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15 November, 2024
 

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Animal rescues amidst devastating wildfires as over 300 saved, but losses also reported

Animal rescues amidst devastating wildfires as over 300 saved, but losses also reported

More than 300 cats, dogs, farm animals and horses have been rescued from the East Attica wildfires that flared up on Monday, an Interior Ministry official said on Tuesday, while animal protection groups reported that dozens also perished as the blazes tore through fields, farms, yards and animal shelters....

Banking on success: Greek and Cypriot banks show remarkable credit improvement

Banking on success: Greek and Cypriot banks show remarkable credit improvement

Fitch Ratings released a new report on Monday stating that the credit profiles of Greek and Cypriot banks have significantly improved over the past year due to de-risking and restructuring....

CMP secures funding for vital operations

CMP secures funding for vital operations

The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) said Tuesday that its funding and its operations are not under threat....

Power outage hits Nicosia as several areas affected by fault

Power outage hits Nicosia as several areas affected by fault

As of Tuesday morning (18/07), several areas in Nicosia are experiencing a power outage due to a fault that has occurred....

Traffic warden injured in altercation at Paphos Harbor

Traffic warden injured in altercation at Paphos Harbor

In an incident that occurred on Monday evening in the Harbor of Kato Paphos, a 37-year-old traffic warden of the Municipality of Paphos was injured....

Promising drug slows Alzheimer's decline by 36%

Promising drug slows Alzheimer's decline by 36%

A new drug that claims to slow mental decline caused by Alzheimer's by 36 percent could spell 'the beginning of the end' for the degenerative brain disease....

Gasoline trade in divided Cyprus

Gasoline trade in divided Cyprus

The issue of gasoline from the occupied territories is one of the most well-known psychodramas of Cyprus. It is a distortion of the market due to the country's division and the occupation of part of it by another country. ...

Is it about Greek language or presidential contradictions?

Is it about Greek language or presidential contradictions?

In his statements to the Turkish-Cypriot newspaper "Yeni Düzen," as officially reported by the Cyprus News Agency, President Christodoulides stated: "I have a new idea for the European Union to assume a leadership role in the negotiations....

Wildfires force Greeks to flee homes

Wildfires force Greeks to flee homes

Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens on Monday forcing residents to flee their homes and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of children from a summer camp....

High temperatures expected across the region

High temperatures expected across the region

The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for an upcoming heatwave, as high temperatures are set to sweep across the region. The sign, which occurred yesterday evening, highlights the potential risks associated with the scorching weather conditions....

Ship with Turkish flag raises concern in Cyprus

Ship with Turkish flag raises concern in Cyprus

Concern was raised by the ship with the Turkish flag that was spotted off the coast of Limassol....

Road safety concerns and uncontrolled access in Akamas National Forest Park

Road safety concerns and uncontrolled access in Akamas National Forest Park

An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...

Digital ''One-Stop-Shop'' to access renewable energy projects in 2024

Digital ''One-Stop-Shop'' to access renewable energy projects in 2024

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry announced on Monday the launch of the online "Digital One Stop Shop" platform, an action of the Recovery and Resilience Plan "Cyprus - Tomorrow", which, in the first phase, concerns the digital submission of applications for the licensing of renewable energy projects....

DAAS-AI: Digital Agenda Alpha Stage AI start-up competition

DAAS-AI: Digital Agenda Alpha Stage AI start-up competition

The Digital Agenda introduces the Alpha Stage Start-ups Innovation Platform, where startups and innovation teams have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Agenda Alpha Stage Artificial Intelligence Competition, known as DAAS-AI, ...

President and FM to join EU-CELAC meeting

President and FM to join EU-CELAC meeting

Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides is set to participate in the Summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Brussels on July 17 and 18....

Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

Fire outbreaks increase: Public urged to stay vigilant amid heatwave

Fire outbreaks increase: Public urged to stay vigilant amid heatwave

In recent days, the number of fires breaking out has increased, Fire Service Spokesperson, Andreas Kettis, told CNA on Monday, adding that during this period of high temperatures, the risk of fires is too high and called on the public to be vigilant....

Lawsuit dismissed: 103 citizens' challenge to COVID-19 measures rejected

Lawsuit dismissed: 103 citizens' challenge to COVID-19 measures rejected

In a recent development, the Nicosia District Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 103 adult and minor plaintiffs who sought to challenge the constitutionality of the state's measures implemented to safeguard citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

Bugs attack patrons in Paphos' restaurants

Bugs attack patrons in Paphos' restaurants

The chaos caused by an 'invasion' of Pangaeus bilineatus bugs in Kato Paphos over the past four days has been emphasized in recent reports by Philenews....

Results of Aphrodite drilling expected this August

Results of Aphrodite drilling expected this August

The confirmatory drilling A3 in the Aphrodite reservoir was completed last week, stated Minister of Energy Giorgos Papadopoulos on Monday, noting that there seems to be positive news....

Arrest of 24-year-old trafficker

Arrest of 24-year-old trafficker

Yesterday morning around 10 a.m., a speedboat carrying 7 undocumented migrants was intercepted by the Port and Naval Police approximately 11 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco....

Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....

Prioritizing profits over patient safety

Prioritizing profits over patient safety

Kelly Hanna underwent the amputation of her leg in 2020 after a Michigan doctor, self-proclaimed as the "leg saver," damaged her arteries while attempting to clear away plaque using metal wires....

Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....

A platform with substance?

A platform with substance?

George Pamboridis revealed plans for an interactive political reform workshop, unveiling the establishment of a political platform during an interview with K. ...

Rhodes: Greek priest arrested for anointing tourist's genitals with holy oil

Rhodes: Greek priest arrested for anointing tourist's genitals with holy oil

A priest was arrested on the Greek island of Rhodes earlier this week after a tourist claimed he anointed his genitals, a local outlet reports....

Air pollutants rise from Geri fire, but remain manageable

Air pollutants rise from Geri fire, but remain manageable

The Department of Labour Inspection has issued a statement in response to the ongoing fire in the Industrial Area of Geri, noting elevated concentrations of pollutants. ...

Golden gathering: Hundreds of retrievers unite at Highland ancestral home

Golden gathering: Hundreds of retrievers unite at Highland ancestral home

Hundreds of golden retrievers, and their owners, gathered at the Highland ancestral home of the breed....

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