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1561. Pope Francis hosts comedy summit at the Vatican

On Friday, Pope Francis welcomed more than 100 comedians to the Vatican, including stars like Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, for an event filled with laughter and fun. The gathering, which sparked both excitement and criticism, was a celebration of humor's ability to bring people together....

1562. US, Cyprus launch strategic dialogue post Blinken-Kombos meeting

Cyprus and US confirmed Monday the strategic aspect of their relationship and set the timetable for the beginning of the Strategic Dialogue which is going to be starting in September....

1563. Cyprus alleges human trafficking at occupied zone universities

The Republic of Cyprus has filed a complaint against "academic institutions" in the occupied areas to the European Association for Quality Assurance......

1564. Austrian parliament leader in Cyprus for talks

The President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament (Nationalrat) Wolfgang Sobotka, arrives on Tuesday in Cyprus for an official visit......

1565. Small homeless communities pop up in US cities

In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....

1566. Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....

1567. Sunny days ahead

A gentle low-pressure system is bringing calm weather to Cyprus today. ...

1568. Ministry takes action against illegal dumping sites fueling fires

The big fire in Paphos has exposed some major issues: not only were the firefighting resources inadequate, but it also showed the government's long-standing negligence regarding illegal fires. ...

1569. Attorney General continues testimony in Auditor General suspension hearing

The biggest challenge facing the Legal Service is the continuous attacks from the Audit Service and its allies, Attorney General George Savvidis testified on Friday. ...

1570. Frederick University is once again the best performing University in Cyprus in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

With a total of 2,152 institutions from all over the world participating in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, Frederick University has been placed among the top 201-300 universities for the second consecutive year....

1571. US and UK universities slip in global rankings

MIT continues to dominate the QS World University Rankings for the 13th year in a row. The latest rankings, which measure both job prospects and sustainability, show Imperial College London jumping to the second spot. ...

1572. Biplanes are making a comeback

Remember those old-timey airplanes with open cockpits and big, noisy engines? Well, they're making a comeback! According to a report in the Robb Report, the DIMOR Group, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, is leading the charge by bringing back classic biplanes like the WACO and Great Lakes models....

1573. Pournara: From 3145 to 245 migrants in two years

The influx of irregular migrants into Cyprus has markedly declined following stringent government measures. Illustrative of this trend is the Pournara accommodation center, ...

1574. Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....

1575. Limassol Blu Marine Zeus Tower construction update

The Leptos Group is proud to announce the ongoing construction of the highly anticipated Zeus Tower - Signature Collection, the second tower of the renowned Limassol Blu Marine development....

1576. Schools to close early on Friday due to heatwave

Education Minister Athina Michaelidou defended the government's decision to suspend classes early on Friday due to soaring temperatures, calling it a balanced approach despite inevitable discontent....

1577. What's in a name? The romantic tale of Rosebank whisky

Rosebank. What a romantic name, isn’t it? To me, it conjures up images of blooming roses and tranquil riverbanks. ...

1578. Bean Bar makes our summer cooler with a trilogy of fresh juices

Summer is already upon us and along with a carefree mood, it brings us a need for refreshing, light and healthy flavours. Bean Bar has made its presence felt yet again this summer, with a unique, limited-time trilogy of natural juices, that aim to lift consumers’ spirits, by offering cool vibes and a positive energy!...

1579. Damiani celebrates 100 years with first Cyprus boutique

The opening of the first Damiani Boutique in Cyprus!...

1580. Epic customer service: 136 wins Best Contact Centre plus 5 more awards

Epic introduced to the Cyprus market a unique combination of two powerful elements: a great network with great value. ...

1581. EU to impose up to 25% tax on imported Chinese EVs

The European Commission is set to notify car makers on Wednesday that it will provisionally apply additional duties of up to 25% on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting next month, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter....

1582. Wildfire ignites resident anger and blame game

Residents' anger simmered over delayed aircraft response during Tuesday's fire outbreak in the Polemio-Psathi area, coupled with authorities' failure to curb illegal dumping, which likely sparked the blaze...

1583. Cyprus faces market uncertainties as exit plans delayed again

According to report by Panayiotis Rougalas in today's Oikonomiki, Cyprus faces a challenging time as it navigates plans to exit the financial markets. ...

1584. Heatwave intensifies as wildfires rage in Paphos

1585. US President's son convicted of illegal gun purchase

Hunter Biden, the 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden, has been found guilty of illegally purchasing a firearm by hiding his drug use. This marks the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's offspring....

1586. Confessed killer of 11-year-old girl admits attempted rape

The confessed killer of the 11-year-old girl in Ilia allegedly admitted that shortly before killing her, he attempted to rape her....

1587. L.A. socialite will sit in jail for running over kids, ''No one is above the law''

Rebecca Grossman, a wealthy Los Angeles socialite, was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the deaths of two boys who were crossing the street with their family in a tragic accident....

1588. Introducing Cyprus' six newly elected members of the European Parliament

Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos A. Elia announced the six newly elected Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Tuesday morning, following the results of Sunday’s elections....

1589. Alphamega Hypermarkets ''Play Ball'' giving away gifts for the Euro 2024

The moment all footballer lovers across Europe have been waiting for is almost here, and for yet another time, Alphamega Hypermarkets could not be missing from this huge sporting celebration....

1590. Cyprus sees strong voter turnout in European elections

The European elections in Cyprus saw a turnout of 58.86% on Sunday, according to Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia. This marked a significant participation rate as Cypriots cast their votes to determine their representatives in the European Parliament....