Search

181. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax

182. Over 250 cases of infant malnutrition reported at Gaza hospital

The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....

183. Wildfire erupts in Paphos district, homes threatened (video)

A wildfire erupted Thursday afternoon in the Paphos district, specifically in the area between Polis Chrysochous and Skoulli. According to local residents, the fire is threatening homes in the vicinity....

184. Deputy Minister unveils EU's strategic agenda to ministers

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented on Wednesday to the members of the Council of Ministers the EU Strategic Agenda that will guide the work and priorities of the EU institutions for the next five years....

185. UN report flags rising tensions in Cyprus buffer zone

A new UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises serious concerns about rising tensions in Cyprus, where actions by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces are undermining the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

186. Suspect forces victim to withdraw cash at knifepoint in Ayia Napa

Authorities in Famagusta are intensifying efforts to address a series of alarming incidents involving robbery, terror-inducing weapons, and attempted theft reported last night....

187. US defense officials warn of North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense is closely monitoring the possibility of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia to aid in the conflict in Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder said late Tuesday....

188. Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

In September 2023, Sweden was rocked by a surge of 12 murders linked to a violent gang war over drug trafficking in cities like Uppsala and Umeå....

189. Japan: Israeli tourist's hotel reservation canceled over ''war crimes''

A hotel in Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation citing “war crimes,” prompting criticism from local officials who condemned the move as a violation of regulations....

190. Averof's podcast musings and the flip-flop chronicles

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Averof has appeared on a podcast again – how does he manage to do it all? – to question why they are celebrating 24 percent when they considered 26 percent disastrous during the Presidential elections! ...

191. US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

192. Cyprus-EU alliance against Hezbollah threats reinforced

Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, found itself drawn into recent geopolitical tensions involving statements by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

193. Hezbollah leader threatens Cyprus over Israeli military activity

The head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes, and he also threatened Cyprus and other parts of the Mediterranean....

194. Chevron, Frederick University offer scholarships for female engineers

Frederick University and Chevron are announcing three full scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 for new female students who will enrol in any of the undergraduate programs of study of Frederick University’s School of Engineering in the academic year 2024-25....

195. Fire rages out of control, illegal garbage dump possible cause (pics)

A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...

196. Raging wildfire forces evacuations from villages

Firefighting efforts in the Paphos district are reaching superhuman levels as authorities battle a massive blaze that erupted on Tuesday, June 11, in the community of Yiolou. According to the latest updates, the Police have called on more personnel to assist in combating the fire....

197. Europe's right-wing surge

The votes are still being counted, but the European Parliament election results point to a surge of support for right-wing and far-right parties....

198. Four hostages rescued in daring IDF operation

Israeli forces have successfully rescued four hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in October....

199. Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....

200. World leaders unite to honor the fallen

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, world leaders gathered in Normandy, France to commemorate the pivotal moment in World War II....

201. Houthi rebels launch ''Palestine'' missile, matching Iranian rapid speeds

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds....

202. Cyprus and Montenegro strengthen ties

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides extended a warm welcome to Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović on Monday during his official visit to Cyprus, expressing Cyprus' readiness to provide technical support to Montenegro as it aligns further with European standards....

203. China recruiting Western 'top guns' to train their military

In a joint bulletin released Wednesday, the US and its closest intelligence partners raised concerns about China's intensified campaign to recruit former Western military pilots and other service members for training its own aviators....

204. Gunfire at US embassy in Lebanon, gunman hurt

Gunfire erupted at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of fire between a gunman and the country's army, leaving the assailant wounded. ...

205. Tatar affirms growth of 'strong Turkish presence' in Cyprus

The Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, asserted during a lecture titled "Lessons Learned from the May 27 Coup and the Peace Operation in Cyprus......

206. Forest fires ravage Cyprus, authorities issue red alert

A series of wildfires have engulfed parts of Cyprus, prompting urgent response efforts from firefighting teams....

207. Firefighters battle blaze in Limassol amid strong winds

A fire broke out at noon on Friday in the area of Agios Sylas in Limassol, fueled by dry grass and wild vegetation and exacerbated by strong winds....

208. Cyprus ship management revenue up despite global challenges

Revenue from Cyprus' ship management industry rose by 2.4% in the second half of 2023, despite facing significant global challenges such as rising freight costs and geopolitical tensions, including disruptions in the Red Sea by Houthi forces....

209. Murders linked to firearms surge in Limassol and Nicosia

The recent discovery of weapons in a cemetery in Oroklini serves as a stark reminder of the increasing presence of organized crime networks in Cyprus, particularly their access to military-style firearms, classified as illicit traded firearms....

210. Netanyahu condemns airstrike deaths in Gaza as 'tragic mistake'

The southern Gazan city of Rafah has become "hell on Earth", the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said....