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1051. Russian spacecraft mission to Moon ends in crash

Roscosmos said it lost contact with the spacecraft on Saturday after it ran into trouble while preparing for its pre-landing orbit of the Moon....

1052. Over-70 victims of Maui fires identified

As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged. Many who perished were over the age of 70....

1053. Nearly 7,000 property purchase permits granted in 2.5 years

In the span from January 2021 to August 2023, approximately 6,958 foreigners were given the authorization to acquire real estate within the occupied territories, as reported by ''official'' data, according to a Yeni Dusen report....

1054. Did Cyprus President really party during crisis?

During the summer of 2021, a photo of Nicos Anastasiades with Takis Zacharato and Angela Demetriou went viral for all the wrong reasons. It wasn't just how the leader of an otherwise serious state chose to have fun, but also the timing that made it so....

1055. Clashes erupt in Pyla buffer zone as UN prevent roadwork

Clashes erupted this morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, Cyprus, as Turkish Cypriots confronted United Nations personnel. The incident unfolded as UN peacekeepers intervened to block unauthorized road construction between occupied Arsus and Pyla, which violates the established status quo....

1056. Money blues: Why's the economy going South?

"Currency developments validate predictions made some time ago. The high interest rate environment will be a new reality accompanying us for several years," former Minister of Finance Constantinos Petrides stated in a post on the platform 'X'....

1057. Cyprus faces deceleration amid inflation and rising rates

Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...

1058. Rocking the boat, a not so Cypriot tradition.

You know, there's been quite a buzz about the whole corruption scene in Cyprus. It's kind of ironic, really – this beautiful little country, seemingly full of potential, yet tangled up in this mess. ...

1059. Former FBI leader guilty in Russian oligarch plot

The former head of counterintelligence for the FBI’s New York field office pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of conspiracy in connection to a scheme working for a sanctioned Russian oligarch in 2021. ...

1060. Poland's big parade shows readiness

Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....

1061. Greek PM takes firm action on soccer fan clubs and stadium security

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in statements on Wednesday, announced that the associations of organized team supporters will close and only one official association will remain open for each team and operate at each football club’s headquarters. ...

1062. Averof Neophytou's tweet to shed light on today's economy

In a recent Twitter post, Averof Neophytou, a well-known figure in politics and a former leader of the Democratic Party, shared his thoughts on the current state of the economy. ...

1063. GDP alert: Economic storm brewing?

Former Minister of Finance, Konstantinos Petrides, comments on the GDP results for the 2nd quarter with five observations....

1064. Belgian ride sends riders flying, caught on video

A fairground ride in Belgium has left three people in critical condition after safety bars malfunctioned, sending riders violently flying out of their seats....

1065. 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. ...

1066. Tesla Model X resurrects in Ukraine after totaling in the U.S.

A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later....

1067. Investigation underway into unexpected passing of 39-year-old

An autopsy was carried out on the body of a 39-year-old pregnant woman who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (10/8), leaving her family and friends in mourning. ...

1068. US suicide rates surge to record high, prompting concern

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday....

1069. Over 7.6 million await NHS treatment amid strikes and strain

The number of people waiting to start routine hospital treatment in England has reached a new record high....

1070. Viral TikTok call sparks chaotic scene on London's iconic street (video)

A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....

1071. Twitter parody account in hot seat amid controversy

The satirical Twitter account titled ''Jho Low the President's Godson'' has come under scrutiny. As per a post on Wednesday, the account disclosed that it had been notified by the social media platform that a complaint had been filed by the Cyprus Police....

1072. Electrifying Cyprus: Only 2.5K EVs drive the change

A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....

1073. 2022 marks best real estate year in 14 years

DANOS, a prominent real estate consulting agency, hails 2022 as a remarkable year for Cyprus real estate, breaking through the economic challenges and awakening from the post-COVID stagnation. ...

1074. Building and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

1075. Animal hotel's daring rescue amid Alassa blaze

The evacuation process of the animal hotel in Paramytha during the swift Alassa fire's approach on Sunday afternoon was recounted to K by those involved. ...

1076. High-stakes clash over official's credentials

A simmering dispute within Cyprus' Ministry of Health between Minister Popi Kanari and Director General Christina Giannakis has garnered increased attention,...

1077. Police had prior warning of Croatian hooligans ahead of soccer clash

The police had been informed in time about the movements of the Croatian hooligans ahead of the Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, ...

1078. T/C workers seek improved transit conditions at crossings

The Turkish Cypriot Workers' Association has emphasized pressing concerns regarding crossing points, particularly in Agios Dometios and Pergamos, located in areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus. ...

1079. Pfizer's value sinks $144B on COVID changes

Pfizer has lost $88billion in market share and $144billion in value since its market peak in just one year as the drugmaker suffers a major hangover from the success of its COVID vaccine....

1080. Harvard professor of 'honesty' faces fraud allegations in startling twist

In an ironic twist in the world of behavioral science, a Harvard professor who studies honesty has been accused of data fraud....