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931. Apple fights €1.8 billion EU fine

Apple is appealing a €1.8 billion fine from the European Union, which accused the tech giant of blocking information about cheaper music streaming services....

932. US military port fails to distribute aid, Gaza crisis deepens

Humanitarian aid intended for the desperate population of the Gaza Strip remains undistributed, despite its arrival at a temporary port constructed by the U.S. military. ...

933. ''Cyprus has the potential to become a model of sustainability in Europe''

In a recent interview during the first-ever Green Agenda Cyprus Summit held at the Hilton in Nicosia, environmental economist and sustainability advocate, Professor Cameron Hepburn, delved into the pressing need for Cyprus to embrace a green transition...

934. UN envoy completes three rounds of talks, grasps impasse

Just before the beginning of the year, the name of former Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, who served from 2010 to 2018......

935. Outrage as police car seen parked in handicapped spot

A photo posted on the Facebook page "The GAROS of the Day" showing a police car parked in a handicapped spot has sparked public outrage....

936. ICC seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leader and Israeli PM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

937. Navigating summer stalemates in the Cyprus conundrum

Historically, there has never been a peak in the Cyprus problem during the summer. The last significant event in Crans-Montana occurred at the start of the season....

938. Banks stress need for government support in ESG initiatives

Banks are urging a combination of government and regulatory policies to achieve a healthy, effective, and optimal green transition in Cyprus....

939. Andreas Petsas and Eurobank support sustainability at 'Green Agenda'

In a pivotal speech delivered at the 'Green Agenda' conference hosted at Hilton Nicosia, Mr. Andreas Petsas, Senior General Manager of Eurobank......

940. Parliament cancels smart meter contract to save EU funds

The Cypriot Parliament has unanimously accepted the President's referral of a law passed on April 25 that exempts innovative small and medium-sized......

941. Climate action

Wopke Hoekstra has been the European Commissioner for Climate Action since 9 October 2023. Before assuming office in Brussels, he held various political positions in the Netherlands and worked in the private sector. ...

942. Erdogan warns Israel may target Turkey after Hamas defeat

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday asserted that Israel would target Turkey if it succeeds in defeating Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Agence France-Presse reported....

943. Xi and Putin reinforce alliance with joint critique of US actions

China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a ''new era'' of partnership between their nations, presenting a united front against what they described as the United States' aggressive Cold War mentality and global destabilization efforts....

944. Osman Ertuğ criticizes UN Envoy's understanding of Cyprus issue

945. From gigabytes to watts: Telcos' evolution into energy providers

Andreas Neocleous is the first CEO of Cyta, Cyprus’ largest telecommunications organization, to have been appointed from the private sector....

946. Critical shortages of Ozempic spark health concerns in Cyprus

The availability of injectable diabetes medicine, such as Ozempic, has reached critical levels in Cyprus, sparking concerns among health authorities and patient advocates....

947. Foundational principles of sustainable development in Natura 2000 regions

Dimitris K. Melissas is a Lawyer and Professor of Public Law at the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in Urban Planning Law, Spatial Planning Law and Environmental Law....

948. Occupied territories condemn attack on Limassol mosque

In occupied territories, both the Foreign Ministry and the Vakoufika Department have strongly denounced an alleged attack on the Arnaut Mosque in Limassol....

949. CEO advocates Green Transition at inaugural Cyprus Summit

In an interview on SPOR FM's ''News Diaspora'' program, Dimitris Lottidis, the founder of the conference and CEO of SPP Media, addressed the urgent climate crisis and the inaugural Green Agenda Cyprus Summit....

950. Banking sector's pledge to environmental transition

Eliza has been the Executive Director of Finance since October 2019 and since October 2021 she has been an Executive Member of the Bank of Cyprus Board of Directors....

951. Combatting money laundering: Insights from Katerina Sikioti Charalambaki

Money laundering poses a significant threat to the EU's economy and society, with organized crime generating revenues of at least €139 billion annually, as emphasized by Katerina Sikioti Charalambaki, a professor and lawyer at the High Court of Justice....

952. Navigating the next steps in the Cyprus issue

The Cyprus problem is entering an intriguing phase following the UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Algin Quayar's, rounds of contacts - including three visits to Cyprus and diplomatic engagements in Greece, the UK, Turkey, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Moscow....

953. Biden approves over $1 billion in arms for Israel

The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it would send more than $1 billion in additional arms and ammunition to Israel......

954. Climate crisis, a health emergency

On December 1, 2019, Ms. Kyriakides assumed the role of European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety....

955. Turkish Cypriot leader criticizes UN envoy's approach

Ersin Tatar criticized UN envoy Olgin's push for negotiations without common ground, citing her proposal for ''Initiative 3A'' (direct flights, direct trade, direct contacts) through the UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy. "If such an initiative were possible, we could engage in dialogue," he remarked....

956. Russian troops advance, Blinken affirms US support in Ukraine

The escalating conflict in northeastern Ukraine has reached a critical juncture, highlighted by the ominous sight of Russian troops advancing in a frontline town, captured by drone footage....

957. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

958. Hezbollah leader calls for migrant boat access to Cyprus

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Monday called on Lebanese authorities to allow migrant boats to head to Europe amid rising anti-Syrian sentiment and accusations that Western countries aim to confine refugees in Lebanon....

959. Education minister advocates for AI integration in education at EU council meeting

Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......

960. The Minister of Agriculture at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Dr Maria Panayiotou studied History and Archeology at the University of Cyprus from where she graduated in 2004 with honors....