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271. Meta CEO to receive $700M dividend

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, the parent company overseeing Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, anticipates an annual dividend of $700 million (£549 million), according to recent announcements....

272. US senators grill social media CEOs over child safety concerns

In a heated session on Wednesday, U.S. senators confronted leaders of major social media companies, urging swift legislative action to address escalating threats of sexual predation targeting children on their platforms....

273. 28-year-old surrenders, officers suspended

A 28-year-old fugitive, who escaped from the Lakatamia detention center on the night of Thursday, January 25th, surrendered to authorities on Monday morning, according to officials....

274. Ministry directs immediate compensation for potato producers

Following the recent onslaught of hailstorms and heavy rains wreaking havoc on potato farms in the free Famagusta district, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development......

275. Hamas demands complete Israeli withdrawal in ceasefire talks

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, at least 11 people, including four children, lost their lives in an Israeli strike on a residential building in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. ...

276. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

277. Germany and France propose radical restructuring of EU decision-making

In an unprecedented move, Germany and France are advocating for profound changes in the operation and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU). ...

278. Hellenic Bank and ERGO Germany eye CNP Cyprus acquisition

Two entities are currently in discussions regarding the acquisition of CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, the subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances. ...

279. Deal in the works for CNP Cyprus

The subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances, CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, is currently in discussions for a potential change in ownership. ...

280. Two-headed calf goes viral with 55 million views

In the vast expanse of the internet, where both darkness and inspiration coexist, a unique tale has emerged. Millions have been drawn to the story of a newborn female calf with two heads, four eyes, two mouths, two noses, and four ears....

281. Japanese shipping giants halt Red Sea routes amid rising security concerns

In a significant development, Japan's three major shipping companies, Nippon Yusen, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, and Mitsui O.S.K Lines, have suspended navigation through the Red Sea due to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on vessels....

282. Prosecutor's car torched in Paphos

A fire erupted on the night of the third at around 21:30, engulfing a car owned by a 50-year-old Public Prosecutor from the Paphos District Court, as reported by Assistant Police Director Michael Nicolaou....

283. Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....

284. Diversity and the Church

The ongoing discussion in Greece regarding same-sex couples and parenting is poised to capture the attention of the political leadership and Cypriot society at some point. ...

285. iPhone survives 5,000-meter fall from Boeing

In a dramatic turn of events for aviation giant Boeing, the anticipation surrounding the approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet has been overshadowed by a mid-air breach that has thrust the planemaker into the regulatory spotlight....

286. 79% jump in consumer complaints this year

In a substantial leap from 2022, the Cyprus Consumer Association reports a noteworthy spike in four complaint categories in 2023....

287.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulidis has announced a series of government appointments, effective Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The changes, made under constitutional authority, include:...

288. A government on fragile ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

289. Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....

290. Tragic turn for infant found unconscious in Larnaca nursery

In a heart-wrenching incident, police are actively gathering statements from both the family and the nursery in the Larnaca district where a five-month-old infant was discovered unconscious, losing the battle for life on December 29....

291. Deloitte Cyprus CEO on 65 years, challenges, and future strategies

Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....

292. EU struggles with Hungary's blockade on Ukraine's accession and funding release

Efforts to prepare for the summit of the 27 European Union heads of state continued in a tense atmosphere until Friday....

293. Outcry erupts over treatment of Palestinian prisoners

A series of videos aired by Israeli television networks, depicting numerous Palestinian detainees clad only in underwear and blindfolded, has ignited a social media storm of criticism....

294. Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

295. Christmas in Europe raises terrorism concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ilva Johansson issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, attributing it to the polarization fueled by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ...

296. Critical battle looms as Parliament debates foreclosure legislation

Background consultations are in progress to prepare amendments to the legislative package on divestments, set for submission to the Parliament Plenary on Friday for a vote....

297. Israel's 'Gospel' AI raises alarms in Gaza strikes

In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...

298. Ethical issues hang heavy on controversial organ retrieval method in donors

A heated controversy has erupted among major hospitals in New York City over a groundbreaking heart retrieval method for organ donors, exposing ethical concerns surrounding the delicate balance between life and death in medical practice....

299. No direct intervention in Israel conflict, says Iran's leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will continue supporting Hamas but will not intervene directly - Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader Iran’s supreme leader told the head of Hamas in a face-to-face meeting in Tehran that his country would not enter the war with Israel and accused the terror group of not giving any prior warning of the Oct 7 attacks....

300. Can political will overcome the stigma blocking a lifesaving facility?

In the heart of Dublin, a groundbreaking solution to Ireland's third-highest overdose death rate faces a decade-long delay....