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181. Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

After a lengthy session yesterday, which spanned over five hours and included the examination of pathologist Dimitra Karagianni concerning the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou.....

182. How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....

183. Journalist's fight for justice against state broadcaster spans 17 years

In Cyprus, a journalist named Evdokia Loizou fought a 17-year legal battle against CyBC, the state broadcaster....

184. Fodder for the beasts

Last week, Nicos Anastasiades demanded through his lawyer the withdrawal of the books of Makarios Drousiotis, an apology and compensation....

185. More and more British kids abducted to Occupied Cyprus

The past year has seen a worrying increase in parental abductions involving British children, with more than 500 minors taken from the UK....

186. USA: Florida passes bill banning minors from social media platforms

In a bid to combat rising concerns over child safety, the Florida House and Senate approved a bill imposing one of the nation's strictest bans on social media use by minors under 16. ...

187. Greece to bring in 40,000 workers from six countries

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday that Greece is on the cusp of a migration agreement with India to bring in unskilled and skilled workers to the country to be employed in the agricultural, construction and tourism sectors....

188. Government official salaries surge up 17% in 5 years

Over the past half-decade, the salaries of government officials have surged by a notable 17%, shedding light on the expanding state payroll. ...

189. 8-year-old chess prodigy makes history defeating grandmaster

In a groundbreaking achievement, 8-year-old chess prodigy Aswath Kaushik has entered the record books as the youngest player ever to defeat a chess grandmaster. ...

190. US Embassy Nicosia hosts exhibit of Ukrainian women amid Russian aggression

On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....

191. EU Court upholds 'Halloumi' PDO registration

In a significant legal development, the EU General Court has dismissed an appeal by Cypriot cheese makers challenging the registration of the name 'Halloumi'/'Hellim' as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in April 2021....

192. FBI informant in Biden case linked to Russian contacts

A former FBI informant is facing charges for allegedly concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company....

193. High demand for electric vehicle subsidies as applications surge

In response to the subsidy schemes for electric vehicles, the Road Transport Department reports significant interest since the application process began on Saturday....

194. Tension erupts in court during trial for Ypsona double murder

The trial concerning the double murder that occurred on June 29 outside a bar in Ipsona, claiming the lives of 44-year-old Mario Onisiforou and 51-year-old Michael Michael,...

195. Philippines accuses China of dumping cyanide into disputed Scarborough Shoal

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....

196. Navalny's bruised body uncovered, investigation gains momentum

In a dramatic turn of events, the body of Alexei Navalny has been discovered following yesterday's thriller where his relatives claimed he was not returned to them by Russian authorities....

197. Trump fined $354.9 million in New York civil fraud trial

Former US President Donald Trump faces a hefty fine of $354.9 million (£281.6 million) following a civil fraud trial in New York. Including interest, he must pay at least $453.5 million (£359.9 million). ...

198. Biden impeachment talk after false bribery claim

A startling revelation shook the political landscape as Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, faced charges for concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, alongside a Ukrainian energy company. ...

199. Netanyahu's party divided over US-Arab peace initiative for Gaza

Reports of a joint US-Arab peace plan for Gaza, including a "tight timeline" for establishing a Palestinian state, have stirred strong reactions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies. ...

200. US sounds alarm on Russian anti-satellite weapons threat

Highly sensitive intelligence gathered by the U.S. highlights the emergence of Russian anti-satellite weapons, raising concerns among top government officials. ...

201. Sarkozy sentenced to one year in jail for illegal campaign financing

The Paris appeals court found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of illegal campaign financing for his failed 2012 re-election bid. The lower court's previous ruling was confirmed....

202. Kasselakis vows to end MP immunity

Stefanos Kasselakis, the leader of the main opposition SYRIZA, has pledged to abolish the immunity of MPs from prosecution if his party comes into power. ...

203. Allegations of 'Vegas of the Med' status rattle Cyprus talks

Competent sources that spoke to CNA on Tuesday described reports in a British daily as orchestrated ones, that attempt to undermine the efforts to return to the Cyprus talks....

204. Pet owner contracts bubonic plague from cat

In a rare occurrence, a pet owner in Oregon has contracted the bubonic plague from their cat, marking a concerning instance of the potentially fatal disease emerging in the United States, according to local authorities. ...

205. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

206. Cyprus to roll out 10-second euro transfers across banks

Over the next 18 months, Cyprus is poised to revolutionize money transfers, promising seamless transactions within 10 seconds from bank to bank....

207. Cyprus in legal battle over alleged rights violations

In a dramatic legal saga, the law firm Christos Pourgourides & Co LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Cyprus on behalf of their clients, Andreas Christofi and Kostakis Christofi from Trimiklini....

208. Controversial 'Las Vegas on the Mediterranean' plan for Varosha unveiled

A proposal to transform Varosha into a ''Las Vegas on the Mediterranean'' has surfaced, reportedly backed by a consortium of global billionaire businessmen, as revealed by the British newspaper Daily Express....

209. Government grapples with energy project crisis

The firm spearheading one of the Republic of Cyprus' most ambitious energy ventures, Terminal F.P. at Royal, finds itself grappling with challenges that threaten its completion....

210. Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

At least 37 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern city of Rafah, Gaza health officials reported Tuesday....