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121. When thunderstorms RSVP for the ultimate Monday mixer

Hold onto your umbrellas, party people! The Met Office, our weather maestro, has graciously gifted us a yellow warning for thunderstorms....

122. Stormy shenanigans on the horizon

Hey there, weather adventurers! The Meteorological Service just hit us with a yellow warning – brace yourselves for some isolated strong storms, coming in hot and sporadic....

123. Hailstorm hits Nicosia—Caught on camera!

Since Wednesday afternoon, Nicosia district has witnessed an unexpected turn in the weather, with heavy hail creating quite a spectacle....

124. AMVER Awards – Saving Lives at Sea

The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia and the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC), in cooperation also with the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), co-organized a ceremony in Limassol on November 30 to recognize shipping companies participating in the U.S. Coast Guard's AMVER program....

125. South Korea breaks with tradition, announcing plans to ban dog meat consumption

South Korea is set to ban eating dogs by 2027, according to the policy chief of the ruling People Power Party, Yu Eui-dong. At a meeting with government officials and animal rights activists, ...

126. 22 arrested in coordinated immigration crackdown

In a coordinated operation on Sunday morning, the Civil Registry and Migration Department descended on Paphos, leading to the arrest of 22 individuals hailing from various corners of the globe....

127. House plenary votes on teleworking bill, what's at stake?

In a decisive move, the House plenary convened this afternoon to cast their votes on a groundbreaking teleworking bill, aiming to establish a robust framework for regulating working conditions in the evolving landscape of remote employment....

128. Leaked documents expose payments of German journalist through Cyprus

In a joint investigation by Der Spiegel magazine and German public television ZDF, conducted in collaboration with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists under the project ''Cyprus Confidential,''...

129. DP World sets sail with 31 ships and 48,000 passengers

In a remarkable achievement, DP World Limassol experienced its highest monthly passenger traffic since assuming control of the terminal in 2017. October witnessed the arrival of 31 cruise ships, hosting a whopping 48,000 passengers, showcasing the port's growing significance in the cruise....

130. Cyprus on high alert for thunderstorms

A yellow warning is in effect, issued shortly after midnight by the meteorology department of Cyprus, for severe thunderstorms expected to occur until 06:00 pm. ...

131. Trans people now eligible for baptism and godparent duty

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has said that transgender people can under certain circumstances be baptised in the Catholic church and serve as godparents in a statement that has been hailed as a “major step for trans inclusion”....

132. Titanic dinner menu resurfaces for auction

Nearly 111 years following the tragic Titanic disaster, a remarkable array of items that endured one of the deadliest shipwrecks in human history is set to go under the auctioneer's gavel....

133. New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

134. Central prison under scrutiny in Kalogeropoulos murder investigation

In a harrowing turn of events, the communities of Nicosia and Limassol find themselves on edge following two shocking murders that have left residents and law enforcement agencies deeply unsettled....

135. New Delhi shuts schools, imposes driving restrictions in pollution crisis

India's capital is bringing in odd-even vehicle number plate restrictions to curb air pollution....

136. Arrests made in mafia murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos

In a shocking turn of events surrounding the mafia murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on Monday, October 30th, on the Amathus beach boulevard in Limassol, authorities have apprehended two Greek Cypriots, aged 41 and 44....

137. Crypto 'wonder boy' Sam Bankman-Fried convicted in $8 billion fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire founder of FTX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, was found guilty on Thursday of orchestrating one of the most significant financial frauds in history....

138. President Christodoulides hails unprecedented ties between Cyprus and US

Relations between Cyprus and the United States are today at the highest level than ever before, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday evening, addressing a Gala dinner at the Presidential Palace, organised by AHEPA Cyprus in memory of businessman Photos Photiades....

139. UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

140. Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....

141. Israeli elderly woman's remarkable return from Gaza

Yocheved Lifschitz, an 85-year-old Israeli woman, has been released by Hamas after her abduction on October 7th. Recounting her experience, she described how she was loaded onto a motorcycle sideways to prevent her from falling....

142. Ayia Napa Marina CEO celebrates historic milestone with eastern tower delivery

Ayia Napa Marina's CEO, Stavros Caramondanis, has hailed the delivery of the eastern tower of the marina to apartment owners as a historic milestone for investors and all Cypriots. ...

143. What's in store at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit tomorrow?

Nicosia is embracing a new identity as it transforms into a global educational and technological hub, thanks to the upcoming 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit in 2023....

144. Grazer takes crown in Alaska's Fat Bear Week

A "gutsy" brown bear described as "thicker than a bowl of oatmeal" has been crowned the champion of Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week competition....

145. Heavy rainfall and power outages amidst thunderstorms today

Heavy rainfall was observed in various areas of Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon (11/10). The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms possibly accompanied by hail....

146. Thunderstorms to rumble across the island

147. Island braces for thunderstorms

The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for today, effective from 10 AM until 6 PM, indicating potential weather disruptions on the horizon....

148. Buckle up for a day of thunderstorms, hail, and fun in the sky!

Hey there, weather enthusiasts! It's time for a dose of weather fun! Today, we've got a yellow warning in the house, and it's all set to paint the skies with excitement from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm....

149. Foreign buyers flock to Cyprus real estate

Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....

150. Sheep's surprise attack on medicinal cannabis

A herd of sheep descended upon a partially flooded greenhouse in the vicinity of Almyros, Magnesia, Greece, with a peculiar appetite for medicinal cannabis. ...