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1. Luigi Mangione: The Ivy League graduate turned suspected murderer

In a saga that feels ripped straight from a Netflix thriller, Luigi Mangione, a once-promising Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family, finds himself at the center of one of the year’s most jaw-dropping scandals....

2. Turkish Cypriot film on Cyprus’s post-war resilience to screen in London

Filmed in the hauntingly abandoned streets of Varosha, Gomsu (Neighbour) captures the lingering scars of Cyprus’s turbulent past....

3. Mr. George’s story: A struggle for respect and equality in Cyprus

A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....

4. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

5. Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

6. Australians evacuate to Cyprus as conflict in Lebanon intensifies

Australia commenced a significant evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon on Saturday, utilizing Cyprus as a transit point due to intensified Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. ...

7. Lioness saved from Ukraine's war begins new life in England

A lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine has taken her first steps outside at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Three-year-old Yuna, who suffers from shell shock, arrived at the sanctuary in Smarden on August 17 and remained inside her enclosure for a week....

8. Why Fidias’ unity message is polarizing

Let me clarify from the outset: I do not align with those who view Fidias’s presence in politics as a healthy development, nor do I support the notion that his election represents a "revolutionary" challenge to the failures of our political system....

9. Police probe double homicide after charred bodies incident

Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide after the discovery of two charred bodies in a burned vehicle in the Lisovouno area of Limassol....

10. ''We don't come here just to take'' (video)

“Many afternoons, I look at the opening between the trees and think, I’d like to go there too, but I know I can’t...'' says the 15-year-old from...

11. Kathimerini highlights voices from the 1974 Turkish invasion

This Sunday, the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" delves into one of the most profound tragedies in modern Greek history: the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

12. Princess Anne's concussion reveals memory loss after horse mishap

Princess Anne sustained "minor injuries and a concussion" following an incident at her residence on Sunday evening, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace....

13. Nicosia General Hospital's Trauma Center treats over 500 since launch

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated Monday the Trauma Center at the Nicosia General Hospital saying that the state......

14. Netanyahu condemns airstrike deaths in Gaza as 'tragic mistake'

The southern Gazan city of Rafah has become "hell on Earth", the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said....

15. London teen dubbed 'God's influencer' to be Saint

A London-born teenager - whose proficiency at spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online led to him being called "God's influencer" - is set to become a saint....

16. Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

The Greek Cypriot approach to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has always been conflicted, mainly because we don't know with whom to identify....

17. From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....

18. Woman denies beating allegations, claims video doctored

In response to the recent release of a video by Sigma's ''Protoselido'' show, depicting an alleged altercation at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum in Fterikoudi, a woman featured in the footage has come forward with her version of events....

19. Arizona, CY exhibition to unveil Cyprus-America connections

Art Seen Gallery in Nicosia is thrilled to present "Arizona, CY," a captivating solo exhibition by Nicos Philippou and Marilena Zackheos. The exhibition, curated by Maria Stathi, will run from March 1st to April 4th, 2024....

20.  Tornado strikes Limassol, leaves trail of destruction

In the early hours of Wednesday, February 14th, shocking videos surfaced on social media, capturing the terrifying sight of a tornado ripping through the tranquil streets of Limassol. ...

21. 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....

22. New evidence points to speeding in quadruple fatality case

In the aftermath of the tragic quadruple fatality on the Limassol-Platra road, new evidence suggests that the 44-year-old driver of the double-cab vehicle was exceeding the speed limit at the time of the accident....

23. Woman clings to car hood as French Bulldog snatched in LA

A dramatic video footage emerged revealing the heart-stopping moments when a woman desperately clung to the hood of a moving car in downtown Los Angeles....

24. Iran-backed attack claims lives of three US service members

In a tragic development, three U.S. service members lost their lives, with at least 34 others wounded, in a devastating drone attack orchestrated by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops stationed in northeastern Jordan, close to the Syrian border....

25. Quadruple fatality, manslaughter charges pending

In a shocking turn of events, the New Year took a tragic toll with a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of four individuals. Limassol Traffic Police presented the case to the Legal Service, securing approval from the Attorney General to classify it as a homicide....

26. New Year's tragedy investigation continues (video)

In the aftermath of the New Year's tragedy that claimed four lives, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the quadruple fatality that occurred just half an hour into the new year. ...

27. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

28. A 9-year-old's heartbreaking journey from hostage to home

In a harrowing ordeal, Emily Hunt spent her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, caught in the crossfire of a Hamas attack in southern Israel. Reuniting with her father after fears of her demise, Emily's story sheds light on the toll of conflict. ...

29. Local retreat offers healing haven for Israeli massacre survivors

In the aftermath of the devastating Supernova party massacre in Israel, survivors find solace in a luxurious retreat offered by the Secret Forest Center in Cyprus. ...

30. Exodus to Cyprus as Israelis escape Hamas fallout

In quieter times, the four-storey building that houses the Jewish community centre in the heart of Larnaca is an oasis of peace....