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1381. Migrant reception center in Kofinou inaugurated today

The inauguration of the first phase of construction works at the International Protection Applicant Reception Center in Kofinou, upgraded with the support of the European Asylum Agency (EUAA), took place today, conducted by the Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, along with Nina Gregory, the Executive Director of EUAA, and Beate Gminder, Deputy Director-General in the Directorate-General for Internal Affairs of the EU....

1382. Asylum seeker returns to exceed 4,300

Returns of asylum seekers so far in 2023 have exceeded 4,370 and are significantly higher compared to last year when they were 2,353, the Minister of Internal Affairs Constantinos Ioannou has said....

1383. Uncovering hidden gems abroad

July is a month that many people eagerly await to enjoy their vacations....

1384. Taliban's violations of women's rights

The UN report released last month was compiled after a week-long visit to Afghanistan by Richard Bennett, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, and Dorothy Estrada-Tanck, who led a contingent from the working group on discrimination against women and girls....

1385. UN chief spells out need for envoy deal on Cyprus

An important step forward would be an agreement with the sides on an appointment of a United Nations envoy, who could explore ways to reach common ground towards resuming negotiations for a lasting settlement in Cyprus, the UN Secretary General says, while urging the leaders to send a clear signal that 'this time things will be different'...

1386. Greek side rules out ‘partitionist solutions’ in Cyprus

We will not accept, in any way, faits accomplis on the ground, Greek Foreign Minister, Georgios Gerapetritis, said on Tuesday, after a meeting in Nicosia with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, noting that reaching a just solution to the Cyprus problem was Greece's 'top national priority'. Kombos said Nicosia will never accept partitionist solutions ...

1387. Cyprus welcomes PACE President for official visit

President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Tiny Kox will pay an official visit to Cyprus, on 5-7 of July, at the invitation of President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou....

1388. Dive abort prior to Titan submersible's implosion

A former OceanGate advisor said the Titan submersible dropped its ballast and tried to ascend moments before going missing, likely meaning that the five people inside were already aborting the dive when it imploded....

1389. Nicosia's push to involve EU in Cyprus problem

When last March, as usual, newly elected President Christodoulides visited Athens in his new capacity as the Greek Prime Minister, the news of the establishment of a "supreme body of institutional coordination between Greece and the Republic of Cyprus" made big headlines, at least in the news....

1390. Kombos readies New York trip to make his case

Cyprus Foreign Minister, Konstantinos Kombos, will meet with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on July 11 in New York, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, has told CNA...

1391. Global leaders gather for climate summit

Creativity with a Purpose - 10 Years Orb: ORB Communications Team Rebuilds and Designs a Basketball Court, Supporting Voice for Autism and the "Be an Angel" Initiative....

1392. Clear nights with low cloudiness forecasted

Weather enthusiasts and nature lovers have reason to rejoice as the forecast for Thursday, June 29 promises a delightful day filled with abundant sunshine. ...

1393. Israel says Cyprus remains a safe destination

Israel's National Security Council has assured that Cyprus remains a safe destination for Israeli tourists during the current tourist season...

1394. A taste of nature: New restaurant opens at Minthis Lifestyle Resort, offering a culinary journey

1395. Tourist found dead in a swimming pool in Paphos

In a heartbreaking incident, a 75-year-old Scottish tourist was found lifeless in a swimming pool located in the picturesque Paphos Province. The discovery was made by her devastated husband at a private villa where the couple was staying....

1396. Self-service kiosks to capture fingerprints

According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....

1397. Behind-the-scenes insights in parliament

Journalism is also called the "fourth estate," not because it has institutional power, but because it can function as a supplementary force in the governance of a place. ...

1398. Mossad and Cyprus foil Iran's terror cell targeting Jews

The Mossad helped Cyprus crack an Iranian terror cell, according to sources on Sunday, 25th of June....

1399.  Leptos Estates sets a new standard with the launch of a State-of-the-Art website

The Leptos Group is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Leptos Estates website....

1400. Limassol Beer Festival returns with a bang

The highly anticipated MEDFEST - Limassol Beer Festival is set to make its grand return for its fourth edition, promising an even bigger and more impressive experience....

1401. Experts to take charge of high-profile corruption cases

The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....

1402. Exceptional Real Estate Investment Opportunities by AstroBank

1403. Titanic sub five all dead after 'catastrophic implosion'

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a 'catastrophic implosion' that killed everyone aboard, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel...

1404. Direct flights to Kazakhstan from Cyprus in 2024

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis has expressed the belief that in 2024 Cyprus and Kazakhstan will have a direct flight connection....

1405. EU Commissioner advocates equal cancer treatment across member states

''Our aim, through the European Cancer Plan, is to ensure equal treatment for all member states in tackling the disease,'' stated Stella Kyriakides, the EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner, on Thursday. ...

1406. Bangladeshi man charged with murder of Polish woman on Kos island

On Thursday, local authorities on Kos Island officially accused a 32-year-old man from Bangladesh of the murder of a 27-year-old Polish woman, following the discovery of supplementary evidence directly linking him to the crime....

1407. Excess renewable energy poses challenges for Cyprus

There is an excess production from renewable energy sources that could be extracted, stated the spokesperson of the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSO) to CNA....

1408. Police join agent wars over domestic assistants

Foreign nationals on work visas in the Republic of Cyprus may have immigration documents confiscated at Greek Cypriot checkpoints as they cross into the north, as authorities in the south push for preemptive measures to combat overseas travel at the expense of domestic employers...

1409. Illegal construction in Akamas linked to wealthy businessman with political ties

An investigation conducted by "K" magazine has shed light on eight instances of illegal construction in Akamas, with two cases already in court proceedings....

1410. Obama engages with global leaders in Athens for foundation program

Former US President Barack Obama is in Athens on Wednesday where he will meet 105 members of the Barack Obama Foundation Leaders program. ...