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31. USA: Georgia teen wins top prize for device that detects pesticides

Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....

32. From Cyprus to Paris: Antonis Avouris named France’s Best Young Chef

Earlier this month, 27-year-old Cypriot chef Antonis Avouris made headlines after winning the prestigious San Pellegrino Young Chef award for the French region. ...

33. Newborns in stable condition after receiving ethanol-laced formula in occupied Cyprus

The condition of six newborns who were administered baby formula laced with ethanol remains stable, with treatment progressing positively, according to health authorities in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus....

34. Countdown to Black Friday: Tips to avoid scams

As Black Friday approaches on Nov. 29, businesses worldwide are gearing up for significant sales events. Recognized as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. since 1952, Black Friday is observed on the fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving....

35. Tram derails in central Oslo, injuring four people

A tram crash in central Oslo on Tuesday morning injured four people, including the driver. The incident occurred when the blue tram, carrying around 20 passengers, derailed and collided with a computer shop on Storgata, one of the city’s main streets....

36. Israel bans UNRWA, restricting key aid services to Palestinian refugees

Israel’s parliament has passed legislation to bar the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that could drastically impact services for millions of Palestinian refugees living in occupied territories....

37. Champions and Rebels Unite!

38. New EU rules open Cyprus's troubled loan market to foreign investors

In a move that could reshape Cyprus's financial landscape, Parliament recently passed a European Directive that makes it easier for foreign investors to buy non-performing loans (NPLs) in the country....

39. 16 injured as truck crashes into bus stop near Gillot, Israel

A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police....

40. Kathimerini Cyprus to launch Eleni Xenou's ''XEIROGRAPHO''

Kathimerini Cyprus Publications is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ''XEIROGRAPHO'' (''MANUSCRIPT''), a captivating collection of handwritten stories by journalist and writer Eleni Xenou. The book will be presented on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Casteliotissa Hall....

41. Paphos airport will expand to boost capacity and modernize facilities

Hermes Airports has submitted a proposal to expand Paphos Airport to better accommodate rising passenger numbers and bring facilities up to modern standards....

42. Major trafficking ring uncovered in Cyprus involving former football player

The Anti-Trafficking Bureau in Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to unravel a serious case involving an organized trafficking ring that is believed to be sexually exploiting women on the island....

43. Church and nightclub owners under investigation for embezzlement and money laundering

A significant investigation has been launched into allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving two high-ranking officials from the Catholic Church of Greece and five nightclub owners in the Peloponnese region. ...

44. A must-see artistic event in Cyprus!

Kapopoulos Auction House will present a live auction of Artworks at the Ajax Hotel in Limassol on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m....

45. Cypriot citizens linked to $75 million money laundering probe in the French Riviera

French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...

46. Cyprus seeks to amend recovery plan amid project struggles

The Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan Directorate is currently working with the European Commission to make amendments to the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

47. Woman rescued after being wedged upside down for 7 hours

A woman in Australia faced a dramatic situation when she became trapped upside down for seven hours while trying to retrieve her lost phone from a crevice between boulders in the Hunter Valley region....

48. Cyprus eyes direct flights to the U.S., aiming for new heights in tourism

Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....

49. Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......

50. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

51. Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated this after the informal tripartite dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ersin Tatar in New York,...

52. Michael Tatham named new British High Commissioner to Cyprus

The British Foreign Office has announced the appointment of Michael Tatham as the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus. ...

53. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

54. One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to his death from hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Wednesday....

55. Flight cancellations leave Air Haifa struggling for passengers

Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....

56. Bank profits in crosshairs as tax talks heat up

The future of a special tax on bank deposits paid to the state may be heading for a shift, though a final decision is not guaranteed. ...

57. Tesla’s hiring secret: Mindset over skills, says Beth Davies in Digital Agenda interview

Beth Davies, former development director at Tesla, Gap, Apple, and Microsoft, spoke to "K" about talent attraction strategies employed by leading tech companies. ...

58. How Cypriot startups are disrupting healthcare, air quality, and mixed reality

Aspiring entrepreneurs are being urged to dare with passion, partner wisely, and prepare for hard work and endless challenges. ...

59. Man arrested with guns before Trump rally in California

Authorities in California announced the arrest of a suspect before former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday....

60. Cypriot startups inspire with innovative solutions

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Cyprus are being urged to pursue their dreams with passion and determination, thanks to the success stories of local business startups, according to Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...