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61. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

62. The Israeli army on 'very high alert' along the northern border with Lebanon

The Israeli army has announced a state of "very high alert" along the country's northern border with Lebanon. They have also stated their readiness to respond to any incident that may occur in the region....

63. Health Minister warns of 24% increase in cancer cases by 2035

According to the Cancer Registry in Cyprus, we have about 4,000 new cases of cancer a year and ''if no decisive action is taken immediately, cancer cases are expected to increase by 24% by 2035, making it the leading cause of death in the EU'', said the Minister of Health, Popi Kanari, in her address at the First Oncology Forum held on Saturday by the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....

64. Greek scientists unveil a game-changing tool to catch cancer earlier

An increasing number of cancer patients are finding a cure thanks to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, especially if the disease is detected early....

65. 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...

66. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

67. 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....

68. The gift of culture

In just a few days, the cultural scene in our country is gearing up for a new season, a new cultural year. As has been the tradition for many years, the Cypriot countryside came alive during the summer, thanks to the contributions of the State,...

69. Cyprus takes action against west Nile virus outbreak

A case of West Nile virus was found in Cyprus on Thursday (31/08) when a blood sample for blood donation screening revealed the diagnosis....

70. Queer Wave 2023: 4th year for the Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival

For the fourth year, the LGBTQ+ Cyprus Film Festival "Queer Wave 2023" will occur in Nicosia from September 8 to 17....

71. Hollywood studio enforces mask mandates amid rising COVID-19 cases

Hollywood studio Lionsgate is returning to mask mandates for many of its employees amid rising COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles....

72. Upcoming parking charges at Mall of Cyprus and IKEA

Parking fees will be implemented at the Mall of Cyprus and IKEA starting September 1, aiming to enhance parking utilization and visitor efficiency. ...

73. Chinese fans embrace 'Barbie' for feminism

In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....

74. UK Cinemas thrive with Barbie and Oppenheimer

Vue International has said it had the biggest weekend for UK cinema ticket sales in four years following the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer....

75. Migrants treated respectfully during repatriation

The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has said that persons being returned to their countries were treated with respect by the Cypriot Police but highlighted the need for clear guidelines on the flight preparations and the boarding procedure....

76. Ministry of Culture to launch 'Kypria' pilot for art festivals

We have fully entered the summer, and the eagerly awaited cultural events have either begun or will soon begin. ...

77. EU Commissioner advocates equal cancer treatment across member states

''Our aim, through the European Cancer Plan, is to ensure equal treatment for all member states in tackling the disease,'' stated Stella Kyriakides, the EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner, on Thursday. ...

78. Festival of Dreams: a unique celebration dedicated to 75 years of excellence of Porsche iconic sportscars

79. EU parliament wants Cyprus to drop spy games

The European Parliament approved on Thursday a text including a series of recommendations to the EU institutions and to member states, including targeted recommendations on Cyprus regarding its reported role as an export hub for spyware ...

80. Planetarium Cyprus: Where science and wonder converge

Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...

81. Kyriakides to attend G7 meeting on global health architecture

Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides will take part in discussions regarding a global health architecture, representing the EU, during the G7 health ministerial meeting set to take place in Nagasaki Japan on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th....

82. Cyprus tightens criteria for immigration permit scheme

A revised set of criteria on the expedited process for granting immigration permits to third-country nationals who invest in Cyprus will be in effect as of May 2, 2023, the Interior Ministry announced on Friday....

83. 21st International Film Days Festival - Cyprus 2023

The 21st International Film Days Festival - Cyprus 2023 is set to begin on Friday, April 21st, at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol and the Zina Pallas in Nicosia. ...

84. Doubts raised over Larnaca airport breach story

A cloud of uncertainty has emerged over media reports about a serious security breach at Larnaca International Airport, with both airport and government officials in Cyprus raising a number of questions about the alleged incident...

85. Less Painful, More Accurate Mammograms?! What Took So Long?

Welcome to Wells $treet! If you know anything about me, you know I like an offbeat business story. So when I scheduled my annual mammogram this year, I thought, “Isn’t there a better, more comfortable way to do this? Can’t someone disrupt this industry? Doesn’t anyone care?”...

86. Children's A&E department operating on trial basis since Monday

Since Monday, January 30, 2023, the first Accident and Emergency Department for Children has been running on a trial basis....

87. Cypriot food documentary brings both communities together (trailer)

The premier screening of the EU-funded short documentary “Cypriot Culinary Experiences”, a joint collaboration between the EU Infopoint and The Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), took place on Tuesday, at the Home for Cooperation....

88. An unlikely love story of two soldiers separated by the buffer zone

Along with five other films 'Buffer Zone', directed and written by Savvas Stavros will open the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, before Sally Potter's new film with Javier Bardem and Chris Rock....

89. No travel restrictions for Chinese arrivals in Greece and Switzerland

Greece and Switzerland will not impose travel restrictions for arrivals from China despite the current COVID-19 situation on the latter....

90. Cyprus, EU in a quandary as China eases travel curbs

Cypriot Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela has called a meeting to discuss China’s easing curbs on international travel, but there were mixed signals as to what guidelines are being followed at the EU level...