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631. IDF strikes Gaza targets after ceasefire breach by Hamas

Israel's military swiftly resumed operations in Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the seven-day truce....

632. Nicosia school bus engulfed in flames

A harrowing incident unfolded on Friday morning (01/12) in Aglantzia as a school bus carrying students became engulfed in flames near the Filoxenia Conference Centre, prompting a rapid deployment of fire and police services....

633. Elon Musk raises disturbing questions about OpenAI's internal strife

In a recent interview at the Dealbook Summit, Elon Musk shared his concerns about the sudden departure and return of Sam Altman at OpenAI, a company Musk co-founded. ...

634. Agios Dometios violations, new invasions threaten Cyprus, says Tsivikos

The buffer zone is Cypriot territory, and every violation is a new invasion into our lands," said Savvas Tsivikos, the Supreme President of AHEPA, on Wednesday after his meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides. ...

635. 18 linked to Pournara events deported, 11 in line for expulsion

636. Royal identity exposed in Sussex racism scandal book

The Dutch release of "Endgame" by Omid Scobie faced an abrupt removal from bookshelves due to a critical detail not found in any other edition....

637. Senior CIA officer takes public stance on Israel-Palestine crisis

In an unusual move, a high-ranking CIA official has stirred controversy by posting a pro-Palestine image on Facebook amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas....

638. Agios Dometios buffer zone crisis sparks secret Presidential decisions

Decisions to be implemented if buffer zone situation not restored says President. ...

639. Turkish soldiers shout and curse in wake of Agios Dometios incident

The mayor of Agios Dometios, Mr. Kostas Petrou, spoke to 24news about the serious incident involving the violation of the buffer zone by the Turkish army on Monday afternoon (27/11)....

640. First Pyla, now Agios Dometios

The actions of the occupation authorities within the buffer zone appear to be following a pattern, aiming to challenge the status quo and create a fait accompli. ...

641. Chevron granted extension for crucial Aphrodite field proposal submission

Chevron has successfully obtained an extension until Friday, December 1, to submit a crucial letter detailing its plans for the development of the ''Aphrodite'' field,...

642. WHO sounds alarm on mysterious child respiratory illness in northern China

In response to a respiratory illness affecting children in northern China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has requested ''detailed information'' from Chinese authorities. ...

643. Australia doesn't exist according to Bing

In a bizarre twist on Wednesday, Bing search results left some users questioning reality as the search engine boldly declared, "No," in response to queries about Australia's existence....

644. Allegations of fake degrees prompt investigation into pharmacists

Concerns regarding pharmacists potentially holding forged degrees have been raised and are now under investigation by Pharmaceutical Services in collaboration with the Police....

645. 'The honest state'

Whenever Cyprus becomes the focus of an international journalistic investigation, the perception within the media, political circles, and civil society follows a familiar pattern: initial anticipation or curiosity, followed by a few days of discussion about the country's reputation and questionable practices. ...

646. Foreign experts join probe into corruption allegations

In response to revelations from the investigative report "Cyprus Confidential," experts specializing in sanctions violation and anti-money laundering (AML) from an undisclosed country are set to join the ongoing investigation in Cyprus, according to Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis....

647. Is Japan under threat? North Korea fires missile

In a tense development on Tuesday, North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile, prompting an emergency alert in Japan....

648. France 24: Choosing between heating and eating

A recently released report from the French charity Secours Catholique underscores the alarming rise in poverty numbers, with a record one million people seeking assistance in 2022, up from 780,000 the previous year. ...

649. No direct intervention in Israel conflict, says Iran's leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will continue supporting Hamas but will not intervene directly - Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader Iran’s supreme leader told the head of Hamas in a face-to-face meeting in Tehran that his country would not enter the war with Israel and accused the terror group of not giving any prior warning of the Oct 7 attacks....

650. Anti-corruption authority probes allegations against former president

The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated an investigation based on the claims made in the book ''Mafia State'' by journalist Makarios Droussiotis, which exposes allegations of corruption against former President Nicos Anastasiades....

651. Leaked documents expose payments of German journalist through Cyprus

In a joint investigation by Der Spiegel magazine and German public television ZDF, conducted in collaboration with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists under the project ''Cyprus Confidential,''...

652. Finance Minister perturbed over 'Cyprus Confidential'

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed dismay over the revelations in ''Cyprus Confidential,'' emphasizing concerns about ongoing portrayals of Cyprus as a problematic financial and investment destination....

653. Human bones discovered in Akamas

In a midday response on Wednesday, the 15th of November, the local authorities were urgently alerted to a significant development in the Akamas region. ...

654. Syrian applicant triumphs in citizenship appeal

In a recent legal development, a Republic of Cyprus citizenship appeal by a Syrian-born individual of Turkish Cypriot origin proved successful....

655. Michalis Persianis: 'The wet firecracker'

The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated excitement. This disappointment surpassed the one we experienced when we photographed accountants, politicians, lawyers, and bankers up to their chests while in the nude....

656. Cyprus Confidential: A new stain on Cyprus' image

Another episode is unfolding that stains Cyprus' name on a global scale. This time, it's not about the Naturalization Program or "golden passports" but centers on sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022....

657. Al Jazeera report trial postponed as case hits legal snag

In a significant development, the criminal case involving the Al Jazeera report and events tied to the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen saw a postponement on Tuesday. ...

658. Diabetes diagnosed in over 12% of Cypriot population

Minister of Health Popi Kanari has stated that, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation, one in 10 adults worldwide lives with diabetes, while in Cyprus, 12.7% of the population has been diagnosed with the disease....

659. UK pledges humanitarian aid to Gaza from their bases in Cyprus

In a significant foreign policy address at the Lord Mayor's dinner, UK Prime Minister Rissy Shunak announced plans to use British bases in Cyprus for transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza....

660. Local retreat offers healing haven for Israeli massacre survivors

In the aftermath of the devastating Supernova party massacre in Israel, survivors find solace in a luxurious retreat offered by the Secret Forest Center in Cyprus. ...