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1051. Cypriot students released after Turkish embassy protest

The 27 Cypriot students who were detained by Greek police during a demonstration outside the Turkish Embassy in Athens have been released....

1052. Student attacks bus driver mid-route to Parekklisia

The director of Limassol Passenger Transport Company (EMEL), George Kyriakou, reported an attack on a bus driver en route from Limassol high school to the Parekklisia community....

1053. Tensions rise yet again in buffer zone amidst UN envoy delay

Amid the delayed appointment of the UN Secretary General's envoy to the Cyprus problem, the occupation regime persists in targeted maneuvers to sow tension within the buffer zone. ...

1054. Identity confirmed for skeleton found near Limassol hospital

The human skeleton discovered near Limassol General Hospital on October 3 has been identified as a 49-year-old man from Romania, according to information provided by the police. ...

1055. BBC presenter's on-air blunder sparks social media frenzy

In an unexpected turn of events during Wednesday's midday news, BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri unintentionally garnered attention when she appeared to give the middle finger live on air....

1056. Christmas in Europe raises terrorism concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ilva Johansson issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, attributing it to the polarization fueled by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ...

1057. 'The Dead Zone'

Last August, when we discussed the Pyla crisis, the incidents in the "border states," and the aftermath of the peacekeepers' beating in the buffer zone by Turks, the perception was that the government handled the situation proactively and was diplomatically prepared. ...

1058. Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

1059. Cyprus on edge as UNFICYP peacekeepers attacked in buffer zone

Four months ago, in late August, UNFICYP peacekeepers faced a violent attack within the buffer zone in Pyla by a group of Turkish Cypriots....

1060. 570 buses grounded after Aglantzia blaze

The incident last Friday (01/12), where a fire broke out in the school bus engine in Aglantzia, prompted the Ministry of Transport and stakeholders to hold meetings over the weekend....

1061. Unveiling the silent suffering of elder abuse

Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October 2023, as revealed by its chairman, Mr. Dimos Antoniou, in a recent conversation with reporter, Oriana Papantoniou. ...

1062. 13-year-old victim of school assault injured

In a disturbing incident last week at a Nicosia district high school, a group of students reportedly lifted and threw a 13-year-old boy, leaving him with a broken shoulder blade....

1063. Heavy snow triggers major incident and icy chaos in the UK

In a wintry turn of events, the UK experiences an Alpine transformation as heavy snow blankets Cumbria, leading to abandoned cars and a declared major incident by local police....

1064. ISIS allegiance unleashes deadly attack at Eiffel Tower

French authorities have identified the suspect in the recent knife attack at the Eiffel Tower as Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab....

1065. Nicosia school bus engulfed in flames

A harrowing incident unfolded on Friday morning (01/12) in Aglantzia as a school bus carrying students became engulfed in flames near the Filoxenia Conference Centre, prompting a rapid deployment of fire and police services....

1066. Citizen pays 500 euros fine in coins at Limassol court

In an extraordinary turn of events at the Limassol Court on Tuesday morning, a routine fine payment took an unexpected and unconventional route, leaving court officials and onlookers in disbelief....

1067. What motivated the hanging of a pig's head at Israeli NGO director's door?

In a shocking turn of events, Friendship Circle Cyprus, an Israeli NGO, has brought forth serious allegations of intimidation against members of the Jewish Community in Cyprus....

1068. Audit service alleges illegal use and abuse of power in transporting president's children

After intense controversy surrounding the draft announcement on the allowances and benefits of the President, the Presidential Palace is once again under scrutiny by the Audit Service. ...

1069. Explosions rock Nicosia nightlife, authorities on high alert

Law enforcement authorities in Nicosia are on high alert following a series of explosions targeting a well-known nightclub and café. ...

1070. Agios Dometios violations, new invasions threaten Cyprus, says Tsivikos

The buffer zone is Cypriot territory, and every violation is a new invasion into our lands," said Savvas Tsivikos, the Supreme President of AHEPA, on Wednesday after his meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides. ...

1071. 18 linked to Pournara events deported, 11 in line for expulsion

1072. Agios Dometios buffer zone crisis sparks secret Presidential decisions

Decisions to be implemented if buffer zone situation not restored says President. ...

1073. Turkish soldiers shout and curse in wake of Agios Dometios incident

The mayor of Agios Dometios, Mr. Kostas Petrou, spoke to 24news about the serious incident involving the violation of the buffer zone by the Turkish army on Monday afternoon (27/11)....

1074. Ministers focus on prevention in school drug crisis

Last week, Ministers of Education and Justice, along with the Deputy Governor of YKAN, convened to address the escalating concern of drug-related incidents in schools....

1075. First Pyla, now Agios Dometios

The actions of the occupation authorities within the buffer zone appear to be following a pattern, aiming to challenge the status quo and create a fait accompli. ...

1076. Turkish forces' antenna installation in Agios Demetios draws criticism

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Monday described the latest action of the Turkish occupying forces, regarding the installation of a rotating camera and an antenna on an uninhabited house in the buffer zone, in the area of Agios Dometios in Nicosia, as a “serious ongoing violation of the buffer zone”. ...

1077. Israel approves more releases as truce nears deadline

In a surprising turn of events, the Israel-Hamas truce has rolled into its fifth day, bringing a ray of hope amid the recent tensions. Both sides have been diligently releasing hostages, signaling a possible thaw in the conflict....

1078. Open University of Cyprus fined €45,000 for data breach

The Open University of Cyprus has incurred a €45,000 fine from Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Loizidou, in connection with a cyber-attack that transpired in March....

1079. First case of swine flu strain detected in UK

In a recent development, health officials in the UK have confirmed the detection of a person infected with a strain of flu akin to viruses observed in pigs....

1080. Far-right rage explodes in Dublin streets after shocking stabbing incident

In a shocking turn of events, central Dublin became a battleground on Thursday evening as violent protests erupted following a knife attack in the city center....