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1471. Ben Stiller to Zelensky, 'You are my hero'

Actor and humanitarian envoy Ben Stiller met in Ukraine with refugees and officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as part of his visit to the region on World Refugee Day....

1472. Forestry warns public of near gale winds

The forestry department warned members of the public on Tuesday, the longest day of summer, to avoid activities that involve fire in the afternoon, fearing near gale winds that could make the work of fire fighters very difficult...

1473. Father in despair after son’s mystery accident

The father of a British visitor, who went on life support in Cyprus following an unexplained road incident, is raising questions over a police investigation into his son’s motorcycle accident last week...

1474. Transgender women banned from competing in women’s events

World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events, starting Monday....

1475. Elderly man in midtown accident succumbs to injuries

An elderly man in Nicosia succumbed to his injuries on Friday, one week after he was struck by a car as he was trying to cross the road in the midtown area...

1476. Trial of UK man accused of murdering ailing wife delayed

The trial of a British man charged with the premeditated murder of his sick wife in Cyprus’ coastal resort town of Paphos was pushed back until September on Thursday, with defense lawyers arguing that David Hunter should instead be charged with assisting a suicide....

1477. Two dead after motorcycles crash violently in Nicosia

Two men were killed on Wednesday after their motorcycles collided in a horrible accident in west Nicosia, with preliminary findings suggesting a series of violations by at least one victim...

1478. No drama diplomat announces candidacy

Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis announced his candidacy for president in next year’s election in the Republic of Cyprus, saying corruption will remain rampant unless the country is reunited once again into a 'proper state'...

1479. Palestinian leader drops by Nicosia

The Palestinian leader embarked on an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus this week, just days after Washington restored a line of communication with him and while energy talk in the region continues...

1480. Volunteerism czar pleads not guilty to faking resume

A former volunteerism commissioner, who resigned his post last year amid allegations he had lied on his school report and professional resume, has pleaded not guilty with his new lawyer arguing his client was not getting a fair shake in the media...

1481. Greek court overturns seizure of Iran tanker’s oil

A court in central Greece has overturned a ruling that authorized the confiscation of crude oil from an Iranian-flagged tanker at the center of a volatile dispute over international sanctions...

1482. Car ploughs into crowd in Berlin killing one and injuring others

One person has been killed and at least a dozen more injured after a car drove into a crowd on a busy Berlin street....

1483. Three days of mourning for Zeta Emilianidou

White flowers, a candle and a photo were set in the place of Zeta Aimilianidou during the meeting of the Council of Ministers....

1484. Boris Johnson to face no-confidence vote tonight

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a no-confidence vote Monday that could oust him from power, as discontent with his rule finally threatens to topple a politician who has often seemed invincible despite many scandals....

1485. KPMG and CIM offer two scholarships

Corporate social responsibility and support to the community are both fundamental and guiding principles in KPMG Cyprus. ...

1486. Eight new deaths from COVID in the past week

Eight deaths and 1,814 new COVID-19 cases were recorded between May 27 and June 3, Cyprus’ Health Ministry said on Friday....

1487. Global IPO market experiences significant slowdown in Q1 2022

1488. Nicosia on the defense over ill-timed Israeli drill

Cypriot diplomats were on the defensive this week after a joint military exercise with Israel sent jitters in the region, with Nicosia finding itself in a predicament with Tehran and Beirut as well as usual suspect Turkey...

1489. Industrial prices soar by 19.5% in Cyprus

Cyprus’ Index of Industrial Output Prices for April 2022 reached 123.8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 19.5% compared to the same month last year, according to data published by the island’s Statistical Service (CyStat) on Monday....

1490. Greece planning major wall extension on border with Turkey

Greek authorities say they are planning a major extension of a wall along the country’s border with Turkey and are seeking European Union financial support for the additional construction....

1491. Researcher's avatar sexually assaulted on the metaverse

A researcher entered the metaverse, wanting to study users' behavior on Meta's social-networking platform Horizon World. But within an hour of her donning her Oculus virtual reality (VR) headset, she says she was raped in the virtual space....

1492. Iceland 'outhorsing' replies to work emails (video)

Iceland has trotted out a service that lets horses reply to work emails when you’re on holiday....

1493. Israel reassures Turkey over Cyprus drill

A 'new chapter' in relations between Ankara and Jerusalem was launched this week during a visit to Israel by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who reportedly sought an explanation regarding a large-scale military drill said to take place in Cyprus over the weekend...

1494. Top Russian diplomat quits over Ukraine invasion

A top Russian diplomat has resigned his post with a scathing letter attacking Russia's war in Ukraine and what he described as his country's political degradation, according to multiple reports....

1495. Largest robotics festival in Cyprus to take place in June

The largest robotics festival in Cyprus, "Robotex Cyprus", will take place this June, attracting teams of pupils, students and adults who will compete in different challenges....

1496. Late night diner dies after choking incident

A man in Limassol died on Sunday night after he choked on meat during a late night dinner at a local restaurant...

1497. Op-ed: The handmaidens of the right

It was the decade of the 70s when my friend Katerina and I were students at Pierce College in Athens. With our group of friends we spent happy, carefree days exploring the old city, its galleries and parks, its nightspots and museums....

1498. Bank of Cyprus posts net profit of €21 million in Q1

Bank of Cyprus group announced on Thursday a net profit of €21 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to net profit of €8 million in the first quarter of 2021....

1499. ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer dies at 79

Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” became one of the most loved movie scores, has died at the age of 79....

1500. USA: Congress reacting to Turkish veto of Finland and Sweden joining NATO

US senators have questioned Turkey's credibility as a US ally, following Ankara's refusal to support Finland and Sweden in joining NATO....