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361. Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by a Syrian businessman and his family against the government's decision to revoke their Cypriot citizenship. ...

362. Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

363. Greek police disrupt €26 million VAT fraud scheme

The Financial Police Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in elaborate VAT fraud schemes, leading to significant financial losses for the state....

364. Nicosia doctor faces trial for kidnapping and rape

A Nicosia doctor, accused of kidnapping, beating, and raping his former partner, is now facing a direct trial after being arrested by local authorities. The alleged assault took place on August 24 in a neighborhood of the capital, sparking a swift investigation by the Nicosia CID....

365. Supreme Court to rule on Auditor General's dismissal on September 18

The Supreme Constitutional Court is set to announce its decision on September 18 regarding the Attorney General's request to dismiss the Auditor General for alleged misconduct. ...

366. Prosecutor orders urgent investigation into lake Karla fish deaths

Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf. ...

367. ''Workers at Larnaca Marina were paid despite lack of work,'' says Vafeades

The €1.2 billion investment agreement with Kition for the Larnaca port and marina project is under renewed scrutiny due to the dispute involving 15 workers recently laid off. ...

368. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....

369. JD Vance tells Kamala Harris ''go to hell'' over Trump’s cemetery dispute

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday after reports of a confrontation involving......

370. 14-year-old accuses Avakoum monk of sexual abuse

Police are now investigating 13 complaints related to the Monastery of Saint Avakoum, including a recent case involving a 14-year-old girl who has accused a monk of sexual abuse....

371. Biden approved $230M temporary pier for Gaza aid

President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza earlier this year......

372. FT: Zuckerberg accuses Biden Admin of pressuring Meta to censor COVID-19 content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media company to censor certain COVID-19 content during the pandemic....

373. Christodoulides criticized for inconsistent policy on Turkey’s EU role

On February 2-3, 2024, the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted an informal meeting of Foreign Ministers, known as the Gymnich, in Brussels....

374. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

375. Final decisions on Akamas projects approaching

According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....

376. French film icon Alain Delon dies at 88

Alain Delon, the renowned French actor who became a global icon through his work with legendary directors and his enigmatic screen presence, has died at the age of 88. Delon’s career spanned over six decades, during which he starred in some of the most revered films in European cinema, including Rocco and His Brothers, The Leopard, and The Samurai....

377. Attempt to light shisha leads to arrests over forest fire in Limassol

Two individuals were arrested yesterday afternoon in Limassol for allegedly starting a fire in the Trooditissa State Forest, claiming they were attempting to light a shisha. ...

378. Five arrested in Matthew Perry death

Five individuals, including two doctors, face federal charges related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, ABC News has learned. The charges, filed Thursday, include conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution resulting in death, and possession with intent to distribute....

379. Ukraine linked to Nord Stream blast despite Zelenskyy's objection

Ukraine was reportedly behind the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. The September 2022 explosion severely disrupted Russia's natural gas exports and caused significant turmoil in global energy markets....

380. Police warn public about new online extortion scam

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a new form of online fraud has emerged, where scammers attempt to extort money by claiming they have compromising videos of the victims....

381. Eight arrested in major operation seizing drugs worth over 2.5M euros (vid)

Greek Police announced Tuesday the dismantling of an international drug trafficking network that smuggled large quantities of drugs by sea using yachts....

382. US extradites Russian citizen from Cyprus on high-tech export charges

The US has extradited Russian citizen Artur Petrov from Cyprus, where he faces 11 charges related to the illegal export of US-made microelectronic technology to Russia, the Russian state news agency TASS reported. ...

383. Ukrainian forces push 30km into Russia in deepest incursion of the war

Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 30 kilometers into Russian territory, marking the most significant incursion since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022....

384. Iraqi teen detained in Vienna over alleged Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Austrian authorities have detained an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, according to Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner. ...

385. Google and Meta secretly target underage YouTube users with Instagram ads

Google and Meta have been implicated in a secret agreement to push Instagram ads to underage YouTube users, bypassing Google's policies on advertising to minors, according to a report by the Financial Times....

386. Vienna cancels Taylor Swift concerts over foiled terror attack

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two suspects allegedly planning a terrorist attack during her performances. ...

387. Pakistani man charged in plot to kill Trump

The Justice Department has charged Asif Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani national with alleged links to the Iranian government, for plotting political assassinations targeting former President Donald Trump and other US officials....

388. Boxer Imane Khelif one win away from Olympic Gold

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif moved one step closer to a historic gold medal in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night, defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 in the semifinals. ...

389. Google faces fines for spending billions on default search engine deals

A U.S. court has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by persuading partners to set its search engine as the default on their devices. The fine to be paid by Google will be determined at a later date. ...

390. Officials refute rumors of Cyprus airspace closure

Flights to and from Cyprus are continuing as usual, according to Cyprus' Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Letymbiotis addressed and refuted online rumors suggesting the alleged closure of the country's airspace....