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331. Russia-North Korea weapon deal may breach UN resolutions

The United States stated today that Russia would violate UN resolutions if it reaches an agreement on weapons with North Korea, following Moscow and Pyongyang expressing support for enhanced cooperation....

332. Downed power line suspected in fatal Maui wildfires

Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames. ...

333. Luxurious residences and cutting-edge offices transform Nicosia's skyline

After being closed for two years, the Landmark Hotel, formerly known as the Hilton, is undergoing rapid renovation. The MHV Group, the owner, has provided an update indicating that the project is progressing swiftly according to the plan, ...

334. US senator to speak at diaspora conference at the University of Cyprus

US Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is set to speak at the upcoming World Congress of Cyprus Diaspora, scheduled from August 23-25 in Nicosia....

335. Ukrainian woman detained in foiled plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

A Ukrainian woman has been detained by Ukraine’s Security Service in connection with an apparent plot to attack President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the service said on Monday....

336. 200 delegates missing at Lisbon's World Youth Day

About 200 Angolans and Cape Verdeans didn’t show up to their delegations to participate in World Youth Day, which runs until Sunday in Lisbon....

337. Controversial conference sparks fierce debate on sex ed in schools

A conference invitation circulating on social media for an upcoming event on sex education in schools has sparked reactions and criticisms. The conference, scheduled for Thursday, August 3, at the Melanos Centre in Chloraka, features titles like "We say NO to Holistic Compulsory Sex Education in Schools" and "We say NO to Laws that are contrary to the Bible and Orthodox Teaching."...

338. Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....

339. Expert Dr. John Oliver at Digital Agenda 2023

Dr. John Oliver, a leading expert in media management and former president of the European Union Media Management, will be a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, taking place on October 17th at Nicosia Municipal Theater....

340. President's commitment to gender equality

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, attended tonight the opening ceremony of the 38th World Conference of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, organized by the Cyprus Girl Guides Association, which took place at the ancient theater of Kourion....

341. Building land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed building land for sale in the districts of Paphos, Nicosia and Larnaca....

342. Calum Chase at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Calum Chase is a best-selling writer and sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us as individuals, societies and economies....

343. North Korea: US Soldier fled to evade disciplinary action

An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years....

344. Australian sailor and beloved dog rescued after months adrift at sea

An Australian sailor who spent months adrift in the Pacific Ocean alongside his beloved dog has recounted his remarkable tale of surviving on raw fish and rainwater after finally making it safely back to dry land....

345. 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....

346. Philippos Soseilos: Significant investment opportunities in Cyprus

347. Shazam founder at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit '23

Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, pioneered the development of the world's first mobile phone-based music recognition service. This groundbreaking technology caught the attention of Apple, leading to its acquisition in 2017 for a staggering $400 million....

348. Cyprus counts down to Moon Day

As humanity prepares to return to the moon, with the first woman to step on its surface, in just a few years from now, we celebrate this magical celestial body on the 20th of July, a day that was declared by the UN as the International Moon Day. ...

349. Union protests erupt at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Europe's first integrated resort aims to enhance the country's tourism offerings and establish itself as a major hub for business and conference tourism, as reported by Philenews....

350. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....

351. Million-dollar homes in California destroyed

Residents of a gated community in Southern California were forced to leave their million-dollar homes over the weekend due to what authorities described as a "sliding hillside," with some of the homes visibly collapsing by Monday morning. ...

352. President appoints Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou as Deputy Minister of Culture

The Presidential Office issued a statement today announcing the resignation of Michalis Hatzigiannis from his role as Deputy Minister of Culture....

353. US senator supports Greece's role in deterring Russia

"If the administration chooses to override the F-16 veto, I will oppose it and there will be consequences," Senator and Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez told reporters on the sidelines of the Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit in New York....

354. Cyprus gov't to pay €345,000 to Turkish Cypriot for illegal use of property

The big news: "Compensation of €345,000 will be paid to a T/C of American origin by the Republic of Cyprus, while also returning his property in Limassol, which was being used illegally....

355. Google DeepMind CMO at the Digital Agenda Cyprus summit

Dex Hunter-Torricke, the Chief Communications Officer of DeepMind and a close associate of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, is coming to Cyprus....

356. MFA to meet UN secretary-general in New York

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Kompos, begins his contacts in New York, while on Tuesday he will meet with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. ...

357. EU wants more independence for Cyprus prosecutor

The European Commission has stressed the need for Cyprus to strengthen the independence and the accountability of the Prosecution Service...

358. Electric buses join public transport in Cyprus

The first electric urban buses were presented on Tuesday by the Cyprus Public Transport and will be added to their existing fleet and commence servicing routes in the next few days. The move aims to contribute to efforts for sustainable and greener public transport, the company said....

359. Dolly Parton expresses reservations about AI

Dolly Parton isn’t interested in living on artificial intelligence. The “Jolene” singer was asked about AI technology during a press conference in London where she appeared to promote her upcoming album “Rockstar.”...

360. Kombos readies New York trip to make his case

Cyprus Foreign Minister, Konstantinos Kombos, will meet with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on July 11 in New York, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, has told CNA...