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301. Sheepdog saves stranded ewes in Welsh flood rescue

A sheepdog saved the day by rescuing three ewes cut off by floodwater caused by Storm Babet. ...

302. Fees for Pame Express service to be decided in 2024

Decisions regarding potential charges for the Pame Express service will be made in February 2024 by the Department for Transport, Communications, and Works....

303. Rhapsody of the Seas brings 159 Americans to Cyprus

The cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas sailed into Limassol port at dawn, carrying 159 foreign nationals from Israel, the majority of them Americans, as part of the ferry route arranged by the US Embassy in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus. The US-Cyprus cooperation was praised by Ambassador Julie Fisher, who was at the passenger terminal this morning....

304. Cyprus to make swift decision on EuroAsia interconnector participation

Cyprus' decision as to whether it will participate in the EuroAsia Interconnector will be taken once the project study is submitted in mid-November, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou told CNA....

305. TUS Airways suspends Tel Aviv flights amid safety concerns

TUS Airways, a Cyprus-based carrier, has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective from Saturday, October 14, 2023. This decision impacts routes between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, Pafos, Athens, and Heraklion....

306. Cyprus Airways temporarily suspends Larnaca-Tel Aviv route

Cyprus Airways has announced the temporary suspension of its Larnaca-Tel Aviv route effective immediately....

307. Middle East turmoil shifts energy and diplomatic priorities

The tumultuous situation in the Middle East, prompted by Hamas's aggressive attack on Israel and Tel Aviv's military response, is reshaping the priorities of the Netanyahu government and the balance in the South-Eastern Mediterranean....

308. Deadly mirage for birds with over 1,000 fatal collisions in a single day

In a grim escalation of tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of taking "hostages and prisoners of war," according to Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesperson....

309. Cyprus' public transport gets a facelift as massive infrastructure upgrade underway

In a significant development, a new contract signed at the Ministry of Transport on Thursday outlines extensive improvements to Cyprus' public transportation infrastructure....

310. Nicosia gears up for Quantum Nicosia Marathon 2023

On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Nicosia will host the eagerly awaited "Quantum Nicosia Marathon 2023," featuring various race categories, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 7.7 Miles (12,400m), and 5km races (individual and corporate). ...

311. Former President's startling revelation about food

In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: “Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."...

312. Hellenic Train's revenue plummets after floods

Italian-owned railway operator Hellenic Train will reportedly seek to renegotiate its contract with the Greek state, sources have indicated, as the company faces massive revenue losses stemming from September’s floods in central Greece....

313. Turkish Cypriot crossing points take center stage

In a striking development, 2023 has seen an extraordinary increase in crossings through checkpoints in Cyprus, as revealed by reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....

314. Aegean Airlines expands winter routes for '23-'24 season

Aegean Airlines is set to offer its largest-ever route program for the upcoming winter season, introducing 18 new routes to 14 different countries. ...

315. Taxi driver protest sparks traffic chaos in Nicosia

This morning, a protest led by taxi drivers took place in Nicosia. The event has already concluded....

316. Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh since the territory surrendered to Azerbaijan on 20 September....

317. Independence Day parade traffic updates

The police have announced road closures due to the upcoming military parade celebrating the Republic of Cyprus's independence on October 1, 2023....

318. Christodoulides takes on migration, housing, and traffic head-on

Migration, housing and traffic are the subjects the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides focuses on, aiming for immediate and effective resolution, he said, speaking at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Limassol on Wednesday afternoon....

319. Family sues Google over bridge collapse death

The family of a North Carolina man who died trying to cross a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence, saying it's responsible for directing him along the route, their lawyers announced Wednesday....

320. Pame Express attracts 563 daily riders

Every day, the "Pame Express" service, launched on September 7th, witnesses a growing number of passengers. As reported on ANT1's "In Broad Daylight" broadcast, Andreas Nikiforou, the head of the Public Passenger Transport Directorate, revealed that yesterday, a total of 563 people utilized the "Pame Express."...

321. Corruption and desperation forge a new path to Cyprus

A new migratory route to Cyprus has emerged this summer, with increased departures from Syria to Cyprus surpassing those from Lebanon, according to a report by Open Democracy....

322. Ukraine sparks trade war with legal action over food bans

Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Slovakia, Poland and Hungary over their bans on food imports from Kyiv. ...

323. RIK controversy: Journalist's removal sparks outrage

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...

324. 'Park & Ride' hours now extended!

The Cyprus Public Transport has announced its extended hours for the "Park & Ride" service. In a press release, it says that after the very encouraging response of the public during the first days of operation of the “Park & Ride” service and responding to the need to extend the hours of operation of the service, in order to serve even more passengers, announces that from today Monday, September 18, 2023, the extended hours of the “Park & Ride” service are in effect. ...

325. Rising prostate cancer cases in Cyprus sound alarm bells for men's health

New data reveals a concerning increase in prostate cancer cases in Cyprus, with 656 cases detected in 2020, compared to 550 in 2019. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among European men, a...

326. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

327. Deputy Minister Koumis paves way for more seats to Cyprus

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis had important contacts in recent days in Stockholm and Helsinki, with the aim of increasing the number of air seats offered to our country for the next year....

328. Putin and Erdogan's plan for turning Turkey into an ''Energy Hub'' stalls

A joint endeavor between Putin and Erdogan to transform Turkey into a crucial conduit for Russian gas to Europe appears to have hit a roadblock, according to sources cited by Reuters....

329. Koilani battle against wildfire rages on

What began as a tranquil day in Koilani and Omodos took a nightmarish turn as a significant wildfire erupted on Thursday, September 14th, around noon....

330. Request for 200,000 euros in overtime pay for state officials withdrawn

Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister to the President, has announced the withdrawal of a request for more than 200 thousand euros in funds to cover overtime pay for state officials working at the Presidential Office. She revealed this on state radio's Morning Routes program, specifying that the request was related to one specific person....