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1. Protesters clash with Netanyahu’s defense of Gaza war at Capitol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, telling U.S. lawmakers, “our enemies are your enemies,”......

2. Mother accuses legal service of cover-up in Thanasis' death

Andriana Nikolaou, the mother of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, launched a new attack on the Legal Service following coroner Panikos Stavrianou's request to overturn a previous conclusion by death investigator Dorias Varosiotou....

3. Athens tops list of world's best-smelling cities, Nicosia also makes the top 10

A recent study by HAYPP has crowned Athens, Greece, as the world's best-smelling city, overturning the common perception of cities as unpleasantly odorous....

4. Kamala Harris raises record $81M in 24 hours after Biden's exit

Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered fundraising records, drawing an unprecedented $81 million in the 24 hours following President Joe Biden's decision to step down, campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz announced Monday....

5. Supreme Court stands firm, guarantors must pay €30K loan debt

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed the appeal of two individuals contesting a ruling by the Paphos District Court, which held them liable for €30,244.32 plus interest and costs, as guarantors of a business loan granted by Laiki Bank in 2002....

6. ETYFA receives unfinished Vasilikos Terminal, plans to complete by 2025

The government is on a countdown following the termination of the contract for the construction of Terminal F.P. at Vasilikos by the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD....

7. Biden bows out. What now?

After an extended period of criticism and pressure, not from opponents but from friends and supporters, which made it particularly painful, came self-awareness and, finally, the difficult decision....

8. American journalist sentenced to 16 Years in Russian prison

Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist working for the Wall Street Journal, has been found guilty of espionage by a Russian court and sentenced to 16 years in prison....

9. Cyprus seeks solutions for property buyers 'in limbo' after court ruling

The government is working to help property buyers who are now in a difficult situation after the Court of Appeal ruled the 2015 Real Estate Transfer and Mortgage Law unconstitutional....

10. City council revokes honorary title for US Senator Robert Menendez

The Paphos City Council has revoked the decision to award U.S. Senator Robert Menendez the title of Honorary Citizen of Paphos and the Golden Key of the City....

11. Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......

12. France accused of 'racist discrimination' over Olympic hijab ban

France is under fire for barring its athletes from wearing hijabs at the upcoming Paris Olympics, a move critics call 'racist gender discrimination'....

13. EU court rules against secrecy in COVID-19 vaccine contracts

The European Commission was wrong to limit public access to certain details in contracts for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a ruling from the EU's second-highest court on Thursday....

14. Senator Menendez convicted on bribery charges

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been convicted on multiple counts of bribery following a nine-week trial, a verdict that could potentially send him to prison for years. ...

15. Trump chooses JD Vance as Vice President for 2024

Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday, marking the start of the Republican National Convention....

16. George Clooney urges Biden to step aside for 2024

Hollywood actor and prominent Democratic fundraiser George Clooney has urged President Joe Biden to step aside for the 2024 election, citing concerns over Biden's ability to defeat Donald Trump. ...

17. UN envoy's dual approach ahead of crucial briefing

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar is adopting a nuanced strategy in the Cyprus conflict as she seeks to engage with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and prepares to brief the UN Security Council ...

18. Cyprus grapples with energy future amid interconnector debate

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has summoned ADMIE, the country's electricity grid operator, for a crucial meeting on July 15 to discuss new data that could potentially alter a decision barring charges to Cypriot consumers ahead of the Great Sea Interconnector project's implementation....

19. Mayor leads effort to beautify Kato Paphos tourist area

Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos of Paphos has taken a hands-on approach to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city's popular tourist area, Kato Paphos....

20. Younger tourists are choosing Cyprus in the winter

In a bid to extend Cyprus's tourism season, a recent survey commissioned by Hermes Airports highlights promising opportunities for bolstering winter tourism, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

21. Councillor pushes for better support of foster children

In a heartfelt discussion on SPOR FM's "Diaspora News," Fotini Tsiridou, a Limassol Councillor for the DISY, addressed the pressing issue of support for foster children as they transition into adulthood....

22. ECB concerned over Cypriot bank profit tax proposal

In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....

23. Cyprus higher education sees doubling of student enrollment over past decade

Health Minister Michalis Damianos praised the dramatic growth of Cyprus' student population during a graduation ceremony at the University of Frederick in Nicosia on Friday....

24. Afghan mother's son kidnapped by Turkish father in occupied Cyprus

The Afghan mother, residing in the government-controlled areas after seeking political asylum, has condemned the abduction of her 3-year-old son by his Turkish father in the northern occupied territories....

25. Turkish Cypriot groups challenge Tatar's solution proposals

Twenty-one Turkish Cypriot guilds, organizations, and political parties have collectively appealed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, ...

26. Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival returns to Cyprus this October

The Cyprus Theatre Organisation has announced the 37th Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival 2024, aiming to strengthen, promote, and support amateur theatre across Cyprus....

27. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

28. Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....

29. Thousands celebrate summer solstice with yoga in Times Square

In a vibrant celebration marking the seventh International Yoga Day, more than 3,000 yoga enthusiasts converged at Times Square on Sunday....

30. Biden campaign rolls out $50M in ads focusing on Trump’s conviction

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is spending $50 million through the end of June, a blitz that includes its first television ad trumpeting......