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1051. First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for covid-19

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 Monday, the White House announced....

1052. Italian court awards €130,000 to great-grandson of World War II victim

Relatives of six Italian men hanged by German troops during World War Two are set to receive hundreds of thousands of euros in compensation for their families' trauma....

1053. Cyprus' unique winemaking journey unveiled

With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation....

1054. Cyprus Apartment Showdown: Nicosia vs. Limassol

In our previous report, we delved into a comparative analysis of apartment sales in the Paphos, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts for 2022 and the first 7.5 months of 2023. Today, we shift our focus to the Nicosia and Limassol provinces, two significant players in the local real estate market....

1055. Evros wildfire recedes, but 93,000 hectares lost

The wildfire in Evros, in northeastern Greece, where firefighting efforts continue for the 17th consecutive day, is abating on Monday....

1056. Arrest of ex-convict sheds light on police shortcomings in Limassol riots

A shocking outbreak of violent riots rocked Limassol last Friday as masked assailants targeted immigrants and vandalized migrant-owned businesses during an anti-immigrant march. ...

1057. A unique slice of France in China

In his posthumously published memoirs A Moveable Feast (1964), Ernest Hemingway famously wrote, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." ...

1058. Tourism revenue soars to just over €1 billion in first half of 2023

Tourism revenue in Cyprus has seen a remarkable surge in the first half of this year. The latest data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reveals that revenue from tourism amounted to a staggering €1.09 billion. ...

1059. Fueling futures: Scholarships in energy studies await!

Following the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry's announcement regarding scholarships for studies related to Hydrocarbons (Natural Gas and Oil), Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and Energy Transition,...

1060. Average student spending at €250 as back-to-school shopping begins

A few days before schools reopen (September 7 for secondary and high schools, and September 11 for primary schools), chaos is ensuing in bookstores, stationery shops, and stores selling school attire and sports shoes. Subtitle: ""...

1061. Evros blaze devours 808.7 sq. km

The Evros fire in northeastern Greece has destroyed at least 808.7 square kilometers, an area larger than New York City, which occupies 778.2 square kilometers, making it the largest blaze in the EU since 2000, according to data from Copernicus’ Emergency Management Agency....

1062. U-turn on school bus fare hike

In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....

1063. Sailing back to the future as WindWings propel shipping's green revolution

It seems a bit silly, but merchant shipping which long ago ditched its sails for internal combustion is now switching back, but not to any sail you’ve ever seen....

1064. Cyprus sees sharp drop in asylum applications

Cyprus has witnessed a significant decline in new asylum applications from non-EU countries, according to recently released data from Eurostat, the EU's statistical service....

1065. Can sexual education truly safeguard Cyprus youth?

With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....

1066. China's $10 trillion hidden debt

For some time now, markets have been buffeted almost on a daily basis by gloomy economic news filtering out of China....

1067. Tymbou airport sees 40% surge in flights and passengers

Flights to and from the unauthorized Tymbou airport between January and May 2023 witnessed a remarkable 40% surge....

1068. 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....

1069. Fuel prices surge once again. Diesel up 5 cents, unleaded 95 rises 3 cents

As August draws to a close, fuel prices are on the rise yet again, signalling increased costs at the pump. The Pancyprian Consumer Protection Association reports that one oil company has already implemented price hikes, with others expected to follow suit in the coming days....

1070. Food costs soar, greens up 25.3%, fish dip by 15%

Increases were noted in 32 out of 45 categories of essential consumer products in the Consumer Product Price Monitor for July 2023, according to the Consumer Protection Service....

1071. More irregular migrants sent packing as repatriation drive continues

Thirteen third-country nationals who had been residing illegally in Cyprus were repatriated to their home country as part of a joint operation on August 22....

1072. Cyprus and Lebanon forge a cultural connection

In a significant step towards enhancing cultural ties, Cyprus and Lebanon are joining hands for a two-day workshop centered around cultural heritage, diplomacy, and tourism. The event, scheduled for September 1st and 2nd, 2023, will take place in the picturesque Fikardou village....

1073. Tepco plant discharges radioactive water into Pacific

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....

1074. COVID: ''No stricter measures for now,'' says Minister

A meeting will take place on August 29th with the Scientific Advisory Committee for COVID-19, in the presence of the Minister of Health, to evaluate the epidemiological indicators and the new data regarding the virus....

1075. Mercenary leader's fate uncertain after fatal private jet crash

Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief armed rebellion against the Russian military earlier this year, was on the passenger list of a private jet that crashed Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, emergency officials said. It wasn’t immediately clear if Prigozhin was on the plane....

1076. Desperate battle against unyielding fires rages on

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

1077. Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....

1078. 18 charred bodies of immigrants found in Evros fire

Amidst the relentless wildfires that have engulfed Greece, at least 18 charred bodies of immigrants have been discovered in the scorched expanse of Dadia Forest in Evros....

1079. Stolen luxury watches valued over $1.3 billion

Luxury watches valued at over $1.3 billion have been reported as stolen or lost, and their number is rising due to increased resale prices in the secondary market....

1080. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet