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1. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

2. Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

3. Sophia Vassiliou: Paying it forward

As the European elections draw near, Cyprus finds itself amidst the emergence of a new political entity: VOLT. This dynamic party brings a breath of fresh air to our political landscape, ...

4. Traffic cams are keeping roads safe and holding offenders accountable

As many of us are aware, traffic cameras have been strategically placed around the island to deal with the serious problem of accidents on the roads....

5. Turkey's two-state obsession: Cyprus' peace in peril

Turkey's unwavering commitment, echoed by Mr. Tatar, to a two-state solution, cloaked in the veil of sovereign equality, stands today as the most formidable......

6. Cyprus: A beacon of hope in the Middle East crisis

Cyprus is playing a pivotal role in Western efforts to deal with the crisis in the Middle East; its added value stems not from its military power, but rather from its geographic location, its membership in the European Union, and its excellent relations with all the regional actors....

7. Will Michelle Obama run for US President in 2024?

Former President Barack Obama recently declared his full support for President Joe Biden's bid for re-election....

8. Shriners hospitals bring orthopaedic expertise to Cyprus

A team from Shriners Hospitals for Children has arrived in Cyprus to perform surgical interventions and examinations on children with orthopaedic conditions. ...

9. XM invests in ARIS for future entrepreneurs

XM, an international company that has established itself as a leader in the investment industry in forex, CFD in shares, metals and more, actively supports education and skills development initiatives through its sponsorship of ARIS (A Really Inspiring Space)....

10. UNFICYP celebrates 60 years of service in Cyprus

UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace in Cyprus. On 4 March 1964, the United Nations Security Council mandated the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). ...

11. Trump fined $354.9 million in New York civil fraud trial

Former US President Donald Trump faces a hefty fine of $354.9 million (£281.6 million) following a civil fraud trial in New York. Including interest, he must pay at least $453.5 million (£359.9 million). ...

12. Cyprus faces €40M setback in smart meter implementation

A €40 million allocation from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, earmarked for the purchase and installation of smart meters, is in jeopardy due to tight timetables....

13. The sloppiness of our 'Big Brother'

The Cypriot's life is filled with cameras: pocket cameras worth 1,000 euros that also take phone calls, home cameras warding off unwanted visitors, and now cameras on the main arteries of the road network. ...

14. Kremlin bars anti-war candidate in upcoming election

Russian authorities have barred Boris Nadezhdin, the sole anti-war presidential campaigner, from running against Vladimir Putin in the upcoming election....

15. Shipping chamber renews deputy director's international maritime role

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes the re-appointment of its Deputy Director General, Alexandros Josephides, as “International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Goodwill Maritime Ambassador” for Cyprus, for the period 2024-2025. ...

16. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

17. USA: Detroit unveils groundbreaking electric charging road

Detroit has reportedly unveiled new technology beneath its streets after a year of waiting, with electric vehicles able to get a boost that could ultimately make range anxiety a thing of the past....

18. New cameras ahead aimed at preventing accidents on roads

Serious road accidents have become an open wound for society in Cyprus, with the competent authorities taking additional measures as the systems of photo-signaling and mobile cameras, which may have improved the numbers of accidents compared to previous years, however they did not manage to solve the whole issue....

19. Trump's 'miracle' reshapes abortion politics

In a recent Fox News town hall in Des Moines, Iowa, former President Donald Trump proudly claimed credit for the 2022 overturning of Roe v Wade, describing it as a ''miracle.''...

20. Missiles filled with water spark corruption scandal

China's army fielded missiles filled with water instead of fuel and arrays of silos with improper lids — examples of military corruption that led to a dramatic purge of top officials, Bloomberg reported, citing US intelligence....

21. Quadruple fatality, manslaughter charges pending

In a shocking turn of events, the New Year took a tragic toll with a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of four individuals. Limassol Traffic Police presented the case to the Legal Service, securing approval from the Attorney General to classify it as a homicide....

22. New Year's tragedy investigation continues (video)

In the aftermath of the New Year's tragedy that claimed four lives, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the quadruple fatality that occurred just half an hour into the new year. ...

23. Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....

24. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

25. New cameras boost road safety in Larnaca

In Larnaca province, the photo-marking system is now operational, featuring 18 fixed devices across six locations, starting from December 15, 2023....

26. Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....

27. Doughnut diplomacy as Krispy Kreme invades Paris sparking croissant crisis

France, renowned for its culinary artistry, especially in the realm of patisserie, has recently found itself caught in the irresistible allure of the American doughnut, courtesy of Krispy Kreme....

28. Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges amid intensifying legal woes

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, faces new legal challenges as he was indicted on Thursday on nine tax charges in California. The charges, comprising three felonies and six misdemeanors, are in addition to federal firearms charges in Delaware....

29. Israel's 'Gospel' AI raises alarms in Gaza strikes

In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...

30. Professor Spyros Makridakis among the most highly cited researchers in the world

Professor Spyros Makridakis, Director of the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Institute for the Future (IFF) is among the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, according to the list Highly Cited Researchers™....