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5401. ECB dilemma with core inflation at 5.5%

The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in its meeting tomorrow, though what happens next is unclear....

5402. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

5403. Cyprus banks witness €52.3B growth

Deposits in the Cyprus banking system rose significantly in June totalling €52.3 billion, while liquidity in the banking system amounted to €27.2 billion....

5404. Rhodes' heartbreaking farewell

Standing outside the blackened shell of what used to be his restaurant, Dimitris Hajifotis laments a livelihood lost to wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes this week....

5405. Deadly blazes strike Mediterranean nations

More than 40 people - most of them in Algeria - have been killed as devastating fires destroy homes, businesses and trigger mass evacuations....

5406. Lawsuit threatens €284.5M PDO halloumi industry

Shortly before the completion of a year (July 22, 2022) since the agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheesemakers, and KEVE, and the implementation of the terms of the European Regulation in the halloumi production chain, it seems that Cyprus' protected cheese is facing new challenges....

5407. Building land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed building land for sale in the districts of Paphos, Nicosia and Larnaca....

5408. Heatwave warning Issued by Met Service

The Meteorology Department has recently issued a yellow warning for extremely high temperatures....

5409. Uber driver saves over $1,000 monthly with Tesla

Wesley Johnson, 64, uses the income he earns as a San Francisco Uber driver to offer some financial support to his four children and seven grandchildren. ...

5410. Immigrants found in Cape Greco

The Police proceeded with the arrest of two individuals in connection with the arrival of a boat that was spotted sailing off Cape Greco's coastal area on Monday evening, carrying 26 irregular immigrants...

5411. Paris revives Seine swimming after century

With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up which will soon see swimmers and divers back in the River Seine....

5412. Where Cyprus stands in EU minimum wage

The minimum wage in Cyprus is slightly lower than 1,000 euro per month since the country became the 22nd out of 27 EU member states to have instituted a national minimum wage on January 1st, 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, about the situation as it stood on July 1st....

5413. Chinese fans embrace 'Barbie' for feminism

In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....

5414. Rapid expansion for Cyprus Airways

Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....

5415. Greek heroes aid fleeing tourists in Rhodes' wildfires

A family that escaped the wildfires in Greece has spoken of the speed at which they watched the blaze spread....

5416. Greece's wildfire crisis: Severity and root cause

Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....

5417. Record-breaking heatwave sweeps across region

The Meteorological Department has recently issued a yellow warning due to an impending heatwave, bringing extremely high temperatures....

5418. Armed forces' drones to monitor fires in Greece

A modern "tool" with impressive surveillance capabilities is available to the Unified Coordination Center of Operations and Crisis Management of the Civil Protection in the "battle" against wildfires....

5419. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

5420. Ryanair to resume flights despite Greece wildfires

Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....

5421. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

5422. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....

5423. Extreme temperatures ahead

A new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures occurred last night on Sunday. The Meteorology Department predicts that the notice will be in place until 6:00 PM on Monday (24/07)....

5424. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

5425. Farewell to an icon: Legendary singer Tony Bennett passes away at 96

Renowned performer Tony Bennett, known for his unique interpretations of the "Great American Songbook," passed away on Friday at the age of 96....

5426. Are Famagusta restaurants pricing fairly?

The Association of Famagusta Recreation Centres has issued a statement in response to recent reports criticizing the prices of restaurants in the district....

5427. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

5428. Cyprus forgotten: Urgent call for resolution amid Greece-Turkey relations

At a time when there is a clear intention by Greece and Turkey to take steps to improve relations, with Athens and Ankara as well as other influential powers emitting a moderate optimism that substantial progress can be achieved, it seems that Cyprus has been forgotten, in both rhetoric and substance....

5429. Americans to require visas for EU in 2024

United States passport holders have long traveled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications: American travelers currently have visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide,...

5430. Calum Chase at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Calum Chase is a best-selling writer and sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us as individuals, societies and economies....