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1261. Hagia Sophia to undergo massive restoration

The Turkish government has decided to start long-term maintenance and repairs of the former Orthodox Christian cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which was converted into a mosque, after scientists discovered significant damage both inside and outside the 6th century Byzantine monument....

1262. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

1263. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

1264. Putin and Erdogan's plan for turning Turkey into an ''Energy Hub'' stalls

A joint endeavor between Putin and Erdogan to transform Turkey into a crucial conduit for Russian gas to Europe appears to have hit a roadblock, according to sources cited by Reuters....

1265. Infectious diseases spike after storm Daniel hits

Health authorities are closely monitoring citizens’ visits to medical units in the areas affected by storm Daniel in order to detect and pre-empt potential outbreaks of infectious diseases....

1266. Father found guilty of child abuse, sentencing expected

In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, the Limassol Assize Court has delivered a guilty verdict against a 52-year-old father who was charged with sexually abusing his own daughter for a period spanning five to ten years....

1267. Puma vs. Sheep battle caught on camera

Incredible footage showing guard dogs stopping a puma from hunting sheep in the pitch black Patagonian mountains has been captured using heat sensitive cameras and drones. It is the first time this behavior has ever been filmed....

1268. Archbishop backs controversial sex education

Archbishop George has expressed a positive stance on sex education in schools. In a meeting held last week, Minister of Education Athena Michaelidou, Inspector of Secondary Education Home Economics Christiana Filippou Haridimou, and a representative of Secondary Education briefed His Beatitude on the content and details of the course....

1269. 90% winter flight schedule boosts tourism hopes

Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...

1270. Government extends zero VAT on essentials

The government has decided to extend the application of the zero VAT rate on essential goods for another six months, with Finance Minister Makis Keraynos announcing the addition of coffee and sugar to the list of exempted products....

1271. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

1272. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

1273. CEO confidence in artificial intelligence tempered by social, ethical and security risks

CEOs globally are embracing opportunities created by AI, but also remain wary of unknown, unintended consequences, according to the findings of the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey. ...

1274. More than 30 shots fired at Limassol bank

Police investigators from the CID are closely examining closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage related to a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday morning at a Bank of Cyprus branch on Agia Fylaxeos Street....

1275. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

1276. Storm damages businesses along Paphos seafront

Businesses along Paphos' Poseidon Avenue seafront incurred damage during Monday's brief storm....

1277. Maria Ressa's Nobel-worthy legal triumph

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa has been acquitted of her final tax evasion charge in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison over cases that she has previously described as part of a pattern of harassment....

1278. Severe thunderstorms loom over Cyprus

Heavy rain has been happening in mountainous areas of the island since Monday afternoon....

1279. Morocco earthquake toll mounts

The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....

1280. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

1281. Jack Straw's 'two-states' plea for Cyprus sparks fury and accusations

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has dismissed an article penned by the British former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in support of “two states” in Cyprus as “lacking substance and disregarding historical reality, international law and UK Treaty obligations to Cyprus.”...

1282. AstroBank: agricultural and residential land up for sale

AstroBank has listed agricultural and residential land in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos for sale at bargain prices....

1283. 'History's Footnote': A satirical saga of new Cyprus

Theatre director Paris Erotokritou and graphic designer Demetris Soteriou have joined forces to create a satirical novella titled "History's Footnote: A Brief History of New Cyprus."...

1284. Storm Daniel deluges Athens leaving streets swamped

1285. New student dorms to transform old town Nicosia

The Mayor of Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and the director of the company "OIKODOMIKES EPICHEIRISEIS STAVROS A. STAVROU LTD" have signed contracts for the construction of new student dormitories in the city....

1286. 16 killed after Russian missile strike on busy market in Donetsk

At least 16 people have been killed in a missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka....

1287. 14-year-old accuses foster father of abuse

In a heart-wrenching tale of trust turned to torment, a 14-year-old girl placed in foster care has accused her foster father of abuse....

1288. Slovakia's UN peacekeeping efforts in Pyla earn global praise

FM Constantinos Kombos and Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezak praised the principled stance of the Slovak contingent of the UN peacekeeping force during the recent incidents in Pyla....

1289. Cyprus-Israel energy cooperation thrives despite regional tensions

Since 2014, the Trilateral-Greece-Cyprus-Israel cooperation, with Prime Ministers Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Benjamin Netanyahu, was completed in Nicosia....

1290. Cyprus' unique winemaking journey unveiled

With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation....