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241. EY survey: Cybersecurity tops global CROs' concerns

EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....

242. Senate defies calls to halt F-16 sale to Turkey

In a decisive vote on Thursday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly dismissed a resolution proposed by Republican Senator Rand Paul to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey....

243. Greece marks 1st anniversary of Tempi train accident

In a somber commemoration of the first anniversary of one of Greece's most significant train tragedies, demonstrators painted the names of the 57 victims from the Tempi accident in red outside the Parliament. ...

244. Twists and cover-ups surrounding the death of Thanasis Nikolaou

In a riveting continuation of the death interrogation for National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, criminal investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimonies, unveiling distressing details and alleging an apparent cover-up in the investigation....

245. How an ex-pilot turned halloumi tradition upside down

In the heart of Nicosia, Cyprus, Pantelis Panteli, a former airline pilot turned cheese maker, is redefining tradition with his exclusive Halloumi crafted from ewe's milk....

246. Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

After a lengthy session yesterday, which spanned over five hours and included the examination of pathologist Dimitra Karagianni concerning the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou.....

247. US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...

248. Farmers erect barricades, confront police at EU summit

Tensions escalated between farmers and police in Brussels as agriculture ministers from the 27 EU countries convened today. ...

249. Putin's blackmail fails to halt green transition

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, stated on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin's attempts at "blackmail" have backfired, hastening the EU's shift toward green energy. ...

250. Crisis looms over vital energy project in Cyprus

In a dramatic turn of events, the consortium behind Cyprus's largest energy project, the Vasilikos F.A. terminal, is sending ominous signals of a possible rupture with the Republic of Cyprus....

251. Philippines accuses China of dumping cyanide into disputed Scarborough Shoal

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....

252. Neofytou confronts Turkish delegate on Cyprus invasion and occupation

DISY MP and former presidential candidate Averof Neofytou didn't hold back during a recent meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean when he engaged in a spirited exchange with Turkish representative Samil Ayrim....

253. The controversy over the ''homophobic'' school video and societal issues

In Cyprus, a heated debate has ensued over a school video labeled as homophobic. Despite the Minister of Education asserting no wrongdoing, tensions escalated on social media and in Parliament...

254. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

255. IDF raid leaves orphaned children, shattered lives in Gaza

In the tumultuous landscape of southern Gaza, the plight of Mu'min, a five-year-old boy, epitomizes the harrowing reality endured by many children in the region....

256. Controversial 'Las Vegas on the Mediterranean' plan for Varosha unveiled

A proposal to transform Varosha into a ''Las Vegas on the Mediterranean'' has surfaced, reportedly backed by a consortium of global billionaire businessmen, as revealed by the British newspaper Daily Express....

257. Houthi rebels target US-owned ship in Yemen waters

Houthi fighters have launched an attack on a ship they identified as United States-owned, sailing in Yemeni waters. The Iran-linked group stated that the vessel, Star Iris, was hit by "a number of suitable naval missiles" in precise strikes....

258. UN-led efforts prompt Britain's Cyprus diplomatic push

Amid the political tremors sparked in Nicosia by Irphan Siddiq's interview with "K" magazine, Britain ventures into the Cyprus conundrum by assembling a robust diplomatic unit at the Foreign Office....

259. Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

At least 37 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern city of Rafah, Gaza health officials reported Tuesday....

260. Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden is poised to bolster its military presence in Latvia, signaling a significant step toward potential NATO membership despite ongoing resistance from Hungary....

261. Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....

262. Extradition of Turkish Cypriot lawyer sparks cross-community tensions

In a development causing tensions between the communities, the extradition and imminent transfer of Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat from Italy to Cyprus has become the focal point of news coverage. ...

263. Turkish Cypriot footballer scores pro deal with Omonoia

In a landmark moment for Turkish Cypriot football, 18-year-old Tahsin Ozler has secured his first professional contract with Omonia, extending his tenure with the club until the close of the 2026/27 season. ...

264. British High Commissioner summoned over comments on Kathimerini

British High Commissioner to Cyprus Irfan Siddiq was summoned on Tuesday to the Foreign Ministry for a demarche, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA),...

265. Kremlin silent on Tucker Carlson interview inquiry

The Kremlin declined to confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would grant an interview to American journalist Tucker Carlson on Monday, while also refraining from verifying Carlson's presence in Moscow....

266. US strikes target Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria after troop attack

In response to an attack that claimed the lives of three American troops in Jordan last weekend, the United States has launched strikes on Iraq and Syria....

267. Theocharous reacts to sudden security change

Mrs. Theocharous, via the platform ''X,'' announced the decision to halt her security detail without prior notification....

268. Biden enacts sanctions against Israeli settlers in West Bank

The executive order issued by President Joe Biden on Thursday targets Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the West Bank....

269. Farmers protest outside European Parliament over taxes and imports

In a fervent display of frustration, angry farmers ignited fires outside the European Parliament building in Brussels today, venting their grievances against taxes, escalating costs, and the influx of cheap imports....

270. EU leaders reach agreement on 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine amidst Orban standoff

European Union leaders, after weeks of tense negotiations, have secured a breakthrough agreement, compelling Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary to endorse a 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine....