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121. High school principal accused of violating rights of student with ADHD

A high school principal has been reported to the police and the Ministry of Education by a student's father due to the principal's behavior toward a student with ADHD......

122. Surgeon accused of negligence and fraud in Nicosia

A 34-year-old man has lodged a formal complaint against a Nicosia-based surgeon, accusing him of medical negligence and fraud following a scheduled inguinal hernia repair surgery. ...

123. 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. ...

124. 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. ...

125. Cypriot startups inspire with innovative solutions

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Cyprus are being urged to pursue their dreams with passion and determination, thanks to the success stories of local business startups, according to Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

126. Cyprus to fast-track 22,000 asylum applications

The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....

127. Cyprus’ luxury resort tied to Russia’s $230M Magnitsky scandal

Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....

128. Cyprus needs new strategy to grow winter tourism

According to an article written by Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, this year has been a steady one for winter tourism in Cyprus, showing the sector’s strength despite various regional challenges....

129. The fall of a man who held the powerful accountable

In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...

130. FTC accuses Meta of putting profits ahead of user privacy

A years-long study has uncovered that major social media and internet companies are involved in "mass surveillance" to capitalize on users' personal data, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)....

131. Respect for justice in action, not just words

The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...

132. EUNOMIA 5-2024: Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and France join forces

With the aim of improving the mutual understanding and interoperability between the Cyprus National Guard, the Greek, Italian and French Armed Forces, the "EUNOMIA 5-2024" Aeronautical Exercise, which took place from 12 to 18 September 2024, was completed....

133. Cyprus' Supreme Court suspends Auditor General (UPDATE)

UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....

134. Best-Selling Author Calum Chace to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

Calum Chace is a leading voice on artificial intelligence, focusing on its impact on society, economies, and our everyday lives. His work explores both the medium and long-term implications of AI. ...

135. One in 10 young patients victims of abuse

One in 10 children aged up to 3 years who arrive at the outpatient clinics of the National Health System (ESY) hospitals with injuries are victims of abuse. ...

136. Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

137. Mystery deepens over mummified body found near Ayia Napa

The discovery of a body in an advanced state of mummification has left investigators in search of answers. The body, found north of Ayia Napa at approximately 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 5, ...

138. Doritos food color can turn mouse skin transparent

139. 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....

140. No foul play in discovery of dead infant at Nicosia cemetery

Authorities have ruled out any criminal activity in the case of a dead infant found in a Nicosia cemetery on Sunday, police sources confirmed....

141. Nicosia doctor faces trial for kidnapping and rape

A Nicosia doctor, accused of kidnapping, beating, and raping his former partner, is now facing a direct trial after being arrested by local authorities. The alleged assault took place on August 24 in a neighborhood of the capital, sparking a swift investigation by the Nicosia CID....

142. Body found in mummified state sparks investigation near Ayia Napa

The discovery of a mummified body in a wooded area north of Ayia Napa has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the identity and cause of death of the deceased....

143. Cyprus' Olympion joins leading K12 education group Globeducate

Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....

144. Prosecutor orders urgent investigation into lake Karla fish deaths

Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf. ...

145. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

146. Hundreds of Cyprus telecom installers lose licenses over new exam

Approximately 600 telecommunications installers in Cyprus, responsible for tasks such as setting up telephone and internet lines, have been left without the necessary licenses to continue their work, despite having legally operated for years....

147. Cyprus caught in a field of disinformation

In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...

148. 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....

149. Police prevent drug supply attempt at Paphos detention center

Police thwarted an attempt to supply drugs to a detainee at the Paphos detention center on Monday afternoon....

150. Google faces fines for spending billions on default search engine deals

A U.S. court has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by persuading partners to set its search engine as the default on their devices. The fine to be paid by Google will be determined at a later date. ...