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31. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

32. Cypriot lottery winners score €100,000 each

Big news for Cyprus! Three lucky winners have scored €100,000 each in the latest lottery draw. Even more exciting, two of those tickets were sold at the same agency in Larnaca, while the third was bought in Nicosia....

33. Mainly clear Monday with mild temps, rain on the horizon

Good morning! Today, it looks like mild high pressure is giving us a break from any dramatic weather, so expect a mainly clear day....

34. Clear skies ahead with a hint of winter chill

Good morning! Here’s your weather update for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with a touch of sunshine for your day....

35. Today's weather: Mild with a chilly evening

Good morning! The weather today will be a mix of partly cloudy skies with occasional moments of cloud cover. Expect some low and high clouds drifting by, but nothing too dramatic....

36. Back to reality: Sunshine, clouds, and wonderful morning traffic

Ah, January 7th—a bittersweet day! The holidays have packed up their tinsel, kids are back to school (thank goodness, right?), and adults are staring down their inboxes....

37. U.S. Army veteran carries out deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans

What started as a night of joy and celebration in New Orleans turned into a scene of heartbreak and devastation in the early hours of January 1....

38. UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

39. Jimmy Carter, champion of peace and humanity, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....

40. Over a thousand jackets for the needy collected by primary school

More than one thousand jackets were collected as part of the "No Child Without a Jacket" campaign for the needy, collected by a Limassol primary school....

41. Joker: €4.8M jackpot unclaimed, €100K win in Cyprus

The €4.8 million Joker jackpot remains unclaimed after Thursday night’s draw, but one lucky ticket holder in Cyprus still walked away with a hefty prize....

42. Angelina Jolie identifies with Maria Callas' loneliness

The acclaimed actress opens up about her personal struggles and the profound connection she felt while portraying the legendary opera diva....

43. A mixed bag of sunshine, clouds, and chill

Well folks, grab your jackets and your sunglasses because today’s weather is throwing us a little bit of everything — a classic case of "can't decide what to wear" vibes....

44. Messages allegedly left on bullet casings in CEO's Murder

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk has taken a dark and cryptic twist. Investigators found that each bullet casing left at the scene bore a single word: 'deny', 'depose', and 'defend'. ...

45. A Paralimni Christmas reunion: Presidents, politics, and passports

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. In the festive spirit of Christmas—those days of love when we sing ''Hosanna in the Highest,'' ''The Little Drummer Boy,'' and ''Silent Night''—...

46. UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan in targeted attack

In a shocking turn of events, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in midtown Manhattan....

47. A $2 million treasure hunt begins across the U.S.

Jon Collins-Black, an author and entrepreneur, has launched an adventurous treasure hunt across the United States, inspired by his love of fantasy and legendary hunts like Forrest Fenn's. ...

48. From sunshine to snowflakes, a weather rollercoaster awaits

It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the weather over the next few days, so keep those umbrellas handy but don’t pack away your sunglasses just yet!...

49. Apple quietly discontinues lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter

Apple has quietly pulled the plug on its once-essential Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter, marking the end of an era for iPhone users who relied on the small accessory....

50. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

51. Nicosia player wins €100,000 in JOKER lottery

52. The Guardian quits X, citing ''toxic'' platform and Musk’s Trump ties

The British newspaper group The Guardian has decided to stop posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over what it describes as a ''toxic media platform.''...

53. Cypriot hits €4.2 million Joker jackpot in Nicosia

A Joker lottery ticket played at a Nicosia agency turned one lucky Cypriot into a millionaire, claiming a prize of €4,229,300.85, lottery officials announced....

54. Quincy Jones, the music legend who changed pop and philanthropy, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural force, died at his Los Angeles home at 91, surrounded by family. Over his long career, Jones shaped the music industry, working with stars like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles and leaving behind an unparalleled catalog of hits. ...

55. Hold on to your hats, there's some breezy days ahead!

Get ready for a breezy day ahead! Expect mostly clear skies with a few clouds popping up here and there. Winds will be whipping in from the north and northeast, clocking in at a solid 4 to 5 on the Beaufort scale, so it’s going to feel quite gusty....

56. Lucky JOKER ticket in Kokkinotrimithia wins €18.6 million jackpot

A single ticket has made one individual extraordinarily wealthy following the 2812th JOKER draw, as they secured a prize of €18,694,681.21. The winning ticket, ...

57. Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 founding member, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5, has passed away at age 70. His death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight," with confirmation from family friend Steve Manning and his nephew Siggy Jackson....

58. 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. ...

59. Norway powers up with the world’s first wireless charging road for EVs (vid)

Get ready to buckle up and plug into the future! Norway has just unveiled its latest electrifying innovation—a wireless charging road for electric vehicles (EVs) in the vibrant city of Trondheim....

60. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....