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241. Cyprus credit rating upgrade: A boon for investors, but what about citizens?

Cyprus has recently received good news from the credit rating agency Capital Intelligence (CI), which upgraded the country’s credit ratings, according to Kathimerinni's Dorita Yiannakou. ...

242. Far-right Freedom Party wins big in Austria election

Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......

243. ''Does anyone in this country ever take responsibility?''

Shortly after the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Odysseas Michaelides, while society and the political system were already beginning to polarize, the president of the coalition's Democratic Party posted pictures of his family vacation in London....

244. Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....

245. Over 1,000 dead, one million displaced as Israel strikes Lebanon

European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting Monday night to address rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon over the weekend and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

246. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

247. IDF claims significant strikes: At least 44 killed in recent attacks on Hezbollah

Israel’s military carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah targets early Sunday, as reports surfaced of the assassinations of two more senior Hezbollah commanders following the killing of the militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a southern Beirut suburb....

248. US urges tighter oversight of Cypriot service providers to combat financial crime

Cypriot accountants and lawyers are under pressure from U.S. authorities to align with banking standards in combating financial crime. ...

249. President Nikos Christodoulides fires police chiefs

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has dismissed the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police, a move widely seen as a response to the recent scandal involving an escaped convict. The president made the decision upon his return from the United Nations General Assembly in New York....

250. Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates after Nasrallah’s assassination

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a new and uncertain phase following the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Syed Hassan Nasrallah. ...

251. Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in airstrike

252. China abolishes visa requirement for Cypriots

In a significant diplomatic development, China has officially abolished visa requirements for Cypriot nationals, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. ...

253. Escaped convict armed and allegedly heading to Columbia

Authorities in Cyprus are in an intense manhunt for 42-year-old Isovite Doros Theofanous, known as “the hairdresser,” who staged a daring escape from his parents’ home in Choletria, Paphos on Thursday, September 26. ...

254. Naomi Campbell banned from charity role for misusing funds

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a trustee for any charity for five years after an investigation revealed significant financial misconduct within her organization, Fashion For Relief....

255. Killer ''Hairdresser'' escapes in bold plan, police officers suspended

Police are in a state of high alert after convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, infamously known as "The Hairdresser," escaped from custody on Thursday, September 26. ...

256. U.S. business leaders eye investment opportunities in Cyprus

U.S. businessmen and executives expressed keen interest in pursuing business opportunities in Cyprus during a Wednesday working lunch with President Nikos Christodoulides in New York....

257. Electricity subsidies and zero vat on essentials to end on October 1st

The Ministry of Finance announced today that starting October 1, 2024, it will stop the staggered electricity subsidy and the zero VAT rate on basic goods. These measures were designed to help households deal with rising costs of living....

258. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5%, costing €52.7 million

A proposed 1.5% pay raise for public sector employees in Cyprus will cost the state about €52.7 million over the next two years. This increase is set to start on October 1, 2024....

259. Convicted murderer escapes during family visit in Paphos

Authorities in Cyprus are conducting a large-scale manhunt to locate 42-year-old convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, who escaped police custody Thursday during a family visit in Choletria, Paphos. ...

260. Robbie Stamp to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

Robbie Stamp, renowned for his work as executive producer of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy film, will be a key speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024....

261. Cyprus and China sign landmark air transport agreement

Cyprus and China have reached a new agreement to allow more flights between the two countries, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and business cooperation....

262. Cyprus’ ECtHR candidate list rejected due to interview issue

Cyprus' list of candidates for the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) was rejected because one of the three nominees didn’t meet the requirements during the interview stage, according to lawyer Achilles Emilianides. ...

263. Traffic lights coming to Latsia-Geri roundabout

New traffic lights will soon be set up at the Latsion-Geriou roundabout, located near Nicosia General Hospital. This change is in response to increased traffic expected from the opening of the JUMBO store and new businesses in the area....

264. Two leaders, two visions for Cyprus

Significant developments emerged during the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus,...

265. UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

266. Turkish Cypriot leader calls for foreign investment

Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, encouraged business people to invest in his territory during the 15th Investment Conference held by the Turkey-US Business Council (TAIK). He stressed the importance of working together across different sectors for a sustainable future....

267. Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....

268. Illegal construction raises concerns at Latchi tourist site

Authorities are grappling with a series of planning violations at a tourist complex in Latchi, Cyprus, being developed by Israeli interests....

269. Dr. Silas Michaelides recognized as top expert in Artificial Neural Networks

Dr. Silas Michaelides, who leads the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been named one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Artificial Neural Networks, placing in the top 0.5% globally. ...

270. Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....