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1. Dick Cheney, powerful Vice President and Iraq War architect, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, a towering figure in U.S. politics who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 and helped drive the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died Monday night at the age of 84, his family confirmed....

2. Turning Cyprus’ geographic position from a curse into a blessing

President Nikos Christodoulides opened the second day of the annual Cyprus Summit of The Economist with a speech laying out a bold vision for his country: transforming Cyprus’ location from a historic vulnerability into a strategic advantage....

3. €700,000 donation raises eyebrows at First Lady’s social support agency

A €700,000 donation to the First Lady’s Independent Social Support Agency (ISSB) has drawn fresh scrutiny, with the Auditor General warning that private contributions could give the appearance of influence when donors are also doing business with the State....

4. Tuesday's forecast: A clear case of indecision

We're currently under the influence of a weak high-pressure system. Yes, weak. Apparently, it couldn't muster the energy to be a strong pressure system, bless its cotton socks....

5. Cyprus in the spotlight: 'Mediterranean Pact' offers jobs, energy, and influence

Cyprus is positioning itself for a front‑row seat in a major new regional plan. The EU‑backed Pact for the Mediterranean, launched in mid‑October, aims to deepen cooperation across the southern shores of the Mediterranean, and Cyprus stands to gain in several concrete ways....

6. Cyprus chosen to lead Eastern Europe investment hub

Cyprus is making a name for itself on the international investment stage. Invest Cyprus, the agency that brings businesses and investors to the island, has been elected Regional Director for Eastern Europe at the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) for 2025‑27....

7. AEK Larnaca makes history with London victory

We can’t not congratulate AEK Larnaca, who became the first Cypriot team to beat an English side on their own turf, in the heart of London no less. Of course, it’s worth noting, and I’m sure Mr. Hartziotis will agree, that this victory owes a lot to imported players, just as organized crime is imported. Right, Minister?...

8. Panayiotou says no to €400K offers, vows politics without strings

When MEP Phidias Panayiotou announced he was starting a political party, he says he was immediately hit with offers of up to €50,000 each, which he claims could have added up to €400,000....

9. The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, revives a vital meeting point of the city’s movers and shakers, as the Orangery enters its brand-new era....

10. A Greek connection?

With the investigation into the execution-style murder of football manager Stavros Demosthenous still unfolding, a new development is adding weight to growing concerns over organized crime in Cyprus....

11. Who is Tufan Erhurman, the new ''president'' of occupied Cyprus?

Tufan Erhürman, a veteran politician from the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), has become the sixth ''president'' of the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, following the ninth election for the position since 1985....

12. Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....

13. Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

14. Kwebbelkop reinvents himself: How AI became his creative partner

From animated characters to a digital doppelgänger, Kwebbelkop blurs the line between creator and creation....

15. How technology and storytelling fueled Formula 1’s global boom

Stuart Morrison, communications director for the Haas Formula 1 Team and one of the key figures behind Formula 1’s rise as a global entertainment powerhouse, spoke at the 2025 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit about how technology has transformed the sport....

16. Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of Cyprus property sales

Foreign buyers from outside the European Union accounted for 27% of all property sales in Cyprus in 2024, the Audit Office said Wednesday during a parliamentary review of foreign real estate acquisitions....

17. Google brings AI-enhanced search to Cyprus at Digital Agenda Summit

Google is introducing its “AI Mode” search feature to Cyprus, a move the company says represents one of the most significant changes to its search engine in two decades. ...

18. Larnaca ER run by trainees while senior doctors collected full pay

In most cases last year, patients rushing into the First Aid Department at Larnaca General Hospital were treated not by senior doctors, but by trainees, while the specialists on duty were often nowhere to be found, according to a new report by the Audit Office of the Republic....

19. Digital Agenda: Exploring the frontiers of innovation

This year’s Digital Agenda theme explores how artificial intelligence has penetrated our lives and how it affects them in both positive and/or negative ways....

20. Full speed ahead

Investigations. Findings. Suspicions abound, and the main players are top officials. The allegations? Acts of corruption....

21. Advertising in 2025: AI Won’t Buy Your Product. People Will.

''Agents can do great research, but they don’t shop,'' says Arriana Yiallourides, Business Development Director at VML North America. ...

22. Sarkozy jailed, gets five years in Libya funding case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of running a criminal conspiracy and accepting illegal campaign money from Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi....

23. Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....

24. Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....

25. Trump's UN speech included blasts, blunders, and a bold u-turn on Ukraine

President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, launching sharp critiques at global leaders, the United Nations, and his own diplomatic efforts. ...

26. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

27. Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 6th year with star DJ Moguai

The island’s biggest cocktail celebration is back. The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, presented by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes, returns for its sixth consecutive year this October, promising a night of world-class drinks, music, and entertainment....

28. YMCA for Trump, £150 Billion for the U.K. (video)

President Donald Trump wrapped up his whirlwind second state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday with a mix of politics, pomp, and a surprise musical moment that had onlookers grinning....

29. Arab leaders condemn Israel’s Gaza war but stop short at words

Arab leaders met in Doha this week and spoke out strongly against Israel’s war in Gaza. But while their words were sharp, their actions, or lack of them, are raising eyebrows....

30. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....