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31. Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....

32. The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....

33. Trouble in the financial shadows, is Cyprus ready?

When inflation began to run out of control in the 1970s, a provision of the Glass-Steagall framework, then approaching its 40th anniversary, began to make its presence felt in the markets....

34. Monday forecast: Cyprus braces for a stormier spell as autumn finally shows its hand

A weak high-pressure system will temporarily affect the area, while low pressure is expected on Thursday. Dust will be present in the atmosphere at times. So, if you're feeling a little hazy this morning, it could be the dust, the clock change, or the realisation that the weekend is officially over. ...

35. State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....

36. Heating fuel tax cut takes effect, but MPs push for more relief

Heating fuel taxes fall by 6.39 cents a liter from today, Oct. 23, giving households some relief before winter, although MPs warned that the reduction would only partly ease the pressure of rising energy costs....

37. Temperatures hit 30°C as dust levels could rise over the weekend

Weak high pressure is affecting the area. It's late October, temperatures are touching 30°C, and the atmosphere is doing very little to suggest that autumn has arrived. Somewhere, a wardrobe full of jumpers is wondering what it did wrong....

38. All-day schools ''on life support'' as 115 posts remain unfilled

Cyprus’ optional all-day schools are ''on life support'' because of staff shortages, the primary teachers’ union warned today, as lawmakers examined unfilled posts, delayed appointments and parents’ complaints about operating hours....

39. Leonardo Hotels Expands Its Presence in Cyprus with the Opening of Leonardo Boutique Hotel Venetian Nicosia

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean announces the opening of Leonardo Boutique Hotel Venetian Nicosia on 21 October 2026, marking the brand's entry into the Cypriot capital and another significant milestone in its continued expansion across Cyprus and Greece. ...

40. Thursday weather: Cyprus heats up to 29°C, because autumn is just a suggestion

Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Weak, they say. Yet temperatures are heading towards 29°C. Imagine being so unbothered that you barely register as a weather system while still delivering beach-day temperatures in late October....

41. Cablenet Invests in Next-Generation Broadband Technology to Bring Multi-Gigabit Speeds to Customers Across Cyprus

Broadband is no longer a convenience. It is the connection that keeps homes running, businesses moving and families in touch. Customers expect it to simply work, every time. They are right to. ...

42. Cheaper electricity? Cyprus gets another timetable

Cyprus pays the highest price per kilowatt-hour in Europe not because of some exceptional set of circumstances, but because of an energy model built on complete dependence on heavy fuel oil for electricity generation....

43. Cyprus basks in autumn sunshine as temperatures climb to 27°C

The weather will be mainly clear, with occasional patches of increased local cloud cover. So, sunshine with the odd cloud wandering past, presumably looking for something better to do....

44. ‘Is occupation so insignificant?’ Palestinian ambassador challenges Cyprus MP

What does occupation mean to a country that has lived with division for decades? That question sits at the heart of a sharp response from Palestine’s ambassador to Cyprus after a Cypriot MP sought to draw a distinction between the Cyprus and Palestinian issues....

45. Clear skies and climbing temperatures keep Cyprus in a sunny mood

Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Weak, remember. Even the atmosphere is operating at minimum effort. It's Tuesday, so we're past Monday's drama, but nobody's exactly running on enthusiasm just yet....

46. The illusion of ''cheap fuel''

The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....

47. Sunny skies and rising temperatures set the tone for the week

Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Not strong high pressure, mind you. Weak. Even the pressure can’t be bothered today. It’s Monday. Nobody’s at their best....

48. Private clinic in Nicosia suspends work after legionella found in water

A private clinic in Nicosia has suspended operations after health authorities detected Legionella bacteria in its water supply during checks linked to a case of Legionnaires’ disease in a newborn. ...

49. A Swiss bank without Switzerland? UBS weighs a move abroad

How big can a bank become before its home country can no longer afford to rescue it? That question is at the heart of a dispute in Switzerland, where banking giant UBS is considering whether its future could lie abroad....

50. Hadassah Brings “The Future of Medicine”

Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol. ...

51. Yesterday, bids. Today, goodbye: Paphos–Polis road hits another dead end

The Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road is heading for a place in Cyprus’ archives of construction projects that were never completed. Just as the assessment of two bids was expected to conclude, the Public Works Department canceled the tender process. ...

52. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

53. Max Nikias: ''Where you begin does not determine how far you can go''

From a small village in Cyprus to the presidency of one of the leading universities in the United States, Chrysostomos Loizos Nikias, better known as C.L. Max Nikias, has followed a path connecting science with leadership and education with innovation....

54. Thursday forecast: Unsettled weather brings showers and thunderstorms

A low-pressure system centred over Rhodes, accompanied by a series of weather fronts, is moving southeast and is expected to affect the area until tomorrow morning, bringing unsettled conditions before the weather begins to improve....

55. Cost of living soars as Nicosia seeks European breathing room

The energy crisis and rising living costs have forced governments to scramble to keep up with support measures for businesses and households. With external factors driving prices higher showing no signs of improvement and conditions instead getting worse, Cyprus is calling for countries with sound economic indicators to be given greater fiscal flexibility to provide financial support....

56. The untapped reserve of Greece's soft power

Greece has an extraordinary reserve of ''soft power.'' Rubio’s speech demonstrated that as clearly as anything could. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the way he tailored his narrative to the setting, there is no doubt that it offered further proof of the strength of the Greece ''brand.''...

57. Tuesday forecast: The sky can’t make up its mind

The sky will be partly cloudy, sometimes sliding into mainly cloudy territory. After midday a few isolated showers or a grumpy little thunderstorm may crash the party, mostly up in the mountains, inland and across the north....

58. What’s shaping Cyprus business this week

Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....

59. #PoliticsBlog: DISY’s greatest hits: Same drama, different chorus

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, these days, our politicians conducted their conversations entirely in lyrics from Karvelas songs? ...

60. ''We can’t even build a footpath, let alone a Paphos–Polis Chrysochous highway.''

In May 2021, then-Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos described the signing of contracts for the first phase of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road as a historic day. ...