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31. A step closer to the Sun: NASA's historic mission (VIDEO)

Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....

32. Pope Francis calls for Cyprus reunification in Christmas message

Pope Francis' recent Christmas message, which included a call for a solution to the longstanding Cyprus issue, has once again highlighted international attention on the divided island and emphasized the need for renewed peace talks....

33. Elon Musk becomes first person to achieve a $400 billion net worth

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached an unprecedented milestone: a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg....

34. Whale's incredible migration stuns researchers

A humpback whale has completed one of the longest and most remarkable migrations ever documented, a journey scientists believe may be linked to changing environmental conditions....

35. Nicosia aims to become a model for sustainable tourism

Nicosia is positioning itself as a model for combining urban and rural tourism, offering a rich blend of cultural heritage, modern experiences, and sustainable development, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism, Costas Koumis....

36. Thanksgiving travel in the US hits record highs

Thanksgiving is here, and so is the great American tradition of traveling to be with loved ones. ...

37. Vafeadis: ''Everyone is responsible for their own car''

''Everyone is responsible for their own car,'' said the Minister of Transport, Mr. Vafeadis, regarding the problematic – and deadly – airbags found in tens of thousands of unsuspecting drivers’ cars on Cypriot roads...

38. Two key undersea communication cables cut in Baltic Sea

Two important undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea were cut recently, and it looks like it was done on purpose. ...

39. Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6% annual increase. This figure also slightly surpasses the same period in 2019, a record-breaking year for Cypriot tourism, showing a 0.81% rise....

40. Part-time work declines in Cyprus, gender gap narrows

In 2023, the share of part-time workers in Cyprus for those aged 20-64 was at 8%, a slight drop from 9.1% in 2022. This trend of declining part-time work has been consistent in Cyprus since 2014...

41. Series of events #Moments at the Museum '24 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The workshop, which will take place at the Foundation's Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pierides Archaeological Museum, is designed for young teens and adults and combines the imaginative realms of surrealism and cubism with practical creative practices....

42. Tesla surges 12% on Trump’s election win, Musk’s $75M bet pays off

Tesla shares surged 12% in early trading Wednesday following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, as investors anticipated potential advantages for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a major Trump backer....

43. Cyprus real estate market falters as October sales drop 6%

With just two months left in the year, October has shown that, despite some resilience, the market remains unable to inspire optimism. Economic indicators for the average household have not sparked an uptick in investment interest, and the ongoing geopolitical instability is growing....

44. Trump accuses Democrats of dismissing his voters as ‘garbage’ in Wisconsin rally

Dressed as a sanitation worker and stepping into the cab of a garbage truck, former President Donald Trump took aim at Democrats on Wednesday......

45. Champions and Rebels Unite!

46. Putin urges Dollar ditch, but asks summit guests for Dollars and Euros

Russian President Vladimir Putin is leading efforts to reduce global reliance on the US dollar by promoting "de-dollarization" at a summit with over 20 world leaders. ...

47. Three economists win Nobel for studying why nations fail

Economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how institutions shape societies' welfare. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the trio will share the 11 million kroner ($1.1 million) prize....

48. UN hosts key meeting between Cyprus leaders after years of stalemate

This Tuesday marks a pivotal moment in the Cyprus problem, as the leaders of the two communities meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....

49. Florida: Fire Chief warned, ''If you stay here, you will die''

Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction and flooding. The storm made landfall south of Tampa, with powerful winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes battering cities across the state....

50. Iris the sea crow sets record with 500-kilometer journey across Cyprus

In a surprising and unprecedented journey, Iris, a young Sea Crow fitted with a satellite transmitter in February, has stunned researchers by covering nearly 500 kilometers across Cyprus in just three days....

51. Erdogan pushes for recognition of breakaway state at UN

New York is behind us. The UN General Assembly and its side meetings have shown us, to a large extent, how efforts to break the deadlock on the Cyprus issue will proceed—nearly eight years after the Crans Montana talks collapsed in 2017....

52. Two leaders, two visions for Cyprus

Significant developments emerged during the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus,...

53. Yellow-eyed penguin crowned bird of the year

In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....

54. Record sea turtle nests found on British base beaches

British Bases (BB) beaches are celebrating a milestone in sea turtle conservation, with a record-breaking 382 turtle nests recorded across their sandy shores this year, according to environmental experts. The new record surpasses last year’s total of 282 nests, which was the second-highest count ever....

55. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

56. Politics Blog: New party launches and record-breaking koupepi

While this column is mainly satirical and humorous, it has often been the first to reveal significant news, such as upcoming failures in the Larnaca marina and port projects and the Vasilikos terminal....

57. Limassol is breaking barriers for the disabled

Limassol’s Old Port came alive last weekend as the city hosted the ‘Access for All’ festival, a vibrant two-day event dedicated to promoting inclusion and raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities....

58. Hundreds of Cyprus telecom installers lose licenses over new exam

Approximately 600 telecommunications installers in Cyprus, responsible for tasks such as setting up telephone and internet lines, have been left without the necessary licenses to continue their work, despite having legally operated for years....

59. Google faces potential breakup over monopoly findings

The U.S. Department of Justice is exploring the possibility of breaking up Google following a recent federal court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of violating antitrust laws....

60. Record passenger traffic at Cyprus airports in 2024

In a landmark achievement, the number of passengers passing through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the first seven months of 2024 has surged by 4.42% compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the island....