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1621. Homelessness on the streets of the capital (Photos)

Citizens in the heart of the capital are faced with a depressing sight. The image of two homeless people, a father and son, whose story is well known among the locals, sleeping on the streets of Makarios Ave....

1622. Turkey says S-400 ready for use if needed

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says his country’s Russian-made surface-to-air missile batteries are ready for action and will be used if the country is threatened...

1623. 32nd Auction Sale by Psatharis

Once again, the Psatharis Auction House has collected a rich group of artworks that will be presented at the Kleopatra Hotel from November 28th to 30th as part of the 32nd auction. The collection includes over 130 works by Cypriot and Greek artists and a remarkable selection of maps of Cyprus....

1624. What are these strange white cameras on the streets? (photos)

Several citizens have inquired about the new cameras. What precisely do they do? Are they for specific public services? And where have they been installed? Are new lawsuits on the way?...

1625. Iran: Rape used as a means to quell protests

Rape is being used systematically by Iranian security forces to deal with the now three-month-old protests against Tehran's regime, with women leading the charge, according to a detailed CNN report that includes facts and testimony....

1626. Russian-born lawyer in Cyprus throws hat in ring

Local media this week got wind of a possible presidential run by a Limassol-based corporate lawyer, who was born in Russia before the dissolution of the Soviet Union and believes Cyprus should be a neutral state...

1627. Ryanair adds five new destinations and a fourth aircraft to its fleet in Cyprus

Ryanair has announced its busiest summer schedule in Cyprus, with 41 routes from Paphos to destinations including Naples and Toulouse....

1628. US-Cyprus army cooperation bill heads to the House

A bill that paves the way for further military cooperation between Cyprus and the Unites States reached the House this week, following months of media hype about the island’s intent to help Ukraine with Russian-made missiles, but the specific agreement explicitly excludes weapons systems...

1629. Hooligans terrorize women during iconography class

A group of women were terrorized by youths who threw lemons at them during an iconography class in Nicosia, with reports saying one of the victims was hit in the chest during the incident...

1630. Marios Georgiou named Man of the Year 2022

Marios Georgiou was named Man of the Year at the 21st annual Bank of Cyprus - Man of the Year Awards 2022 held at the Parklane Hotel in Limassol last night, Wednesday, November 16th, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades. ...

1631. Bird activists in Cyprus stand ground after video incident

The Committee Against Bird Slaughter in Cyprus says organized hunters were misleading the public over an incident last week, saying an activist caught on video and accused of harassing them was in fact waiting for authorities after having called in an illegal activity...

1632. Civil protection's role in disaster management at the Nicosia Risk Forum 2022

The role of civil protection and international solidarity in disaster management as a result of climate change is being discussed at the two-day Nicosia Risk Forum 2022 (#NRF2022) on Civil Protection, which began today in Larnaca and is organized by the CERIDES Foundation of the European University Cyprus....

1633. EY Cyprus awarded project of Holistic Management of Cyta’s Sustainable development

EY Cyprus has been awarded by Cyta the project of the Holistic Management of the company’s Sustainable Development. ...

1634. NATO response convoluted in missile aftermath

Puzzled world leaders breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after it was revealed that Ukrainian forces, not Russian, had fired missiles into Poland, but the incident had already disrupted G20 diplomacy meetings in Bali and further revealed hidden divisions within NATO...

1635. Student demonstrators call for reunification (images)

Students marched on Tuesday in Nicosia and other government-controlled areas of Cyprus, in protest of the unilateral declaration of the illegal Turkish Cypriot regime. ...

1636. The first 'Mountain Agriculture of Troodos' products have hit the market

Another innovative project led by the Cyprus Institute is taking shape, with the introduction of the first fruits and vegetables bearing the quality label "Mountain Agriculture Troodos" to the market....

1637. Double burial site found in Kouklia

Two tombs from the 12th century BC with rare findings were excavated at the Kouklia-Marcello location, according to a statement from the Cyprus Department of Antiquities....

1638. 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!' (photos)

The Christmas Villages are set to begin in less than two weeks, on Saturday, November 26, and preparations by the participating communities are ongoing. ...

1639. Drug squad finds Ottoman cannons after tip-off

Cypriot authorities in Limassol have gained possession of two Ottoman cannons, after officials rushed to the backyard of a residence where they caught the owner red handed digging up the big guns...

1640. Stakes are high as Cyprus seeks new archbishop

The Holy Synod in Cyprus is gearing up for high-stakes elections after Archbishop Chrysostomos was laid to rest on Saturday, following a funeral service officiated by Ukraine-backer Bartholomew whose historic trip from Istanbul foreshadows a colossal dilemma of epic consequences for the island and the orthodox world at large...

1641. Archbishop to lie in state until funeral on Saturday (images)

Archbishop Chrysostomos will lie in state from Thursday until Saturday when his funeral service will be held on Saturday at St. Varnavas church....

1642. Larnaca's new branded hotel (photos)

Solaar Hospitality's new hotel (formerly Michael's Beach Hotel) on the Larnaca-Dhekelia road is set to open in less than six months. The new hotel on the city's map will bear the name of an international hospitality chain and will open in April 2023 as the Mercure Beach Hotel Larnaca....

1643. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between UCLan Cyprus and Wargaming

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between UCLan Cyprus and Wargaming at the premises of UCLan Cyprus on the 31st of October. ...

1644. Anastasiades' last hurrah

President Anastasiades is on his final diplomatic tour in the region before the end of his term, beginning with multilateral contacts in Egypt, where he has been since last Sunday in the framework of COP-27. ...

1645. Initial PEGA report - Cyprus is an appealing destination for spy goods

1646. Why inequality is growing in the US and around the world

U.S. income inequality grew in 2021 for the first time in a decade, according to data the Census Bureau released in September 2022....

1647. Presidential debate - The arguments, aggressiveness, and lies

The first cross-court debate between the three main presidential candidates based on polls featured nerves, dynamism, pace, and a variety of topics....

1648. MINTHIS SPA: A sanctuary of wellness ready to awaken your senses

Minthis, the flagship luxury lifestyle resort by renowned Cypriot developer Pafilia, has opened one of the most ground-breaking wellness sanctuaries in the Mediterranean....

1649. Progressive school offering Waldorf and IB curriculums opens in the Limassol highlands

Tucked away in the mountains of Limassol, about 20 minutes from the sea, you’ll find a school like no other....

1650. Elderly man dies after road accident in Peyia

An elderly man was killed in a road accident in Paphos district on Wednesday after a car struck him as he was trying to cross the main road in Peyia...