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91. Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek PM, dies at 34

The funeral of Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, will be held Monday, August 11, at the Church of Saints Theodoros at the First Cemetery of Athens, the family announced. She passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at the age of 34....

92. U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze

A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread....

93. Israel greenlights Gaza takeover in push to dismantle Hamas

Israel’s security cabinet has signed off on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for the military to take control of Gaza City and strip Hamas of its weapons, his office announced early Friday....

94. Global beach erosion crisis threatens coastal communities as sand shortage worsens

Coastlines worldwide are facing an escalating crisis as climate change accelerates beach erosion, raising urgent questions about the future of the world’s beaches, according to a Financial Times report....

95. Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

96. Police investigate explosion at car showroom in Engomi

Authorities were called into action early Thursday morning after an explosion rocked a car showroom in the Engomi area of Nicosia, damaging the front entrance and unsettling nearby residents....

97. Top U.S. fire experts land in Cyprus to probe Limassol blaze

A team of elite U.S. fire investigators arrived in Cyprus Wednesday to begin an in-depth look into the recent wildfires that ravaged the mountains of Limassol....

98. Injured tourist rescued from Ayia Napa sea caves

Emergency crews rescued an injured person Wednesday afternoon after a fall on the rocks in the sea caves area of Ayia Napa, authorities said....

99. August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 01/08/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

100. Cyprus savers earn less, borrowers pay more as banks widen gap with Eurozone

If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....

101. Waste blaze in Polemidia under control, but cleanup will take time

A large fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Polemidia area has been brought under control, though officials say full extinguishing will take some time due to the nature of the materials that caught fire....

102. Attempted arson at Hagia Sophia foiled by security

Security guards at Istanbul’s historic Hagia Sophia stopped a man from setting a fire inside the site last month, Turkish authorities said Monday....

103. Fire in Latsia home caused by forgotten candle in children’s bedroom

A fire broke out yesterday afternoon in a residence in Latsia, reportedly caused by a forgotten candle left burning in a children’s bedroom....

104. U.S. arson experts to assist in Cyprus wildfire investigation

A team from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is set to arrive in Cyprus Wednesday night to aid in investigating the recent wildfires....

105. Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest drowning death rates in 2022

Cyprus was among the four European Union countries with the fewest drowning deaths in 2022, according to data released Tuesday by Eurostat....

106. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

107. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

108. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

109. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

110. Disability group accuses Paralimni Municipality of discrimination on beaches

The Cyprus Confederation of Organizations of the Disabled (KYSOA) has condemned what it calls the Municipality of Paralimni’s “continuing discriminatory behavior” toward people with disabilities on the area’s beaches....

111. Foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Turkey

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is sweeping through livestock in Ardahan and surrounding areas in northeastern Turkey, alarming farmers who are losing animals and income, Turkish media reported Monday....

112. Swimmer found dead after search and rescue operation off Larnaca coast

A Cypriot swimmer died Monday morning after disappearing in the waters off Finikoudes Beach, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation by authorities....

113. Gunfire damages Paphos Transport Department, Police investigating

Police are investigating after bullet damage was discovered Monday at the Department of Road Transport’s technical inspection hangar in Paphos....

114. ''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....

115. Pressure mounts on Christodoulides after fire response fumble

The government's delayed response to the deadly Limassol wildfire is turning into a political headache for President Nikos Christodoulides, with coalition partners backing him but warning they won’t stay silent in the face of mistakes....

116. Debt dispute ends in kidnapping

What began as a troubling tip from a concerned roommate led police to a chilling discovery in a warehouse in Ypsonas early Sunday morning: two men tied hand and foot, allegedly kidnapped over unpaid debts....

117. Kittens abandoned in Strovolos Linear Park raise concerns over animal welfare

The Municipality of Strovolos is urging residents to stop abandoning animals after several kittens were found deserted in the town’s Linear Park earlier this week....

118. Police track down and rescue tourist trapped in vegetation near Paphos coast

Police in Paphos rescued a 61-year-old foreign man Friday night after he called for help but was unable to give his exact location....

119. President of Turkish Cypriot Bar Association calls measures against Greek Cypriot couple 'disproportionate and severe’

The president of the Cyprus Turkish Bar Association, Hasan Esendagli, criticized the decision by a defacto court in the Turkish-occupied north to remand a Greek Cypriot couple in custody, calling it “disproportionate and severe.”...

120. Tens of thousands of cars still have dangerous airbags, Transport Dept warns

With the clock ticking toward an October deadline, Cyprus officials are urging drivers to act fast: nearly 40% of vehicles recalled for dangerous airbags have yet to be fixed....