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1231. US soldier detained in North Korea

An American soldier has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea during a tour in the region. ...

1232. ZEUS Signature Collection: Introduction and Announcement

1233. Golden gathering: Hundreds of retrievers unite at Highland ancestral home

Hundreds of golden retrievers, and their owners, gathered at the Highland ancestral home of the breed....

1234. 'French icon' Jane Birkin dies at 76, world mourns loss

The singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76....

1235. Italy: Groping not a crime if done in less than 10 seconds

A judge in Italy has ruled that groping is not a crime if it lasts less than 10 seconds....

1236. Murder or setup? Russian General's fatal jog

The Russian submarine commander Stanislav Ritski, who was murdered by an unknown man in Krasnodar on Monday evening, was possibly a victim of surveillance by his killer on the popular jogging app "Strava," according to the Russian news agency Tass....

1237. EY Cyprus announces five new partners

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that its management team has been strengthened with the addition of five new partners and five new directors in 2023, reaching the total number of 31 partners of whom 6 are women, and 17 directors of whom 8 are women....

1238. France showcases strength and diplomacy on Bastille Day

France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts, and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians, and often a foreign head of state as an honored guest....

1239. Lawsuit against Twitter for $500M severance payment

Twitter allegedly refused to pay at least $500m in promised severance to thousands of employees who were laid off after Elon Musk acquired the company, a lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims....

1240. When society turns a blind eye to homeless ''foreigners''

A few hours before expensive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, driven by wealthy "foreigners," start their ostentatious daily progress on the coastal road of Limassol, poor "foreigners" sleep on the sand, as long as it is still night, to become news in the morning from a well-known television station that they are "obstructing the work of local boat owners."...

1241. Cyprus counts down to Moon Day

As humanity prepares to return to the moon, with the first woman to step on its surface, in just a few years from now, we celebrate this magical celestial body on the 20th of July, a day that was declared by the UN as the International Moon Day. ...

1242. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...

1243. Madonna plans tour reschedule after illness

After her hospitalization and stay in the intensive care unit following a bacterial infection, the famous singer Madonna made her first post on social media....

1244. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....

1245. French politician calls for 'Frexit' due to riots

61-year-old French presidential candidate Nicolas Dupont-Aignan believes that the large numbers of migrants who have failed to integrate into French society are responsible for the repeating riots in the country....

1246. President appoints Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou as Deputy Minister of Culture

The Presidential Office issued a statement today announcing the resignation of Michalis Hatzigiannis from his role as Deputy Minister of Culture....

1247. Cyprus among countries with lowest food deprivation rates

Out of people that were at risk of poverty in Cyprus in 2022, 5.6% were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent every second day (19.7% in the EU), which was an increase compared to the last year, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

1248. Vehicle registrations soar by 24.4% in first half of 2023

A significant increase of 24.4% was recorded in vehicle registrations in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, while an increase of 22.4% was recorded in June 2023, compared to the same month last year....

1249. BBC under fire for alleged payment of child for explicit photos

The British government on Sunday ordered the BBC to investigate one of its presenters, accused in the press by a mother of having paid her child to send her pornographic photos....

1250. Spain: Youngsters to receive 20,000 euros upon turning 18

A universal inheritance is proposed by the Minister of Labor of Spain, Yolanda Diaz, as a means to address social inequalities. Under this framework, all young people living in Spain would receive 20,000 euros after they turn 18....

1251. €2,500 allocated for bus stop development amid outrage

Pictures that have come to light in recent days have stirred up a wave of anger. One shows an elderly woman waiting for the bus at a shelterless stop in the July heat, leaning on a lamppost and holding her cane and shopping bags in her hands....

1252. Electric buses join public transport in Cyprus

The first electric urban buses were presented on Tuesday by the Cyprus Public Transport and will be added to their existing fleet and commence servicing routes in the next few days. The move aims to contribute to efforts for sustainable and greener public transport, the company said....

1253. Ercan breaks in new runway with emergency landing

A Turkish passenger plane made an emergency landing in divided Cyprus on Wednesday early morning following reported engine trouble...

1254. Serious charges for escaped prisoners

1255. Dive abort prior to Titan submersible's implosion

A former OceanGate advisor said the Titan submersible dropped its ballast and tried to ascend moments before going missing, likely meaning that the five people inside were already aborting the dive when it imploded....

1256. Clear skies, chance of showers in mountains

In the latest weather forecast, Monday, 07/03, is expected to bring mainly clear skies with a chance of isolated showers in the mountains during the afternoon....

1257. Profit distribution for players in classes A and B increased by 22%

Total gross revenue (pay-in) from class A and class B bookmakers amounted to 267.6 million in the first quarter of 2023 marking an increase of 21% compared with the respective quarter of last year, National Betting Authority (NBA) has said....

1258. Clear nights with low cloudiness forecasted

Weather enthusiasts and nature lovers have reason to rejoice as the forecast for Thursday, June 29 promises a delightful day filled with abundant sunshine. ...

1259. Cabinet pulls plug on fuel subsidies

Temporary fuel state subsidies are set to expire before the weekend in the Republic of Cyprus, after the finance minister announced an extension could not be justified...

1260. A taste of nature: New restaurant opens at Minthis Lifestyle Resort, offering a culinary journey