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1921. Woman held in €15,500 theft

A 25-year-old woman, sought on suspicion of embezzling €15,500 from a Limassol café where she was employed, faced arrest just before her scheduled departure abroad....

1922. Saudi Arabia prepares for its first-ever fashion week

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host its inaugural Fashion Week, scheduled for October 20 to 23 in Riyadh. The event features participation from 30 local fashion designers and companies. ...

1923. Liquidity cover hits 318% in banking

Konstantinos Herodotou, the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, delivered a robust message at the TechIsland conference in Limassol....

1924. Christodoulides invites Erdogan to pursue peace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, during his address to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to collaborate towards a vision of peace and the mutual betterment of their countries....

1925. Bank refunds $500,000 to elderly customer

From Australia comes a story of corporate responsibility in the face of personal tragedy as an elderly national bank depositor had nearly AUD$500,000 returned to him out of the bank’s own pockets. ...

1926. A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....

1927. Global investment giants converge in Cyprus for IIFA 2023

The 36th annual international conference of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), will take place in Cyprus, for the first time, on October 23-25. ...

1928. Meta encryption shields child abusers in shadows

Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his platforms will let child abusers “hide in the dark”, according to a government campaign urging the tech billionaire to halt the move....

1929. Electronic embassies set to transform diplomacy

To usher in digital reform within the public sector, a concrete and centralized approach is imperative. The key to this transformation lies in collaboration with the very organizations we aim to reform....

1930. Erdogan and Netanyahu forge meeting at UN General Assembly

In a historic turn of events, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in person for the first time on Tuesday, marking a crucial milestone in the ongoing effort to mend strained relations between the two nations....

1931. Christodoulides' UN call: A bold push for Cyprus reunification

In his address before the 78th UN General Assembly today, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, will emphasize six key areas of focus, with the majority centered on addressing the Cyprus problem and the prospects for resuming negotiations while referencing the foundation for a solution....

1932. Ygia Polyclinic A&E joins GHS

In a significant development set to enhance healthcare accessibility in Cyprus, the integration of private Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) into the General Healthcare System (GHS) is set to commence next Monday....

1933. Ukraine sparks trade war with legal action over food bans

Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Slovakia, Poland and Hungary over their bans on food imports from Kyiv. ...

1934. The missing piece in Greek-Turkish diplomacy

The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....

1935. RIK controversy: Journalist's removal sparks outrage

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...

1936. Tourist's nightmare continues - Five in custody in Ayia Napa

In a legal proceeding set to commence on October 5 at the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta, five individuals, aged 20 and 19, and identified as foreigners, have been formally accused of their involvement in aiding police investigations....

1937. Controversy deepens over overtime pay to deputy spokesperson

The controversy surrounding overtime payments for Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou has escalated, with revelations and calls for reimbursement by the Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides....

1938. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your passport to health

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...

1939. Italy's cry for help: Facing a migrant surge amid EU discord

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....

1940. 135% debt reduction sparks hope for economy

According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...

1941. Will Tesla's next factory be in Turkey?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an intriguing invitation to Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, proposing the establishment of a Tesla factory in Turkey....

1942. $80 million stealth fighter's whereabouts unknown after pilot ejection

The US military has appealed to the public for assistance to find an F-35 Lightning II jet which remains unlocated after its pilot ejected over the North Charleston area in South Carolina on Sunday 17 September....

1943. Hagia Sophia to undergo massive restoration

The Turkish government has decided to start long-term maintenance and repairs of the former Orthodox Christian cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which was converted into a mosque, after scientists discovered significant damage both inside and outside the 6th century Byzantine monument....

1944. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus financial market recovery or impending closure? Uncovering hidden risks

1945. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

1946. Flames rage at Geri recycling plant

Fire ignited at 05:42 on Friday morning, engulfing a recycling plant located in the heart of the Industrial Area in Geri....

1947. EUNOMIA 4-2023 to unite nations and strengthen ties with the US

The joint exercise of Cyprus, France, Greece, and Italy "EUNOMIA 4-2023" is an indication of the readiness of the four countries to work together to ensure conditions of security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, said on Thursday President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides....

1948. Crackdown on illegal modifications and builds in Akamas area

A joint team comprising officials from the Paphos District Administration, the Department of Planning and Zoning (Paphos Offices), and the Game and Wildlife Service, ...

1949. Hunters fined for poaching in restricted area

In a recent incident reported by the Paphos Police Department, two individuals, both 26 years old, found themselves in hot water for illegal hunting within a restricted area in Mandria village. ...

1950. EU passes borrower protection law: Your rights when borrowing money

The European Parliament (EP) has voted on rules to keep people safe when they borrow money for things like credit cards or loans....