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301. Cyprus and the porn industry: High-tech hub exposed

For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....

302. Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

303. Authorities investigate alleged rape of 80-year-old woman in Ayia Napa

Authorities are actively investigating a troubling case involving the alleged sexual assault of an 80-year-old woman who reported the incident last week. According to the victim,...

304. Two arrested in attempted murder probe in Ayia Napa

In a significant development, police apprehended two individuals, aged 39 and 40, yesterday, as part of ongoing investigations into an attempted murder case in Famagusta province last November. ...

305. Akamas environmental issues and Minister's decision

There have been signs and monsters about the works being done in Akamas and the breaches of the conditions of the Special Ecological Assessment (SEA) but the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Xenophontos, is still not sure that he should order a disciplinary investigation to be held accountable....

306. Themis Themistocleous signals potential 2024 interest rate cut

In their ''Year Ahead 2024'' forecast, analysts at Swiss financial giant UBS anticipate a slowdown in the strength of the US economy throughout 2023. ...

307. COVID-19 cases surge ahead of festive season

In a recent statement to the Cypriot News Agency, Elizabeth Constantinou, the Director of Medical and Public Health Services, highlighted a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases, ...

308. Cyprus joins WHO's global digital health certification network

Cyprus has successfully joined the World Health Organization's Global Digital Health Certification, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday....

309. One to three-star hotels dominate Greece’s accommodations

Three in four Greek hotels belong in lower categories of one to three stars, representing 50% of the country’s total capacity in terms of rooms, according to data from the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels....

310.  Farmer's donkey causes fire, lands him in court

In a peculiar case currently under the scrutiny of the District Court of Famagusta, a 61-year-old farmer is grappling with legal consequences following a series of events set into motion by his donkey's misadventure....

311. Parliament approves measures for NPLs and foreclosures framework

Cyprus' Finance Ministry has expressed satisfaction with the parliament's approval of laws integral to the comprehensive package for managing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and the foreclosure framework....

312. Twenty Akamas wrongdoings reported to the Attorney General

The owners of agricultural premises in the Akamas area are set to face justice for unauthorized interventions and modifications, violating their licenses....

313. Illegal land alterations spark legal action in Akamas

In a significant development, reports of wrongdoing by 20 owners of agricultural/land properties in the Akamas region have been forwarded to the General Prosecutor's Office....

314. Cattle farm slapped with €11,000 fine over injury

In a recent development, the I & C Hadjiyiannakou (Farms) Ltd, engaged in cattle farming, faces a €11,000 fine imposed by the Larnaca District Court....

315. Cypriots pack bags for record-breaking 2023 getaways

Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....

316. Deloitte Cyprus CEO on 65 years, challenges, and future strategies

Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....

317. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

318. Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....

319. Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....

320. Biden's approval hits record low as Trump gains momentum

In a recent Wall Street Journal poll, Donald Trump takes a lead over Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in the race....

321. Israelis alarmed at security hole in occupied territories

Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement, following Kathimerini's revelation that the Cyprus Intelligence Service prevented a strike against Israelis by arresting two Iranians linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, ...

322. Planned attack against Jews in Cyprus thwarted

The Cypriot police arrested two Iranians last month, alleging their connection to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards of Iran (IRGC), targeting Jewish citizens in Cyprus....

323. Cyprus sees uptick in COVID-19 cases amid winter surge

Dr. Christos Charalambous, from the Epidemiological Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Cyprus in recent days....

324. Banks fail Menendez's quiz on $4 billion consumer paybacks

In a fiery congressional hearing on Wednesday, Senator Bob Menendez targeted Wall Street's top executives, putting them in the hot seat with a pop quiz on their firms' financial misdeeds....

325. Decision reserved as Thanasis case takes unforeseen path

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos remained absent from today's proceedings in the death interrogation of 26-year-old Thanasis Nikolaou....

326. EAC invites bids for renewable energy land lease

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has announced a tender for the long-term land lease for the development of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) projects....

327. 'The Dead Zone'

Last August, when we discussed the Pyla crisis, the incidents in the "border states," and the aftermath of the peacekeepers' beating in the buffer zone by Turks, the perception was that the government handled the situation proactively and was diplomatically prepared. ...

328. Critical battle looms as Parliament debates foreclosure legislation

Background consultations are in progress to prepare amendments to the legislative package on divestments, set for submission to the Parliament Plenary on Friday for a vote....

329. Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

330. Foreclosure showdown escalates with parliament vote

The Greek government is set to present legislation in Parliament this Friday addressing borrower protection in relation to foreclosures....