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31. Roof collapse at Paphos department store injures three

A section of the metal roof at a department store in Paphos collapsed on Monday, injuring three people, authorities said....

32. Close to 60% of Turkish Cypriots want a settlement

A recent survey conducted in September by the CMIRS Centre for Migration, Identity, and Rights Studies in the northern part of Cyprus found that 59% of Turkish Cypriots favor a settlement to the ongoing Cyprus problem,...

33. Avvakoum monks counterattack with book 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'

Monks deposed in connection with the Avvakoum scandal are preparing to fight back with a forthcoming book titled 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'...

34. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....

35. 2,000-year-old skeletons found beneath Petra’s Treasury

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant discovery beneath Petra's famed Treasury in Jordan, revealing a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts dating back more than 2,000 years. ...

36. Over 100 US troops deployed to Israel as war in Gaza escalates

The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports. ...

37. A black day for justice in Cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....

38. Cyprus and Greece strengthen defense ties in ''Iris - 2024'' exercises

The final phase of the ''IRIS - 2024'' exercise, part of the Transatlantic Tactical Post-Troop Exercise (TAMS), took place in Kalo Chorio with the notable participation of two F-16 fighter aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force. This marks their first involvement since 2019....

39. 2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

40. Activists call on Parliament to address police behavior during protest

Giorgos Tattis and Oz Karahan are scheduled to appear in court on November 18 following their arrest on Tuesday morning, October 1......

41. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

42. Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....

43. US urges tighter oversight of Cypriot service providers to combat financial crime

Cypriot accountants and lawyers are under pressure from U.S. authorities to align with banking standards in combating financial crime. ...

44. Cyprus abolishes planning permission for low-risk developments

According to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, effective October 2, 2024, Cyprus will eliminate the need for planning permission for low-risk developments, such as the construction of one or two residential units. ...

45. Cypriot MEP questions fairness of auditor general’s firing

Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou has submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission regarding the recent dismissal of Cyprus’s Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides. ...

46. Convicted murderer escapes during family visit in Paphos

Authorities in Cyprus are conducting a large-scale manhunt to locate 42-year-old convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, who escaped police custody Thursday during a family visit in Choletria, Paphos. ...

47. Top Quality N-ice Pure Ice Cubes Present the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The country’s best Cocktail Festival, now an established institution, returns for its 5th edition, offering a memorable evening with exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars in Cyprus and abroad. ...

48. Julian Assange set to testify before the Council of Europe

Julian Assange will testify before the Council of Europe on October 1, a key moment in his ongoing fight for justice. The founder of WikiLeaks will speak to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Palace of Europe, with the session set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m....

49. Odysseas Michaelides removed: Court cites breach of public trust

The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....

50. Andreas Papaconstantinou to become the new Auditor General

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Andreas Papaconstantinou as the Republic's new Auditor General. ...

51. Supreme court ruling on Auditor General fuels corruption debate in Cyprus

The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....

52. The fall of a man who held the powerful accountable

In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...

53. Respect for justice in action, not just words

The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...

54. Hezbollah leader calls Israeli attack a ''declaration of war'' (vid)

In a televised speech Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned Israel's remote detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon as a ''declaration of war.''...

55. Israel's shadow operations: A timeline of tactics

Israel is suspected of conducting various covert operations, including recent explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon and cyberattacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. ...

56. US military boosts forces in Alaska amid increased Russian activity

The U.S. military has deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska, responding to increased Russian military activity in the region. ...

57. A magical night of music in Nicosia's Eleftheria Square

58. Reasons behind the Auditor General ruling deemed a mockery

Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....

59. Cyprus' Supreme Court suspends Auditor General (UPDATE)

UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....

60. Decision pending on Auditor General’s fate

The Supreme Constitutional Court began its session at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday to deliberate on Attorney General George Savvides' request for the dismissal of Auditor General Odysseas Michailidis over alleged "improper conduct."...