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1171. Archbishop to lie in state until funeral on Saturday (images)

Archbishop Chrysostomos will lie in state from Thursday until Saturday when his funeral service will be held on Saturday at St. Varnavas church....

1172. Zuckerberg says 'sorry' as Meta lays off 1,000 employees

Facebook parent company Meta on Wednesday said it is laying off 11,000 employees, marking the most significant job cuts in the tech giant’s history....

1173. Cyprus airways: Flights to Paris and Rome begin (schedule)

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will begin three weekly flights to Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris on December 16 and two weekly flights to Fiumicino Airport in Rome on December 20....

1174. Anastasiades' last hurrah

President Anastasiades is on his final diplomatic tour in the region before the end of his term, beginning with multilateral contacts in Egypt, where he has been since last Sunday in the framework of COP-27. ...

1175. Initial PEGA report - Cyprus is an appealing destination for spy goods

1176. Archbishop Chrysostomos II leaves a historical legacy

Archbishop Chrysostomos II left legacies that will be honored and remembered for their foresight and temerity....

1177. Why inequality is growing in the US and around the world

U.S. income inequality grew in 2021 for the first time in a decade, according to data the Census Bureau released in September 2022....

1178. 'The Stray Story: A dogumentary' by Christina Georgiou in theaters Nov 3-9

Christina Georgiou's award-winning documentary "The Stray Story: a Dogumentary," about stray animals and the actions that volunteers take to ensure their welfare, is currently being screened at K-Cineplex cinemas until November 9th....

1179. Presidential debate - The arguments, aggressiveness, and lies

The first cross-court debate between the three main presidential candidates based on polls featured nerves, dynamism, pace, and a variety of topics....

1180. Prepare for a rainy weekend (live image)

Today will be mostly clear, but after noon, developing clouds will bring isolated showers or thunderstorms, especially in the mountains. Winds will be variable, light, and 2 to 3 Beaufort at first, then gradually shift southwest to northwest, light, to 3 Beaufort, and locally up to a moderate 3 to 4 Beaufort....

1181. Progressive school offering Waldorf and IB curriculums opens in the Limassol highlands

Tucked away in the mountains of Limassol, about 20 minutes from the sea, you’ll find a school like no other....

1182. Passengers angry as turbulence shakes Cypriot airports

The Cypriot government is scrambling to put out fires in the aviation industry, with union ground handlers at Paphos airport forming a picket line to protest a merger downsize and leaving passengers stranded for hours in the terminal and on the tarmac...

1183. €6 million chalet just one of several investments planned for the mountains of Cyprus

The new €6.3 million project in Moniatis, which is looking for a buyer, shows that investment in mountainous areas is picking up steam. With DTA's Guru projects, the creation of the Tree Hotel, hotel acquisitions by Property Gallery, and the restoration of the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, interest has recently begun to be more active....

1184. Coronavirus, flu, and RSV: The trifecta of winter woes

Despite the marked improvement in our country's epidemiological picture, with pandemic indicators showing a decline, experts are not complacent, with the arrival of winter being viewed as particularly pivotal....

1185. Get your Santa fix at a Christmas village near you (video)

Following the success of last year's Christmas Villages, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism has announced that the project will be repeated this year, with seven Christmas Villages across Cyprus....

1186. Showers and isolated thunderstorms - When will the dust subside (live image)

A weak low-pressure system is present in the area. There will be sporadic, sparse dust in the air, but it should stop early on Wednesday....

1187. Tornado touches down in Dali (video)

On Monday afternoon (31/10), heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms were recorded in various areas of the island, while a tornado was confirmed in the Dali area at noon....

1188. The story of ‘Ochi’ day and why it still inspires today

Professor Roderick Beaton joins Thanos Davelis to break down the significance of “Ochi” day and takes a look at how this story continues to inspire today as people across the world – from Ukraine to Iran – are fighting against the odds for their independence, their democracy, and their human rights. ...

1189. Government, Parliament, candidates, and your dog's heart

In comparison to humans, a dog, your dog, can sniff more than 100,000 times. His hearing is exceptionally acute, and he can hear your heartbeat without using a stethoscope, allowing him to perceive your emotions....

1190. The most misspelled words in the world. Cyprus residents struggle to spell 'minuscule'

There are more than 171,000 words in the English language, so it’s only natural that we might misspell a few of them every once in a while....

1191. Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, recovering after hammer attack

Paul Pelosi, the husband of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is recovering from surgery after being attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder at the couple's San Francisco home....

1192. Director Achim Wieland has died at the age of 57

Director and visual artist Achim Wieland died at the age of 57 after a long and exciting career in Cyprus's arts community. Achim Wieland attended the presentation of the popular play "Tea Ceremony" at the Off Fringe Festival in Catania, Sicily....

1193. Crimea platform ‘Cyprioted’ during odd exchange

An odd exchange took place on Tuesday during a parliamentary summit on Crimea, when Cypriot House Speaker Annita Demetriou took issue with a point of order raised by a Turkish delegation member who criticized invasion references to the Cyprus Problem...

1194. Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next Prime Minister

Britain's new prime minister is Rishi Sunak. Penny Mordaunt, the only candidate left standing for the Conservative leadership following Boris Johnson's withdrawal yesterday, has also withdrawn from the race, paving the way for Sunak to take over as Prime Minister....

1195. The new season of 'The Crown' depicts a royal family in crisis

The fifth season of "The Crown," which premieres on Netflix on November 9, is almost here....

1196. Greek Cypriots feel left out of UN buffer zone decision

A recent decision by UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus to okay the launch of renovation work on a Turkish Cypriot football pitch in the buffer zone has angered Greek Cypriots, who view the process as an effort by the north to score a point against the south...

1197. Limassol angry after downtown balconies collapse

Limassol officials pointed the finger at property owners on Thursday after two balconies collapsed downtown, highlighting a bigger problem in Cyprus where local authorities say they are often forced to pick up the tab for urgent repairs...

1198. Steele dossier acquittal highlights missing link in Cyprus

A Russian analyst was acquitted this week of accusations he provided false information that triggered an FBI probe against Trump, but a major takeaway from the trial pointed to Cyprus being a missing link in the investigation after insufficient evidence about an alleged source of the infamous Steele Dossier was not properly vetted...

1199. 1091 attendees at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2022

The fifth Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit was a resounding success. On Monday, October 17, 1091 delegates attended the conference, filling the Nicosia Municipal Theatre to capacity despite the continuous rain. ...

1200. Why is simple so complex? Will robots take over my job?

This year's Digital Agenda Summit did not disappoint. Speakers from all parts descended on Nicosia to present their views on technology, AI, generation 'Z', our future work environment, the changes to our health management and where we are heading in the future....