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151. Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...

152. 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Eastern Turkey, causing collapses

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey at 10:46 a.m. today, with its epicenter located in the Kale district of Malatya province. ...

153. Fidias Panayiotou's Kyrenia visit sparks outrage

According to Marina Economidou in Sunday's Kathimerini, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has sparked a heated debate after visiting Kyrenia and staying at a hotel-casino, dividing public opinion into two camps: supporters and critics....

154. Cypriot startups inspire with innovative solutions

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Cyprus are being urged to pursue their dreams with passion and determination, thanks to the success stories of local business startups, according to Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

155. France offers deals to win Cyprus defense contracts

According to Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini, France is working to maintain a strong foothold in Cyprus' National Guard as the Republic of Cyprus upgrades its military arsenal....

156. Famous Grouse to Feature at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, offering an unforgettable evening of exclusive signature cocktails crafted by 20 top cocktail bars from Cyprus and abroad. ...

157. El Dorado Demerara Rum to Feature at 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The premier cocktail festival in the country, which has established itself as an institution, is returning for the fifth time to offer a unique evening featuring exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top cocktail bars in Cyprus and abroad. ...

158. 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, ...

159. UN to push for trilateral talks amid solution uncertainty

According to Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, efforts to revive Cyprus peace talks face significant challenges as hopes for a trilateral meeting between the UN Secretary-General, the Greek Cypriot, and Turkish Cypriot leaders during the UN General Assembly in New York appear slim. ...

160. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

161. 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....

162. Student Transfers Now Open at the University of Limassol (UoL)

The University of Limassol (UoL) is pleased to announce that student transfer applications for the second year of undergraduate studies are now open and will be accepted until 27th of September 2024....

163. Star Wars legend James Earl Jones passes away at 93

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor best known for voicing Darth Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa in *The Lion King*, has died at the age of 93. ...

164. It's a Cypriot shipwreck!

When the gold passport scandal began to emerge in the autumn of 2019, it quickly became clear that the naturalization of individuals like Joe Law was only the tip of the iceberg....

165. Two aftershocks follow 4.9-magnitude earthquake off Cyprus coast

Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....

166. Russian volcano erupts after 7.0-Magnitude quake hits country's east coast

A volcano erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s eastern coast, sending a massive ash plume miles into the sky, according to state media....

167. Scientists find massive underground water source on Mars

Geophysicists have uncovered a vast underground ocean beneath Mars' surface, a discovery that may hold significant implications for the search for life on the Red Planet....

168. Syria and Lebanon rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Hama in western Syria late Monday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences....

169. Scientists discover deep cave on moon

Scientists have discovered a cave on the Moon, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to establish a human presence there. ...

170. Donors withhold $90M in election funding unless Biden steps aside

Donors to a major super PAC backing President Joe Biden are withholding around $90 million in pledged funds, urging the president to step aside, sources told the New York Times. ...

171. Cyprus remains a strong innovator in European rankings

Cyprus maintains its position as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the 3rd consecutive year, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on Monday....

172. Bronze age relics unearthed at Erimi-Pitharka, Limassol

The Erimi-Pitharka archaeological site, in Limassol district, dates to the Late Bronze Age, in accordance with previous findings, a press release issued by the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture says....

173. 1.77 million euro Troodos observatory hopes to inspire wonder

A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff....

174. Why building a home is rare today

As discussed in our previous article, the housing landscape in our country is changing, with home ownership rates decreasing and aligning with the European average. ...

175. Beluga whale trapped in Seoul skyscraper aquarium

In the heart of Seoul's bustling cityscape, Bella the beluga whale resides on the ground floor of the world's sixth-highest skyscraper, where she has spent a decade swimming aimlessly in a small, barren enclosure at the Aquarium of Another Life....

176. Jordanian firefighting helicopters arrive in Cyprus

Two firefighting helicopters with 18 members of crew have arrived in Cyprus to support the Republic of Cyprus' aerial firefighting capabilities, as previously reported by Kathimerini....

177. Deloitte reveals steady surge in Cyprus real estate transactions

Deloitte issued the Cyprus Real Estate Review, which presents an in-depth analysis of the real estate market in 2023....

178. Cyprus revamps school curriculum to address financial literacy gap

In response to concerns over low financial literacy rates among Cypriots, highlighted in studies including the Central Bank's 2021 report, efforts to address the issue have been reignited. ...

179. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

180. Fortifying digital banks and battling cyber threats

The period we are going through raises serious concerns about the security of critical digital infrastructures. Among these, the most significant are those of banks, and in this direction...