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511. Harris raises $50M after Biden's exit

Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has raised nearly $50 million in grassroots donations since President Joe Biden suspended his re-election bid and endorsed her, Fox News Digital reports....

512. Philippines secures China approval for ship supplies

The Philippines announced it has reached an understanding with China regarding resupply missions to the beached Filipino naval ship, the BRP Sierra Madre, a significant flashpoint in the South China Sea....

513. Online travel booking scams skyrocket

Scams involving online booking platforms have exploded over the past 18 months, with fraudsters increasingly targeting tourists, according to a report by Kathimerini.gr....

514. Cyprus economy soars as tech takes the lead while real estate trails

Cyprus' economy is showing impressive growth at the start of 2024, with the biggest gains coming from the tech and services sectors, Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou reports....

515. Biden faces pressure to resign immediately

President Joe Biden announced he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race but will remain in office for the rest of his term....

516. Apartment prices up 13.9% yearly, house price growth slows

In the first quarter of 2024, house price growth showed a slight slowdown, while apartment prices continued to rise....

517. Financial education in Cyprus schools after Metamax scandal

The ongoing investigation into the Metamax investment pyramid scheme is causing growing alarm across Cyprus. Complaints to police departments have surpassed 100, with over €220,000 allegedly defrauded. ...

518. Republicans question Kamala Harris’ readiness as Democratic Nominee

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, leading Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for his resignation, arguing that if Biden is deemed unfit to run, he should not remain in office....

519. Cyprus commemorates half a century since Turkish invasion

Half a century has passed since the tragic morning of July 20, 1974, when Turkish forces invaded Cyprus, marking the start of a prolonged period of death, destruction, and occupation that persists to this day. ...

520. Erdogan leads a grand spectacle and provocation in occupied territories

On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, Ankara is staging its largest ''celebration'' in the occupied territories, replete with multiple symbolisms and a display of military power led by the amphibious aircraft carrier...

521. Greek land registry hit by major cyberattack

A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...

522. Asian elephant receives first-ever mRNA vaccine for deadly virus

Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, has become the first to receive an mRNA vaccine targeting the lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). ...

523. Virus in newborns linked to autism risk, study finds

A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....

524. American journalist sentenced to 16 Years in Russian prison

Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist working for the Wall Street Journal, has been found guilty of espionage by a Russian court and sentenced to 16 years in prison....

525. Despina Vandi cancels Turkey concert over flag and Ataturk portrait

Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country’s founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports. ...

526. Chamber of Commerce warns of risks from Cyprus’ 1.5% wage hike

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has expressed concern over a new agreement between the Ministry of Finance and public sector unions to grant a 1.5% general wage increase starting in October 2024....

527. June sees price hikes on essentials as inflation rises

Get ready to pay more for everyday items! Prices for many essential goods jumped in June, driving up inflation to 2.9%. This follows a steady rise from 2.4% in April and 2.7% in May....

528. Microsoft 365 and Azure hit by global IT outage

A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide. ...

529. China unveils world's largest hurricane-proof turbine

Imagine a wind turbine so advanced it can withstand hurricanes and typhoons while harnessing their immense power to generate electricity....

530. Laughable disclosures as Cyprus politicians' financial woes unveiled

Once again, this year’s financial disclosures from our members of parliament are filled with laughable and tragic statements. Marinos Sizopoulos must be having a hard time making ends meet, ...

531. Rising costs of utilities and dining out are hitting home

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

532. Soaring insurance costs push global shipping rates up 233%

Global trade has faced immense pressure since last October when the war in the Near East erupted following the terrorist attack by the Palestinian group Hamas against Israel. ...

533. Over 1.65 million visitors mark a 2.4% increase in Cyprus tourism

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus surged past 1.65 million in the first half of 2024, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). The influx of visitors in June, the start of the summer season, rose by 5.5% compared to June 2023....

534. France accused of 'racist discrimination' over Olympic hijab ban

France is under fire for barring its athletes from wearing hijabs at the upcoming Paris Olympics, a move critics call 'racist gender discrimination'....

535. Cyprus plans solar panels for National Guard by 2027

Cyprus will begin installing solar panels in National Guard camps and other facilities starting in September, aiming for completion by 2027, according to Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas. ...

536. EU court rules against secrecy in COVID-19 vaccine contracts

The European Commission was wrong to limit public access to certain details in contracts for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a ruling from the EU's second-highest court on Thursday....

537. Fifteen days left to decide on Eurobank's offer

Hellenic Bank shareholders have less than 15 days to decide whether to sell their shares to Eurobank, which has made a takeover offer of 2.56 euros per share. The offer, initiated at the start of the month, has a four-week deadline, shorter than the maximum eight weeks allowed....

538. American Medical Center expands to Limassol

The American Medical Center (AMC)/American Heart Institute (AHI) is expanding its presence in Limassol with a new private hospital, marking a significant milestone as the institution celebrates its 25th anniversary, according to a report by Anna Polyviou....

539. Jamie Dimon eyed for treasury secretary by Trump

Former President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that he has no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position before Powell's term concludes....

540. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece