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1. When parking defies logic, in more ways than one

Nicosia General Hospital isn’t just a place for medical emergencies anymore; it’s apparently also the stage for parking theatrics. Social media erupted on Wednesday after photos surfaced of a driver’s truly perplexing parking maneuver. ...

2. Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS missiles

For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....

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4. Cyprus cracks down on prolonged standing in workplaces

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect workers from prolonged standing at their jobs, with a nationwide inspection campaign and stricter enforcement of new legislation aimed at improving workplace conditions....

5. Unlicensed hunter in Paphos charged with illegal firearm transport

A 57-year-old man was charged on Wednesday in Paphos for hunting without a license and illegally transporting a shotgun and ammunition, according to police....

6. Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

7. EU investigates TEMU over unsafe products and addictive tactics

The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...

8. Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...

9. Russia slaps Google with astronomical fine over YouTube bans on state media accounts

Google faces an astronomical fine reportedly exceeding two undecillion rubles – a figure followed by 36 zeros – after removing pro-government and state-run accounts from its YouTube platform, Russian state news agency Tass reported....

10. Cyprus plans €10,000 cash limit to fight money laundering

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...

11. Biden backs Cyprus unity, recalls ''sad'' 50-year division in White House meeting

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....

12. Major organized crime sweep in Nicosia

A significant operation targeting organized crime began early Wednesday morning, October 30, in the Nicosia district. Authorities, including the Nicosia Crime Investigation Unit, the Crime Prevention Squad, and canine units, have mobilized for the extensive crackdown....

13. FT: Dutch court rules Heineken must pay millions for Greek subsidiary violations

According to a report in the Financial Times, a Dutch court has ruled that Heineken is responsible for competition violations linked to its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, dating back to the 1990s. ...

14. Cyprus seeks to amend recovery plan amid project struggles

The Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan Directorate is currently working with the European Commission to make amendments to the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

15. One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to his death from hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Wednesday....

16. Business losses mount as Paphos-Polis road stalls

Paphos citizens are expressing growing frustration over the stalled construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway......

17. Disputes delay Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project

In today's Oikonomiki, Dorita Yiannakou reports that the ongoing dispute between the Greek construction company Intrakat and the State over the Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project has led to a stalled construction timeline and potential penalties. ...

18. Delays hit €85 traffic fine reduction law

Three months after the unanimous approval by Cyprus’ Parliament to reduce fines for traffic violations caught by stationary cameras, the law has yet to be implemented. ...

19. Tougher penalties for employers skirting social security

The government is poised to toughen penalties for undeclared work in an effort to address the widespread issue....

20. The new Porsche all-electric Macan is here

Porsche's new luxury all-electric SUV was presented for the first time to the distinguished guests of the spectacular unveiling party that took place on Thursday night, October 3rd , at the Parklane Resort in Limassol. ...

21. Havana Club Joins the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, widely recognized as the country's premier cocktail event, returns for its 5th edition, promising a spectacular evening of signature drinks from 20 top cocktail bars from Cyprus and abroad. ...

22. Don Julio Tequila at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The premier cocktail festival in Cyprus, now a well-established tradition, returns for the 5th time to offer an unforgettable evening featuring exclusive signature cocktails from 20 of the top cocktail bars from Cyprus and beyond. ...

23. Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus denies abduction rumors, confirms he is safe

Israel's Ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, assured the public on Tuesday that he is safe following false rumors circulating on social media about his alleged abduction. ...

24. Fly Business Class from Just €150 with Cyprus Airways—Limited Time Only!

Cyprus Airways Introduces unmatched Business Class Fares Starting at €150: Luxury Travel Made Accessible...

25. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus is excited to participate in the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, the nation’s top cocktail event, featuring Three Cents Artisanal Beverages as the main sponsor and Finlandia vodka....

26. 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.''...

27. EU cuts funds to Hungary over unpaid asylum fine

The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....

28. Calls to reduce fines for late UBO submissions in Cyprus

High fines have spurred companies in Cyprus to comply with the submission of beneficial ownership details to the Company Registrar's Beneficial Ownership Register. ...

29. EU Commission refuses Dutch request to leave asylum system

In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...

30. These are the DJs set to rock the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Ranked as one of the 15 best cocktail festivals in the world by the prestigious guide ''Drinks Feed,'' the Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, and we can't wait to experience it once again!...