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691. Late-night collision rocks Paphos: One injured, one detained

A vehicular collision shook the quiet streets of Peyeia late Monday night (29/01), leaving one driver seriously injured and another detained for illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus....

692. APOEL Captain turns down Sochi's 700K euro offer

Reports from Georgia indicate that Russian Premier League club Sochi has extended a cooperation proposal to Georgi Kvilitaya, the captain of APOEL, a Cypriot football club....

693. Police Chief under fire for leadership failure

Police Chief Stelios Papatheodorou's recent statement regarding the events unfolding in Limassol on Wednesday night failed to instill confidence in the public regarding the police leadership's resolve to address fan violence....

694. UN court slams Israel: Ordered to halt genocide in Gaza

In a landmark ruling, the United Nations' international court of justice has directed Israel to take immediate action to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza....

695. China threatens to sever business ties with Iran over ship attacks

Recent diplomatic talks between Chinese and Iranian officials have brought to light China's pressing concern over Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, allegedly backed by Iran....

696. Inquiry raises more questions in National Guardsman's death

697. Hellenic Bank eyes CNP Cyprus takeover

Hellenic Bank has confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CNP Cyprus, validating a report by ''K''. ...

698. Transport for London accused of exploiting EU drivers for fines

European governments allege one of the largest data breaches in EU history as Transport for London (TfL) accused of illegally obtaining personal data for fines....

699. Embassy brew-haha: US scientist's ''salty'' tea tips stir controversy in the UK

An American scientist caused a diplomatic storm for her unconventional tea tips, including adding salt and microwaving...

700. Child dies in Cape Greco migrant rescue operation

In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....

701. Will the far-right push Germany towards a Dexit?

In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times, Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expressed support for a ''Dexit'' referendum, citing the UK's Brexit as a model for Germany. ...

702. Sorry, Putin, Alaska's not up for grabs!

The U.S. State Department has dismissed speculations about the return of Alaska to Russia, responding to reports of President Vladimir Putin ordering an investigation into Russian ''real estate'' abroad....

703. No more 'golden passports' amidst money laundering concerns

In a candid exchange, Cyprus's President, Nikos Christodoulides, responded to concerns raised by Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko regarding the alleged use of Cyprus by Russian oligarchs for money laundering....

704. Are British-American airstrikes walking into a strategic snare?

In the latest move against Houthi rebel forces in Yemen, British and American airstrikes aim to neutralize a threat to international shipping in the Red Sea....

705. Greek Mafia hits, 'Alexoui' murder, and the enigmatic escape via Mount Athos

In the world of crime, an international expatriate group with ties to the former USSR is making headlines. ...

706. Hostage families urgently plead for release in Parliament chaos

In a gripping display of anguish, relatives of Israelis held captive by Palestinian gunmen stormed a Jerusalem parliamentary committee on Monday, urging lawmakers to intensify efforts to free their loved ones....

707. Violent confrontation at Ledra barricade leaves police officer injured

A serious incident occurred on Sunday night (21/1) at the Ledra barricade, resulting in the injury of a police officer....

708. 300,000 strong protests sweep Germany against far-right

Over the weekend, Germany witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests with approximately 300,000 people taking to the streets nationwide....

709. Tourist, convinced of curse, returns stolen Pompeii artifacts

A tourist recently made headlines by returning stones stolen from the ancient site of Pompeii, attributing her breast cancer to the famous 'curse' associated with the artifacts....

710. Virgin Atlantic flight forced to stop due to missing parts of the wing

A Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York faced a last-minute cancellation as a vigilant passenger discovered faulty bolts on the plane's wing. ...

711. Be specific, Mr. Stewart

''It would be particularly interesting if the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative would list each side’s violations in the buffer zone and their characteristics''....

712. Dr. George Georgiou of UNIC awarded the ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' by RIF

Dr. George Georgiou from the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of Nicosia has been awarded the prestigious ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' ...

713. Putin's move puts UK fish and chips at risk

In a potential crisis for fish and chip enthusiasts, Vladimir Putin's Russian government contemplates scrapping a long-standing agreement with the UK, raising concerns of food weaponization....

714. Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport over unregistered luxury watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the renowned actor and former Governor of California, has encountered a legal hurdle at Munich Airport where he is reportedly being detained and questioned under tax law....

715. Wizz Air forced to pay £1.2m in compensation

Thousands of passengers have scored a significant victory against budget airline Wizz Air, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveals a landmark compensation payout of £1.2 million....

716. Kursat rejects extradition request in Greek Cypriot land dispute

In a recent development, the extradition case of Turkish Cypriot lawyer Kursat has been adjourned until February 6 by a court in Rome....

717. Tragic incidents shake Istanbul as recent suicides raise concerns

Shocking images made the rounds of the Turkish media, with 54-year-old Eleni Bulunda committing suicide in the Beilıkcuzu area, a suburb of Istanbul, on Monday afternoon (15/01) by jumping from the roof of a shopping mall....

718. Greek cargo ship survives Red Sea ambush unscathed

In a concerning incident in the Red Sea, a cargo ship named Zografia, flying the Maltese flag and owned by Greece, faced an attack. Initial reports indicate that the vessel sustained minor damage during the assault....

719. Can mobile cameras monitor traffic from both directions?

The Cyprus Traffic Police issued a statement addressing recent concerns about the directional functionality of speed cameras, emphasizing that the capability to monitor both directions has been in effect since the system's initiation...

720. High-stakes legal battle rocks Cyprus

In a significant development, Cypriot lawyer Akan Kirsiat, currently under arrest in Rome, is set to decide today on his extradition to the Republic of Cyprus....