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31. Al Jazeera trial kicks off amid missing witnesses and legal drama

The long-awaited trial related to the Al Jazeera naturalization report kicked off today, despite the Prosecution's attempt to delay proceedings. The Court rejected the request for postponement, marking a dramatic start to the case....

32. US patent office seeks clarity on ''Turkaegean'' trademark

In what is seen as a procedural yet significant development, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has requested further clarifications from Turkey regarding its choice of the term “TurkAegean” to promote local tourism, Kathimerini has learned....

33. Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

34. Antidepressants exposed: Myths, controversies, and the truth behind the pills

Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....

35. Cyprus aims for cheaper electricity with competitive market by 2025

The government is ramping up efforts to bring down electricity costs for households and businesses by July 2025 through the introduction of a competitive electricity market, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday. ...

36. In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....

37. Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years for crimes of sexual violence

In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....

38. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

39. Vietnamese tycoon can avoid death penalty by repaying $9 billion

Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon from Vietnam, has been sentenced to death for embezzling a staggering $27 billion in one of the country's largest fraud cases....

40. Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case

In a significant move against financial crime, the Criminal Court in Larnaca has handed down tough sentences to two men involved in an elaborate scheme of extortion, embezzlement, and money laundering. ...

41. Cyprus parents face sentencing in death of infant

A young mother admitted to manslaughter charges in the tragic death of her three-month-old daughter, who was found severely neglected under disturbing conditions in Nicosia on July 28, authorities said Wednesday....

42. Ex-Transport Minister and associates headed for trial

Former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals, including his relatives and two companies, are set for trial in Cyprus’ top court on charges linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP)....

43. Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......

44. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

45. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

46. Crystal balls, barbed wire, and other Cypriot delights

Christodoulides insists that we’ll soon have “some developments on the Cyprus issue.” Watch out—when we least expect it, there might just be some progress, and the President will be hailed as a visionary, maybe even earning the title of a posthumous prophet. ...

47. Shooter confesses to killing ''Dimitroui'' in ambush

A 42-year-old Syrian man has admitted to gunning down Dimitris Andronikos, better known as "Dimitroui," in a brazen midday ambush on April 23. The attack occurred along the Paleochori-Anthoupolis road in what authorities describe as a calculated hit on the notorious Cypriot criminal....

48. UNIC scientists unveil potential breakthrough in deadly cat disease

A team of dedicated scientists of the University of Nicosia may have just discovered a breakthrough for one of the most heartbreaking feline diseases—feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)....

49. Over 50% of advanced melanoma patients survive 10 years

A groundbreaking trial has shown that more than half of patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma now survive at least 10 years when treated with a combination of two immunotherapy drugs....

50. Two suspects face trial over Metamax pyramid scheme fraud

A 63-year-old and a 54-year-old have been referred to trial today before the Criminal Court in connection with the Metamax investment pyramid scheme. ...

51. Court boosts doctors' monthly payments in €1.3 million malpractice case

In a recent decision, Cyprus’s Court of Appeal increased the monthly repayment amounts required from three doctors who were found liable for medical negligence. ...

52. Monks' appeal to halt Ecclesiastical Court proceedings rejected by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed a petition filed by four monks seeking a prohibition order to halt proceedings against them in the Synodical Court of the Church of Cyprus....

53. Meet the dogs now working in a 900-year-old English Abbey

Meet Eric and Florence, two black Labradors who have become official members of staff at Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, despite being dogs....

54. Famagusta, Turkey and those holy monks of Avvakoum

In Turkey, there’s still a lot of anger over Netflix's decision to include the series ''Famagusta'' in its programming. After the entire Turkish government—along with the pseudo-government in the occupied territories...

55. Nicosia doctor faces trial for kidnapping and rape

A Nicosia doctor, accused of kidnapping, beating, and raping his former partner, is now facing a direct trial after being arrested by local authorities. The alleged assault took place on August 24 in a neighborhood of the capital, sparking a swift investigation by the Nicosia CID....

56. Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....

57. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....

58. First-ever mRNA vaccine for lung cancer begins human trials

Doctors have launched the first clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine designed to treat lung cancer, a groundbreaking step that could significantly impact survival rates....

59. Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

Bob Menendez's resignation from the U.S. Senate became official Tuesday, following his July conviction on bribery charges. ...

60. WHO declares Mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency

Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....