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1. IT jobs top demand in the EU: What this means for Cyprus

In today's digital world, IT specialists are in high demand across Europe, and it’s no surprise. According to recent data from Eurostat, IT professionals top the list of the most sought-after workers in the EU...

2. Looking to spend a night out in Larnaca? Check out Wiz Guide!

Looking to try something new but don't know where to look?...

3. Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

4. Harley-Davidson backs away from diversity and inclusion

Harley-Davidson announced on Monday that it is ending its diversity and inclusion programs, joining other big U.S. companies like Tractor ...

5. Vienna cancels Taylor Swift concerts over foiled terror attack

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two suspects allegedly planning a terrorist attack during her performances. ...

6. US considers downgrading marijuana

In a historic shift in American drug policy, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is poised to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, alongside substances like ketamine and certain anabolic steroids,...

7. Austrian spy allegedly passed data to Russian operatives

Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country. ...

8. Romania's visa requirement hits 12 countries

Travellers from 12 third countries now need to obtain a Schengen Transit Visa first, before passing through Romania, in order to reach their non-Schengen destination country. ...

9. Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...

10. At least 50 homes damaged by tornado

The crews of the Municipality of Germasogeia, the Provincial Administration, and the Civil Defence have been recording the damage caused by the devastating tornadoes since dawn. ...

11. Farmers rev up tractors in protest against EU agricultural policies

In the third such demonstration within eight months, Cypriot farmers steered their tractors through city streets, protesting against what they perceive as the European Union's misguided policies in the common agricultural policy....

12. Porsche unleashes powerhouse Taycan with enhanced performance

Higher, faster, further and coming to Porsche Centres in the spring of 2024....

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

14. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

15. Akamas environmental issues and Minister's decision

There have been signs and monsters about the works being done in Akamas and the breaches of the conditions of the Special Ecological Assessment (SEA) but the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Xenophontos, is still not sure that he should order a disciplinary investigation to be held accountable....

16. DIPA to slash red light ticket costs

For what is provided in the bill submitted before the Transport Committee of the House of Representatives to adjust the prices of fines from the fixed cameras, spoke to 'K,' the MP of DIPA, Marinos Mousiuttas....

17. Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire according to Hamas

The first British nationals have left Gaza via the Rafah border crossing from the Strip into Egypt, the Foreign Office has said....

18. EU's call for humanitarian ''pauses'' draws attention ahead of UN vote

European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....

19. 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. ...

20. Israel's right to self-defense sparks heated UN debate

The United Nations Security Council has held its first open debate on the Israel-Gaza war, with most members calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians under relentless Israeli bombardment in Gaza....

21. Ed Sheeran reveals Cyprus as tour stop for 2024 world tour

In an exciting development for Cypriot music enthusiasts, global pop sensation Ed Sheeran unveiled the list of countries set to be part of his forthcoming world tour. Notably, this announcement marks the first-ever inclusion of Cyprus in Sheeran's tour itinerary....

22. From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

23. 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....

24. Mercenary leader's fate uncertain after fatal private jet crash

Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief armed rebellion against the Russian military earlier this year, was on the passenger list of a private jet that crashed Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, emergency officials said. It wasn’t immediately clear if Prigozhin was on the plane....

25. Tesla Model X resurrects in Ukraine after totaling in the U.S.

A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later....

26. The four-year wait: Bristol pub's legendary roasts have diners waiting years for a seat

If anticipation heightens pleasure then diners at one Bristol pub must be ecstatic by this point. With customers waiting up to four years to sample its award-winning meals, the Bank Tavern in central Bristol looks to be one of the hottest tickets not just in town but anywhere....

27. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

28. Deadly blazes strike Mediterranean nations

More than 40 people - most of them in Algeria - have been killed as devastating fires destroy homes, businesses and trigger mass evacuations....

29. Closure after 5 decades: Former pastor charged with murder

An 83-year-old former pastor has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a neighboring pastor’s daughter in 1975, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday....

30. Accoladed novelist killed in Russian missile strike

Award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from injuries she suffered after a Russian missile hit a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk on Tuesday....