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1201. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

1202. Isolated showers, thunderstorms expected this afternoon

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region. ...

1203. New scandal in Tamassos Diocese as monks allude to secret video

Sources close to Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos and Oreini say he is determined to address the problems affecting his area. ...

1204. Behind the numbers: Are Cyprus's non-performing loans just a makeup job?

Are there good makeup artists in Cyprus? Sometimes I wonder, but since I’m out of the fashion scene, I can’t say for sure. However, when I think back to the banking events of the last 15 years, then yes—at least in the banks, they exist....

1205. Customs seizures spark confusion over 'Green Line' fuel rules

The Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, has called on the Cyprus Customs Department to urgently clarify the rules on transferring fuel from the occupied territories. ...

1206. High school principal accused of violating rights of student with ADHD

A high school principal has been reported to the police and the Ministry of Education by a student's father due to the principal's behavior toward a student with ADHD......

1207. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

1208. Global debt to exceed $100 trillion this year

Global public debt is nearing the size of the world economy, posing risks to living standards in developed nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned....

1209. Bank profits in crosshairs as tax talks heat up

The future of a special tax on bank deposits paid to the state may be heading for a shift, though a final decision is not guaranteed. ...

1210. Calum Chace: How AI will change everything—Are we ready?

Calum Chace, a well-known expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), recently took the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to share his insights into the future of AI and its impact on our world....

1211. Afternoon showers expected in the mountains

Today's weather will be partly cloudy, with isolated showers expected in the afternoon, primarily in the mountains. ...

1212. Freedom Holding Corp. marks 5th anniversary of Nasdaq IPO with significant growth milestones

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market, one of the world’s leading stock exchanges. ...

1213. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

1214. Almost three-quarters of wildlife lost due to human actions

Human activity is causing a significant decline in wildlife around the globe, according to a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). ...

1215. Morocco’s flooding and Antarctic greening highlight climate crisis

Striking images from the Sahara Desert and the Antarctic Peninsula reveal dramatic changes in two of the world’s most extreme environments, driven by climate change....

1216. Ukraine’s 3rd brigade uses provocative ads to recruit soldiers

As Ukraine's war with Russia enters its third year, the need for recruits has become urgent. ...

1217. Cyprus to launch first homegrown satellite by 2026

Cyprus is making strides in space technology as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) prepares to unveil its first satellite, set for launch in 2026. ...

1218. CBC: Top savings interest rate in Cyprus hits 2.45%

In August 2024, the Central Bank of Cyprus reported that the highest interest rate for term deposits of up to one year for households reached 2.45%. ...

1219. Free flu shots offered for GeSY beneficiaries

The Ministry of Health is offering free flu vaccines for GeSY beneficiaries, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups....

1220. Larnaca welcomes USS New York: Honoring American history

The USS New York made its inaugural visit to Larnaca as part of the WASP Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU) operating in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

1221. Starmer thanks Christodoulides for support on Gaza

The two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, with Starmer thanking Christodoulides for Cyprus's support in establishing a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. He underscored the importance of de-escalation in the region and finding a credible political solution....

1222. Tougher penalties for employers skirting social security

The government is poised to toughen penalties for undeclared work in an effort to address the widespread issue....

1223. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....

1224. Tatar and Christodoulides meet in New York as UN pushes for Cyprus solution

In a key development in the stalled Cyprus reunification talks, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to meet informally with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. This marks the first significant diplomatic engagement in nearly eight years....

1225. Heat holds on, but showers loom by midweek

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area....

1226. Three economists win Nobel for studying why nations fail

Economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how institutions shape societies' welfare. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the trio will share the 11 million kroner ($1.1 million) prize....

1227. Joseph Borghese Receives Prestigious Award at UK Parliament

Joseph Borghese, Chairman and CEO of Borghese Multi-Family Office, was recognized with the ''Global Excellence in Leadership Award for Enhancing Investment and Mergers & Acquisitions'' at a ceremony held at the Palace of Westminster. ...

1228. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

1229. Taavi Rõivas on why AI is the future of government

Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....

1230. Tesla’s hiring secret: Mindset over skills, says Beth Davies in Digital Agenda interview

Beth Davies, former development director at Tesla, Gap, Apple, and Microsoft, spoke to "K" about talent attraction strategies employed by leading tech companies. ...