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31. 30,000-year-old mammoth bones found in Austria

Hundreds of mammoth bones have been uncovered in an Austrian wine cellar, in a discovery labelled an ''archaeological sensation.''...

32. First black astronaut nominee fulfils space dream after 60 years

Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday....

33. Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion with monument

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, unveiled Tuesday a 1974 Prisoners of War monument in the Square that was also renamed, in front of the Armenian cemetery just before the Ledra Pallas roadblock in Nicosia....

34. Rutland reveals first ever statue of Queen Elizabeth II

A statue of Queen Elizabeth II, thought to be the first permanent memorial to the late monarch, has been unveiled in Rutland....

35. Cypriot banks predicted to surpass €1.2 billion profits in 2024

In a landmark year, Cypriot banks soared to unprecedented heights, boasting profits exceeding €1.1 billion in 2023....

36. Aptera's solar car prototype moves closer to completion

In a monumental stride towards realizing its vision, Aptera, the manufacturer of the highly anticipated solar-powered car, recently welcomed the arrival of its first production-grade body at its headquarters in San Diego....

37. SPP Media Group stands with the 49th Christodoula march

For the 49th consecutive year, the Cyprus Cancer Society is organizing the Christodoula March, a monumental campaign aimed at raising awareness about cancer-related issues within Cypriot society. ...

38. Greece's dual reality of law and mafia rule

Maybe we don’t understand how much everything around us seems to be losing its momentum and cheapening, and I hope we don’t suddenly......

39. Olympic flame lights up hope for Paris games

The Olympic Flame lighting ceremony ahead of the Paris Olympic Games will take place at the ancient site of Olympia on April 16 in a public event......

40. Saints Sergios & Bacchus church rises from devastation

Out of the ruins and devastation, the small church of Saints Sergios and Bacchus, in the Karpas peninsula, east of Neta village in Turkish occupied......

41. Cyprus to establish diplomatic mission in Yerevan

In a significant diplomatic move, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos announced Cyprus's intention to establish a diplomatic mission in Yerevan following an official visit to Armenia....

42. 60 years of UN presence: Cyprus conflict 'resolvable,' says Stewart

Colin Stewart, the UN Special Representative overseeing the Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), expressed optimism about resolving the longstanding Cyprus problem....

43. UNFICYP celebrates 60 years of service in Cyprus

UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace in Cyprus. On 4 March 1964, the United Nations Security Council mandated the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). ...

44. Millo | Art Spring Cyprus

Renowned Italian artist Francesco Camillo Giorgino, known as Millo, known for his large-scale murals across the globe, is bringing his talent to Cyprus. ...

45. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

46. Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....

47. F1 icon Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Lewis Hamilton, one of the sport's most iconic figures, is set to depart from Mercedes-AMG and join forces with Scuderia Ferrari starting from the 2025 season. ...

48. Nicosia's boutique hotel scene flourishes amid tourism surge

Seeking accommodation in a hotel in Nicosia for February, the search yields 22 options. Narrowing the search by distance from the city center results in fewer choices, yet still satisfactory. Twelve boutique units, primarily small boutique hotels, emerge from the search on booking.com....

49. Cyprus secures 25% stake in epic electric cable project

In the midst of a countdown, the government finds itself deeply engaged in one of the Eastern Mediterranean's most monumental energy endeavors....

50. Restoring Ammos tou Kampouri – before and after (images)

The Cypriot ''monument'' to the audacity surrounding the naturalization program, manifested as an environmental crime on the beach "Ammos tou Kampouri" in Ayia Napa, remains an unresolved issue that competent authorities sought to address following public outcry....

51. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

52. Xylofagou potato gains international fame in Sweden

The renowned potato of Kokos Tasos in Xylofagou has made its mark on the international stage, finding its way to Sweden....

53. Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

54. Mega investments and unanswered questions

In the realm of business expansions and openings, an intriguing anomaly surfaces—the apparent lack of foresight. Take, for instance, multi-million investments requiring a substantial workforce. ...

55. Helicopters, popes, and the rise of global Trumpism

Today, our President is set to meet His Holiness Pope Francis, a rendezvous that comes with a touch of irony given the president's previous likening to the late Archbishop Chrysostomos...

56. Limassol's Lambousa reimagined in digital splendor

In 1955, the Lambousa set sail from Perama, Piraeus, Greece, eventually becoming a symbol of Cyprus' fishing tradition....

57. President Christodoulides' bold vision for resolving the Cyprus issue

We are working with a specific plan so that we can make it possible to break the deadlock and through the solution of the Cyprus problem to reach a mutually beneficial state of affairs for all parties involved, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....

58. 5,000-year-old wine discovered in Queen's resting place

Sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago have been uncovered amongst the grave goods found in an Egyptian Queen’s tomb....

59. Ancient mysteries unearthed on Cyprus' northern coastline

In the vicinity of the occupied village of Davlos, specifically at the location of Vikli (Galounia), an astonishing geological formation has captivated attention. This formation comprises a sequence of alternating layers of clay, marl, sandstone, limestone, and other rocks....

60. Big Lotus stadium welcomes 12,000 athletes for Asian games

China’s leader Xi Jinping is to declare the Asian Games open at a lotus-shaped mega stadium in Hangzhou on Saturday....