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4081. Women now command 56% of Austrian university seats

The proportion of female students at Austrian universities is higher than the opposite gender, overtaking them by 56 per cent, as Statistics Austria has revealed....

4082. Retail trickery? Price hikes before zero VAT stun consumers

A recent study by the Cyprus Consumers Association (CCA) has revealed that prices for various essential goods saw artificial increases in the days leading up to the implementation of the zero VAT rate. ...

4083. The missing piece in Greek-Turkish diplomacy

The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....

4084. RIK controversy: Journalist's removal sparks outrage

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...

4085. Libya: Tragic road accident claims lives of Greek rescue mission

The death in the horrific road accident on Sunday afternoon in Benghazi of five Greeks who were part of an armed forces mission to Libya to assist flood-affected residents of Derna raises legitimate concerns about the planning and execution of such a complex mission in the midst of chaos, in a country that is, in any case, unsafe due to years of civil war....

4086. Fun and sun with a dash of thunder and showers

A weak low-pressure system is set to influence the weather in our region until tomorrow, bringing with it relatively unstable conditions....

4087. Tourist's nightmare continues - Five in custody in Ayia Napa

In a legal proceeding set to commence on October 5 at the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta, five individuals, aged 20 and 19, and identified as foreigners, have been formally accused of their involvement in aiding police investigations....

4088. 150-million-year-old dinosaur Barry to be sold in Paris auction

An unusually well-preserved dinosaur skeleton, a Camptosaurus known as Barry, will go under the hammer in Paris next month....

4089. Death toll in Libya floods at 11,300 as more bodies wash ashore

International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....

4090. LEGO-bricks for real buildings in Florida

A Florida construction firm is seeing fast adoption of its intuitively-made building blocks that work like real-life LEGO bricks....

4091. Controversy deepens over overtime pay to deputy spokesperson

The controversy surrounding overtime payments for Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou has escalated, with revelations and calls for reimbursement by the Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides....

4092. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your passport to health

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...

4093. Why did Brussels ignore Cyprus? Questions arise over EU inaction

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a comprehensive 16-page speech on the "state of the Union" before the European Parliament, speaking for an hour....

4094. Italy's cry for help: Facing a migrant surge amid EU discord

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....

4095. 135% debt reduction sparks hope for economy

According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...

4096. SSM chief urges banks to be prudent amidst soaring profits

The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....

4097. Halloumi woes persist as PDO battle heats up

One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....

4098. Hold onto your hats! Unpredictable weather ahead

Get ready for a weather extravaganza on the sunny island of Cyprus. Picture a weather forecast with a twist of whimsy, as we dive into the magical world of meteorology!...

4099. Cyprus' gas dilemma deepens

While Netanyahu's recent visit to Cyprus generated considerable attention, it's apparent that promises of cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean have yet to materialize. ...

4100. Hagia Sophia to undergo massive restoration

The Turkish government has decided to start long-term maintenance and repairs of the former Orthodox Christian cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which was converted into a mosque, after scientists discovered significant damage both inside and outside the 6th century Byzantine monument....

4101. Farewell to self-serve soda at McDonald's

Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....

4102. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

4103. Rising prostate cancer cases in Cyprus sound alarm bells for men's health

New data reveals a concerning increase in prostate cancer cases in Cyprus, with 656 cases detected in 2020, compared to 550 in 2019. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among European men, a...

4104. €5,000 fines for obstructing mobile cameras

In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....

4105. Get ready to 'bee' amazed on September 17th

Get ready to don your beekeeper's hat and join the buzz at Melini's upcoming Children's Honey Festival on September 17. This unique event is all about celebrating the incredible world of bees while having a blast!...

4106. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus financial market recovery or impending closure? Uncovering hidden risks

4107. AKEL blasts government amid rising bank profits

The political party AKEL has voiced its discontent with the government's handling of economic issues, particularly in light of the recent decision to raise interest rates for the tenth time....

4108. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

4109. The Mediterranean's wake-up call

The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....

4110. From ''entrance fees'' to gastroscopy checks, is this the solution?

Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has commented on EDEK's proposals to tighten fuel controls for vehicles from the occupied territories....