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361. Ukrainian startups build low-cost robot army to combat Russia

Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......

362. Armed convoy of 800 fighters from Paphos to Nicosia marred by tragedy

In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....

363. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

364. $230 million humanitarian aid pier to be dismantled

U.S. officials announced Thursday that the man-made pier intended to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled due to persistent operational challenges....

365. Wailing sirens to commemorate tragic events of 1974

In a poignant tribute to a pivotal chapter in its history, Cyprus will activate the sirens of its Public Warning System on significant dates this July, marking the anniversaries of the 1974 coup d’état and the ensuing Turkish invasion....

366. Biden mistakenly calls Zelensky ''Putin'' at NATO event (video)

President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as President Putin of Russia during a NATO event Thursday, just hours before facing a high-stakes press conference where his every word will be closely scrutinized....

367. Stranded and struggling: Asylum seekers in Cyprus' UN buffer zone

The UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus has become a temporary refuge for asylum seekers who arrived via Turkey, with 25 individuals currently stranded in the Aglantzia area....

368. Let's not forget to whom we owe a debt of gratitude

It has been 50 years since the dramatic events of July 1974. We must never forget that the joyous hours of democracy's restoration in Greece were also hours of great sorrow and tragedy for Cyprus....

369. Kathimerini highlights voices from the 1974 Turkish invasion

This Sunday, the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" delves into one of the most profound tragedies in modern Greek history: the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

370. Macron's gamble averts far-right but leaves France in political instability

In a surprising turn of events following French President Emmanuel Macron's call for snap elections, France's left-wing alliance has emerged victorious, securing 182 seats and pushing the far-right into third place....

371. 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....

372. 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....

373. Over 250 cases of infant malnutrition reported at Gaza hospital

The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....

374. 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)....

375. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

376. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......

377. 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....

378. Cyprus and U.S. celebrate strengthened ties at U.S. Independence Day event

The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....

379. 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....

380. Cyprus reconsiders defense strategy amidst global conflicts

The shifting geopolitical landscape in Europe, marked by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, is prompting EU member states, including Cyprus...

381. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

382. Guard targeted in attack at Greek Supreme Court President's home

A police officer on guard duty outside the home of the President of the Supreme Court was attacked with Molotov cocktails early Thursday morning....

383. India's arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict raises eyebrows

Allegations surrounding India's involvement in supplying arms to Israel during the Gaza conflict have intensified, casting a spotlight on potential implications for both countries....

384. 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....

385. 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....

386. Turkey warns Greece and Cyprus to avoid Middle East conflicts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a stern warning to Greece and Cyprus, advising them to stay away from Middle Eastern conflicts. Speaking on the Turkish channel Haburturk, Fidan declared, "Stay away from the Middle East, or the fire will come and find you."...

387. Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....

388. US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

389. Cyprus-EU alliance against Hezbollah threats reinforced

Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, found itself drawn into recent geopolitical tensions involving statements by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

390. North Korea and Russia promise to defend each other if attacked

North Korea and Russia have signed a landmark defense pact, committing to provide immediate military assistance to each other if either country is attacked....