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1. Cyprus government approves 24-hour care facilities for disabled adults

The Council of Ministers has given its nod to a proposal by the Ministry of Social Welfare, paving the way for the acquisition of five buildings designated for 24-hour care facilities for adults with disabilities. Deputy Minister Marilena Evangelou made this announcement following the Council of Ministers' meeting on Tuesday....

2. California takes bold step towards gender-neutral school bathrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026....

3. Were test monkey deaths concealed in Neuralink trials?

Following last week's announcement by Elon Musk regarding the recruitment of human test subjects for Neuralink trials, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his earlier statement claiming that monkeys involved in the experiments had not experienced fatalities due to the implants....

4. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

5. Senator Menendez rejects bribery charges, calls them 'baseless'

US Senator Bob Menendez on Friday vehemently rejected the bribery offenses he and his wife were charged with by federal prosecutors in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, calling them “baseless.”...

6. Musk's Neuralink calling for human test subjects

Elon Musk’s controversial biotechnology startup Neuralink opened up recruitment for its first human clinical trial Tuesday, according to a company blog....

7. Cyprus to remove speed bumps, introduce cameras for safer roads

The Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is planning to remove speed bumps from roads, except for those located near schools. Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed this intention, as reported by the website "Offsite News." ...

8. 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....

9. 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. ...

10. 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. ...

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. €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....

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

15. 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....

16. 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. ...

17. 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....

18. 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. ...

19. 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. ...

20. Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

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

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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,...

25. 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....

26. 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." ...

27. 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....

28. EU approves updated COVID-19 vaccine to combat new variants

The European Commission gave the green light on Thursday to an updated COVID-19 vaccine called Comirnaty XBB.1.5, which has been tweaked by BioNTech-Pfizer to tackle new variants of the virus. ...

29. Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...

30. President Christodoulides' upcoming UN address in focus

The National Council, Cyprus' top advisory body, convenes on Friday morning under President, Nikos Christodoulides, to be briefed on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem, in view of the President's trip to New York, during the second half of this month, where he will address on September 20th the UN General Assembly and will hold a series of meetings....