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181. 'My son was killed by army officers,' Thanasis' mother says

Andriana, Thanasis Nicolaos' mother, appeared furious at the investigations into her son's death....

182. 30% less passengers between UK and Paris due to Brexit delays

Eurostar has said that its trains between the United Kingdom and Paris are carrying 30 percent fewer passengers than their capacity....

183. The Halepianes (Tseri) exit opens tomorrow at 3pm

In the upcoming months, improvements and relief from the annoyance faced by hundreds of drivers every day are anticipated. ...

184. Tech companies calling for employee naturalizations after 5 years

Following the 2023 Presidential Elections and the resumption of the meetings of the House of Representatives, ICT companies will begin "pushing" for the right to apply for naturalization after 5 years of residence and work in the Republic of Cyprus,...

185. Holiday weekend marred by road fatalities

Two road fatalities were reported over the long holiday weekend in Cyprus, following car collisions in different districts where both victims were passengers...

186. Economic events that will be remembered in 2022

The energy crisis, which intensified after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and resulted in skyrocketing gas prices, took the lead throughout the year....

187. Kaili in custody until next week - Decision on the three is expected

Eva Kaili, a Greek MEP and former vice-president of the European Parliament, will be detained until next week, according to AFP....

188. UK pledges support in Cyprus maritime sector

British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Irfan Siddiq expressed his country’s readiness to deepen its cooperation with Cyprus in the maritime and marine sectors. ...

189. €36 million loss so far reported by banks this year

The banking system reported a loss after tax of €36 million on a consolidated basis in the first nine months of 2022, compared to a profit of €22.54 million in the corresponding period of 2021....

190. 'I believe this is only the beginning,' says journalist who broke Qatargate story

Our online appointment was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Louis Collard is a reporter for the Belgian newspaper Le Soir and one of three reporters who broke the story of QatarGate, one of the biggest corruption and illegal money scandals in recent years....

191. Tying up loose ends at Hellenic

Hellenic Bank experienced several changes in 2022, as it closed outstanding issues while also opening new chapters. Hellenic Bank made changes to its top management, staff, shareholding composition, and labor issues in the fourth quarter of 2022, ...

192. China eases its zero-covid policy amid protests

People in China with mild or asymptomatic coronavirus cases will be allowed to isolate at home, health officials said Wednesday, in a major step away from a strict “zero-Covid” strategy that has constrained daily life for almost three years and recently set off rare nationwide protests....

193. Blabbermouth cop stirs pot in domestic violence trial

An unusual arrangement between a police officer and his girlfriend in rural Nicosia, where the separated couple manage a farm together under a restraining order, took a sudden turn when the cop’s claims he had rekindled the relationship fell flat after admitting to an inquisitive judge that he did so by calling her on his mobile phone while in jail...

194. When the ink dries, this will be the new archaeological museum

195. China: Protesters are summoned to present their case

Even though they were not identified during the protests, those who attended this weekend's protests in China have received phone calls from the authorities in recent days....

196. €76.4m profit in first 9 months of 2022 for Hellenic

Hellenic Bank announced a profit of €76.4 million for the first 9 months of 2022. According to the Group Financial Results for the nine-month period, ...

197. Cypriot registered ships decrease by 21% due to sanctions

A large number of tankers that previously sailed under European Union flags, such as Cyprus and Malta’s, are leaving those registers as a result of the sanctions on Russian oil transportation....

198. High speed chase in Nicosia sparks debate

A motorcyclist was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was injured in an accident during a high-speed police chase, which caught onlookers by surprise as the suspect took cops on a dangerous ride through the capital...

199. 400-500 Hellenic employees to be made redundant

On Monday, November 24th, 400–500 voluntary employees will depart Hellenic Launches; this will be the final shift provided by the bank....

200. USA: Republican 'red tide' fails to sweep US midterms

Republicans are favored to win the House of Representatives, but the fight for the Senate is on a knife edge....

201. Celebrities are leaving Twitter in droves thanks to Elon Musk's takeover

Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has some in Hollywood heading for the exit....

202. Police detain one person after Pournara incident

An asylum seeker in Cyprus was arrested over the weekend following an incident at Pournara migrant camp on Friday, when police made use of tear gas as people fled the overcrowded facility, with the interior minister vowing to expel anyone involved in clashes that also led to two tents catching fire...

203. Ten prison suspensions as police probe inmate’s murder

Ten guards and employees of Nicosia’s central prison have been suspended as police investigate the murder of a Turkish Cypriot inmate, with many details emerging but not adding up as suspects already in custody were thought to be friendly with the victim...

204. Another speed camera van shot at while on highway

Larnaca police are investigating an incident where a speed camera van parked along the highway was shot at, according to the driver who said he saw two persons on a motorcycle speeding away...

205. Police alarmed after speed camera van shot at

Police are investigating a shooting incident on the highway in rural Nicosia on Thursday night, when shots were fired at a traffic camera van injuring two employees who were on duty...

206. Banking sector to cut 600 more employees

The number of employees in the Cypriot banking sector will have been reduced further by the end of 2022. By the end of this year, 600 bank employees will have left the company, while about 50 will have been transferred to a similar but non-banking sector....

207. Energy poverty: The nightmare that everyone is attempting to alleviate

"Energy poverty is a major social issue with a direct impact on health that affects approximately 54 million Europeans. High energy prices, low incomes, and damp, unhealthy homes with poor insulation all contribute to higher rates of energy poverty," according to a statement published on the website of the European Committee of Regions on June 2019....

208. Locals still object to barbed wire around divided Nicosia

New video footage shows barbed wire tossed aside in east Nicosia, with local media following the story after locals west of the capital demonstrated over the weekend against a controversial government fence aimed at keeping irregular migrants at bay...

209. Midtown murder suspect linked to abandoned house

The main suspect in the murder of a Romanian homeless woman in Nicosia has purportedly placed himself at the scene of a crime during interrogation by police, with investigators still seeking security camera footage to ascertain the identity of any other persons who may have had access to the vacated property...

210. Suspect detained in midtown murder investigation

A man has been arrested on premeditated murder charges after police positively identified a body found in a vacated property in Nicosia, with sources suggesting both suspect and victim were from the same country...