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1741. Cyprus faces crucial energy decisions in Nicosia meeting

Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...

1742. Mystery deepens over mummified body found near Ayia Napa

The discovery of a body in an advanced state of mummification has left investigators in search of answers. The body, found north of Ayia Napa at approximately 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 5, ...

1743. 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....

1744. No foul play in discovery of dead infant at Nicosia cemetery

Authorities have ruled out any criminal activity in the case of a dead infant found in a Nicosia cemetery on Sunday, police sources confirmed....

1745. Illegal monastery remains standing despite demolition order

A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

1746. Dead infant found at Nicosia cemetery

Authorities are investigating after a dead infant was discovered at the ''Constantinos and Eleni'' cemetery in Nicosia on Sunday afternoon, September 8....

1747. Cyprus to remove 130 speed bumps in road reassessment

Authorities decided to remove 130 speed-reducing installations, such as bumps and elevated platforms, Senior Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Works (DPW), Charalambos Kais, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

1748. 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....

1749. Body found in mummified state sparks investigation near Ayia Napa

The discovery of a mummified body in a wooded area north of Ayia Napa has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the identity and cause of death of the deceased....

1750. Parliament in turmoil over Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus is facing significant political upheaval over the Great Sea Interconnector, a major project intended to bring affordable electricity to the island. With the decision deadline looming tomorrow, there is still no scheduled Cabinet meeting to finalize the issue....

1751. Cabinet to make final call on power link funding today

The Cyprus Cabinet is meeting today to finalize decisions on the financing of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, known as the Great Set Interconnector. ...

1752. Electricity link faces delays as Cabinet postpones decision

At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday. ...

1753. Cyprus faces surge in online scams

Online scams are becoming a serious issue in Cyprus, with recent data revealing a sharp increase in fraudulent activities. In the past 25 days, authorities have reported eight significant fraud cases, totaling over half a million euros in losses....

1754. Two aftershocks follow 4.9-magnitude earthquake off Cyprus coast

Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....

1755. Athens and Nicosia reach tentative agreement on energy project

According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, a tentative agreement between Athens and Nicosia, backed by the European Commission, has eased uncertainty surrounding a significant energy project. ...

1756. Cyprus, Greece break deadlock on Crete-Cyprus power link

Officials from Cyprus and Greece have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the impasse over the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project....

1757. U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....

1758. Cyprus powers up for a last-minute save

Nicosia has requested more time at the political level to keep the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project on track, following a dispute over €100 million in project cost recovery....

1759. The fate of the Greece-Cyprus energy link hangs in the balance

This week will be crucial to whether the power grid link between Greece and Cyprus via Crete will be implemented....

1760. ''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. ...

1761. Starlink's finances frozen in Brazil after legal conflict with Elon Musk's X

Brazil's top judge has ordered a freeze on the finances of Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, preventing the company from conducting financial transactions in the country....

1762. Israeli airstrike on Gaza aid convoy kills 5 transport employees

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike on a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza, claiming it targeted "armed assailants" attempting to hijack the convoy....

1763. Passengers receive suspended sentence for smoking on Cyprus flight

A Paphos District Court on Wednesday handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to two British passengers, aged 50 and 44, for smoking and consuming alcohol on a flight. ...

1764. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

1765. 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....

1766. Larnaca airport seizes 48 Kg tobacco and 145 cigarette cartons

Cyprus customs officials seized 48 kilograms of roll-your-own tobacco and 145 cartons of cigarettes from two passengers at Larnaca Airport on Tuesday, August 27....

1767. Energy minister and finance minister clash over Cyprus' energy future

The Republic of Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its energy sector as multiple projects face delays and uncertainty, raising concerns about the country's future energy security and international relations....

1768. 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....

1769. Israel launches major military operation in West Bank, 9 dead

Israel initiated a significant military operation early Wednesday targeting multiple areas in the northern occupied West Bank....

1770. CERA decision delay stalls Cyprus-Crete electrical cable project

The Regulatory Authority of Cyprus (CERA) has once again postponed its decision on the timing of cost recovery for the Cyprus-Crete electrical cable project, causing frustration among stakeholders....