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1291. Meta encryption shields child abusers in shadows

Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his platforms will let child abusers “hide in the dark”, according to a government campaign urging the tech billionaire to halt the move....

1292. Consumers revolt as rising prices trigger surge in complaints

In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...

1293. 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....

1294. Foreign Minister addresses UN on Pyla and Cyprus problem

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly. ...

1295. Minister Vafeadis targets unpaid camera fines

The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....

1296. Farewell to self-serve soda at McDonald's

Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....

1297. €5,000 fines for obstructing mobile cameras

In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....

1298. UK to ban American XL bully dogs

American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death....

1299. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus financial market recovery or impending closure? Uncovering hidden risks

1300. The Mediterranean's wake-up call

The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....

1301. Drunk passenger shoves policeman at Larnaca airport

In a startling incident that unfolded at Larnaca Airport on Thursday (14/09), a disruptive passenger created havoc, leaving authorities and onlookers stunned. ...

1302. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

1303. Flames rage at Geri recycling plant

Fire ignited at 05:42 on Friday morning, engulfing a recycling plant located in the heart of the Industrial Area in Geri....

1304. EU passes borrower protection law: Your rights when borrowing money

The European Parliament (EP) has voted on rules to keep people safe when they borrow money for things like credit cards or loans....

1305. Second fence erected at Pournara migrant reception center

The Interior Ministry has announced the installation of a second reinforcing fence around the perimeter of the ''Pournara'' reception center in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia district. ...

1306. Popular decongestant ingredient ineffective, US FDA reveals

A key ingredient in well-known decongestant products like Sudafed PE and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, phenylephrine, has been deemed ineffective when taken orally, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel. ...

1307. Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

The extensive network of traffic cameras across Cyprus has unearthed a concerning revelation....

1308. Limassol authorities defuse live bomb in home

Authorities sprang into action on Tuesday evening (12/09) following a tip about an improvised explosive device found in a Limassol residence....

1309. Maria Ressa's Nobel-worthy legal triumph

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa has been acquitted of her final tax evasion charge in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison over cases that she has previously described as part of a pattern of harassment....

1310. Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....

1311. Appalling lack of accessibility revealed at Nicosia bus stop

Disturbing images have surfaced, shedding light on the dire condition of a bus stop in Nicosia, where an elderly disabled individual was found waiting in distress....

1312. Dairy leader Alambra unveils €10 million eco-friendly milk facility

On Tuesday, September 5th, the grand opening of the new Alambra fresh milk factory took place....

1313. Greece grapples with deadly floods amidst storm 'Daniel' (Video)

Central Greece faces a dire situation as heavy rains from Storm Daniel have led to severe flooding in multiple areas. According to a report by Greek Reporter, the village of Palamas has been transformed into a massive lake,...

1314. Tourism prospects in Cyprus under threat after attacks on Arab tourists

Two months ago, a group from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, led by the Deputy Minister, visited the United Arab Emirates....

1315. European law puts online platforms at risk of fines and sanctions

Major online platforms risk fines and sanctions if they violate the new European law on digital services that came into force end of August and which, inter alia, makes online platforms legally responsible for the content posted on them....

1316. Police intercept vehicle carrying €7,150 cash and duty-free goods

Yesterday at 6:30 pm, police officers pulled over a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old on the Nicosia-Limassol highway just past the Pera Chorio exit....

1317. AKEL leads protest against far-right extremism in Limassol

Following the recent events in Limassol on September 1st, AKEL organized a protest in the city center with the theme "No Tolerance for the Far Right." ...

1318. British forces rescue puppy trapped in concrete tank

A little dog was stuck in an empty concrete water tank, which was three meters tall. Men from the British bases in the Avgorou Community came to the rescue....

1319. Hunter slapped with 3,000 euro fine

A hunter in Cyprus has received a 3,000 euro out-of-court fine for engaging in illegal hunting in a restricted area. According to Paphos Police Department spokesman and Paphos CID head Michael Nicolaou,...

1320. Over 220,000 victims trafficked for Southeast Asia's online fraud schemes

A new UN report estimates that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to run online scams....