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1. Data center emissions skyrocket 662% beyond what they claim

A analysis by The Guardian reveals that the actual greenhouse gas emissions from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple’s data centers may be 7.6 times higher than what these companies officially report....

2. TikTok goes dark in the US: What happened and what's next?

TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...

3. Clear skies but watch out for the dust!

Good morning, and happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, and the weather is mostly cooperating—but let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the dust. ...

4. Sunny skies with a dusty twist

Good morning, Cyprus! It’s a mostly sunny day ahead, but don’t let the clear skies fool you—there’s a fine layer of dust hanging around in the atmosphere. If you’re planning outdoor activities, keep that in mind and maybe reach for your mask if you’re sensitive to dust....

5. Dusty skies and clear views: A mixed weather bag for Cyprus

Good morning and happy Wednesday! Let’s talk weather—and heads up, there’s some fine dust in the air today, so take precautions if you're sensitive....

6. Was it a bird strike, or did Russian air defences shoot down the jet?

A plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 26, 2024, has raised serious questions about the involvement of Russian air defences....

7. The dust has yet to settle in Syria

Many Syrian parents at my child’s school expressed a desire to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has collapsed. I urged them to wait. ...

8. Manhunt ends as suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting

On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan....

9. Internet sleuths go silent on CEO’s murder

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder in New York City, a striking silence has emerged from the typically active online community of amateur internet sleuths....

10. 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'. ...

11. 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....

12. Italian village offers €1 homes to Americans following U.S. elections

The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....

13. Intruders breach Windsor Castle estate while royal family sleeps

Masked intruders broke into the Windsor Castle estate, where Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children were asleep in their Adelaide Cottage residence....

14. Trump taps Elon Musk to lead ''Department of Government Efficiency''

In a move aimed at shaking up Washington, former President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, to head a new ''Department of Government Efficiency.''...

15. Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 10 dead

A powerful eruption at Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spewed lava and ash over 6,500 feet into the air just after midnight, killing at least 10 people and destroying homes, including a Catholic convent....

16. Halloween haunt: Supreme Court digs into Cyprus black magic case

In a story straight out of a Halloween nightmare, a strange case with all the trappings of black magic, mysticism, and potions found its way to Cyprus' Supreme Court, fittingly coinciding with Halloween. ...

17. Greek police disrupt €26 million VAT fraud scheme

The Financial Police Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in elaborate VAT fraud schemes, leading to significant financial losses for the state....

18. Cyprus' illusion of prosperity as unemployment numbers mask realities

In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....

19. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

20. Today marks 19 years since Helios Airways' fatal crash

Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...

21. Cyprus’ green energy struggles as market changes loom

Cyprus is gearing up for a major shake-up in its electricity market by 2025, but concerns are growing over how this will impact investments in renewable energy....

22. Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....

23. Crime surges with bombing and shootings in Cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are currently probing a string of violent incidents that unfolded in the Nicosia and Larnaca districts, marking a concerning escalation in localized unrest....

24. Cyprus braces for rising Israel-Iran tensions

When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....

25. Woman bound and threatened by masked intruders

Yesterday, a woman in the community of Erimi, Limassol, experienced terror when four masked individuals entered her home, searching for money. ...

26. No more COVID tests needed for hospital visits

The Council of Ministers reviewed on Tuesday the protection measures against COVID-19 and amended the decree, abolishing the obligation to present a negative test to enter hospitals and nursing homes....

27. The Limassol carnival is where fun takes the lead! (pics)

The streets of Limassol are buzzing with excitement today as locals and tourists gear up for the annual Limassol Carnival Parade, a centuries-old tradition that's anything but ordinary. ...

28. Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....

29. Carnival 2024 lights up the Limassol streets

Today marks the official start of the Limassol Carnival 2024, with the Municipality of Limassol promising an impressive 11-day celebration filled with music, dance, and of course, many masked revelers....

30. Suspect 29-year-old admits to eight break-ins

A 29-year-old resident of Larnaca admitted to a total of eight burglary and theft cases, according to authorities. The arrest came as part of an investigation into forgery, circulation of fake documents, and attempted fraud....