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121. Politics Blog: 'The end of the age of Odysseas'

The long-running saga finally came to an end today—a saga that dragged on for months in the courts, but for years in society. For those familiar with the behind-the-scenes drama and the times Odysseas’ eccentric and narcissistic behavior paralyzed the state machinery, the decision was no surprise....

122. Rapper Sean ''Diddy'' Combs arrested in New York on federal charges

Hip-hop mogul Sean ''Diddy'' Combs has been arrested in New York City after being indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities confirmed on Tuesday....

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

124. Canada taps Cyprus expertise for migrant and repatriation efforts

Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday. ...

125. 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival: A decade of queer cinema and cultural celebration

Nicosia's vibrant heart is again set to pulse with creativity, diversity, and cinematic brilliance as the 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns from 20-29 September. ...

126. Israel sees Cyprus-Greece power link as key to regional security

Israel has placed high importance on the electrical interconnection project that will link its electricity grid with Cyprus and Greece, calling it a "top priority," Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen announced....

127. 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......

128. Harris attacks Trump’s record and leadership style

In their second presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed at The National Constitution Center on Tuesday night. ...

129. Politics Blog: Cyprus politicians dive deep over undersea connection

Averof Neofytou and Annita Demetriou have crossed swords once again, this time over the proposed undersea cable linking Cyprus to Greece. ...

130. MultiCare Elite by Universal Life delivers unparalleled medical coverage with the highest limits in Cyprus

Interview with Accident & Health Manager of Universal Life Stelios Sofroniou...

131. Tuesday is Cyprus' last chance to end its energy isolation

A crucial meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday hopes to resolve months of tensions surrounding the Israel-Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a key energy link between Europe and the Mediterranean....

132. Brexit leads to sharp decline in EU students at UK universities

The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....

133. EU allocates €39.5 million for Turkish Cypriot community

The European Commission on Tuesday approved the 2024 Annual Action Programme, granting €39.5 million to support the Turkish Cypriot community's socio-economic development and advance Cyprus' reunification efforts....

134. Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....

135. Greece tightens bank statement rules for schengen visa

Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area. ...

136. Final victim's body recovered from superyacht sinking in Italy

Italian prosecutors are investigating potential manslaughter charges after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leading to the death of seven people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch....

137. Fifth body yet to be retrieved as Sicilian rescue efforts continue

The search for the sixth and final missing person from a sunken superyacht off the coast of Sicily is set to resume this morning....

138. Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from sunken yacht

Two bodies recovered from the wreckage of the sunken Bayesian yacht have been confirmed as those of Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter Hannah....

139. Two bodies discovered in sunken yacht Bayesian

Italian rescue divers have found two bodies inside the sunken luxury yacht Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm, according to Reuters....

140. Harley-Davidson backs away from diversity and inclusion

Harley-Davidson announced on Monday that it is ending its diversity and inclusion programs, joining other big U.S. companies like Tractor ...

141. Ukrainian refugees master English the Mr. Bean way

At Keighley College in West Yorkshire, laughter fills the classroom as students watch Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean struggle through a dentist visit....

142. British tech mogul Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks in freak Sicilian storm

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others remain missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities reported. ...

143. Ukraine linked to Nord Stream blast despite Zelenskyy's objection

Ukraine was reportedly behind the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. The September 2022 explosion severely disrupted Russia's natural gas exports and caused significant turmoil in global energy markets....

144. Old rusty projectile found in Akamas sea declared safe

A very old and rusted projectile discovered in the Akamas sea area has been declared harmless following a thorough examination by police bomb experts....

145. Cyprus to host MED9 conference on cultural rights amid global crises

A conference on ''Cultural Rights in Times of Crisis - Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives'' will be held in Cyprus on September 16, within the framework of the 9 Mediterranean Member States of the EU (MED9), Summit....

146. Authorities issue new evacuation orders as Attica fire spreads

Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fierce blaze in northeast Attica that ignited Sunday afternoon in Varnavas and has since spread to Penteli, endangering Nea Makri. Despite the extensive efforts of emergency services, the fire has rapidly intensified....

147. Larnaca Castle concert to offer musical magic with Vakia Stavrou

The Department of Antiquities and the State Ministry of Culture will host a concert titled "By the Glow of the Moon" at Larnaca Castle on August 22, 2024. ...

148. Yeniduzen: Negotiations to resume in September with new framework

Yeniduzen columnist Serhat İncirli reports that negotiations on the Cyprus issue will resume in September, picking up from where they left off at Crans-Montana. The UN has prepared a program for these talks, which will be structured in two main packages....

149. Nicosia takes lead in crisis prep for Lebanon evacuation

The Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Iranian strike....

150. Christodoulides ties commissioner pick to EU job role

President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...