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1081. State hospital unions announce 24-hour strike for October

Unions representing state hospital workers in Cyprus have announced a 24-hour strike planned for the first half of October. ...

1082. Rapper Sean ''Diddy'' Combs arrested in New York on federal charges

Hip-hop mogul Sean ''Diddy'' Combs has been arrested in New York City after being indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities confirmed on Tuesday....

1083. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

1084. Meta bans major Russian state media outlets over influence operations

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media outlets, including Rossiya Segodnya and RT....

1085. Trump blames Biden and Harris for latest assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump on Monday attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to a polarized political climate and rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden....

1086. US sanctions two Cypriots over spyware threat

Two Cypriot individuals were included in the new designations issued on Monday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)....

1087. Clashes halt Limassol derby, police and fans blame each other

Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...

1088. Will the Great Sea Interconnector become another failed project?

The Cyprus-Greece electrical interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector, has highlighted the challenges of publicly discussing such a significant project....

1089. Annita Demetriou and US Ambassador praise best-ever Cyprus-US ties

The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher......

1090. Cyprus puts cancer battle at the heart of 2026 EU Council Presidency

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna has said that as Cyprus prepares to undertake its second Presidency of the Council of the EU in January 2026......

1091. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

1092. 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....

1093. Greek authorities warn of Turkish Mafia's espionage risk

A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....

1094. Cypriot President criticized for overtime and pension controversies

Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....

1095. Serbia to reinstate mandatory military service after 13 years

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on Saturday the reinstatement of mandatory military service. ...

1096. Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine elections, experts warn

Russia has been actively working to influence democratic elections globally, according to Yulia Smirnova of the Berlin-based Center for Monitoring, Analysis, and Strategy....

1097. UN to push for trilateral talks amid solution uncertainty

According to Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini, efforts to revive Cyprus peace talks face significant challenges as hopes for a trilateral meeting between the UN Secretary-General, the Greek Cypriot, and Turkish Cypriot leaders during the UN General Assembly in New York appear slim. ...

1098. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

1099. 30,000 Boeing workers strike as labor contract rejected

Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....

1100. Bank of Cyprus reduces loan rates to 3.65% amid ECB policy shift

The Bank of Cyprus is lowering the reference interest rate on loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, effective Sept. 18, 2024....

1101. ''Blue Homeland'' doctrine now taught in Turkish schools

Turkish school textbooks now include explicit references to the "Blue Homeland" doctrine, though the maps traditionally used to define its geographic boundaries have been removed....

1102. Russia expels six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage

Russia has expelled six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage, in a move that escalates already strained relations between the two nations. The decision was made public Friday by Russian state media, although the expulsions occurred weeks ago....

1103. FT: China slaps PwC with $62 Million fine and six-month ban

Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...

1104. Two men charged after theft of Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon'

Two men have been charged with burglary following the theft of Banksy's iconic artwork, Girl with Balloon, from a London gallery. ...

1105. New Cyprus-Baltic business association to strengthen economic ties

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) announced the establishment of the Cyprus-Baltic States Business Association aiming to promote, expand and encourage economic and trade relations between Cyprus and the Baltic States....

1106. Tatar pushes two-state solution for Cyprus in London meetings

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has intensified his efforts to promote a two-state solution for Cyprus, emphasizing equal sovereignty for Turkish Cypriots and advocating for direct flights, trade, and diplomatic recognition of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)....

1107. Flash flood in Vietnam kills 30, dozens still missing

A flash flood devastated a hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving dozens missing, as the death toll from Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath rose to 155 on Wednesday....

1108. Your private conversations influence the online ads you see

A major advertising company, Cox Media Group (CMG), has reportedly been using "active-listening" technology to create targeted ads based on users' conversations, according to a leaked report. ...

1109. US-Cyprus defence cooperation sparks Turkish backlash

Turkey condemned the signing of a roadmap this week to enhance U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation, citing concerns about the impact on peace efforts and regional security....

1110. Teen arrested after disturbances at Larnaca elderly home

Police in Larnaca have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with recent disturbances at a home for elderly people, authorities said Thursday. The teenager is accused of causing property damage at the facility and will appear before the Larnaca District Court later today to face charges....