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301. Powerful earthquake hits Tibet, leaving 53 dead (video)

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of Tibet early on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 people and injuring 62 others. The earthquake, which struck at 9:05 a.m. local time,...

302. Back to reality: Sunshine, clouds, and wonderful morning traffic

Ah, January 7th—a bittersweet day! The holidays have packed up their tinsel, kids are back to school (thank goodness, right?), and adults are staring down their inboxes....

303. 2025: A new chapter for Cyprus’s property market

2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....

304. A little extra for everyone as pensions get a new year's boost

The Council of Ministers has approved an increase in pensions from the Social Insurance Fund (TKA) starting in January 2025....

305. A clean bill of health for Paphos' food packaging industry

A total of 600 inspections were conducted by the Paphos Municipal Health Service as part of preventive measures during the festive period, with only three establishments requiring observations, according to the Head of the Service, Christos Christou....

306. Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

307. Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....

308. Palestinian Authority shuts down Al Jazeera in West Bank amid controversy

In a move sparking controversy and widespread criticism, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank. ...

309. Looking to spend a night out in Larnaca? Check out Wiz Guide!

Looking to try something new but don't know where to look?...

310. Ferrari welcomes Lewis Hamilton

The ''marriage'' of the century in Formula 1 is now a reality....

311. In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....

312. Athens to celebrate New Year's Eve with silent fireworks for the first time

Athens is introducing a fresh, thoughtful twist to its New Year’s Eve festivities this year with the debut of silent fireworks....

313. Jimmy Carter, champion of peace and humanity, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....

314. Video shows handcuffed inmate fatally beaten

Shocking footage from body-worn cameras shows the violent treatment of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in New York....

315. Homeownership in Cyprus drops below EU average

In 2023, 68.8% of Cypriots owned their homes, slightly below the EU average of 69.2%, according to Eurostat. Conversely, 31.2% of the population lived in rented housing, just above the EU average of 30.8%....

316. General strike continues in occupied areas over cost of living reforms

The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...

317. How the European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act will transform Auditing and Financial Reporting and the crucial role of the external auditor

The European Union took a bold step in August 2024 by adopting the AI Act, a landmark regulation designed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, ethical, and transparent. ...

318. Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs outlines vision for 2026 EU Presidency

In an exclusive interview by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, Deputy Minister of State for European Affairs Marilena Raouna described the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 as both a significant challenge and an unparalleled opportunity....

319. Cyprus & Greece Market Overview: 2023-2024 and Projections for 2025 and Beyond

The market underwent significant changes from mid-2023 onwards due to several global and regional factors....

320. The 26-foot snowman crafted from 2,500 wine bottles (pictures)

Visitors are flocking to what some call Britain’s most festive pub to marvel at its latest seasonal spectacle—a massive 26-foot snowman crafted from 2,500 empty wine bottles....

321. EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION - New Date

Celebrate Christmas in Nicosia on Monday, December 30, for a Magical Night with EPIC and Deejay Radio 93.5!...

322. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

323. Finance Minister signs agreements on crypto and tax info sharing

Cyprus' Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has officially signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreements (MCAA) under the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)....

324. Nicosia’s old GSP redevelopment faces delays, but progress accelerates

The redevelopment of the old GSP in Nicosia, originally set to finish by November 2023, has faced delays but is now moving forward, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

325. 14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...

326. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

327. ‘Crotch circles’ spark bikini line buzz in Luton

Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....

328. Once again this Christmas, Lidl Cyprus supports the valuable work of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

329. François Bayrou Appointed France's New Prime Minister

In a move aimed at stabilizing France's fractured political landscape, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister, the Elysée announced on Friday. ...

330. The case of the meddling mother-in-law

An extraordinary case came before the Larnaca Criminal Court, involving a mother-in-law who set up her 19-year-old son-in-law in an attempt to force him to separate from her daughter....