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61. Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of Let’s do it! Cyprus, Clean Up Cyprus Campaign

Aligned with its commitment to support Cyprus and its people, Petrolina continues to support as the Platinum Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus campaign for another year....

62. How Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrates life beyond death

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient Mexican tradition that bridges the gap between life and death. ...

63. Middle-class families in Cyprus burdened by rising rents

In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....

64. Cypriot President's White House visit sparks hope and debate over path to unity

Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...

65. Over 150 dead, many still missing in Spain's deadliest floods in decades

Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...

66. Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......

67. Turkey slams Christodoulides-Biden meeting as ''Diplomatic Defeat''

The Turkish opposition labeled the meeting between Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides and U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday as a major setback for Turkish diplomacy, claiming it offered Greece and Cyprus an upper hand in regional affairs....

68. Trump accuses Democrats of dismissing his voters as ‘garbage’ in Wisconsin rally

Dressed as a sanitation worker and stepping into the cab of a garbage truck, former President Donald Trump took aim at Democrats on Wednesday......

69. Cyprus voices grief, support for Spain as deadly floods strike

The Cyprus Presidency said Wednesday it was devastated by the loss of life and the destruction in Spain due to the floodings....

70. At least 95 dead as flash floods devastate southeastern Spain

At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...

71. Cyprus plans €10,000 cash limit to fight money laundering

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...

72. North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....

73. Investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large residential plots in Paphos and other building plots in Nicosia and Famagusta....

74. 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....

75. The loss of US media credibility

The US elections are highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the long-term devaluation of the country’s ''traditional'' news media....

76. 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....

77. 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....

78. 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....

79. Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

80. US Ambassador celebrates new digital platform for Cypriot youth

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus has voiced strong support for a newly launched digital platform, Cyprus Digital Heritage, aimed at bringing young people closer to the island's rich history and cultural legacy. ...

81. AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...

82. Lecture by Renowned Entrepreneur John Christodoulou at European University Cyprus

The School of Business of European University Cyprus (EUC), demonstrating its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the business sector and society, hosted a prestigious lecture featuring world-renowned London-based Cypriot-born entrepreneur, John Christodoulou....

83. Using AI to steal your homes from under your nose

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for real estate scams, making it easier for criminals to pull off tricky schemes like deed theft....

84. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

85. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

86. Cyprus surpasses pre-pandemic financial levels with growing surplus

Cyprus is bouncing back from recent economic challenges, with its financial health improving dramatically. Current fiscal surpluses now exceed what they were before the pandemic, thanks to a significant increase in revenue....

87. Investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a large commercial building in Nicosia as well as commercial, residential, and agricultural land in Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta....

88. 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....

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

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

90. Lidl is holding the ''mind RESET'' programme for the 4th consecutive year

On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....