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421. Israel claims to have bombed Hamas ''divers'' near Gaza tunnel exit

This is the moment the Israel Defense Forces bombed a team of Hamas divers trying to infiltrate Israel after frogmen entered the sea from a Gaza tunnel....

422. 31-year-old admits to attempted murder for 20,000 euros

In a recent verdict, the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 16 years in prison for an attempted murder that took place in Oroklini on December 4, 2022....

423. Cyprus disrupts migrant trafficking ring, seizes €160,000

In a significant breakthrough, Cyprus law enforcement has successfully dismantled a migrant trafficking ring, culminating in the arrest of ten individuals, one of whom was found in possession of a substantial €160,000. ...

424. Foreign Minister urges peace in Israel-Palestine at EU Council

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed that there’s an urgent need for de-escalation and for the creation of the political horizon that will lead to a two state solution in Israel - Palestine, ahead of his participation in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU being held in Luxembourg on Monday. ...

425. Syrian man causes havoc at Nicosia bank

A 44-year-old man from Syria created chaos when he entered a bank branch in Nicosia on Friday, putting the police on alert....

426. Over 400 pets rescued in Spain's anti-trafficking sting

A troubling incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when a 24-year-old foreigner, who had been seeking asylum in Cyprus, resorted to self-immolation in front of the Immigration and Aliens Service in Larnaca....

427. Deliveryman attacked, robbed, and left in despair

A 28-year-old food deliveryman in Limassol had a harrowing experience shortly after midnight when he was viciously assaulted by a group of unidentified individuals....

428. Illegal transport of 1,100 litres of fuel from occupied territories seized

The Anti-Poaching Unit of the AMAD made a significant discovery during their patrol in a village area of the Nicosia district. ...

429. Rising rent costs challenge Cyprus middle-class budgets

A disconcerting trend is unfolding in Cyprus, where not only are the prices of essential goods on the rise, but rents are also skyrocketing, sparking extensive debates and concerns throughout society according to a report on Philenews....

430. Real estate market remains unpredictable despite economic chaos

Everything around us exudes a sense of precision. Costs are on the rise, from the basic materials used in production to the final products we consume. ...

431. Senator Menendez faces explosive new charges of Egypt connection

US senator Robert Menendez, who is already facing corruption charges, has now been accused of acting as a foreign agent of Egypt. ...

432. Cyprus' solar ambitions face off against shadowy bureaucratic interests

As I had unfortunately predicted, complications have emerged in the "Solar Panels for All" plan. ...

433. Hamas fires at point-blank range during Israeli Music Festival

A car camera positioned near the Israeli music festival documented the horrifying scene as Hamas terrorists initiated an attack, opening fire on the young festivalgoers, even at point-blank range....

434. Almost 9kg of cannabis uncovered in Limassol

In a significant development in the battle against illicit narcotics, the YKAN (Limassol Branch) executed a meticulously planned operation yesterday morning....

435. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus at the Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is pleased to announce the participation of Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus as one of the main sponsors of the event. ...

436. Cyprus in need of a literary renaissance

From this column, we've emphasized numerous times the pressing need for substantial state support within the book sector....

437. Mysterious skeleton discovery sparks investigation

Authorities are eagerly awaiting the results of an autopsy scheduled for today regarding the human skeleton discovered on Tuesday (3/10) in a desolate area north of the Limassol General Hospital....

438. E-kalathi: Cost of basket per province

A few hours before tomorrow's session of the House Trade Committee, during which the bill on the e-kalathi digital tool will be discussed again, The Consumer Protection Agency conducted a price survey for 51 products in 5 supermarkets per province and presents indicatively the information and options that the consumer could have had today if he had the specific electronic application at his disposal....

439. The charms of a forgotten neighborhood

In Seat 7A, I don my mask and fasten my seatbelt, opening my book. ...

440. Airlift saves 62-year-old ailing passenger in Cyprus

In a carefully coordinated operation overseen by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSΕD), a 62-year-old patient was safely transported to Paphos General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....

441. Dive into eBooks on 2023 International Digital Book Reading Day!

OverDrive, the largest e-book distributor in the U.S., established International Digital Book Reading Day in 2014, and it has been celebrated annually on September 18 ever since....

442. $80 million stealth fighter's whereabouts unknown after pilot ejection

The US military has appealed to the public for assistance to find an F-35 Lightning II jet which remains unlocated after its pilot ejected over the North Charleston area in South Carolina on Sunday 17 September....

443. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

444. Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

445. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

446. Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....

447. How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

The release of secret documents, usually from the US and Britain, a few years later, sheds light on important moments in history....

448. Morocco earthquake toll mounts

The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....

449. Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

With the advent of autumn's first month, warm weather lingers, and the curtain falls on summer vacations, ushering in a period of growing daily responsibilities....

450. Cyclone's fury claims 31 lives in Brazil

Flooding from a cyclone in southern Brazil washed away houses, trapped motorists in vehicles and swamped streets in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving 2,300 homeless, authorities said Wednesday....