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901. Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....

902. 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....

903. Cyprus among worst in EU for keeping homes warm

Cyprus was the country with the second largest share of population declaring that they could not afford keeping their home adequately warm in 2022, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

904. Greek shipping Minister's exit shakes government after fatal ferry incident

Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis announced his resignation on Monday, a few days after the death of a ferry passenger who was forcefully pushed off a ferry in Piraeus last week....

905. Cyprus police arrest 4 in immigration smuggling bust

The Cyprus Police have carried out a new operation to dismantle one more immigrant smuggling network and have arrested four people....

906. How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

The release of secret documents, usually from the US and Britain, a few years later, sheds light on important moments in history....

907. The kiss that ended a soccer career

Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, resigned on Sunday under mounting pressure, culminating in a three-week controversy surrounding his kiss of a player on the lips during Spain's historic Women's World Cup victory....

908. Morocco earthquake toll mounts

The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....

909. US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

Richard Nephew, the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the US State Department, emphasized the severe consequences of corruption on economies and international investments during his visit to Cyprus....

910. Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

911. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

912. AI's role in shaping future warfare

The war in Ukraine has brought about significant changes, including how wars will occur in the 21st century. These changes are quite substantial. Suddenly, everyone realizes that inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles can inflict more damage than costly traditional military planes....

913. Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...

914. King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her passing

The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....

915. Jack Straw's 'two-states' plea for Cyprus sparks fury and accusations

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has dismissed an article penned by the British former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in support of “two states” in Cyprus as “lacking substance and disregarding historical reality, international law and UK Treaty obligations to Cyprus.”...

916. Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

After the troubling events in Chlorakas and Limassol, where right-wing extremists carried out violent acts, have you heard any teachers' unions speak out against these incidents?...

917. Dairy leader Alambra unveils €10 million eco-friendly milk facility

On Tuesday, September 5th, the grand opening of the new Alambra fresh milk factory took place....

918. Apartment sales in Nicosia dominate in Q2

In the second quarter of this year, Nicosia's property market showed a significant preference for apartments, offering insights into future housing trends, according to Ask Wire data....

919. 'Hackney Diamonds': Rolling Stones unveil 1st album in 18 years

The Rolling Stones are back with their first original music album in 18 years, titled "Hackney Diamonds." This announcement comes after the passing of drummer Charlie Watts, who contributed to two tracks on the album. ...

920. Weight-loss drug Ozempic transforms Denmark's economy

Massive demand for diabetes and weight loss drugs made by Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk has turned it into Europe's most valuable company, giving Denmark's economy a major makeover....

921. Storm Daniel deluges Athens leaving streets swamped

922. Cabinet greenlights WHO local office

The Cabinet has greenlit the establishment of a World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Cyprus, as confirmed in a statement released by Health Minister Popi Kanari....

923. Slovakia's UN peacekeeping efforts in Pyla earn global praise

FM Constantinos Kombos and Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezak praised the principled stance of the Slovak contingent of the UN peacekeeping force during the recent incidents in Pyla....

924. In a historic first, asylum applications drop by 51%

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....

925. Tourism prospects in Cyprus under threat after attacks on Arab tourists

Two months ago, a group from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, led by the Deputy Minister, visited the United Arab Emirates....

926. Poland welcomes 170,000 Ukrainian students

Many face problems with language, integration and displacement....

927. First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for covid-19

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 Monday, the White House announced....

928. Italian court awards €130,000 to great-grandson of World War II victim

Relatives of six Italian men hanged by German troops during World War Two are set to receive hundreds of thousands of euros in compensation for their families' trauma....

929. Cyprus' unique winemaking journey unveiled

With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation....

930. Cyprus-Greece-Israel trilateral meeting ends on high note

The Cyprus-Greece-Israel trilateral meeting led by Nicos Christodoulides, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Benjamin Netanyahu has successfully concluded its discussions....