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691. Letter from retired Deputy Chief exposes serious issues in Cyprus National Guard

The recently retired deputy chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Loukas Hadjimichael, has raised serious concerns about the state of the military force in a farewell letter....

692. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax

693. Labour Party triumphs, Keir Starmer to become Prime Minister

The Labour Party has secured victory in Britain’s general election, marking the first change in power in 14 years. ...

694. Feud erupts at top of Cyprus National Guard

The National Guard of Cyprus faces a serious challenge to its military discipline following a public conflict between top officials. This marks the second such incident in six years....

695. Deputy Minister unveils EU's strategic agenda to ministers

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented on Wednesday to the members of the Council of Ministers the EU Strategic Agenda that will guide the work and priorities of the EU institutions for the next five years....

696. UN report flags rising tensions in Cyprus buffer zone

A new UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises serious concerns about rising tensions in Cyprus, where actions by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces are undermining the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

697. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

698. Biden gains support from democratic governors

In a show of unity and support, several Democratic governors expressed their backing for President Joe Biden following a meeting with him. They highlighted their commitment to his leadership and discussed the significance of his administration's accomplishments....

699. How France's nationalist shift could shape Cyprus' future

In France, the prospect of nationalists potentially clinching a decisive majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections has stirred apprehension in Brussels and Berlin....

700. Great Sea Interconnector study outlines benefits July 11

The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEU) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue......

701. Reunification talks face challenges, UN envoy finds parties far apart

The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...

702. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....

703. How Russian LNG still powers Europe despite sanctions

The Yakov Gakkel LNG tanker plays a crucial role in maintaining Europe's gas supply, transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Siberia to European terminals....

704. Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......

705. Cyprus pledges €300K to enhance missing persons efforts

The recruitment of eight new archaeologists and the purchase of an excavator is ensured by the funding contributed by the Republic of Cyprus to the Committee......

706. National Rally wins first round in France's parliamentary elections

In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......

707. Family urges Biden to stay in race despite debate setback

President Joe Biden faced intense family pressure to continue his presidential bid following a widely criticized debate performance last week, sources close to the White House disclosed....

708. President Christodoulides to host UN's Colin Stewart

The President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides is set to receive on Monday afternoon at the Presidential Palace the Special Representative......

709. Tatar to discuss new crossing with UN in London

The issue of opening a new crossing point in Mia Milia to enhance contact between the two communities will be raised at his 1 July meeting in London......

710. Turkish Cypriot groups challenge Tatar's solution proposals

Twenty-one Turkish Cypriot guilds, organizations, and political parties have collectively appealed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, ...

711. Varosha resolution: PACE calls for return to legal owners

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......

712. A cat's journey through 14 years of Prime Ministers

If there's been one constant amid the political upheaval of the past 14 years in British politics, it's Larry, the Downing Street Cat....

713. After the 'white smoke', phase two begins for von der Leyen

The attempt to reassure Georgia Meloni to agree to the European Council's decision to back the trio of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the Commission, Antonio Costa as President of the European Council...

714. Trolls, blacklists, and rose milk: A ''democratic'' drama

The issue of fake accounts and trolls on platform X is becoming a big topic - especially following accusations by a well-known lawyer. According to these accusations, w...

715. Scottish Secretary resigns amid UK election betting scandal

The unfolding scandal surrounding bets on the UK government's election date deepened significantly yesterday with the revelation......

716. US defense officials warn of North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense is closely monitoring the possibility of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia to aid in the conflict in Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder said late Tuesday....

717. NATO names Mark Rutte as new leader ahead of Washington summit

NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine....

718. Paphos-Polis road project faces uncertain future

The long-awaited road project connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous, which began in May 2021, faces significant delays and potential abandonment. ...

719. Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

In September 2023, Sweden was rocked by a surge of 12 murders linked to a violent gang war over drug trafficking in cities like Uppsala and Umeå....

720. King Charles hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito during royal health challenges

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to London on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit featuring a military parade, a carriage procession, and a state banquet....