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241. German Foreign Minister's plane makes low pass over Larnaca

The plane carrying German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a low pass over Larnaca Airport in Cyprus without touching down, sparking curiosity and speculation....

242. Kiosk owner faces charges for selling fireworks to minors

Criminal charges are pending against a kiosk owner in Cyprus following allegations that fireworks sold to minors ignited a fire in Trimiklini, authorities said....

243. US defense officials warn of North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense is closely monitoring the possibility of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia to aid in the conflict in Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder said late Tuesday....

244. Paphos hoteliers face mixed bag of occupancy rates in June

The hotel industry in Paphos province experienced a varied start to June, gradually improving as the month progressed, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

245. Cyprus meets trafficking standards, US State Department report

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....

246. Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

In September 2023, Sweden was rocked by a surge of 12 murders linked to a violent gang war over drug trafficking in cities like Uppsala and Umeå....

247. Philippine Foreign Secretary strengthens ties in Cyprus

In a historic visit to Cyprus, Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique A. Manalo met with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations....

248. US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

249. Cyprus faces crisis with 120 illegal waste sites igniting fires

In Cyprus, there are approximately 120 illegal waste sites, with the Fire Service in the Nicosia district responding to 45 incidents in the past two years alone, as disclosed by the Parliamentary Environment Committee on Wednesday. MPs have urged relevant authorities to take decisive action....

250. Jewelry heist in Paphos sparks multiple arrests

Police in Paphos have arrested a second individual, a 50-year-old woman, in connection with an ongoing investigation into conspiracy to commit a felony, housebreaking, and theft. This follows the arrest of a 20-year-old man, with a third suspect still at large....

251. Cyprus cuts migrant arrivals by 50%, earns European praise

Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...

252. FT: Biden eases path to citizenship for 500,000 undocumented spouses

President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...

253. Biden campaign rolls out $50M in ads focusing on Trump’s conviction

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is spending $50 million through the end of June, a blitz that includes its first television ad trumpeting......

254. Ministry takes action against illegal dumping sites fueling fires

The big fire in Paphos has exposed some major issues: not only were the firefighting resources inadequate, but it also showed the government's long-standing negligence regarding illegal fires. ...

255. Wildfire ignites resident anger and blame game

Residents' anger simmered over delayed aircraft response during Tuesday's fire outbreak in the Polemio-Psathi area, coupled with authorities' failure to curb illegal dumping, which likely sparked the blaze...

256. Heatwave intensifies as wildfires rage in Paphos

257. Fire rages out of control, illegal garbage dump possible cause (pics)

A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...

258. US President's son convicted of illegal gun purchase

Hunter Biden, the 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden, has been found guilty of illegally purchasing a firearm by hiding his drug use. This marks the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's offspring....

259. Nearly 5,000 illegal residents leave Cyprus

The Cyprus Police have announced that since the beginning of the year, 4,883 people, who resided illegally in Cyprus, have left the country through forced and voluntary return procedures, compared to 3,887 people in the corresponding period last year. ...

260. Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....

261. Greek police reclaim abandoned building from squatters

Greek police reclaimed a building and one apartment from illegal squatters Wednesday as part of continuing efforts to evict......

262. Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....

263. Hackers claim 560M Ticketmaster accounts breached

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation confirmed "unauthorised activity" on its database after a group of hackers said they had stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. ...

264. Government seeks new investor for Larnaca port

After prolonged negotiations, the government has reached a resolution with the consortium tasked with revamping the port and marina of Larnaca......

265. ''Government'' moves to license casino at controversial airport

The ''government'' in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is reportedly moving forward with plans to grant a ''license to operate'' a casino within the controversial Tympou airport, according to the local newspaper Avroupa....

266. Murders linked to firearms surge in Limassol and Nicosia

The recent discovery of weapons in a cemetery in Oroklini serves as a stark reminder of the increasing presence of organized crime networks in Cyprus, particularly their access to military-style firearms, classified as illicit traded firearms....

267. Farmers seize control, policemen caught off guard in occupied territories

A demonstration outside the prime minister's residence in the occupied territories erupted into chaos on Monday as farmers, supported by various trade unions, NGOs, and political groups, voiced their grievances....

268. Laura Kovesi: ''There are no 'clean' countries in the EU

The head of the EPPO (European Public Prosecutor's Office) and the first EU Prosecutor General, Laura Kövesi, spoke with ''K'' during her visit to Cyprus for an event organized by the Department of Legal Science at the University of Cyprus....

269. Resident confronts camera operator over missing sign

Increasing complaints have emerged from drivers across Cyprus regarding unmarked speed camera trucks, sparking a debate about the legality and ethics of such practices....

270. Israeli police and military help settlers block Gaza aid convoys

Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources....