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751. Opponent disputes Maduro's win in Venezuelan election

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term, according to the country's electoral authority, despite exit polls suggesting a decisive opposition victory....

752. Paris apologizes for religious imagery in Olympic opening show

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, held on July 26, 2024, faced both controversy and mixed reviews. ...

753. EU nations push back against von der Leyen’s dual nominee request

A power struggle is intensifying between EU member states and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the composition of the new Commission....

754. EU probes Vasilikos terminal over misuse of funds

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, citing suspicions of public procurement fraud, misuse of EU funds, and corruption. ...

755. Cyprus on alert for 40°C heatwave

The Department of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures on Sunday afternoon, forecasting highs around 40 degrees Celsius for Monday, July 29, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ...

756. Limassol Municipality criticised over access for disability card holders

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidou, has urged the Union of Municipalities, the Union of Communities, and the Department of Social Integration of Persons......

757. Police lead investigation into LNG terminal project under EPPO oversight

The investigation on the project for the construction of an LNG terminal in Vasilikos was initiated in March 2024, the press office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office......

758. Accident reveals 'mind-blowing' sulfur crystals on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur....

759. Iron-coated teeth found in Komodo dragons

Komodo dragons, renowned for their formidable size and venomous bite, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. ...

760. Over 250 dogs need homes after Tasmanian breeder closes

More than 250 labradoodles urgently need new homes after the RSPCA Tasmania shut down the state’s largest puppy breeder due to animal welfare concerns....

761. Lidl Cyprus celebrated the opening of its 3rd store in Paphos and 21st store in Cyprus

In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...

762. Art Exhibition ''Nature trails'' at Minthis resort

Minthis resort is delighted to announce the art exhibition "Nature Trails," featuring works by esteemed artists Giota Ioannidou and Aristotelis Dimitriou. ...

763. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....

764. CBC enforces 11.76% cap on loan interest rates

The Central Bank of Cyprus, exercising its powers under article 314A of the Cyprus Penal Code, Cap.154, and in accordance with its provisions, determines the reference interest rate to be 11.76%....

765. Bomb alert shuts down EuroAirport on French-Swiss border

EuroAirport, located on the French-Swiss border in Alsace, was evacuated earlier today for security reasons, hours after sabotage disrupted the French rail network ahead of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony....

766. AstroBank acquires Neo Plaza in Kokkinotrimithia

The Neo Plaza of Kokkinotrimithia in Nicosia, an open commercial mall project in Cyprus that did not meet expectations, has been acquired by AstroBank....

767. French high-speed trains disrupted by attack ahead of Olympics

Just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, French rail company SNCF reported that its high-speed network was targeted by "malicious acts" that caused a "paralysis" of the system....

768. Four arrested in bomb attack on Cyprus prison officer's vehicle

Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the recent bomb attack on a Central Prison officer's vehicle, marking significant developments in the case....

769. Kyriacos Kokkinos appointed to European Institute of Innovation & Technology board

Kyriacos Kokkinos, Former Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Technology has been appointed by the European Commissioner for Innovation......

770. Weekend sunshine with a splash of showers

Seasonal low pressure and unstable atmospheric conditions are forecast to affect Cyprus, bringing varied weather throughout the weekend....

771. EU Prosecutor probes Vasilikos LNG project for fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, amid suspicions of public procurement fraud, misappropriation of EU funds, and corruption. ...

772. Cyprus eyes key EU portfolio in von der Leyen’s second commission

As EU member states finalize the 26 names for Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission......

773. Minister highlights importance of defence readiness in Zygi

At a time when geopolitical developments and security challenges are constantly changing, maintaining our defence capabilities at high levels is a top priority, Cyprus Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Thursday, at an event for demonstrating the operational capabilities of the National Guard, which took place in the coastal area of Zygi, in the Larnaca district....

774. President Christodoulides heads to Paris for Olympic opening ceremony

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides accompanied by First Lady, Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, is leaving for Paris on Friday morning, to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, at the invitation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron....

775. Trump tells Kamala Harris ''you're fired''

Former President Donald Trump turned his focus on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Charlotte, describing her as “a new victim to defeat.”...

776. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

777. Greece backs UN's Cuéllar in Cyprus reunification efforts

Greece supports the efforts of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and his personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, for the reunification of Cyprus, diplomatic sources from Athens said on Wednesday....

778. Von der Leyen's EU role for Mediterranean attracts Cyprus

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is seeking control of a newly proposed role within the European Commission, aimed at overseeing EU policy for the Mediterranean region....

779. Large residential fields for sale by AstroBank

780. Heat stroke strikes 34-year-old in Cyprus

A 34-year-old man is in intensive care with heat stroke symptoms, according to OKYPY spokesman Pambos Harilaou....