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571. Health Minister to mediate labor dispute with state Health Services Agency

Cyprus' Minister of Health, Dr. Poppy Kanari, is set to hold separate meetings with trade unions and the State Health Services Agency (OKYpY) to address a dispute arising from the Agency's failure to negotiate a collective agreement for staff employed under personal contracts, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Health....

572. One in four businesses in Cyprus face cyber attacks, concerns mount

In a recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), it was revealed that approximately one in four businesses in Cyprus has encountered some form of cyber-attack....

573. Bombs at the US Embassy

On November 30, 1963, just eight days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, President Archbishop Makarios submitted to Vice President Dr. Fazil Kiouchuk the 13 points for improving the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus. ...

574. National Guard's IRIS-2023 prepares for real challenges

The Interladian regular exercise with troops, known as "IRIS - 2023," concluded today, involving the active force of the National Guard....

575. Head of Humanitarian Affairs visits CMP laboratory

Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing and Enclaved Persons, Anna Aristotelous, on Monday visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), expressing the wish that the tireless actions of the staff there would soon ease the pain of the families who are demanding to be given the remains of their loved ones....

576. Schofield's scandal spurs strict workplace relationship disclosure

ITV staff have been ordered to tell the company about personal relationships with colleagues after the Phillip Schofield scandal....

577. European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...

578. 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....

579. SYRIZA's Stefanos Kasselakis marries partner in New York ceremony

Stefanos Kasselakis, the new leader of Greek main opposition SYRIZA, will marry his partner, Tyler Macbeth, at a civic ceremony in New York on Thursday....

580. What really happened at the Gaza hospital explosion?

In the midst of Israeli and Palestinian disputes regarding the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, the BBC's Verify service is working to piece together the events by scrutinizing videos, images, and other evidence, including eyewitness accounts....

581. Walt Disney's 100-year story of success

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....

582. Explosion shakes tavern in Aglantzia

A disruptive event unfolded in the early hours of Monday in the Nicosia district, as an explosion sent shockwaves through a tavern in the neighborhood of Aglantzia....

583. Hamas to broadcast executions of Israeli hostages online

Hamas militants have vowed to broadcast their executions of Israeli hostages on the internet. Recent history shows there's virtually nothing tech companies can do to prevent that from happening....

584. TUS Airways suspends Tel Aviv flights amid safety concerns

TUS Airways, a Cyprus-based carrier, has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective from Saturday, October 14, 2023. This decision impacts routes between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, Pafos, Athens, and Heraklion....

585. Unprecedented escalation in Gaza and Cyprus' response

The escalation in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' surprise terror campaign last Saturday, has plunged the Middle East into a renewed cycle of violence within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. ...

586. Laiko Cosmos Trading Ltd 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 Laiko Cosmos Trading Ltd as one of the main suppliers at the festival, which will take place on October 17, 2023,...

587. AI enhancing work-life balance, 100-year careers

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is shaking off doomsday predictions about what AI means for humanity — instead laying out how he sees the technology vastly improving businesses and the work-life balance of their employees....

588. NYC drowns under state of emergency from flooding

New York City began drying out Saturday after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades, as city dwellers dried out basements and traffic resumed on highways, railways and airports that were temporarily shuttered by Friday’s severe rainfall....

589. Surgery cost inquiry leads to heated confrontation with doctor

The Patient Rights Observatory of the Federation of patient associations of Cyprus (OSAK) has recently received complaints regarding various issues related to healthcare services in Cyprus....

590. Cyprus embarks on ambitious reform and overhaul of tax framework

The Cyprus Tax Framework is set for a significant overhaul as work begins on the Integrated Tax Transformation Project. ...

591. 15.4% spike in public expenditure for 2024

In the 2024 Budget, there's a notable rise of EUR 0.5 billion in public personnel expenditure. According to the Council of Ministers' approved budget table for 2024, this marks a substantial increase of 496 million euros. In terms of percentages, this surge amounts to 15.4% compared to the personnel expenditure allocated for the public sector in 2023....

592. Metsola and Dendia to attend Independence Day parade in Nicosia

Cyprus' Independence parade will take place on October 1st in the presence of the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, and the Greek Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, among other officials....

593. Apollonion hospital's inclusion in GESY postponed

The integration was scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, but as stated to "K" magazine by the Director of the Health Insurance Organization, Andreas Papakonstantinou, the hospital's management informed the organization today that the necessary permits have not yet been obtained from the Ministry of Health....

594. 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....

595. Staff shake-up ahead after resignation fallout

In the wake of Doxa Komodromou's resignation following revelations regarding overtime issues within the Presidential Office, forthcoming announcements are anticipated concerning individuals involved in the Chloraka and Limassol incidents. ...

596. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

597. Holocaust memorials under attack amidst German far-right rise

Surveys show that hardcore political beliefs are spreading beyond traditionally right-wing demographic groups....

598. GHS welcomes Ygia Polyclinic

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the "" Polyclinic officially became part of the General Health System, offering inpatient care and a First Aid Department...

599. 153 government employees face overtime probe

After the issue of overtime pay arose with Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou, all Presidential staff will come under the scrutiny of the Audit Service, including relatives and friends of the presidential couple, as reported by Philenews. ...

600. 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....