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781. Petrides tweets expose EuroAsia Interconnector's risks

A series of points accompanied by questions were posted on Twitter by former Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, commenting on the developments regarding the evaluation of the sustainability of the EuroAsia Interconnector project, the electric interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. ...

782. Moggy wins ''Cat of the Year'' award

A cat who has become invaluable to his deaf owner by ''hearing'' for her has been voted National Cat of the Year....

783. 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....

784. 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....

785. Ireland and Cyprus buck the trend as passport stamping continues amid EES implementation

Ireland and Cyprus will continue stamping travelers' passports despite the planned implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the European Union by the end of this year or the beginning of next year....

786. Animal rescues amidst devastating wildfires as over 300 saved, but losses also reported

More than 300 cats, dogs, farm animals and horses have been rescued from the East Attica wildfires that flared up on Monday, an Interior Ministry official said on Tuesday, while animal protection groups reported that dozens also perished as the blazes tore through fields, farms, yards and animal shelters....

787. Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....

788. Carlos Alcaraz, the new Wimbledon championship's winner

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set men’s final on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title....

789. Shake those summertime blues with a fun packed weekend

Looking for a thrilling weekend filled with entertainment options? This summer, you're in luck! From captivating theatre performances to electrifying music events and lively parties, there's no shortage of exciting activities to choose from....

790. Hollywood artists unite in historic strike

Leaders of Hollywood’s actors’ union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down....

791. Building and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

792. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...

793. 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....

794. Madonna plans tour reschedule after illness

After her hospitalization and stay in the intensive care unit following a bacterial infection, the famous singer Madonna made her first post on social media....

795. 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. ...

796. Biden whistleblower accused of being foreign agent, arms dealer

A missing witness into the investigation of Hunter Biden's business dealings who claims he has proof of the President's son's corrupt connections to the Chinese government has reappeared after he himself was accused of being a Chinese agent and fled custody....

797. Cypriot economy on the brink, says Finance Minister

During his address to the House of Representatives and following his presentation to the Parliamentary Finance Committee on the government's comprehensive package of seven measures for addressing foreclosure issues, ...

798. Diverse music styles unite at Windcraft Music Fest

The Windcraft Music Fest opens its doors for the ninth time on the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd in Katidatata Solia and invites music lovers and those seeking an interesting festival experience to join this celebration of wind instruments and more....

799. 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....

800. Sweden's NATO Membership hangs in the balance as Turkey poses last-minute hurdle

The developments surrounding Sweden’s NATO membership are rapidly unfolding, with indications pointing towards an imminent announcement of an agreement during the Vilnius summit held on July 11-12. However, there remains the possibility that Turkey may disrupt the proceedings at the last moment....

801. Madonna fights for her life in intensive care

Global superstar Madonna is recovering after a terrifying near-death experience forced her to cancel The Celebration world tour. Fresh details of her collapse and the desperate fight to save her life have emerged....

802. Micro Louis Vuitton 'OnTheGo' tote sells for $63,000

Handbags come in tons of different sizes. There are huge totes, tiny clutches, and the practical kind of purses that Queen Elizabeth used to wear in the crook of her elbow....

803. Schools vulnerable to ransomware

The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate, and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts....

804. Ercan breaks in new runway with emergency landing

A Turkish passenger plane made an emergency landing in divided Cyprus on Wednesday early morning following reported engine trouble...

805. CT scan offers clue in Israeli girl’s Jet Ski death

The tragic death of a Jewish child in a horrible Jet Ski accident in Cyprus continues to be investigated, with a CT scan providing clues to authorities after a post mortem was blocked out of respect to religious customs...

806. President of OEB shares his cat's survival story

The President of OEB (Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation), Michalis Antoniou, recently took to social media to share the remarkable story of his cat's journey to recovery....

807. Challenges faced by disabled people at Cyprus bus stops

After the photo of the elderly woman waiting at a bus stop in the heat without shelter and a bench, another image circulating on the internet only provokes outrage and certainly does not resemble a European country in 2023....

808. 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...

809. Accoladed novelist killed in Russian missile strike

Award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from injuries she suffered after a Russian missile hit a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk on Tuesday....

810. Young girl dies in Jet Ski accident

A young girl died Saturday following a marine accident in Limassol during an outing on a yacht, where reports said she was a passenger on a Jet Ski driven by her dad when tragedy struck...