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211. Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....

212. Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

Bob Menendez's resignation from the U.S. Senate became official Tuesday, following his July conviction on bribery charges. ...

213. Paphos tourist season mirrors 2023, July arrivals expected to match 2019

The 2024 tourist season in Paphos is expected to mirror 2023 levels but fall short of the strong numbers seen in 2019, except for July, which might match 2019 arrivals, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

214. Ukraine intensifies fight against illicit tobacco trade

The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...

215. Over 40,000 Palestinians killed since October 7th

The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 40,000 as Israel's relentless military campaign continues to decimate the region, according to reports from Gaza's health authorities. ...

216. Paris ranks as Europe’s most expensive city for housing

Paris remains the most expensive city in Europe for free-market housing, with an average price of 14,900 euros per square meter, according to a report by Deloitte....

217. Final decisions on Akamas projects approaching

According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....

218. Five arrested in Matthew Perry death

Five individuals, including two doctors, face federal charges related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, ABC News has learned. The charges, filed Thursday, include conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution resulting in death, and possession with intent to distribute....

219. Today marks 19 years since Helios Airways' fatal crash

Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...

220. Caught on camera! Your guide to traffic cams across Cyprus—so you don’t get caught!

Cyprus has expanded its road safety measures with 29 fixed cameras and 20 mobile cameras now in operation across key locations in the free areas of the island. This initiative aims to reduce serious accidents and enhance road safety awareness....

221. Ariston pastry shop to relocate after 57 years

Ariston, the beloved pastry shop that has been a culinary landmark in Cyprus since 1967, is set to move to a new location in mid-September...

222. Cyprus is growing older and smarter

Cyprus' population is aging and becoming more educated, according to final results from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing released on Friday by the Statistical Service. Conducted in government-controlled areas, the census recorded a population of 923,381 as of October 1, 2021, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the 2011 census....

223. First phase of Nicosia highway opens, connecting major cities

The completion of the Nicosia Peripheral Highway project will ensure seamless and continuous traffic flow between western Nicosia and Larnaca......

224. Tommy Robinson discovered in Cyprus as UK demands his arrest

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has provoked Cypriot police over their offer to assist British authorities in taking action against him....

225. Nicosia takes lead in crisis prep for Lebanon evacuation

The Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Iranian strike....

226. Famagusta to target global tourists with new campaign

227. Controversy as 2.7M tourists flock to occupied Cyprus

According to Halkin Sesi, citing data on tourism in the pseudo-state, the occupied territories in Cyprus saw an influx of 2.7 million third-country nationals in the first five months of 2024....

228. Anxiety grows over potential Iranian response to recent killings

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed by national security officials that it remains unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might launch an attack on Israel, according to a U.S. official....

229. Corruption at the heart of the Cyprus problem

Is there any doubt that corruption is a major reason why the Cyprus problem remains unresolved? A recent example is the Vasiliko case, the construction project of the ''Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Terminal'' in Vasiliko....

230. Ten months after Hamas attack, conflict continues

Ten months after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, the Middle East is currently at a critical juncture....

231. Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...

232. Bank of England cuts interest rates after nearly a year of stability

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping them from a 16-year high. This decision, made by a narrow 5-4 vote, reflects a split among policymakers about whether inflation is under control....

233. UNIC to upgrade equine clinic at Nicosia Race Club

The recent commencement of work on the upgrade of the Nicosia Race Club by the University of Nicosia's School of Veterinary Medicine was announced on Wednesday by the academic institution, ...

234. Israeli forces kill Hezbollah commander in Beirut, Hamas leader in Iran

The Middle East faces heightened tensions following two significant Israeli strikes. Last night, Israeli forces targeted and killed Fouad Soukr, a key member of Lebanon's Shi'ite Hezbollah organization, in Beirut....

235. Hamas leader killed in alleged Israeli airstrike

Hamas's top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in Iran, the group confirmed on Wednesday. ...

236. US, Germany, France, and Britain urge citizens to leave Lebanon

Germany has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions escalate following a deadly rocket strike on the Golan Heights....

237. Greek firms fuel business expansion across Cyprus

The investment climate in Cyprus has significantly improved since the crisis era of 2013, attracting substantial interest from Greek companies....

238. Driving under the influence in Cyprus: 4 years in jail

Speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations in Cyprus, but the penalties have become significantly harsher following new legislation....

239. Protesters clash with Netanyahu’s defense of Gaza war at Capitol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, telling U.S. lawmakers, “our enemies are your enemies,”......

240. Water reservoir levels plummet to 36.8%

Reservoirs across Cyprus have reached critically low levels due to an extended heatwave, with current water storage at just 36.8% of total capacity, according to the Water Development Department....