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481. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

482. Saudi Arabia stresses Palestinian resolution in potential Israel peace deal

Saudi Arabia has let the Biden administration know that resolving Palestinian issues is critical for any normalization deal with Israel, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday....

483. Cyprus grapples with 9% surge in food prices

Many people are struggling with their daily expenses because food prices keep going up, causing financial stress....

484. Are Cypriots stuck in traffic by choice?

Traffic congestion in Cyprus, especially during school hours and extracurricular activities, is a recurring issue that not only makes headlines but also sparks extensive public discussions about potential solutions, which have proven ineffective in recent years....

485. Cyprus police arrest 4 in immigration smuggling bust

The Cyprus Police have carried out a new operation to dismantle one more immigrant smuggling network and have arrested four people....

486. 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....

487. US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

Richard Nephew, the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the US State Department, emphasized the severe consequences of corruption on economies and international investments during his visit to Cyprus....

488. President promises air conditioning for all schools in three years

In a visit to Acropolis High School to mark the beginning of the new school year, President Nicos Christodoulides pledged that within the next three years, air conditioning would be installed in all school facilities....

489. In a historic first, asylum applications drop by 51%

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....

490. British Woman alleges gang rape by Israeli men in Ayia Napa

A leaked report obtained by the Daily Mail reveals that a British woman has alleged being gang-raped by five Israeli men during her holiday in Cyprus. The 20-year-old victim, whose identity remains confidential due to legal considerations, reported the incident in the party resort of Ayia Napa....

491. European law puts online platforms at risk of fines and sanctions

Major online platforms risk fines and sanctions if they violate the new European law on digital services that came into force end of August and which, inter alia, makes online platforms legally responsible for the content posted on them....

492. Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...

493. Russia extends consular services to its citizens in the occupied side

Moscow will provide consular services to Russian citizens in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus in a manner that aligns with its national interests, stated Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry,...

494. EVKAF director claims increasing attacks on mosques in free areas

The director general of the EVKAF, Ibrahim Bender, has raised concerns over the increasing number of attacks targeting mosques in the free areas. ...

495. When technical woes extend your Roman holiday

Passengers of a Cyprus Airways flight, initially scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on August 29th, will finally touch down on the island at around 1800 local time due to a technical glitch that kept them marooned in Rome....

496. The free parking illusion

Imagine a city where parking is easy, convenient, and free....

497. ''Adopt, don't shop'' as abandoned dogs crisis deepens

The plight of abandoned dogs in Cyprus has taken a turn for the worse, according to officials from the Municipality of Nicosia and a local pound that houses strays collected by multiple authorities in the Nicosia district. ...

498. Rights groups alarmed by Chlorakas' anti-refugee incidents

In the wake of the recent incidents in Chloraka, Cyprus, where tensions have escalated leading to anti-refugee actions, international human rights organizations have expressed "severe concern" over the situation....

499. Finnish travelers take the lead in digital travel docs

The Finnish Border Guard has announced that Finns will be the first in the world to test digital travel documents starting from August 28....

500. AI's evolution highlighted at Digital Agenda

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technological advancement that now impacts every aspect of human daily life, is a major theme at this year's Digital Agenda conference. ...

501. China's $10 trillion hidden debt

For some time now, markets have been buffeted almost on a daily basis by gloomy economic news filtering out of China....

502. Violent clash shakes Chloraka community

Serious incidents unfolded on Sunday night (27/8) in Chloraka, leading to the arrest of four individuals by the Police. Among them were two Greek Cypriots and two immigrants, ...

503. AP's groundbreaking AI guidelines for newsrooms

The Associated Press (AP) has taken a step toward incorporating generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT into its operations. ...

504. Record-breaking EU wildfire threatens Greek Alexandroupoli

Firefighters battled high winds and hot, dry weather on Thursday to put out three wildfires raging across Greece, including one in the Alexandroupoli region in the northeast that officials believe is the largest ever recorded in the European Union....

505. Senator Menendez condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Pyla

The attack on UN peacekeepers in the dead zone in Pyla was a completely unacceptable violation of international law, and the United Nations Security Council should promptly pass a resolution condemning the recent assault on Cypriot territory, stated Robert Menendez, the President of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate, during his speech at the World Conference of Cypriots in the Diaspora at the Presidential Palace....

506. Global response to Pyla incident firm, says Christodoulides

The international community has given a clear answer to both the Turkish President and the occupying regime as regards the Pyla incident, Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, noting that the Government was taking all the necessary actions to prevent any new faits accomplis by Turkey....

507. High-tech centers personalizes scans with AI

Diagnostic tests are a crucial factor in seeking medical care as they provide doctors with a well-informed view of the patient's condition....

508. Dumping dilemma as Cyprus struggles to break the cycle of illegal waste

The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....

509. Hungarian women seek abortion relief across the border

Despite abortions being legal in Hungary, dozens of Hungarian women are travelling to Austria each week to terminate their pregnancies due to long waiting lists and humiliating treatment....

510. UN Peacekeepers hospitalized after assault in Pyla buffer zone

Three UN peacekeepers are being treated in hospital after an assault within the buffer zone near Pyla by personnel of the Turkish Cypriot side earlier in the day....