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211. Trump chooses JD Vance as Vice President for 2024

Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday, marking the start of the Republican National Convention....

212. Ukrainian startups build low-cost robot army to combat Russia

Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......

213. ''We don't come here just to take'' (video)

“Many afternoons, I look at the opening between the trees and think, I’d like to go there too, but I know I can’t...'' says the 15-year-old from...

214. Stranded and struggling: Asylum seekers in Cyprus' UN buffer zone

The UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus has become a temporary refuge for asylum seekers who arrived via Turkey, with 25 individuals currently stranded in the Aglantzia area....

215. Cyprus ranks among top innovators in Europe

Among the best-performing countries in terms of innovation between 2023 and 2024 is Cyprus, according to the latest European Commission data....

216. Domestic violence cases on the rise in Cyprus

Reports of domestic violence in Cyprus have seen a significant rise, with incidents reaching alarming numbers, Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis told a parliamentary committee on Monday....

217. Ex-president speaks out on Cyprus issue and political rivalries

In his first official interview since ending his term as President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades discussed key political issues and addressed recent controversies within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party. ...

218. Interior Minister stresses President's diplomatic pursuit for reunification

Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, who, on Saturday, attended events that took place in Serres and Vergina in Greece to condemn the coup and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974,...

219. Cyprus President denies ENI's plan to sell off sea rights

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has refuted reports that ENI intents to sell its rights in Cyprus' EEZ. ...

220. Reunification talks face challenges, UN envoy finds parties far apart

The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...

221. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

222. Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival returns to Cyprus this October

The Cyprus Theatre Organisation has announced the 37th Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival 2024, aiming to strengthen, promote, and support amateur theatre across Cyprus....

223. Varosha resolution: PACE calls for return to legal owners

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......

224. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

225. Cyprus condemns Russian media ban, defends press freedom

The Russian government's recent decision to block access to more than 80 media outlets, including three based in Cyprus, starkly undermines democratic principles and the pluralism that supports them, according to a statement by Cypriot government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis....

226. Biden-Harris attacks Trump's reproductive rights record with new TV ad

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has launched a new television advertisement to coincide with the start of debate week....

227. UK parties to support Cyprus reunification ahead of election

UK political parties have responded to a call by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK to pledge their support for a free and reunified Cyprus, as stipulated in relevant UN Security Council resolutions....

228. Sony Music acquires Queen's catalogue for $1,27 billion

Queen's music catalogue, along with other copyrights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for $1.27 billion, sources have confirmed to Variety. ...

229. Scandal erupts over videos of women on beaches

A scandal has erupted on social media after a woman publicly accused a group of foreigners of filming unsuspecting women on beaches in swimsuits and posting the videos on YouTube....

230. Lifeguard bans blacks from occupied area's beach

A controversy has ignited at Kymides Beach in the occupied areas, sparked by a lifeguard's discriminatory social media post outlining restrictive rules targeting specific nationalities and races....

231. Stranded abroad? Here's what airlines must provide

Flight cancellations and lengthy delays are the primary issues frustrating travelers, according to Trade and Industry Officer Anastasia Stylianides. Addressing these concerns, Stylianides also clarified the rights of passengers when their flights are canceled....

232. Pope Francis hosts comedy summit at the Vatican

On Friday, Pope Francis welcomed more than 100 comedians to the Vatican, including stars like Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, for an event filled with laughter and fun. The gathering, which sparked both excitement and criticism, was a celebration of humor's ability to bring people together....

233. Fidias Panayiotou's election sets a new standard

The election of YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou to the European Parliament has left traditional political parties in Cyprus rethinking their game plan, according to an article written by Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

234. UNHCR concerns over asylum-seekers trapped in buffer zone

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarms over the safety and well-being of 31 asylum-seekers, including seven children, who are reportedly stranded in the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus....

235. Eurobank increases stake in Hellenic Bank to 55.48%

Eurobank's share in Hellenic Bank has increased to 55.48%, after the latest acquisition of 240.303 shares, for €0.62 million....

236. Animal rights activists deface King Charles III portrait

Animal rights activists defaced a new portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday as it hung in a London gallery....

237. Eurobank boosts stake in Hellenic Bank with over 500,000 shares

Eurobank has acquired 503,934 more shares in Hellenic Bank, for the cost of €1.29 mn, increasing its share at 55.42%....

238. Foreign Minister begins US diplomatic blitz

Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, embarks on a significant working visit to the United States, starting with engagements in Washington, New York, and Chicago....

239. Disappointing voter turnout in Nicosia

In today's election results, Nicosia saw the lowest voter turnout among all districts, marking a concerning trend in civic participation....

240. Cyprus faces obstacles in efforts to repatriate Syrian refugees

According to a report by Pavlos Xanthoulis in Kathimerini's Sunday printed edition, Nicosia's efforts to designate certain areas of Syria as "safe" for the purpose of facilitating the return of Syrian refugees have encountered significant political, legal, and humanitarian obstacles....