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1681. Cyprus trade deficit drops 17% in 2024

Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped by 17% in the first seven months of 2024, falling to €4.31 billion compared to €5.19 billion during the same period last year, ...

1682. Survey reveals shift from TV to online news in the UK

For the first time since the 1960s, online news sources have surpassed television as the main way people get their news, according to a new survey by Ofcom. ...

1683. Cyprus urges UN Security Council to uphold peacekeeping principles

Maria Michael, Cyprus’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, underscored the critical role of peacekeeping operations amidst global challenges to peace......

1684. Traffic jams hit hard as schools reopen

As the new school year begins, Cyprus is grappling with severe traffic congestion, highlighting a longstanding issue that intensifies with the return of students to their classrooms....

1685. Wired (UK) Founder David Rowan at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Investor, author, and World Economic Forum contributor David Rowan will be joining us at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....

1686. Aphrodite trail among top 25 in European Public Space Awards

The Aphrodite trail in the community of Ineia, in Paphos district, has been selected among the 25 best projects for the 2024 European Prize for Urban Public Space, an announcement by the Interior Ministry says....

1687. September Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Financial Conduct Authority

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

1688. Google's grip on 'googling' fades as Gen Z shifts online habits

Twenty years ago, Google achieved what few companies can: its name became a verb. Merriam-Webster dictionary officially recognized “Google” as a verb, synonymous with searching for something online. ...

1689. Politics Blog: Cyprus politicians dive deep over undersea connection

Averof Neofytou and Annita Demetriou have crossed swords once again, this time over the proposed undersea cable linking Cyprus to Greece. ...

1690. Doritos food color can turn mouse skin transparent

1691. Tiny house, big rent: Limassol's housing crisis hits new heights

It's no secret that rental prices in Cyprus, especially in Limassol, have skyrocketed to absurd levels. With people struggling to find affordable housing amidst a sea of luxury apartments and inflated costs, one local decided to poke fun at the situation—and it's hilarious!...

1692. Illegal monastery remains standing despite demolition order

A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

1693. MultiCare Elite by Universal Life delivers unparalleled medical coverage with the highest limits in Cyprus

Interview with Accident & Health Manager of Universal Life Stelios Sofroniou...

1694. Putin tries to help Trump beat Harris in U.S. Election 2024

Russia is intensifying its efforts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, aiming to help Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, according to U.S. intelligence officials. ...

1695. Tuesday is Cyprus' last chance to end its energy isolation

A crucial meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday hopes to resolve months of tensions surrounding the Israel-Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a key energy link between Europe and the Mediterranean....

1696. First Lady’s ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival draws crowds despite rain

The ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival, organized by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, attracted large crowds on Saturday at the Presidential Residence in Troodos, marking the first time the venue opened to the public....

1697. Cyprus to remove 130 speed bumps in road reassessment

Authorities decided to remove 130 speed-reducing installations, such as bumps and elevated platforms, Senior Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Works (DPW), Charalambos Kais, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

1698. Body found in mummified state sparks investigation near Ayia Napa

The discovery of a mummified body in a wooded area north of Ayia Napa has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the identity and cause of death of the deceased....

1699. Karolina Pelendritou wins bronze in 100m breaststroke at Paris 2024

Cypriot swimmer Karolina Pelendritou won the bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke final in the SB11 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday evening. ...

1700. Nicosia’s high-stakes meeting on Cyprus-Greece power link

Nicosia is preparing for a crucial meeting next week to address the ongoing issues surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity networks through Greece. ...

1701. Government delays decision on Crete-Cyprus power link

The government has delayed its decision on the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, despite tight time constraints, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...

1702. Pharmacies to end after-hour and weekend services amid dispute

In a recent decision, the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Association (PFA) has announced that it will no longer compile the lists for pharmacies that offer after-hours and weekend services. This move comes as a response to ongoing disputes over working hours and part-time regulations....

1703. Additional benefits for new parents at Lidl Cyprus

As of July 1, 2024, Lidl Cyprus proceeded with additional benefits for the new parents working for its group. ...

1704. New prison to be built by 2027, Menoyia to be dedicated to minors

The construction of a new Central Prison building, set for completion in 2027, and the conversion of the Menoyia facilities into a detention center for children were approved by the Cabinet, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis announced Wednesday evening....

1705. Electricity link faces delays as Cabinet postpones decision

At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday. ...

1706. Tesla unveils feature called 'Actually Smart Summon' or ASS for short

This feature was supposed to be available two years ago but faced several delays. The launch comes after Tesla switched to a system that relies only on cameras, which temporarily affected some of its driver-assist features....

1707. SBA police urge vigilance amid rise in thefts

The Sovereign Base Area Police are warning farm, home and business owners to be vigilant in securing their properties, following a recent surge in acquisitive crime, mostly theft....

1708. The Cyprus problem: Confronting the end of an era

I've said many times that the Cyprus problem effectively ended in 2017. Now, we're in a new phase that hasn't yet made clear if we're dealing with the ''ghost'' of a dead issue or the birth of a new reality. ...

1709. Cyprus launches new program for troubled students

Cyprus is trying something new this October to help students with severe behavior issues....

1710. Two aftershocks follow 4.9-magnitude earthquake off Cyprus coast

Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....