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6091. Cyprus farmers voice alarm over plant protection regulation

The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....

6092. Weather update: Showers, clouds, and rising temperatures

Showers were observed in multiple areas of the island today (19/06). The Cyprus Meteorological Service has reported that the region is experiencing the influence of weak low pressure, leading to an afternoon characterized by partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions,...

6093. AUB Mediterraneo Paphos: Shaping the future of education in the Mediterranean

As the anticipation builds for the opening of the American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo in Paphos scheduled for September 2023, Kathimerini had the privilege of sitting down with Philip S. Khoury,...

6094. This is how Lara will be developed

The reform of local government undeniably represents a crucial stride towards modernizing our state....

6095. Cypriot farmers take to the streets over pesticide ban

Cypriot farmers descend in droves upon Nicosia this week to protest against a long-delayed EU pesticide ban, with tractor drivers taking part in the demonstration and warning 79% of arable land would be lost...

6096. Sacrificing authenticity for viral validation

In an era dominated by digital connectivity, social media has seamlessly integrated itself into the fabric of our lives....

6097. Japan raises age of consent to 16 in Landmark reforms to sex crime legislation

Japan has raised the age of consent from 13, among the world’s lowest, to 16 years old as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation. ...

6098. Temporary VAT reduction on essentials estimated at €14.5 million

In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....

6099. Weather update: Weekend forecast and temperature trends

Tonight the weather will remain mostly clear. However, there might be scattered clouds initially, resulting in partly cloudy spells....

6100. Cablenet: The Fastest Growing Mobile Network

6101. Annual inflation drops in Cyprus, eurozone, and EU compared to April

The annual inflation rate was 3.6% in Cyprus, 6.1% in the eurozone and 7.1% in the EU in May 2023, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. ...

6102. Comedian's MH370 joke triggers interpol involvement

Malaysian police said they asked Interpol on Wednesday to help track down a U.S. comedian after she made a joke about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 — a request the comedian called "ridiculous."...

6103. Pork prices on the rise

In response to the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, the prices of meat have seen a steady increase, with pork now facing another surge. ...

6104. Spoilsport Tatar puts damper on eager Christodoulides

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar believes that a political push for more EU involvement in the Cyprus Problem speaks volumes about the Greek Cypriot south, which is spearheading a “futile” initiative that has already been rejected by the north...

6105. Tragic assault at Neuschwanstein Castle leaves one dead, one injured

An American man has been arrested after a tourist fell to her death near a German beauty spot said to have inspired a famous Disney castle....

6106. Floating metropolis to tackle climate change

Japanese designers are preparing for rising sea levels in the future — by sitting on top of them in a vast floating city!...

6107. Chocolate prices to surge

Chocolate enthusiasts should brace themselves for price hikes in the near future, as cocoa prices continue to soar. ...

6108. ECB raises interest rate to 3.20% in ongoing tightening campaign

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its decision to raise the interest rate to 3.20%, marking another step in its ongoing monetary policy tightening campaign. ...

6109. Deadly Mediterranean shipwreck exposes desperate migrant journeys

Wednesday’s deadly shipwreck off southern Greece, involving a large boat carrying migrants that capsized after apparently rebuffing offers of help, is just the latest case of smugglers packing vessels full of desperate people willing to risk their lives to reach continental Europe....

6110. Cyprus and U.S. co-host crisis workshop at CYCLOPS

On June 13 and 14, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Department of State co-hosted the Sub-Regional Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) Response & Assistance Workshop (SR2 Cyprus) at the Cyprus Center for Land, Open Seas, and Port Security (CYCLOPS)....

6111. Mexican Mayor forced into protective custody

The mayor of the violent border city Tijuana in northern Mexico, Montserrat Caballero, has moved into military barracks for her safety after she received threats, the president said on Tuesday....

6112. Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

6113. Dusty skies, showers in the mountains, and a temperature surge!

Today, Thursday, the weather will start off with mainly clear skies. However, as we move into the afternoon, expect to see an increase in cloud cover. ...

6114. Questions emerge after deadly migrant boat incident

Questions emerged about a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants that sank Wednesday off the coast of Greece, with new reports adding to confusion over the approach towards the trawler by Greek authorities...

6115. Turkish president's construction plans in occupied Kato Deryneia

In a recent statement, Deryneia Mayor Andros Karayiannis expressed concerns regarding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plans for the construction of over a thousand residential units in occupied Kato Deryneia. ...

6116. Belarus receives Russian tactical nuclear weapons

Belarus has started to receive tactical nuclear weapons from Russia, its leader has said....

6117. TikToker fakes death to test family's loyalty

A Belgian TikToker faked his own death to find out who cared and then turned up to his own funeral....

6118. Hero dog missing after Colombian jungle plane crash

As four children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle recover in hospital, the search is continuing - for the dog who helped save them....

6119. Government ends tax break, fuel and electricity prices to rise

The Director General of the Ministry of Finance, Michalis Pantelis, has expressed the government's intention to end the measure of reducing excise tax on fuel and electricity....

6120. Backlash over Cyprus' VAT refund change

The recent decision made by the Department of Customs to raise the expenditure limit for VAT refunds to third-country travelers visiting Cyprus is receiving criticism for its adverse effects on tourism expenditure....