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The Cyprus Mail's front page highlights Cyprus's commemoration of Ochi Day, an important historical anniversary. Other prominent stories include political developments in Israel, an environmental controversy regarding a monastery permit in Cape Greco, and a piece of commentary on the Cypriot…
Cyprus is celebrating the 86th anniversary of October 28, 1940, with church services and parades across the island, as political leaders and parties pay tribute to those who fought against.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have made competing claims to lead Israel following Tuesday's election, with Netanyahu advocating for a right-wing government and Eisenkot suggesting voters had.
Environmentalists have urged the cabinet to deny a planning permit for a monastery constructed without authorization in the protected Cape Greco area. The ecologists have called for the government to reject.
An opinion piece suggests the President should cease altering the conditions or objectives of a particular situation.
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas described Greece’s historic “No” of October 28, 1940, as a significant moment in Greek history and a symbol of resistance with global importance, while attending events in Thessaloniki.
The Education Minister stated that the lessons from October 28, 1940, are still pertinent to Cyprus, which continues to experience the repercussions of the Turkish invasion and occupation.
A low barometric pressure system moving southeast from the Aegean is causing showers, isolated thunderstorms with hail, and gale-force winds across Cyprus.
The Holy Synod confirmed a letter has been circulating among priests, encouraging them to leave the Church of Cyprus and establish a new religious organization.
The Council of Ministers has approved €11.5 million for student allowances for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with measures to alleviate financial pressure on families.
Disy leader Annita Demetriou stated she would not accept the resignation of former finance minister Harris Georgiades from the Glafcos Clerides Institute, indicating that issues had.
Trade between China and Cyprus reached $1.44 billion (€1.29 billion) in 2025, with expectations for further growth in economic cooperation mentioned at a recent forum.
The president of the petrol stations owners’ association warned that fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to increase again if international oil prices remain at their current levels for several more days.
The non-profit organization Windcraft Loud is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a series of events titled ‘Windcraft Back’, featuring creativity, collaborations, and musical encounters starting October 31.
Cyprus is advised to enhance its cyber defence capabilities due to the increasing threats posed by artificial intelligence, despite having a framework for reporting cyber incidents.
