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1. Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

Unusually strong winds that swept across Cyprus since Sunday have caused widespread disruption, with Nicosia bearing the brunt of the damage....

2. $6.2M for a banana taped to a wall. Have we gone bananas?

It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....

3. Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

A seven-year-old boy from St. Petersburg has captured the attention of the tech world, earning an offer for a management role at a Russian software company—once he’s old enough to work legally....

4. Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....

5. Nadal: ''I'm not tired of playing tennis...it's my body that doesn't want to play anymore.''

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players in history, has announced the end of his 20-year career following a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Tuesday....

6. New applications for startups will be accepted at the IDEA Innovation Center

New applications from talented entrepreneurs who have an innovative idea and are determined to turn it into a startup business are now being accepted by the IDEA Innovation Center of Bank of Cyprus until 14th February 2025....

7. Cyprus' Anti-Corruption Authority's major investigations near completion

The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority of Cyprus is making waves as it tackles high-profile investigations into alleged corruption, including the controversial ''gold passports'' scheme, claims of a ''state mafia,'' and other issues....

8. ARIS │ A REALLY INSPIRING STORY is looking to cultivate new stories of success

9. Larnaca Airport successfully completes emergency drill

Hermes Airports conducted a successful emergency exercise at Larnaca International Airport, involving key agencies such as the Department of Civil Aviation, Cyprus Police, Fire Brigade, Cyprus Airways, and various government services. ...

10. Cyprus intensifies probe into ex-President Anastasiadis in "Golden Passports" scandal

The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is intensifying its probe into former Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiadis about alleged corruption in the “golden passports” scheme, as detailed in journalist Makarios Drousiotis’s book 'Mafia State', Politis newspaper reported....

11. EU probes €101 million grant in Vasilikos project and Cyprus officials' role

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation into potential misconduct involving Cyprus's Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, which received €101 million in EU funds, is advancing and is now in a critical phase, according to a report by APostolos Tomaras....

12. Akamas road project delayed again as investigation continues

Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....

13. Horizon aircraft’s unique shape offers more room for passengers

As global demand for air travel grows, carbon emissions from aviation have risen faster over recent decades than those from rail, road, or maritime transportation. ...

14. Fatal fire at Aradippou factory leaves one dead

A fire that broke out Sunday morning at a two-story styrofoam factory in the Aradippou Free Industrial Zone has turned tragic after a severely charred body was discovered on the ground floor....

15. Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...

16. Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......

17. Halloween haunt: Supreme Court digs into Cyprus black magic case

In a story straight out of a Halloween nightmare, a strange case with all the trappings of black magic, mysticism, and potions found its way to Cyprus' Supreme Court, fittingly coinciding with Halloween. ...

18. USA: Georgia teen wins top prize for device that detects pesticides

Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....

19. Saudi Arabia's Sindalah Island opens as year-round superyacht paradise

Tucked in the Red Sea, the new luxury island of Sindalah has officially opened, bringing high-end resorts, a yacht club, and a marina to Saudi Arabia's coastline. ...

20. North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....

21. From TikTok to Parliament? Cyprus influencers set sights on 2026 Elections

Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...

22. New York: Blessing of the animals returns to St. John the Divine Cathedral

Some might chuckle at the sight of a camel strutting down the aisle of a church, but for many animal lovers, this quirky spectacle is a testament to how they treat their pets like family. ...

23. Four suspects plead guilty in murder of Dimitris Andronikos

Key figures in the criminal ambush of Dimitris Andronikos, known as ''Dimitroui,'' admitted guilt today in Nicosia’s Court of Cassation, marking a significant development in the case. ...

24. BBF secures 5 awards at the European Property Awards

BBF, a Cyprus-based leading residential and commercial real estate developer, proudly announces its latest achievement in being presented with 5 awards at the prestigious......

25. IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Sinwar

Israeli forces announced Thursday night that they had killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack on southern Israel, during a firefight in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operation occurred on Wednesday, though Sinwar’s identity was only confirmed later through DNA testing....

26. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

27. Effort to create new cooperative bank in Cyprus begins with IPO search

The Cypriot company for the promotion of the cooperative movement is at the process of seeking an investment firm that would underwrite an initial public offering for the creation of a “small cooperative bank” in Cyprus that would replace the Cooperative Cyprus Bank which went into liquidation back in 2018, Panikos Hambas told CNA....

28. Elderly woman with dementia sexually abused in her home

A 56-year-old man in central Greece was charged with rape after he was caught on camera abusing a bedridden elderly womanwivth dementia, state-run broadcaster ERT reported Tuesday....

29. Free flu shots offered for GeSY beneficiaries

The Ministry of Health is offering free flu vaccines for GeSY beneficiaries, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups....

30. Tatar and Christodoulides meet in New York as UN pushes for Cyprus solution

In a key development in the stalled Cyprus reunification talks, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to meet informally with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. This marks the first significant diplomatic engagement in nearly eight years....