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1. A black day for justice in Cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....

2. Cyprus’ luxury resort tied to Russia’s $230M Magnitsky scandal

Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....

3. Rapper Sean ''Diddy'' Combs arrested in New York on federal charges

Hip-hop mogul Sean ''Diddy'' Combs has been arrested in New York City after being indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities confirmed on Tuesday....

4. Could Friday the 13th seal the deal for the Great Sea Interconnector?

Following a high-stakes meeting of the Presidential Council, optimism is increasing about the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project. Despite tight-lipped negotiations since Tuesday, early reports suggest a deal might be reached by Friday, September 13....

5. Additional benefits for new parents at Lidl Cyprus

As of July 1, 2024, Lidl Cyprus proceeded with additional benefits for the new parents working for its group. ...

6. Russian industrial giants warn of bankruptcy amid sanctions impact

More than 20 major Russian industrial companies, including those in the construction, automotive, and household appliance sectors, have warned they are on the brink of bankruptcy and could halt operations. In a letter to Anton Alikhanov......

7. Djokovic finally strikes gold

Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....

8. Team USA wins bronze in men’s gymnastics for first time in 16 years

Team USA earned a bronze medal in the men’s gymnastics team final on Monday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking their first men’s team medal in 16 years....

9. Greek land registry hit by major cyberattack

A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...

10. NATO names Mark Rutte as new leader ahead of Washington summit

NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine....

11. 60 Cyprus relics to be repatriated from Germany

The long-running case involving Turkish antiquities smuggler Aydin Dikmen reached its conclusion Tuesday with an agreement signed for the repatriation of 24 ecclesiastical relics and 36 prehistoric and other antiquities to Cyprus by June 20....

12. Panathinaikos' historic comeback seals seventh European crown

Panathinaikos clinched its seventh European crown in dramatic fashion, staging a remarkable comeback from a 14-point deficit to defeat Real Madrid in the final showdown in Berlin on Sunday....

13. APOEL seals win over AEK with victorious night of celebration (Vids)

APOEL clinched victory in the Cyprus Cup last night, triumphing over AEK in a thrilling match. After the trophy presentation, jubilant fans and members of the APOEL community spilled outside, where celebrations continued late into the night....

14. Polar bears stranded on land as sea ice vanishes

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a day in the life of a polar bear, you’re in luck. ...

15. Gaza crisis deepens as Hamas rejects ceasefire

Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. ...

16. Lawyers challenge money laundering watchdog in Cyprus

Establishing a system to oversee financial companies in Cyprus is proving tricky, according to an article written by Apostolos Tomaras. It all started when the US and UK slapped sanctions on Russia,...

17. Seal of approval: Limassol's adorable mascot captivates hearts (video)

The story of Mr. Poseidon, as the seal is affectionately known, highlights a crucial aspect: the intricate relationship between the coastal economy and the marine ecosystem....

18. Tractors block streets with beets and manure in EU protest

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc....

19. Bomb explodes at famous Paralimni bar restaurant

In the early hours, law enforcement swiftly reacted to reports of a bomb detonation at a popular bar restaurant in Paralimni, sparking concern and prompting immediate action....

20. Larnaca: Humanitarian aid ship ready to set sail for Gaza

Everything is set for the departure of the Open Arms ship, which will carry the initial shipment of humanitarian aid through the Amalthea project to Palestinians...

21. France first in 50 years to secure abortion as constitutional right

France has taken a historic step by becoming the first country in half a century to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. ...

22. Cyprus President's first visit to Netherlands in 34 years

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reaffirmed the robust bilateral ties between their nations during a pivotal meeting held in The Hague on Wednesday. ...

23. Investigator accuses coroner of cover-up in Thanasis' murder

In a riveting continuation of the trial surrounding the untimely demise of 26-year-old National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimony on Wednesday afternoon....

24. Norwegian LNG fueling India's energy future starting 2026

In a strategic move echoing India's green ambitions, Deepak Fertilisers has joined forces with Norwegian giant Equinor to secure a 15-year supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)....

25. Biden impeachment talk after false bribery claim

A startling revelation shook the political landscape as Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, faced charges for concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, alongside a Ukrainian energy company. ...

26. USA: Alabama makes history with first nitrogen gas execution

In a historic move, Alabama carried out the execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith, making it the first state to use nitrogen gas for an execution. Smith, 58, was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday after a process that involved visible convulsions and shaking....

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

28. Highly infectious bird flu threatens seals in Antarctica

Scientists are on high alert as a virus shows ominous signs of moving between birds and mammals, sparking concerns of potential mutations in 'spillover events.'...

29. Mount Athos monasteries oppose U.S. Archbishop's visit

In a formal letter addressed to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, all the monasteries of Mount Athos expressed their opposition to a planned visit by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America during the third ten days of January....

30. Cyprus faces dilemma as EU puts Turkey's wishes first

On Monday, behind the scenes in Brussels, an agreement was reached and sealed in the evening at the diplomatic level on Euro-Turkish relations....