Proposition 50 passed in California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measure that allowed the state to redraw its congressional map in favor of Democrats,...

Tepak to work on new Cyprus tourism app

An innovative digital application that is expected to transform the way visitors discover and experience the island is set to be developed following the signing of an agreement between the deputy ministry of tourism and the Cyprus University of...

Bahraini Short Film Wins Best International Award at Spain’s Almería Film Festival

The Bahraini short film “An Excuse More Beautiful Than a Sin”, directed by Hashim Sharaf, has added another major accolade to its growing list of achievements - winning Best International Short Film at the 15th Almería Film Festival in Spain....

CIF-SS girls tennis playoffs: First-round schedule for all divisions

CIF-SS GIRLS TENNIS PLAYOFFS Matches start at 2 p.m. unless noted. WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE First round DIVISION 2 Notre Dame/SO at Woodbridge Great Oak at Orange Lutheran Redondo Union at Santa Margarita Diamond Bar at San Juan Hills Newport Harbor...

Discover which world leaders are attending the Grand Egyptian Museum opening

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will preside over the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Saturday. The event is hailed as an exceptional milestone in the history of culture and human civilization. The opening ceremony is...

Cyprus FM Kombos, EAM Jaishankar express “satisfaction” with progress in New Delhi-Nocisia ties

New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, during his first official visit to India, engaged in multiple meetings on Thursday to strengthen ties between New Delhi and Nicosia. During his visit, Constantinos...

Photos: Sisi and First Lady pose with world leaders at Grand Egyptian Museum opening

A commemorative photograph was taken of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the First Lady, Entissar al-Sisi, alongside world leaders and key figures from national industry at the start of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony, which...

Cyprus backs early signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday said that his country strongly supports the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, and it will boost...

The Socialist Spirits Descend on New York City

Zohran Mamdani was an inevitability for the Big Apple. It was the night after Inauguration Day. Not a creature was stirring, not even a socialist résumé. The moon hung low over the iconic New York City skyline, casting eerie shadows on boarded-up...

Could a Louvre-like heist happen in Los Angeles? L.A. arts and culture this weekend

If you’re like me, you spent a lot of time over the last few weeks reading about the unbelievably brazen Louvre museum heist. Not only did it provide a welcome respite from obsessing over the destruction of the East Wing, it also supplied an...

Cyprus hunting season kicks off November 2

Cyprus’s new hunting season officially opens Sunday, Nov. 2, and the Game and Fauna Service is urging hunters to stay safe, follow the rules, and respect the wildlife and their fellow hunters. Under the motto “Hunt Responsibly,” the Service is...

Best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat on Halloween in Sonoma and Napa counties 2025

Trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood on Halloween is a good time but may not be where all the action is. We polled our newsroom and asked readers: Where’s the best place to go trick-or-treating in Sonoma and Napa counties? Here’s what we...

How Dutch fitness trends are influencing Cyprus’ gyms and wellness centres

Fitness is no longer limited to local trends or regional preferences. The growing interaction between countries is changing the way people train, and the equipment they use. In recent years, Cyprus has become a hotspot for international fitness...

German Leader Merz, Erdogan Shore Up Bilateral Relations

By Janet Ekstract, ISTANBUL – German-Turkish relations as well as EU membership will be on the agenda when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on October 30 in Ankara. Merz will make his first...

Cyprus tourism hits record highs, €2.47 billion in eight months

Tourism in Cyprus is booming. August alone brought in €581.8 million, up nearly 14% from last year, while total earnings from January through August hit €2.47 billion, marking a 16.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024. Visitor numbers...

Cyprus finalises preparations for EU Council presidency, says president

Cyprus is entering the final stage of preparations for assuming the presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing it as a “national mission” that will place the country...

Sotiroula Spanou Becomes Cyprus National Guard’s First Female Volunteer Recruit

Sotiroula Spanou officially reported for duty on Friday. Screenshot/Sigmalive Sotiroula Spanou, a 22-year-old, has made history by becoming the first woman to voluntarily enlist for service in the Cyprus National Guard (NG). She officially...

Mitsuwa Marketplace to Open New Location in Cypress

Mitsuwa Marketplace announces the grand opening of its newest location in Cypress on Saturday, Nov. 1. Located at 4955 Katella Ave., this new destination will serve as the ultimate one-stop shop for those seeking the flavors, products, and...

New sea turtle complex coming to Sanibel's CROW wildlife facility

A royal tern was hit by a car in 1968 along the then-new Sanibel Causeway. That single accident led to the rescue of tens of thousands of Southwest Florida's most beloved creatures and the establishment of the region's only sea turtle treatment...

Cyprus land sales surpass €360 million in first half of 2025

Cyprus’ land market continued to gain ground in the first half of 2025, with total transactions exceeding €360 million, confirming its position as one of the strongest segments of the island’s real estate sector, according to Landbank Analytics. A...