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61. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

62. Cyprus’ dirty waste secret haunts ex-Minister eyeing EU job

A waste management scandal in Cyprus is casting a shadow over former environment minister Costas Kadis, just as he seeks a prominent position in the European Union....

63. Letymbiotis announces activation of Cyprus’ ‘Estia’ evacuation plan

Cyprus’ national evacuation plan ''Estia'' for the reception and repatriation of citizens of third countries, is in full operation, Government Spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis announced on platform "X"....

64. Lights in sky over Cyprus linked to Iranian missile launches, no immediate threat (video)

Cyprus residents reported seeing bright lights in the sky on Tuesday night, which may be linked to the debris from Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Israel. ...

65. Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the region

Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, dramatically increasing tensions in the already unstable Middle East. The attack, which saw around 180 missiles fired, sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters and heightened fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran....

66. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

67. 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....

68. 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....

69. 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. ...

70. 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. ...

71. Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in airstrike

72. Turkish warships to anchor in occupied Cyprus for naval celebrations

The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....

73. The Rise of Applied Regulatory Compliance: From Theory to Practice

As regulatory expectations continue to soar, it is clear that firms must shift from mere consultation to actionable compliance. ...

74. Sklaventis Cyprus opens new office in Limassol

Sklavenitis Cyprus has officially inaugurated its new four-story office building in Polemidia, Limassol, which encompasses 2,000 square meters and accommodates 170 workstations. ...

75. 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....

76. Israeli airstrikes kill 492 in Lebanon, deadliest day since 2006

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......

77. CERA approves €125M for Cyprus-Crete power link

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved an annual investment recovery of €25 million for the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, also known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), covering the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029....

78. Israel's shadow operations: A timeline of tactics

Israel is suspected of conducting various covert operations, including recent explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon and cyberattacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. ...

79. EUNOMIA 5-2024: Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and France join forces

With the aim of improving the mutual understanding and interoperability between the Cyprus National Guard, the Greek, Italian and French Armed Forces, the "EUNOMIA 5-2024" Aeronautical Exercise, which took place from 12 to 18 September 2024, was completed....

80. Three arrested in Dhekelia for illegal bird trapping raid

Three men were arrested in the Dhekelia area on Monday morning after a Sovereign Base Area Police anti-bird trapping raid discovered them in an orchard using active mist nets....

81. Hezbollah radio explosions leave 20 dead in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict

Explosions from Hezbollah's communication devices rocked southern Lebanon for a second consecutive day, killing 20 people and injuring more than 450 in what has become the deadliest episode since cross-border hostilities with Israel intensified nearly a year ago. ...

82. Explosions from Hezbollah pagers kill 9 in Lebanon and Syria

Explosions from pagers used by Hezbollah militants rocked Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands, Lebanese officials said....

83. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

84. Meta bans major Russian state media outlets over influence operations

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media outlets, including Rossiya Segodnya and RT....

85. Fitch upgrades Hellenic Bank's rating

Fitch Ratings has raised Hellenic Bank’s (HB) support rating from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, thanks to a similar boost for Eurobank S.A., which owns a majority stake in HB. This change reflects Eurobank’s growing role and influence over HB....

86. Greek authorities warn of Turkish Mafia's espionage risk

A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....

87. Canada taps Cyprus expertise for migrant and repatriation efforts

Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday. ...

88. FT: China slaps PwC with $62 Million fine and six-month ban

Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...

89. EUNOMIA 5 aeronautical exercise begins today

The aeronautical exercise "EUNOMIA" kicked off on Thursday for its fifth consecutive year, involving Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and France as part of the Quadrilateral Cooperation (QUAD). ...

90. ECB set to cut key interest rate by 0.25% in upcoming meeting

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to reduce its key interest rate by 0.25% on Thursday, according to most economists in Greece and the Eurozone....