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391. Young man gets 16 years in Ayia Napa rapes

A young man will spend the next 16 years in prison after a criminal court found him guilty of raping three women in Ayia Napa just before summer 2022...

392. Judge reopens yet another death case ruled suicide

Another suicide case has been reopened in the Republic of Cyprus, this time concerning the death of a special police officer, whose family has disputed the findings with the help of a private forensic pathologist...

393. Lesser charges in cottage murders after plea bargain

The trial in the deaths of two Russian women feared to have been possible victims of sex trafficking in Cyprus ended abruptly this week, with the defense cutting a deal with prosecutors who pursued manslaughter after reports suggested the murder motive would not hold up in court...

394. 'Weeks of the German Language' is back after a 2 year hiatus

The Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Goethe-Institut Cyprus have the pleasure to announce that the 'Weeks of the German Language', which strives to promote multilingualism in Cyprus and contributes to the cultural exchange between Cyprus, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, will take place all over Cyprus for the 6th consecutive year....

395. Plea bargain ongoing in Cyprus’ mercy killing case

Another delay in the trial of a British man charged with the premeditated murder of his sick wife in Cyprus has prompted local media to speculate a deal may have been reached as prosecutors may seek a manslaughter conviction while a possible prison sentence remains elusive...

396. WHO regional office to be set up in Larnaca

The new regional World Health Organization office to be established in Larnaca will help upgrade the level of public health in Cyprus and its surrounding region said Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantela on Thursday....

397. Turks slam Greeks over fake ‘push-forward’ story

Turkey has slammed Greece’s migration minister over a video tweet allegedly showing members of the Turkish coast guard beating refugees during an alleged push-forward, with Ankara rushing to provide context and accusing Greek media of failing to properly retract a fabricated story...

398. Anastasiades, Erdogan size each other up in Prague

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades had a brief encounter with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Prague on Thursday, with conflicting reports emerging as to what exactly they talked about on the sidelines of the first European Political Community summit...

399. Soldier probe blows lid off Cyprus’ state forensics

A Cypriot state pathologist who ruled as suicide the killing of a soldier seventeen years ago is pointing the finger at police investigators, giving credence to accusations by an outspoken colleague in the private sector who says state forensic probes can be fraught with a slipshod mindset and even cover-ups...

400. Ukrainian woman pleads not guilty in Larnaca knife attack

A Ukrainian woman accused of carrying out a knife attack against a group of Russians in Larnaca has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges that include hate crime offenses...

401. World Animal Day: The importance of animals in our lives

October 4 was designated World Animal Day because it coincides with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who has been proclaimed by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of animals and nature. It was first celebrated in 1931 at a conference of environmentalists in Florence, as a way of raising public and scientific awareness of endangered animals. Since then, the feast day has expanded to include all species of the animal kingdom....

402. Doctor ‘fake vax’ trial put off again

A Cypriot doctor, who denies ever issuing bogus vaccination certificates during the pandemic, will have to wait a whole year before his day in court, after a judge on Monday pushed back his trial until next year...

403. Erdogan files lawsuit against German parliament's VP for calling him 'sewer rat'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan filed a lawsuit against Bundestag Vice President Wolfgang Kubicki for insult and defamation, through his lawyer in Cologne....

404. EC Vice President Margrethe Verstager gives her insights at Digital Agenda 2022

The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is pleased to announce that Ms. Margrethe Verstager, the European Commission's Executive Vice President for the Digital Age and Competition, will speak at the conference....

405. Yeni Safak: Flights from Moscow to the occupied territories via Antalya

Flights from Russia to the occupied territories will start in November via Antalya, according to the pro-government Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak, which reports that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will be on the first flight....

406. Direct flights from Larnaca to Heraklion on TUS

For the first time in its history, TUS Airways will start offering direct flights from Larnaca to Heraklion, Crete. The Larnaca - Heraklion route starts on 16 December, with flights twice a week, Monday and Friday, and a fare from just €59 one way....

407. Cypriot president criticized for snubbing Lavrov

A Nicosia professor says Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades’ decision to snub Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the last minute was 'unwise' and a 'missed opportunity' after hearing the government spokesperson on state radio citing guidelines from Brussels...

408. Gun report adds new twist in Azeri case

The Azeri suspect in a contentious thwarted plot against Israelis in Cyprus has admitted some charges essentially throwing a curve ball at the prosecution, with the defense raising serious questions over murder-for-hire conspiracy and terrorism accusations...

409. Turkey threatens Cyprus and East Med security over arms issue

Turkey has threatened Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean and condemned the United States after the US decided to lift an arms embargo on Cyprus....

410. Racial undertones as Ukrainian knife-wielding suspect arraigned

A Ukrainian woman accused of carrying out a knife attack against Russians who were celebrating their national flag day last month is facing multiple charges with some references alluding to hate crimes...

411. Princeton University is now free for families making under $100,000

The considerable cost of attending one of the top American universities will now be covered for students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year....

412. Metsola: 'Europe's bloc is made stronger by the discovery of so much natural gas in your country'

In anticipation of Roberta Metsola's visit to Cyprus on September 9th, Kathimerini's George Kakouris sits down with the European Parliament President and gets her take on the Cyprus problem, recently discovered natural gas reserves and the issue behind Cyprus' "golden passport" scandal....

413. Cyprus' Air Force One takes its maiden voyage to Larnaca

At a special ceremony held today at the Elefsina Air Base, the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades received from the Prime Minister of Greece Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, an aircraft of the Hellenic Republic donated to the Republic of Cyprus....

414. Aegean and Emirates announce codeshare partnership

Emirates and AEGEAN announce the launch of a codeshare partnership, enabling their passengers to benefit from increased connectivity and travel to eight domestic Greek destinations via Athens, with a single ticket....

415. Turkey must behave as a NATO ally

Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, calls for more steps to deepen the multidimensional relationship between Greece and the US, from defense and security to emerging technologies, the digital economy, the maritime industry and commercial shipping....

416. Leadership and management in the tourism industry

The demands of tourists, especially after the coronavirus pandemic, seem to be constantly changing and for this very important reason, businesses should incorporate new management methods, focusing mainly on a more humane approach to the customer....

417. KPMG Limited and Georgiou, Iacovou & Co LLC announce the admission of the law firm Georgiou, Iacovou & Co LLC to the KPMG global network of member firms

KPMG Limited and Georgiou, Iacovou & Co LLC wish to announce the admission of the law firm Georgiou, Iacovou & Co LLC to the KPMG global network of member firms, as of 1 August 2022. The law firm will operate in the jurisdiction of Cyprus under the KPMG Law brand. ...

418. Exness supports technology education in Cyprus through Robotex Platinum sponsorship

419. Ayia Napa serial rape arraignment pushed back

Prosecutors in a serial rape case in Ayia Napa will have to wait until next month, after arraignment this week in a closed hearing was postponed when the defendant asked the court to appoint a public defender...

420. Fetal medicine specialist Dr. Kypros Nicolaides calls US ban on abortions 'incredible'

The US decision to ban abortions is incredible, said the world-renowned Cypriot scientist, Dr. Kypros Nicolaides, adding that efforts to overturn the decision may take an entire generation....