers! Get ready for a rollercoaster of conditions as a low-pressure system takes center stage. ...

2107. Christodoulides links Turkish Cypriot rights violations to 1974 invasion

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, emphasizing that any violation of Turkish Cypriot human rights ...

2108. Bank of Cyprus gears up for investment talks in New York

Bank of Cyprus has packed its bags for New York as it gears up to meet with the investment community at the Athens Stock Exchange's conference in collaboration with JPMorgan on the 25th of this month. ...

2109. Deal in the works for CNP Cyprus

The subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances, CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, is currently in discussions for a potential change in ownership. ...

2110. Town in Croatia sells homes for 13 cents

In the northern town of Legrad, Croatia, a creative initiative offers homes for as low as 13 cents to attract new residents. Launched in 2018, the program aims to reverse population decline, with already promising results....

2111. Legal chaos unleashed as e-justice project collapses

Four years ago, when physical presence dominated business, the collapse of e-justice dealt a severe blow to the judicial system....

2112. Greek Mafia hits, 'Alexoui' murder, and the enigmatic escape via Mount Athos

In the world of crime, an international expatriate group with ties to the former USSR is making headlines. ...

2113. Showers and storms sweep through the island

Hello islanders! Get ready for a weather rollercoaster today. Clouds are making a grand entrance in the east, bringing along some spontaneous showers and a hint of thunder, especially up northeast....

2114. Hostage families urgently plead for release in Parliament chaos

In a gripping display of anguish, relatives of Israelis held captive by Palestinian gunmen stormed a Jerusalem parliamentary committee on Monday, urging lawmakers to intensify efforts to free their loved ones....

2115. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

2116. Black holes in public safety

Last week, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pledged to enhance security, proposing an increased uniformed presence in the city center to combat crime....

2117. First Winter Swimmer's Festival makes a splash

In a pioneering event, the inaugural Winter Swimmers Festival unfolded in Ayia Napa on Sunday, attracting the participation of up to 200 winter swimmers from across Cyprus. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, pledged his support to propel the festival to international acclaim....

2118. Prince Harry drops lawsuit against Daily Mail

Prince Harry has chosen to abandon his libel lawsuit against the Daily Mail tabloid's publisher, Associated Newspapers Ltd., following a recent court ruling that suggested a potential trial loss....

2119. Two-headed calf goes viral with 55 million views

In the vast expanse of the internet, where both darkness and inspiration coexist, a unique tale has emerged. Millions have been drawn to the story of a newborn female calf with two heads, four eyes, two mouths, two noses, and four ears....

2120. Women say 'NO' to more babies despite Chinese Government urges

Amid a national emergency, China's Communist Party strives to increase birth rates with incentives like cheaper housing and tax benefits....

2121. Madonna faces lawsuit over alleged late concert start

Two dedicated Madonna fans, Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden, have taken legal action, filing a lawsuit against the pop sensation for a delayed start to her Celebration tour concert at Barclays Center on December 13....

2122. Cyprus secures €40M boost for green energy storage

The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables....

2123. NATO launches largest military exercise in decades

Some 90,000 troops will take part in NATO's largest military exercise in decades, which will begin next week....

2124. Ministry's move to ease building permits sparks questions

The recent Ministry of Interior announcement, abolishing planning permission requirements for small developments, has left many with questions about the upcoming changes, especially those planning to build in the coming months....

2125. Actors celebrate as grants soar to 40,000 euros

In a significant development, the funding limit for theatrical actors has doubled to 40,000 euros from the previous 20,000, as reported by "K" on Wednesday, January 17....

2126. Paphos Mayor calls for immediate action amid escalating crime wave

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, expressed deep concern over a recent spike in criminal activities over the past 25 days, urging immediate action from the State to demonstrate political will....

2127. Prosecutor's car torched in Paphos

A fire erupted on the night of the third at around 21:30, engulfing a car owned by a 50-year-old Public Prosecutor from the Paphos District Court, as reported by Assistant Police Director Michael Nicolaou....

2128. Cablenet teams up with KINX Gaming for Global Game Jam 2024

It is with great pleasure that Cablenet announces its strategic cooperation with KINX Gaming pioneer in eSports industry in Cyprus and we are excited to invite you to the Global Game Jam - Cyprus 2024, which will take place for the second time in Cyprus from January 26th to 28th....

2129. Non-performing loans hold steady at €2B amid rising rates

Non-performing loans in the Cyprus banking system remained essentially unchanged at €2 billion in October 2023, marking a marginal reduction of just €2 million, in an environment of rising interest rates....

2130. Faster approvals in just 90 days, Deputy Minister reveals

The average processing time for the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) applications has been reduced by 75%, from 12 months to 90 days, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou, said during a press conference on the modernisation and upgrade of the GMI....