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2941. Christodoulides to join world leaders at UN's 'Summit of the Future'

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is expected to participate in the Summit of the Future, a high-level global summit convened by the United Nations (UN), which will take place on Monday 23rd of September 2024 at the UNHQ in New York....

2942. Explosions from Hezbollah pagers kill 9 in Lebanon and Syria

Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....

2943. Clouds, strong winds expected today

Today’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with occasional increases in cloud cover. Winds will range from moderate to strong, blowing from the southwest to northwest at 4 to 5 Beaufort, while seas will be slightly rough to choppy....

2944. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

2945. Tourist arrivals hit record high in Cyprus for August

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high in August 2024, with 554,923 visitors, surpassing the previous record set in August 2019 by 0.20%, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

2946. Von der Leyen unveils new European Commission lineup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...

2947. Cyprus' Kostas Kadis named EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has selected Cyprus' Kostas Kadis as the next Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Announcing the decision today, von der Leyen praised Kadis, saying,...

2948. Limassol is breaking barriers for the disabled

Limassol’s Old Port came alive last weekend as the city hosted the ‘Access for All’ festival, a vibrant two-day event dedicated to promoting inclusion and raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities....

2949. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

2950. Clashes halt Limassol derby, police and fans blame each other

Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...

2951. Clear skies and strong winds hit Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system combined with a strong westerly wind field will affect Cyprus today, bringing mostly clear skies with occasional local cloud cover....

2952. Will the Great Sea Interconnector become another failed project?

The Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector, has highlighted the challenges of publicly discussing such a significant project....

2953. Annita Demetriou and US Ambassador praise best-ever Cyprus-US ties

The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher......

2954. Cyprus puts cancer battle at the heart of 2026 EU Council Presidency

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna has said that as Cyprus prepares to undertake its second Presidency of the Council of the EU in January 2026......

2955. Behind the power games in DISY

Annita Demetriou, the current president of Cyprus's Democratic Rally (DISY) party, recently addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, calling the discussion premature, ...

2956. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

2957. Cyprus' new national pastime: sitting in traffic

With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...

2958. Cypriot President criticized for overtime and pension controversies

Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....

2959. US financial experts visit Cyprus to tackle money laundering

A delegation of financial experts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) will visit Cyprus from September 15 to September 19, 2024, for high-level discussions on money laundering and financial crime....

2960. Cyprus faces critical challenges in key energy projects

Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...

2961. Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine elections, experts warn

Russia has been actively working to influence democratic elections globally, according to Yulia Smirnova of the Berlin-based Center for Monitoring, Analysis, and Strategy....

2962. Strong winds expected as temperatures rise to 31°C

Cloudy skies and strong winds are expected today, with temperatures forecasted to reach 31°C....

2963. Cyprus and Greece near deal on critical electricity interconnection project

The upcoming visit of Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides to Athens on Wednesday could mark the end of months of uncertainty surrounding the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Sunday's Kathimerini....

2964. Canada taps Cyprus expertise for migrant and repatriation efforts

Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday. ...

2965. Bank of Cyprus to re-list on Athens exchange after seven years

The Bank of Cyprus will re-list on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) after a seven-year absence, following the approval of two resolutions by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting on September 13, 2024. ...

2966. 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival: A decade of queer cinema and cultural celebration

Nicosia's vibrant heart is again set to pulse with creativity, diversity, and cinematic brilliance as the 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns from 20-29 September. ...

2967. Bank of Cyprus reduces loan rates to 3.65% amid ECB policy shift

The Bank of Cyprus is lowering the reference interest rate on loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, effective Sept. 18, 2024....

2968. ''Blue Homeland'' doctrine now taught in Turkish schools

Turkish school textbooks now include explicit references to the "Blue Homeland" doctrine, though the maps traditionally used to define its geographic boundaries have been removed....

2969. FT: China slaps PwC with $62 Million fine and six-month ban

Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...

2970. Two men charged after theft of Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon'

Two men have been charged with burglary following the theft of Banksy's iconic artwork, Girl with Balloon, from a London gallery. ...