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5551. The ''will it ever cool down?'' edition

Good morning, Cyprus! The seasonal low pressure and an unstable air mass are doing their best impression of a confused tourist—wandering around, bringing the occasional surprise but mostly just trying to keep things interesting....

5552. University of Cyprus to host 27th Cultural Festival

The Cultural Center "Michalis Pieris" is reopening its doors to the university community, art enthusiasts, and distinguished artists for the 27th Annual Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus....

5553. Cyprus problem delays EU summit amid Euro-Turkish disputes

At Thursday's informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, High Representative Josep Borrell initially focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, almost overlooking the Euro-Turkish relations discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Journalists had to remind him to address this topic....

5554. ''Workers at Larnaca Marina were paid despite lack of work,'' says Vafeades

The €1.2 billion investment agreement with Kition for the Larnaca port and marina project is under renewed scrutiny due to the dispute involving 15 workers recently laid off. ...

5555. Israeli airstrike on Gaza aid convoy kills 5 transport employees

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike on a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza, claiming it targeted "armed assailants" attempting to hijack the convoy....

5556. Monks request postponement in Saint Avakoum monastery case

The monks involved in the case of the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum have requested a postponement from the six-member Synodal Court, citing the need for their new lawyer, George Stylianou, to familiarize himself with the case. ...

5557. Turkey's Fidan pushes equal sovereignty for Cyprus at EU talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s initial intervention during the informal summit of the Foreign Ministers of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, was made without reference to the Cyprus problem, according to diplomatic sources....

5558. Winds and sea conditions to intensify along coastal areas

A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing unstable weather conditions expected to intensify from Sunday onward....

5559. ''God wants me to save the world,'' Trump says after shooting

Former President Donald Trump stated that God spared him from an assassination attempt last month, suggesting that he was saved to rescue the United States......

5560. Borrell urges Turkey to recognize EU’s role in Cyprus problem

"It is important for Turkey to understand the role of the European Union with respect to the position of a member state, Cyprus, which has a difficult relationship with Turkey......

5561. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

5562. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....

5563. Ayia Napa Marina Becomes the Naming Sponsor of the International Sea Tourism Festival 2024

We are delighted to announce that Ayia Napa Marina will be the Naming Sponsor of the International Sea Tourism Festival 2024 (ISTF). ...

5564. Larnaca airport seizes 48 Kg tobacco and 145 cigarette cartons

Cyprus customs officials seized 48 kilograms of roll-your-own tobacco and 145 cartons of cigarettes from two passengers at Larnaca Airport on Tuesday, August 27....

5565. Cyprus follows Germany’s lead on refugee returns to Syria

A recent Islamist terror attack in Solingen, which left three people dead, is prompting a reevaluation of Germany's migration policies ahead of upcoming national elections....

5566. Energy minister and finance minister clash over Cyprus' energy future

The Republic of Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its energy sector as multiple projects face delays and uncertainty, raising concerns about the country's future energy security and international relations....

5567. Greek, Turkish ministers meet ahead of UN talks

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels. ...

5568. Lease changes spark protests among refugees at Mackenzie Beach

The Ministry of Interior's Action Plan to regulate Larnaca’s Mackenzie beachfront is encountering obstacles, particularly around issues of illegal activities and subletting by original leaseholders. ...

5569. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

5570. Greece tightens bank statement rules for schengen visa

Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area. ...

5571. Biden approved $230M temporary pier for Gaza aid

President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza earlier this year......

5572. CERA decision delay stalls Cyprus-Crete electrical cable project

The Regulatory Authority of Cyprus (CERA) has once again postponed its decision on the timing of cost recovery for the Cyprus-Crete electrical cable project, causing frustration among stakeholders....

5573. Hot and unstable weather expected this week

A seasonal low-pressure system and unstable air masses are affecting the region, bringing varied weather conditions....

5574. Delays in school air conditioning installation spark criticism

The Ministry of Education’s plan to install air conditioning units in 50 schools by September has fallen short, with fewer than half expected to be completed on time....

5575. How are political changes affecting Turkey’s military?

Given Turkey's status as a major national security threat to our country, assessing the combat readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) is crucial....

5576. Deadly mosquito-borne 'Triple E' virus found in the US for first time since 2020

Massachusetts has reported its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or "Triple E," since 2020, marking another instance of the mosquito-borne illness in the United States this year....

5577. Cyprus has second largest decrease in firefighter jobs across EU

The number of firefighters was cut in 12 EU member states, including Cyprus, in 2023, while Cyprus was the country with the second largest drop in the employment of firefighters that year, according to an analysis by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) of EU Labour Force Survey data which was also published recently by Eurostat. ...

5578. Aphrodite field consortium updates plan amid Cypriot energy dispute

Partners of the consortium for the “Aphrodite” gas field in block 12 of the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone said they intend to submit in the coming days to the Cypriot government for approval an “updated development plan”, on the basis of the previous development and production plan, as approved by the government, following a notice for breach of contract sent by the Cypriot Minister of Energy....

5579. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling an unfinished commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residential and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Famagusta, and Paphos....

5580. Emergency meeting to address progress on LNG and GSI projects

The Cyprus Parliamentary Energy Committee will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning to review updates on two key projects......