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271. Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in airstrike

272. U.S. business leaders eye investment opportunities in Cyprus

U.S. businessmen and executives expressed keen interest in pursuing business opportunities in Cyprus during a Wednesday working lunch with President Nikos Christodoulides in New York....

273. Sklaventis Cyprus opens new office in Limassol

Sklavenitis Cyprus has officially inaugurated its new four-story office building in Polemidia, Limassol, which encompasses 2,000 square meters and accommodates 170 workstations. ...

274. Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...

275. Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....

276. UAE’s TAQA looks to invest in Cyprus-Greece electricity project

A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned company TAQA, led by its CEO, Dr. Afif Saif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its strong interest in participating in the GSI Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, during a meeting......

277. Odysseas Michaelides removed: Court cites breach of public trust

The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....

278. Tensions flare over Auditor General appointment threat

Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...

279. BOC shares open at €4.78 on Athens exchange post-London exit

The Bank of Cyprus made its debut on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) today, following the delisting of its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE). ...

280. Politics Blog: AKEL, Odysseas and political satire

AKEL is organizing a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Sunday, demonstrating against the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides. Hearing this brought back memories of the protests outside the Presidential Palace after the Mari incident....

281. Respect for justice in action, not just words

The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...

282. Groups call for sanctions and boycott of Israel during Nicosia protest

A protest took place Wednesday morning outside the "Doing Business with Israel" conference, organized by Invest Cyprus in Nicosia....

283. Cyprus' Supreme Court suspends Auditor General (UPDATE)

UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....

284. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

285. 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....

286. Trump blames Biden and Harris for latest assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump on Monday attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to a polarized political climate and rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden....

287. Clashes halt Limassol derby, police and fans blame each other

Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...

288. Annita Demetriou and US Ambassador praise best-ever Cyprus-US ties

The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher......

289. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

290. 30,000 Boeing workers strike as labor contract rejected

Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....

291. Bank of Cyprus reduces loan rates to 3.65% amid ECB policy shift

The Bank of Cyprus is lowering the reference interest rate on loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, effective Sept. 18, 2024....

292. FT: China slaps PwC with $62 Million fine and six-month ban

Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...

293. Two men charged after theft of Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon'

Two men have been charged with burglary following the theft of Banksy's iconic artwork, Girl with Balloon, from a London gallery. ...

294. US-Cyprus defence cooperation sparks Turkish backlash

Turkey condemned the signing of a roadmap this week to enhance U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation, citing concerns about the impact on peace efforts and regional security....

295. Teen arrested after disturbances at Larnaca elderly home

Police in Larnaca have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with recent disturbances at a home for elderly people, authorities said Thursday. The teenager is accused of causing property damage at the facility and will appear before the Larnaca District Court later today to face charges....

296. UK rejects Tatar's two-state push

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has declared the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s attempts to change the UK’s stance over the illegal pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus as unsuccessful....

297. Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

298. The transformation of Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos continues: an overview of current progress

The repair and renovation works at Cyprus’s most historic mountain resort, the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, are currently in full swing, led by the well-known residential and commercial developer BBF......

299. Harris attacks Trump’s record and leadership style

In their second presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed at The National Constitution Center on Tuesday night. ...

300. Christodoulides visits UAE for talks on Cyprus' economy

The Cyprus issue, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and bilateral relations will be among the topics that President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will discuss with the President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi....