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511. Hooded men attack minors after APOLLON vs. APOEL match

In a tumultuous turn of events following the APOLLON vs. APOEL football match in Limassol, law enforcement made significant arrests and responded to a violent incident that marred the post-game atmosphere....

512. Terrorist attacks mar Soleimani memorial with 20 fatalities

In a solemn ceremony commemorating the 2020 death of Qassem Soleimani, tragedy unfolded near a cemetery in Iran as two explosions, attributed to 'terrorist attacks,' resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives and left dozens wounded, according to Iranian officials on Wednesday....

513. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

514. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

515. Light winds and fluctuating temperatures in focus

Expect a mix of weather conditions today as a weak low-pressure system influences the area. In the western half, the day kicks off with partly cloudy skies and isolated showers....

516. 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....

517. Annita Demetriou pays tribute to Jacques Delors

The EU has lost one of its most authentic visionaries and architects of modern European integration, Cyprus House President Annita Demetriou said, over the death of former Commission Head Jacques Delors. ...

518. Cyprus housing crisis deepens amid interest rate scandal

With current interest rates, the prospect of repaying a mortgage spans nearly fifty years for an average family, turning homeownership into an elusive dream....

519. PwC Cyprus hosts informative CESOP event on new VAT reporting obligation

PwC Cyprus successfully organized a pivotal event entitled ''A New Reporting Obligation on VAT'' at its state-of-the-art experience centre on Monday, 18 December 2023....

520. Explosion outside Paphos home: A family’s narrow escape

An explosion occurred on Wednesday night in a residence in the Anavargos area, with the police investigating a case of attempted property destruction with explosives and injury to the homeowner....

521. From rainy days to a sparkling Christmas Eve

It's time to gear up for a weather adventure as we navigate through the atmospheric twists and turns coming your way....

522. UN's envoy to land in Cyprus for talks on Cyprus problem

In early January, the new Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, will arrive in Cyprus....

523. School assault complaint leads to family arrests in Limassol

In a shocking turn of events, a high school in Limassol District became the scene of a tumultuous clash involving multiple generations of a family....

524. Trial begins for alleged gang rape of British tourist by Israelis in Ayia Napa

The trial for the case of the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman by five Israelis in a hotel in Ayia Napa began on Monday (18/12). The issue is being closely monitored by the British Foreign Ministry....

525. Thousands flee as Iceland's volcano roars to life

Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....

526. Decoding the tragic legacy from 'Helios' airplane crash to bus blazes

Miraculously, there is no other explanation for the situation with the "crazy" school buses. They catch fire, burn up in the good seats, break down on long downhill grades, and, it is whispered, have a whole host of other problems....

527. Major shipping firms redirect routes as Red Sea attacks intensify

In a significant move with potential global repercussions, major shipping companies, including MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd, opt to steer clear of the Red Sea route....

528. Hermès heir to leave billions to his former gardener

Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the esteemed Hermès fortune, is reportedly taking an unconventional approach to wealth distribution by designating his...

529. National Guard signs historic defense deal with Netherlands

In a strategic move, the National Guard (NF) has entered into a Bilateral Defence Programme (BDP) with the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, as announced by the General Staff of the National Guard....

530. Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

531. Themis Themistocleous signals potential 2024 interest rate cut

In their ''Year Ahead 2024'' forecast, analysts at Swiss financial giant UBS anticipate a slowdown in the strength of the US economy throughout 2023. ...

532. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

533. New cameras boost road safety in Larnaca

In Larnaca province, the photo-marking system is now operational, featuring 18 fixed devices across six locations, starting from December 15, 2023....

534. Government joins elite with third plea for €152.3M

Acting Permanent Secretary of DG Growth at the Finance Ministry, Andreas Zachariades, said on Thursday that as of Friday, Cyprus will be among the first ten EU member states that have submitted the third payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the EU....

535. Interior Minister considers plan with IOM to boost international workforce

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....

536.  Farmer's donkey causes fire, lands him in court

In a peculiar case currently under the scrutiny of the District Court of Famagusta, a 61-year-old farmer is grappling with legal consequences following a series of events set into motion by his donkey's misadventure....

537. BOC to revitalize former Orphanides building by 2026

Thoughts from the past year and a half are taking concrete form for the Bank of Cyprus, particularly concerning its plans for the creation of a new central headquarters (BOC Headquarters - Q H)....

538. 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....

539. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

540. Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....