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1471. Dive abort prior to Titan submersible's implosion

A former OceanGate advisor said the Titan submersible dropped its ballast and tried to ascend moments before going missing, likely meaning that the five people inside were already aborting the dive when it imploded....

1472. Biker dies in road crash outside gas station

A man was killed in a road accident in Limassol on Saturday, when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car that blocked his path outside a gas station...

1473. Young girl dies in Jet Ski accident

A young girl died Saturday following a marine accident in Limassol during an outing on a yacht, where reports said she was a passenger on a Jet Ski driven by her dad when tragedy struck...

1474. Court goes out with a bang in sex client case

The curtains were drawn on a Nicosia criminal court this week after its last act included sentencing a man for buying sexual services, the first ever explicit client conviction on the island, but questions remains over the long and protracted case where a young female prostitute was described as a trafficking victim...

1475. Winning producers shine bright at Gastronomos Awards 2023

In a splendid celebration of Cypriot excellence, the 2023 Quality Awards, presented by renowned publications "Gastronomos" and "Kathimerini," took center stage at the Cultural Centre in Strovolos Municipality last night....

1476. F-35 approval halted until after Vilnius

Washington’s concern over upsetting Turkey and jeopardizing Sweden’s NATO membership appears to have drawn the Greek F-35 issue into the mix, delaying the official congressional notification, Kathimerini understands, until after the Vilnius Summit in July...

1477. Indictment refiled in Al-Jazeera case as AG addresses Thanasis case

Attorney General George Savvides has confirmed the re-filing of an indictment in the Al-Jazeera news network reportage case, stating that they have fulfilled their stated intentions....

1478. Tourist found dead in a swimming pool in Paphos

In a heartbreaking incident, a 75-year-old Scottish tourist was found lifeless in a swimming pool located in the picturesque Paphos Province. The discovery was made by her devastated husband at a private villa where the couple was staying....

1479. Self-service kiosks to capture fingerprints

According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....

1480. Interest rate increases boost Cypriot banks' 2022 profits to €177 million

Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank generated a combined profit of €164.7 Million in Q1 2023, Driven by interest rate increases....

1481. Man caught with fake passport bound for Ireland

Police in Paphos arrested two individuals for forgery and identity fraud....

1482. ''A government 'Sans Famille'''

The title does not pertain to Hector Malot's novel, ''Sans Famille'' (''Without Family''). It relates to the response that the President of the Republic had to provide, in answer to a question from an esteemed colleague at "K" newspaper, Marina Oikonomidou,...

1483. Virgin Galactic closer to commercial flights this June

Virgin Galactic aims to launch its commercial space tourism service in late June....

1484. Navy withheld Titan Submersible's implosion info during search

At least some in the upper echelons of the US military were aware of the Titan submersible's fate days before the rest of the world, according to a Wall Street Journal report. ...

1485. International inspectors hired for 'Golden Passports' probe

According to a report on Philenews, the Independent Authority Against Corruption has recruited two "inspection officers" who will be compensated with approximately €1,150 per day for their crucial role in the ongoing investigation surrounding the controversial 'golden passports' issue....

1486. Exploring authentic Cypriot products with passion and tradition

The journey of "Gastronomo" to explore and promote authentic Cypriot products continues. In March, they organized six blind tastings* over three different days, where "G" tasters sampled 62 different product labels. ...

1487. Experts to take charge of high-profile corruption cases

The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....

1488. Titanic sub five all dead after 'catastrophic implosion'

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a 'catastrophic implosion' that killed everyone aboard, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel...

1489. A tragic loss: Remembering the brave explorers of the Titan sub

The five people who died on the Titan submersible were "true explorers", the company that operated the dive has said....

1490. Zero-hour for the Titan submersible as oxygen levels dwindle

Oxygen on Titan is now feared to have run out - but the desperate search for the missing Titanic submersible and the brave adventurers on board reached the floor of the Atlantic today - just as the desperate deadline passed....

1491. Cyprus takes center stage as it strengthens its defense planning

Last week, Ankara used the reference to the ''Republic of Cyprus'', the legitimate and internationally recognized state entity on the island of Cyprus, in the ongoing regional plans of NATO as a pretext to derail the process....

1492. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

1493. Police join agent wars over domestic assistants

Foreign nationals on work visas in the Republic of Cyprus may have immigration documents confiscated at Greek Cypriot checkpoints as they cross into the north, as authorities in the south push for preemptive measures to combat overseas travel at the expense of domestic employers...

1494. Announcing the 9th annual Gastronomy awards 2023

Get ready for the much-anticipated celebration of Cypriot producers! The prestigious 2023 Quality Awards by "Gastronomos" and "Kathimerini" are set to take place on Tuesday, June 27th at 8:00 PM in the enchanting courtyard of the Cultural Centre of Strovolos Municipality....

1495. Cypriot authorities take action against exploitative practices by foreign workers

The long-standing issue of domestic helpers and third-country workers taking advantage of Cypriot employers and authorities through deceitful tactics, with the aim of migrating to other European countries, has prompted the relevant departments of the Republic to implement stringent measures....

1496. Search intensifies for missing sub as Canadian military detects underwater noises

A Canadian military surveillance aircraft detected underwater noises as a massive search continued early Wednesday in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic....

1497. It's a race against time as rescuers scramble to locate missing sub

Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago....

1498. Ex ‘superminister’ defends proposal after boat disaster

A Cypriot former minister known for his tough stance on migration wants a yay or nay on his proposal where asylum applications could be filed abroad, a measure not supported by some capitals including Berlin, which may be having second thoughts in the aftermath of a boat disaster in Greece...

1499. Controversy surrounds expansion of occupied airport

Without receiving significant coverage from the Greek Cypriot media, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz made a substantial visit to the so-called TRNC following Erdogan's illegal visit....

1500. New policies create passenger backlash at Limassol Port

On Sunday, a wave of reactions was triggered at Limassol port as citizens became aware of a new policy set to be implemented this year by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping. ...