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571. MED9 Summit focuses on Middle East crisis in Cyprus

Leaders of southern European Union nations are meeting Friday in Paphos for the 11th MED9 Summit, with a focus on the escalating crisis in the Middle East....

572. UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

A growing number of young people in the United Kingdom......

573. Jordan's King Abdullah joins MED9 Summit for key security talks

Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...

574. Cyprus activates national plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon

Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....

575. $1,800 boat trips in high demand amid Lebanon conflict

Before war engulfed Lebanon, the Princess 2010 yacht was a symbol of leisure, cruising along the coast with passengers paying $600 each to enjoy its 24-meter luxury. ...

576. Cyprus Civil Defence shelters ready for 30% of population

Cyprus' Civil Defence has 2,200 shelters currently available, capable of accommodating 30% of the island's population in case of an emergency, according to spokesperson Panayiotis Liassides. Efforts are underway to increase the number of shelters, especially in urban areas....

577. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

578. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

579. Why Cyprus is not at risk from Iran's ballistic missiles

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran—marked by Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel Tuesday night—and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon have raised concerns for the Republic of Cyprus....

580. Oil prices surge 4% after Iran fires missiles at Israel

Oil prices surged nearly 4% on Tuesday following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, launched in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon....

581. Letymbiotis announces activation of Cyprus’ ‘Estia’ evacuation plan

Cyprus’ national evacuation plan ''Estia'' for the reception and repatriation of citizens of third countries, is in full operation, Government Spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis announced on platform "X"....

582. 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....

583. ''Does anyone in this country ever take responsibility?''

Shortly after the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Odysseas Michaelides, while society and the political system were already beginning to polarize, the president of the coalition's Democratic Party posted pictures of his family vacation in London....

584. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

585. Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....

586. Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....

587. Businesses in Cyprus can benefit economically from policies for fewer cars

Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...

588. Tensions flare over Auditor General appointment threat

Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...

589. Kremlin pushes procreation amid declining birthrate, encourages 'sex at work'

Russia’s top health official has urged workers to consider procreation during breaks, as part of an effort to counter the country’s population decline, a move supported by President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing push for higher birth rates....

590. Germany’s hardline on Syrian deportations gives Cyprus green light for returns

In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....

591. 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. ...

592. EU Commission refuses Dutch request to leave asylum system

In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...

593. Hezbollah radio explosions leave 20 dead in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict

Explosions from Hezbollah's communication devices rocked southern Lebanon for a second consecutive day, killing 20 people and injuring more than 450 in what has become the deadliest episode since cross-border hostilities with Israel intensified nearly a year ago. ...

594. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

595. Von der Leyen unveils new European Commission lineup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...

596. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

597. Bon Jovi helps save woman from jumping off Nashville bridge (vid)

Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi is being credited with helping save a woman’s life on Wednesday after encountering her on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville....

598. Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......

599. With Cyprus sending electricity to occupied areas, water exchange could be next

An article from the Turkish edition of the Independent raises concerns about the possibility of Greek Cypriots needing to request water from the Turkish-occupied areas in the coming years. ...

600. Armed man threatens explosion in central Athens standoff

Authorities have responded to a crisis on Acharon Street in central Athens, where a man is threatening to cause an explosion using a gas cylinder or jump from the sixth-floor balcony of an apartment building....