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1411. Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh since the territory surrendered to Azerbaijan on 20 September....

1412. Independence Day parade traffic updates

The police have announced road closures due to the upcoming military parade celebrating the Republic of Cyprus's independence on October 1, 2023....

1413. Cyprus aids Lebanon to tackle migration flows

Cyprus has taken robust measures to address the escalating migration flows from the east, particularly from Lebanon, in close collaboration with its neighbor....

1414. New law protects consumers against unlawful practices

In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....

1415. Foreign buyers flock to Cyprus real estate

Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....

1416. Attack on Russian navy HQ in Crimea raises stakes

Last Friday, an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea was launched, reportedly following a request from U.S. and UK intelligence services, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry....

1417. Cyprus football chief faces legal heat over ethics probe

In a statement released today, the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee announced that it has received and reviewed the investigation regarding the alleged conflicts of interest involving Mr. Georgios Koumas, the President of the Cyprus Football Federation (CFF)....

1418. Apartments rule, but prices vary by province

According to Mr. Loizou of Ask Wire, the majority of Cyprus' population resides in apartments. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that among young buyers, typically around 30 years old, the most sought-after housing option is an apartment, particularly a two-bedroom one, whether for purchase or rent. However, the question arises: How do housing prices vary across different provinces?...

1419. Just a breath away from a new tourism record

Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...

1420. Embracing the digital change in education

In the modern age, one of the paramount areas that demands digital transformation is education....

1421. Were test monkey deaths concealed in Neuralink trials?

Following last week's announcement by Elon Musk regarding the recruitment of human test subjects for Neuralink trials, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his earlier statement claiming that monkeys involved in the experiments had not experienced fatalities due to the implants....

1422. Keravnos expects more from banks to boost Cyprus economy

The Cyprus economy has proven its resilience in recent years, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Tuesday at the 4th Conference "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities", that takes place in Nicosia, noting that there are still challenges that the banking sector must address....

1423. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

1424. Clear skies ahead

Today, the weather will initially be mostly clear, but after noon there will be increased clouds, mainly in the mountains and the interior....

1425. Doxa is gone, but damage is done

One way was considered for days the resignation of Doxa Komodromou from the Presidential. ...

1426. Eurobank to acquire Hellenic Financial Stability Fund stake

Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A. has recently inked a conditional sale and purchase agreement with the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund. This agreement entails the acquisition of the Fund's entire stake in Eurobank's share capital....

1427. Presidency in prolonged crisis

The United Nations General Assembly in New York proved to be a critical test for Nikos Christodoulides during his first year in office, as well as a highly significant personal and political endeavor. On one hand, he aimed to use the platform of these meetings to communicate a positive message regarding the Cyprus problem. ...

1428. GHS welcomes Ygia Polyclinic

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the "" Polyclinic officially became part of the General Health System, offering inpatient care and a First Aid Department...

1429. Menendez faces corruption charges, cash and gold bars found in home

Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing corruption charges, accused of secretly aiding Egypt's authoritarian government and using his political influence to protect a friend in exchange for cash and gold bars. ...

1430. The charms of a forgotten neighborhood

In Seat 7A, I don my mask and fasten my seatbelt, opening my book. ...

1431. 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....

1432. Cyprus tops EU in internet piracy

A recent report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) sheds light on the concerning issue of internet piracy within the European Union....

1433. 22 startups aim for 10K prize

Twenty-two startups hailing from Cyprus, Great Britain, Israel, and Greece are vying for the prestigious 10,000 euro prize at the 2023 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....

1434. 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....

1435. Liquidity cover hits 318% in banking

Konstantinos Herodotou, the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, delivered a robust message at the TechIsland conference in Limassol....

1436. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

1437. Ministry on high alert as fuel prices soar globally

Constantinos Karagiorgis, Director of the Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Commerce, Energy, and Industry, has noted a concerning and continuous rise in fuel prices on the international stage. ...

1438. 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....

1439. Cyprus inflation skyrockets to 3.1% in August

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....

1440. Sales from the occupied area to the Republic of Cyprus skyrocket

Data, released by the Turkish Cypriot newspaper ''Kibris'' and sourced from the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, reveals a remarkable surge in sales of products from the occupied territories to the Republic of Cyprus in 2022....