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271. Greece grapples with deadly floods amidst storm 'Daniel' (Video)

Central Greece faces a dire situation as heavy rains from Storm Daniel have led to severe flooding in multiple areas. According to a report by Greek Reporter, the village of Palamas has been transformed into a massive lake,...

272. Over 46,000 students ring in the new school year

On the first day of school, 46,479 high school students eagerly returned to their classrooms after the summer break in Cyprus....

273. Fattal Group acquires yet another holiday property in Cyprus

The facelift at Elias Latsi Holiday Village Resort is progressing smoothly, thanks to the recent positive response from the Environmental Authority....

274. 'Daniel's' rampaging waters send vehicles adrift

Severe devastation has been wrought by the recent inclement weather known as ''"Daniel'' along the coastal region of Pelion, particularly impacting the village of Agios Ioannis....

275. Violent clash shakes Chloraka community

Serious incidents unfolded on Sunday night (27/8) in Chloraka, leading to the arrest of four individuals by the Police. Among them were two Greek Cypriots and two immigrants, ...

276. Vigilante militias detain migrants in Evros: New video emerges

A recently surfaced video depicts four migrants allegedly apprehended by vigilante "militias" in the Evros region, now circulating across online platforms....

277. Greeks fight on amidst devastating wildfires

Greek authorities reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country Monday, where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating....

278. Desperate battle against unyielding fires rages on

Greece is grappling with an ongoing state of fire as blazes continue to ravage several regions....

279. Residential properties and offices for sale by AstroBank

Homes and building plots, as well as offices have been listed for sale by AstroBank in the districts of Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia....

280. New video shows Turkish Cypriot - UN Peacekeepers clash near Pyla buffer zone

Fresh video footage has come to light depicting the clashes that transpired on Friday morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, involving Turkish Cypriots and United Nations personnel....

281. Massive fire erupts in the mountains of Limassol district

A massive fire erupted in the Limassol district on Wednesday (02/08) around noon, prompting the Fire Brigade and the Forestry Department to take immediate action....

282. Cyprus and Jordan forge partnerships in health, investment, and emergency response

Cyprus and Jordan's governments signed two Memorandums of Cooperation and a Technical Arrangement on Tuesday, establishing collaborations in the health and investment sectors...

283. Typhoon Doksuri hits China: 31,000 forced to flee

Two people are reported to have died in severe flooding that has engulfed parts of Beijing, as Typhoon Doksuri passed through China’s capital....

284. Government achieves €155.5M surplus in 2023

Cyprus government's surplus for the first half of 2023 increased to €155.5 million, equivalent to 0.5% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €92.4 million (-0.3% of GDP) for the period of January-June 2022, based on preliminary fiscal results from the Statistical Service of Cyprus. ...

285. Rapid expansion for Cyprus Airways

Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....

286. Fire tamed in Yiolou, but bittersweet news for dog shelter

A fire broke out near the community of Yolou on Tuesday, endangering an animal shelter housing approximately 100 dogs. Citizens are now making desperate pleas for assistance to evacuate the area and save the vulnerable animals....

287. Energy savings: 1.3% to 1.9% by 2030

MEPs approved today's plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal....

288. Man dives to save cat at sea

A man, a member of the ferry boat crew, spotted a kitten in the sea and without hesitation, he dived to save it....

289. Paphos mayor worried about protest against Quran burning

A group of protesters in Paphos marched on Sunday against the burning of the Quran in an incident in Sweden last week, prompting the town’s mayor to express concern over 'religious fanaticism' creeping into Cypriot society...

290. Building land for sale by AstroBank

291. Disturbing video shows assault on food delivery driver

A video capturing a man's assault on a food delivery driver and his subsequent theft of the driver's plates is currently circulating online....

292. Cyprus slips in global competitiveness rankings for third consecutive year

Cyprus has experienced a decline in its global competitiveness for the third consecutive year, dropping from the 40th position to the 45th out of 64 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Center rankings....

293. Office space, shops, and commercial land for sale by AstroBank

294. Weather update: Showers, clouds, and rising temperatures

Showers were observed in multiple areas of the island today (19/06). The Cyprus Meteorological Service has reported that the region is experiencing the influence of weak low pressure, leading to an afternoon characterized by partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions,...

295. Nicosia real estate market surges, indicating recovery

Nicosia, the capital city, has broken free from a six-month period of stagnation, exhibiting promising signs of recovery....

296. Declining new loans in Cyprus signals economic shifts

In April 2023, Cyprus experienced a notable decline in new lending, as reported by the Central Bank of Cyprus. ...

297. Parliament approves reduced VAT rate on first homes

The plenary session of the Cyprus Parliament passed on Thursday almost unanimously a law allowing for the imposition of a reduced VAT rate of 5% on the first 130 sqm of a primary residence, including both houses and apartments...

298. Finance minister warns of VAT consequences

With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....

299. April records a decrease in loan volumes

The Central Bank of Cyprus announced in a press release on Tuesday that total new loans decreased to €473.9 million in April 2023, compared to €922.5 million in the previous month....

300. Racial undertones uncertain in Ayia Napa brutal assault

A Turkish Cypriot woman, who was brutally assaulted over the weekend during an escalated altercation with Greek Cypriot men in Ayia Napa, says she is shocked but hopes there will be no worsening of relations between the two communities over the incident...