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451. Turkey slams Christodoulides-Biden meeting as ''Diplomatic Defeat''

The Turkish opposition labeled the meeting between Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides and U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday as a major setback for Turkish diplomacy, claiming it offered Greece and Cyprus an upper hand in regional affairs....

452. Halloween haunt: Supreme Court digs into Cyprus black magic case

In a story straight out of a Halloween nightmare, a strange case with all the trappings of black magic, mysticism, and potions found its way to Cyprus' Supreme Court, fittingly coinciding with Halloween. ...

453. At least 95 dead as flash floods devastate southeastern Spain

At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...

454. North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....

455. Fareed Zakaria warns of a turbulent future for America

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Alexis Papachellas, CNN's Fareed Zakaria shared his insights on the current state of U.S. politics and its implications for both the nation and the world. Here are the key points from their discussion:...

456. Israel bans UNRWA, restricting key aid services to Palestinian refugees

Israel’s parliament has passed legislation to bar the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that could drastically impact services for millions of Palestinian refugees living in occupied territories....

457. Increase in missing minors from Cyprus juvenile homes raises alarms

Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....

458. Cyprus claims gold and three bronze medals at ISF Gymnasiade in Bahrain

459. Zelenskyy’s ''Make Russia Small Again'' t-shirt sparks Kremlin fury

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...

460. FT: Dutch court rules Heineken must pay millions for Greek subsidiary violations

According to a report in the Financial Times, a Dutch court has ruled that Heineken is responsible for competition violations linked to its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, dating back to the 1990s. ...

461. Using AI to steal your homes from under your nose

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for real estate scams, making it easier for criminals to pull off tricky schemes like deed theft....

462. Major trafficking ring uncovered in Cyprus involving former football player

The Anti-Trafficking Bureau in Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to unravel a serious case involving an organized trafficking ring that is believed to be sexually exploiting women on the island....

463. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

464. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' proposal, insists on Turkey's role in talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has publicly rejected a proposal from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, which was made during an informal dinner in New York....

465. North Korea sends troops to Russia, raising concerns over their role in Ukraine conflict

The U.S. government has reported that North Korea has sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia, raising concerns that they may be deployed to fight in Ukraine....

466. 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. ...

467. Politico: Giuliani ordered to hand over property to pay defamation suit

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over a significant portion of his property, including his luxury Upper East Side apartment, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation case against him....

468. 8-year-old boy seriously injured in school incident

Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....

469. Cyprus under siege as cyberattacks raise alarms

Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...

470. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

471. A picture is worth a thousand words!

Former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance at a McDonald’s in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday, attempting to present himself as......

472. Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated this after the informal tripartite dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ersin Tatar in New York,...

473. Israel targets Hezbollah-linked bank in air strikes on Beirut

Israel launched multiple air strikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, including branches of a bank accused of financially supporting the militant group. ...

474. Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...

475. Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

476. Scam warning: Don’t fall for fake delivery fees from 'Cyprus Post'

The Cyprus Police are urging the public to exercise caution following reports of a new scam involving fraudulent emails related to package deliveries....

477. IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Sinwar

Israeli forces announced Thursday night that they had killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack on southern Israel, during a firefight in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operation occurred on Wednesday, though Sinwar’s identity was only confirmed later through DNA testing....

478. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

479. Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has emerged from time to time, revealing a lack of understanding about what truly happened in Cyprus in 1974. ...

480. Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....