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1951. Three arrested in Dhekelia for illegal bird trapping raid

Three men were arrested in the Dhekelia area on Monday morning after a Sovereign Base Area Police anti-bird trapping raid discovered them in an orchard using active mist nets....

1952. A magical night of music in Nicosia's Eleftheria Square

1953. Cyprus struggles to boost winter tourism

Cyprus is having a tough time improving its winter tourism, according to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, even though more tourists are visiting and spending more money. ...

1954. Jason Bevan to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

We are excited to announce that Jason Bevan, Vice President of Creative for Europe at Time Warner, will join us as a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024....

1955. Cyprus' Supreme Court suspends Auditor General (UPDATE)

UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....

1956. Three killed, over 1,000 injured in Lebanon pager explosions

At least three people, including two Hezbollah fighters and a young girl, were killed and more than 1,000 others wounded on Tuesday after pagers used for communication exploded across Lebanon, according to security sources. Among the injured was Iran’s envoy to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, who sustained minor wounds....

1957. Politics Blog: New party launches and record-breaking koupepi

While this column is mainly satirical and humorous, it has often been the first to reveal significant news, such as upcoming failures in the Larnaca marina and port projects and the Vasilikos terminal....

1958. Mummified body confirmed as Serbian National Aleksandar Gligorjovic

The body of a man found in an advanced stage of mummification in Ayia Napa on September 5 has been identified as 27-year-old Aleksandar Gligorjovic from Serbia, according to police....

1959. 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. ...

1960. 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......

1961. 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....

1962. Cyprus' new national pastime: sitting in traffic

With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...

1963. Best-Selling Author Calum Chace to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

Calum Chace is a leading voice on artificial intelligence, focusing on its impact on society, economies, and our everyday lives. His work explores both the medium and long-term implications of AI. ...

1964. US financial experts visit Cyprus to tackle money laundering

A delegation of financial experts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) will visit Cyprus from September 15 to September 19, 2024, for high-level discussions on money laundering and financial crime....

1965. 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....

1966. 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival: A decade of queer cinema and cultural celebration

Nicosia's vibrant heart is again set to pulse with creativity, diversity, and cinematic brilliance as the 5th Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns from 20-29 September. ...

1967. 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....

1968. Politics Blog: Mr. ''Never surrender'' and Donald Trump

In the first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the standout moment was when the former President claimed that illegal immigrants are eating Americans' cats, dogs, and basically all pets...

1969. Millions of Lego pieces lost at sea still turning up after nearly three decades

On a rainy day in late June, marine biologist Hayley Hardstaff discovered a Lego dragon on Portwrinkle Beach in Cornwall, England. It was a black plastic piece missing its upper jaw, but to Hardstaff, it represented a small part of one of the strangest maritime incidents in history. ...

1970. 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. ...

1971. 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. ...

1972. Is the Cyprus-Crete power link gaining momentum?

President Nicos Christodoulides announced that discussions on the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection are advancing positively. ...

1973. What makes a good salary across Europe's capitals?

What constitutes a good salary in Europe can vary greatly depending on several factors, including profession, education, and individual expectations. ...

1974. 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)....

1975. 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....

1976. Larnaka and Pafos airports set record for passenger traffic

The period from January to August 2024 saw the highest passenger traffic ever at Larnaka and Pafos airports, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works....

1977. Billionaire Jared Isaacman completes first-ever commercial spacewalk

On Thursday, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman achieved a historic milestone by participating in the first private spacewalk, in collaboration with SpaceX. ...

1978. Cyprus Air Traffic Control relocation to Kokkinotrimithia underway

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that intensive preparations are underway for relocating the Air Traffic Control Center of Civil Aviation to its new, purpose-built facility in Kokkinotrimithia....

1979. DJs Tube & Berger to Headline 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival is back, promising an exciting night of world-class entertainment, delicious cocktails, and lively music. Set for October 9, 2024, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, the festival will kick off at 18:00 with a spectacular performance by renowned DJs Tube & Berger....

1980. Cyprus invests €100M to end power project deadlock with Greece

Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday. ...