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241. Torrential downpour hits Nicosia-Limassol highway

On Monday afternoon (2/10), an unexpected heavy shower swept across Cyprus, with torrential rain drenching the city of Nicosia. The downpour resulted in significant water accumulation, particularly along the Nicosia-Limassol motorway, ...

242. Rory McIlroy sparks Europe's Ryder Cup victory

Shane Lowry has said that Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup triumph sits right alongside his Open victory at Portrush in 2019....

243. NYC drowns under state of emergency from flooding

New York City began drying out Saturday after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades, as city dwellers dried out basements and traffic resumed on highways, railways and airports that were temporarily shuttered by Friday’s severe rainfall....

244. Deputy Minister proposes joint tourist packages with Saudi Arabia

Cypriot Deputy Minister, Costas Koumis has proposed joint tourist packages between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus, focusing on the Saudi City of Neom which lies about two hours from Cyprus....

245. Sweden's military called to combat daily shootings and bombings

Sweden’s prime minister on Thursday said that he’s summoned the head of the military to discuss how the armed forces can help police deal with an unprecedented crime wave that has shocked the country with almost daily shootings and bombings....

246. 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival rocks with amazing DJs

The countdown has begun for the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, recognized as one of the top 15 Cocktail Festivals worldwide by the esteemed guide "Drinks Feed." Enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this vibrant event....

247. Discover the street food delights of the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Get ready for a unique evening of exquisite cocktails at this year's Cyprus Cocktail Festival, hosted by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 19:00 in the enchanting Nicosia Municipal Garden....

248. Limassol port's grand eco-art showcase for World Tourism Day

In celebration of World Tourism Day, DP World Limassol, in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, hosted a special event last week for terminal passengers. The event's primary objective was to promote sustainable practices within the shipping sector....

249. Giorkatzis to run for President of Nicosia District Council

The candidate for the position of President of Nicosia District Council in the upcoming local government elections on 9 June 2024 is being seriously considered by the Mayor of Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkatzis....

250. Singapore's Changi Airport revolutionizes no-passport travel

Travel at one of the world's best airports is about to become even smoother next year....

251. Big Lotus stadium welcomes 12,000 athletes for Asian games

China’s leader Xi Jinping is to declare the Asian Games open at a lotus-shaped mega stadium in Hangzhou on Saturday....

252. Nicosia and Limassol explore tram systems

Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou, alongside Nicosia's Mayor Konstantinos Giorkatzis, emphasized the necessity of commencing a comprehensive study for the introduction of tram systems in Nicosia and Limassol....

253. Famagusta mayors unite for a shared vision of reconciliation

During an event commemorating the International Day of Peace, Simos Ioannou, the mayor of occupied Famagusta, emphasized the urgent need for peace in the region. ...

254. Family sues Google over bridge collapse death

The family of a North Carolina man who died trying to cross a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence, saying it's responsible for directing him along the route, their lawyers announced Wednesday....

255. Las Vegas preps for first-ever Formula One race

Las Vegas is gearing up for its first-ever Formula One race on November 18 by building a temporary street track. In the lead-up months, as popular attractions are blocked by construction and scaffolding, some tourists regret the timing of their visits to the city....

256. A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....

257. Death toll in Libya floods at 11,300 as more bodies wash ashore

International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....

258. Italy's cry for help: Facing a migrant surge amid EU discord

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....

259. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

260. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

261. Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...

262. Ukraine's assault on Crimean shipyard wounds 24

A Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard early Wednesday in Russia-annexed Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility, Russian authorities reported....

263. Fuel prices surge, electricity rates hold steady

Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....

264. Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

265. Fire in Hanoi claims lives of more than 30

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is excited to announce its partnership with the organization "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, which aims to support startups in Cyprus and the surrounding area....

266. Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....

267. Major highway still underwater as storm Daniel submerges vita route

The damage wreaked to the national highway and the railway in Central Greece from the passage of storm Daniel last week is extensive and will continue to seriously affect travel between the Greek capital in the south and the northern port city of Thessaloniki, authorities have said....

268. Cyprus Cocktail Fest and N-ice Ice Cubes shake things Up!

In a significant collaboration, the Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a prominent component of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, has teamed up with "N-ice" ice cubes from the Papafilippou Group....

269. Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....

270. Police block access to troubled Ayios Nikolaos complex

Ayios Nikolaos apartment complex in Chlorakas has been officially sealed off, marking a significant turn of events for the site that formerly served as housing for migrants....