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631. Nearly 3 tons of medical aid sent today to Lebanon

In response to urgent requests from Lebanon regarding its struggling medical system, Cyprus is sending nearly three tons of essential medicines and medical supplies to the neighboring country....

632. Jazeera Airways' year-round service between Kuwait and Cyprus welcomed by Ambassador

The decision of Jazeera Airways to extend the route between Kuwait and Cyprus for the whole year is “a right move” in this direction of cooperation between the two countries in all fields......

633. Elon Musk donates over $70M to boost Trump, GOP in 2024 Election

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual, contributed more than $70 million to support Donald Trump and Republican campaigns in the upcoming November elections, according to recent campaign finance disclosures....

634. One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to his death from hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Wednesday....

635. Effort to create new cooperative bank in Cyprus begins with IPO search

The Cypriot company for the promotion of the cooperative movement is at the process of seeking an investment firm that would underwrite an initial public offering for the creation of a “small cooperative bank” in Cyprus that would replace the Cooperative Cyprus Bank which went into liquidation back in 2018, Panikos Hambas told CNA....

636. Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....

637. Winners of Robotex and MRC Cyprus 2024 Awarded at the Bank of Cyprus

The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored. ...

638. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

639. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

640. Global debt to exceed $100 trillion this year

Global public debt is nearing the size of the world economy, posing risks to living standards in developed nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned....

641. Freedom Holding Corp. marks 5th anniversary of Nasdaq IPO with significant growth milestones

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market, one of the world’s leading stock exchanges. ...

642. 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,...

643. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

644. Ukraine’s 3rd brigade uses provocative ads to recruit soldiers

As Ukraine's war with Russia enters its third year, the need for recruits has become urgent. ...

645. Tesla’s hiring secret: Mindset over skills, says Beth Davies in Digital Agenda interview

Beth Davies, former development director at Tesla, Gap, Apple, and Microsoft, spoke to "K" about talent attraction strategies employed by leading tech companies. ...

646. Cyprus President meets UK’s Starmer to push for peace talks

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street today, where the two leaders will address several critical topics, including efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue, regional developments, and strengthening bilateral relations....

647. UN hosts key meeting between Cyprus leaders after years of stalemate

This Tuesday marks a pivotal moment in the Cyprus problem, as the leaders of the two communities meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....

648. MED9 Summit in Cyprus pushes for humanitarian aid to Gaza

At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...

649. Limassol and Larnaca set for greener urban transport

Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, making a significant step towards the the country’s transition towards greener, more accessible urban spaces....

650. Family, unaccompanied minor transferred to Pournara after crossing Green Line

A family of four and an unaccompanied minor, all of Somali origin, were found in the early hours of Friday after reportedly crossing into the Republic of Cyprus from non-government-controlled areas....

651. University of Nicosia Achieves Top 501-600 Global Rank in THE WUR 2025 

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has held its rank among the top 501-600 universities globally for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR)....

652. ECB cautiously prepares for further rate reductions

The intention of the central bankers on the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council to proceed with another interest rate cut next week, as inflation data proves favorable, is indirectly but clearly reflected in the minutes of their last meeting, released today....

653. Digital Transformation OR Vanish!

Historically our world has experienced significant eras spanning from the medieval eras, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World War Era and others....

654. ECB to review AKEL’s proposed bank tax amid financial concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to evaluate a proposed "windfall tax" on banks, commonly associated with the leftist political party AKEL, in Cyprus. ...

655. Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....

656. A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

657. Foreign Ministry confirms arrival of 500 Australians in Larnaca from Lebanon

Two more flights from Lebanon carrying Australian nationals who are departing in light of regional developments are expected at Larnaka on Wednesday....

658. Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region....

659. Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

660. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...