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1261. Cyprus struggles to reduce landfill waste, falling behind targets

Cyprus is facing significant challenges in meeting its municipal waste management and recycling targets, prompting concerns from the European Commission, according to a report on Philenews....

1262. Weak seasonal low pressure impacts area

Today's weather forecast indicates a predominantly clear day, although sporadic patches of clouds may appear throughout the region....

1263. Ministry launches summer public schools program

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth (MESY) has officially announced the commencement of the "Summer Public Schools (SPS) Programme" today, marking the beginning of a five-week initiative that will run until July 28, 2023. ...

1264. Wagner chief breaks silence on failed uprising

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has broken his silence since abandoning his armed uprising on Saturday evening, claiming his march on Moscow was a 'master class' on how Russia's assault on Kyiv should have looked....

1265. ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards unveil menu for prestigious event

In addition to the highly anticipated awards, guests attending the annual "Gastronomos" Quality Awards will also have the pleasure of indulging in a specially curated menu, designed to complement the evening's celebrations....

1266. Vienna retains top spot as most pleasant city to live in

Vienna maintains its position as the most pleasant city to live in, according to the annual rankings released by the Economist Intelligence Unit....

1267. Cyprus takes center stage as it strengthens its defense planning

Last week, Ankara used the reference to the ''Republic of Cyprus'', the legitimate and internationally recognized state entity on the island of Cyprus, in the ongoing regional plans of NATO as a pretext to derail the process....

1268. Explosion rocks central Paris leaving multiple injured and buildings ablaze

An intense explosion took place in central Paris, resulting in at least 16 people getting injured, seven of whom are currently hospitalized in critical condition....

1269. Illegal construction in Akamas linked to wealthy businessman with political ties

An investigation conducted by "K" magazine has shed light on eight instances of illegal construction in Akamas, with two cases already in court proceedings....

1270. Total loans increase by €71 million, reaching €24.4 billion

Non-performing loans decreased by €105 million end of March 2023, compared to the end of December 2022, reaching €2.2 billion, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday. ...

1271. Obama engages with global leaders in Athens for foundation program

Former US President Barack Obama is in Athens on Wednesday where he will meet 105 members of the Barack Obama Foundation Leaders program. ...

1272. The future building of Legal Service in Cyprus

The Legal Service unveiled a photo showcasing the design of its new building, through a Twitter post. ...

1273. Announcing the 9th annual Gastronomy awards 2023

Get ready for the much-anticipated celebration of Cypriot producers! The prestigious 2023 Quality Awards by "Gastronomos" and "Kathimerini" are set to take place on Tuesday, June 27th at 8:00 PM in the enchanting courtyard of the Cultural Centre of Strovolos Municipality....

1274. Students identifying as animals, sparking controversy

Schools are allowing children to identify as cats, horses, and dinosaurs - and teachers are 'failing to question them', it was claimed today....

1275. Woman kills and eats own child for revenge

Egypt has been left in shock by a horrifying crime committed by a 30-year-old woman who killed and cannibalized her own child as an act of revenge against the father....

1276. Hunter Biden to plead guilty to three federal charges

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon and has reached an agreement with the Justice Department, according to a letter filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware....

1277. Israeli forces clash with Palestinian gunmen in West Bank operation

Three Palestinians have died and 29 others have been injured during a raid by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank....

1278. EU allocates €20 million for Sudan refugee crisis

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan. ...

1279. Police spokesman acknowledges mobile camera placement issues

According to the spokesman of the Police Force, Christos Andreou, there have been cases where camera operators did not adhere to the designated points indicated by the Police and instead placed the mobile cameras in different locations....

1280. New policies create passenger backlash at Limassol Port

On Sunday, a wave of reactions was triggered at Limassol port as citizens became aware of a new policy set to be implemented this year by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping. ...

1281. 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,...

1282. From animal pens to vacation retreats: The illegal conversion of Akamas shelters

Several months prior to the scheduled implementation of the Akamas plan, stone buildings are emerging in the heart of the forest, completely unrelated to livestock housing, which abounds in the surrounding area. ...

1283. Limassol hosts vibrant music festival on World Music Day

At 6 pm, Michalis Cacoyannis Square in the Old Port of Limassol will come alive with performances from three diverse musical groups....

1284. Maritime security partnerships for Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States have achieved a mutually beneficial deepening of defense cooperation during their second meeting of the bilateral Security and Defense Dialogue....

1285. United by Pride: A bold step towards human rights and peace in Cyprus

An important event for human rights and peace in Cyprus is set to take place in Nicosia on Saturday, June 17. It is the "United by Pride" Intercommunal Pride March, featuring two parallel marches starting at 18:00 from two central locations in Nicosia: Eleftherias Square and Kougioulou Park. ...

1286. Cablenet: The Fastest Growing Mobile Network

1287. Unveiling Europe's hidden gems for 2023: 10 affordable and underrated destinations

Step off the overcrowded destinations that one can find all year and opt instead for unique destinations that have it all; beauty, serenity and, in most cases, more affordable prices....

1288. Biden outraged over reporter's question on Ukrainian bribery case

US President Joe Biden expressed his outrage when confronted with a reporter's question regarding a potential bribery case involving a Ukrainian businessman, an issue passionately pursued by Republicans in anticipation of the November 2024 presidential election....

1289. World's first space factory unveiled

A California-based startup co-founded by a SpaceX veteran, Varda Space Industries, announced it has successfully deployed its first satellite, W-Series 1, in orbit....

1290. Echoes of silence: The unheard cries of drowning children

The tragedy off the coast of Pylos is beyond words. The act of people drowning at sea, especially children, is a haunting curse in the Mediterranean Sea that is unfortunately not unfamiliar....