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541. Uber to add 100,000 electric cars to its global fleet

Uber has announced a deal to integrate 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from China's BYD into its global fleet....

542. Eurobank Cyprus reports €105.7M net profit for H1 2024

Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....

543. Cyprus inflation slows in July after three months of rising costs

Inflation in Cyprus took a breather in July after three months of climbing prices. According to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the cost of living went up by 2.1% in July. ...

544. Cyprus sees breakthrough in identifying missing persons

A new approach to gathering information on the whereabouts of missing persons in Cyprus has yielded significant results, according to Anna Aristotelous, Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing Persons and the Enclaved. ...

545. Bank of England cuts interest rates after nearly a year of stability

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping them from a 16-year high. This decision, made by a narrow 5-4 vote, reflects a split among policymakers about whether inflation is under control....

546. Father arrested for negligence in death of newborn in Nicosia

A case of severe negligence leading to the death of a three-month-old baby girl has shocked Cyprus. Authorities have arrested the 23-year-old father and are seeking the 22-year-old mother, who is believed to have fled to Greece....

547. Cyprus sees significant uptick in new loans

In June 2024, new loans in Cyprus substantially increased, reaching €330.6 million, up from €234.9 million in May. Data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) show that total new loans, which include both new and renegotiated contracts, climbed to €514.9 million from €391.6 million the previous month....

548. Cypriots Kontides and Makri set to compete in Olympic regatta today

Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....

549. Cyprus government rakes in over €424M in surpluses this year

Cyprus has reported a substantial budget surplus of €424.5 million for the first half of 2024, a huge increase from the €62 million surplus during the same period last year. ...

550. Record surge in olive oil fraud amid rising prices of 'liquid gold'

The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....

551. McDonald's becomes unaffordable for many

McDonald's, once synonymous with affordable fast food, has seen its sales decline as many former customers find its offerings increasingly expensive....

552. Cypriot swimmers’ impressive efforts in Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Natasa Lappa ranks 21st after the completion of the second day of the sailing races in the category IQFOIL of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ...

553. Three arrested for assault and weapon possession in Limassol

Cyprus police arrested three individuals late Sunday night during an investigation into a violent altercation in Limassol....

554. FDA approves first blood test for colorectal cancer screening

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first blood test for colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults aged 45 and older, providing a new, less invasive option for early detection....

555. Intensive care units strained as heatstroke cases surge in Nicosia

Three people are currently being treated at the Nicosia General Hospital with heatstroke, Charalampos Charilaou, spokesperson of the State Health Services Organisation told CNA, adding that two of them are in the intensive care unit in a serious condition....

556. Driving under the influence in Cyprus: 4 years in jail

Speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations in Cyprus, but the penalties have become significantly harsher following new legislation....

557. Opponent disputes Maduro's win in Venezuelan election

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term, according to the country's electoral authority, despite exit polls suggesting a decisive opposition victory....

558. Accident reveals 'mind-blowing' sulfur crystals on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur....

559. Bomb alert shuts down EuroAirport on French-Swiss border

EuroAirport, located on the French-Swiss border in Alsace, was evacuated earlier today for security reasons, hours after sabotage disrupted the French rail network ahead of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony....

560. Greece backs UN's Cuéllar in Cyprus reunification efforts

Greece supports the efforts of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and his personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, for the reunification of Cyprus, diplomatic sources from Athens said on Wednesday....

561. Heat stroke strikes 34-year-old in Cyprus

A 34-year-old man is in intensive care with heat stroke symptoms, according to OKYPY spokesman Pambos Harilaou....

562. Cypriot students face €1,100 rents in Limassol

Rising rental prices are placing significant strain on individuals seeking housing in Cyprus and Greece, with particular challenges faced by incoming university students. ...

563. Philippine tanker sinks, spilling 1,500 tons of fuel

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers searched for a missing crew member, officials said....

564. Cyprus signs €50 million contract for smart meters

A €50 mln contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (ΑΜΙ) was signed on Wednesday between the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA)....

565. Hail, fog, and rising heat in forecast

The region is bracing for a mix of weather patterns this week as seasonal low pressure and an unstable air mass move in, promising everything from clear skies to isolated storms....

566. Cyprus to decide on Great Sea Interconnector this August

Important decisions concerning the Great Sea Interconnector, an electric cable linking Cyprus and Greece, are anticipated in August. ...

567. Cyprus sees surge in Russian tourism despite sanctions

Cyprus is witnessing a promising increase in Russian and Russian-speaking tourists despite the European Union's sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the suspension of direct flights between Cyprus and Russian airports....

568. Police investigate 57 beach theft cases, make 11 arrests

The Cyprus Police are investigating 57 cases of thefts from beachgoers across various beaches on the island, according to Police Spokesman Christos Andreou. Since the start of the summer, police have made 11 arrests. ...

569. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

570. Paphos hotel pool fumes hospitalize 26, two arrested

Paphos police are intensively investigating an incident at a hotel swimming pool in Geroskipou that resulted in 26 guests being hospitalized. ...