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391. Russia expels six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage

Russia has expelled six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage, in a move that escalates already strained relations between the two nations. The decision was made public Friday by Russian state media, although the expulsions occurred weeks ago....

392. President promises continued efforts for Cyprus peace as UAE summit approaches

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus issue......

393. 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. ...

394. Arrest made in Paphos for illegal hunting in restricted area

A second arrest was made by Paphos police on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal hunting in a restricted area....

395. Greek police disrupt €26 million VAT fraud scheme

The Financial Police Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in elaborate VAT fraud schemes, leading to significant financial losses for the state....

396. Putin tries to help Trump beat Harris in U.S. Election 2024

Russia is intensifying its efforts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, aiming to help Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, according to U.S. intelligence officials. ...

397. Dead infant found at Nicosia cemetery

Authorities are investigating after a dead infant was discovered at the ''Constantinos and Eleni'' cemetery in Nicosia on Sunday afternoon, September 8....

398. Who shot Hvaldimir?

The sudden death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale famous in Norway and suspected of being trained by Russia as a ''spy whale,'' has turned into a potential murder mystery....

399. Supreme Court to rule on Auditor General's dismissal on September 18

The Supreme Constitutional Court is set to announce its decision on September 18 regarding the Attorney General's request to dismiss the Auditor General for alleged misconduct. ...

400. Cyprus-Crete electricity link should cut costs by 20-25%

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project could reduce electricity costs by 20-25%, according to Cyprus Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

401. 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....

402. Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

Bob Menendez's resignation from the U.S. Senate became official Tuesday, following his July conviction on bribery charges. ...

403. New findings reveal life on Cyprus’ northwest coast 4,000 years ago

More information has been revealed about the Chalcolithic period and the Bronze Age on the island’s northwest coast during excavations at the Makounta-Voules Archaeological project in the Paphos district....

404. Record 6.6 million passengers from January to July 2024

A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus' airports from January to July this year while according to Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people....

405. Russian consulate in occupied Cyprus serves its 10,000th visitor

Russia has opened a new consulate office in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus to serve its growing expatriate community, which now numbers more than 50,000. ...

406. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

407. Scientists find massive underground water source on Mars

Geophysicists have uncovered a vast underground ocean beneath Mars' surface, a discovery that may hold significant implications for the search for life on the Red Planet....

408. Power issue may have sparked deadliest wildfire in Greece

Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, said sources close to a probe over the blaze that killed one woman and torched 10,000 hectares near Athens, covering a total area about the size of Paris....

409. Five arrested in Matthew Perry death

Five individuals, including two doctors, face federal charges related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, ABC News has learned. The charges, filed Thursday, include conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution resulting in death, and possession with intent to distribute....

410. Today marks 19 years since Helios Airways' fatal crash

Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...

411. Politics Blog: Leaders, Avvakoum, USA and the Cyprus Air Force

''The country needs a leader'', exclaimed Averof Neofytou, reminding us of the infamous slogan by Nikaros that the crisis needed a leader. ...

412. The Olympics and the battle against fake news

In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Brussels correspondent George Kakouris writes about how the 2024 Olympics were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a battleground for misinformation, with numerous false narratives circulating, particularly from Russian-language websites....

413. Iraqi teen detained in Vienna over alleged Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Austrian authorities have detained an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, according to Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner. ...

414. Cats show grief after a pet dies, study finds

Cats are often seen as independent and aloof, but new research suggests they may grieve the loss of a fellow pet, challenging the perception of them as antisocial creatures....

415. Two suspects in Limassol double murder remanded for 8 days

Two men, aged 19 and 23, were remanded for eight days on Friday in connection with a double murder investigation. ...

416. Financial disputes linked to double murder in Limassol district

The mystery surrounding the double murder in the Limassol district began to unravel after a missing person report led to the identification of one of the victims. Authorities have identified one victim as Andreas Kouzoupi, 39, from Arakapa. ...

417. Father arrested for negligence in death of newborn in Nicosia

A case of severe negligence leading to the death of a three-month-old baby girl has shocked Cyprus. Authorities have arrested the 23-year-old father and are seeking the 22-year-old mother, who is believed to have fled to Greece....

418. Police probe double homicide after charred bodies incident

Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide after the discovery of two charred bodies in a burned vehicle in the Lisovouno area of Limassol....

419. Police look for answers after charred bodies found in burnt car

The discovery of two charred bodies in a burnt car in the area of Lystovouno, Limassol district, has left authorities grappling for answers as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious incident. ...

420. Vasilikos: Cyprus political figures and public officials to be summoned

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....