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

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

422. payabl. backs fastest growing tech event in Cyprus

payabl. announced as the Platinum Partner for Reflect Festival 2023...

423. Police intercept vehicle carrying €7,150 cash and duty-free goods

Yesterday at 6:30 pm, police officers pulled over a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old on the Nicosia-Limassol highway just past the Pera Chorio exit....

424. Hungary's orban government outlaws 'LGBT Propaganda' to protect youth

Orban's government banned 'LGBT propaganda' by claiming to protect young generations from amoral content....

425. Hellenic Bank reports impressive profit surge of €160.2 million

Hellenic Bank had a really good financial run in the first half of 2023. They made a profit of €160.2 million, which is a huge jump of 203% compared to last year at the same time....

426. Step up, weigh in! Korean Air weighs passengers for safety

Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. ...

427. ''Apollo 13'' the flick that fueled Netflix's creation

In 1997, Reed Hastings experienced something familiar to '90s folks. He rented a video tape but forgot to return it, resulting in a $40 charge from the video club. ...

428. Sailing back to the future as WindWings propel shipping's green revolution

It seems a bit silly, but merchant shipping which long ago ditched its sails for internal combustion is now switching back, but not to any sail you’ve ever seen....

429. Finnish travelers take the lead in digital travel docs

The Finnish Border Guard has announced that Finns will be the first in the world to test digital travel documents starting from August 28....

430. UK air traffic system issue causes ongoing turbulence

Disruption to air travel continued into Tuesday after the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault" on Monday morning....

431. Illegal smokes haul seized in Pournara migrant center

Customs authorities recently seized quantities of duty-free tobacco products believed to have been illicitly transported from the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. ...

432. Identity of gunman in Florida racial attack revealed

A gunman who shot dead three black people in a "racially motivated" attack in Florida has been named....

433. Turkish ship carried stolen Ukrainian grain

The Turkish vessel known as the "Sword Lion" has found itself in a holding pattern at the bustling Iskenderun port, its anticipated unloading of a unique cargo - Ukrainian grain of questionable origins - temporarily postponed....

434. Tepco plant discharges radioactive water into Pacific

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....

435. Easylyzi to buy Kotsovolos

The company Easylyzi is considering the acquisition of Kotsovolos. Easylyzi offers a comprehensive PaaS platform connecting businesses and consumers to a wide range of products on a subscription basis....

436. Stolen luxury watches valued over $1.3 billion

Luxury watches valued at over $1.3 billion have been reported as stolen or lost, and their number is rising due to increased resale prices in the secondary market....

437. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

438. Hungarian women seek abortion relief across the border

Despite abortions being legal in Hungary, dozens of Hungarian women are travelling to Austria each week to terminate their pregnancies due to long waiting lists and humiliating treatment....

439. World's priciest cocktail at just under $19,000 comes with a diamond twist

The 'Diamonds Are Forever Martini' is the world's most expensive cocktail, sold at a staggering $18,963.82 (£14,876.17)....

440. Bank of Ireland glitch turns 'no funds' into a cash fiesta

Bank of Ireland is facing a crisis after thousands of customers descended on ATMs yesterday evening attempting to take advantage of a major IT glitch....

441. Futuristic refueling as London's gas-free Shell station sets a new standard

One London gas station has totally reimagined what a refueling area can look like....

442. Office workers catching 'ChatGPT fever' as usage surges

According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, many American workers are adopting ChatGPT to assist with everyday tasks, even as tech giants like Microsoft and Google have restricted its use due to security concerns....

443. Viral TikTok call sparks chaotic scene on London's iconic street (video)

A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....

444. UK and Turkey forge partnership to curb illegal migration

Britain said it had struck a deal with Turkey in a bid to slow the flow of illegal immigrants passing through the Mediterranean country on their way to Europe, including joint police operations against smuggler rings and the trade in boat parts....

445. Mall of Cyprus explains parking fee decision

In an interview with "K", the General Manager of Mall Cyprus, Kypros Hadjistyllis, explained the rationale behind the decision to implement parking charges after a two-hour period....

446. Eurobank Cyprus reports soaring profits amid rising interest rates

Eurobank Cyprus posted soaring profitability after tax for the first half of 2023 with net profits approaching the profitability of full year 2022, due to rising interest rates and the high remuneration of its liquidity held at the ECB....

447. Finland stops visa processing in Russia

The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS center in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023....

448. CEO of Hellenic Bank placed on leave

The Hellenic Bank's CEO, Oliver Gatzke, has been placed on mandatory leave with full pay after informing the bank of his decision to terminate his employment contract, effective from July 22, 2024, when the contract was due to expire....

449. The four-year wait: Bristol pub's legendary roasts have diners waiting years for a seat

If anticipation heightens pleasure then diners at one Bristol pub must be ecstatic by this point. With customers waiting up to four years to sample its award-winning meals, the Bank Tavern in central Bristol looks to be one of the hottest tickets not just in town but anywhere....

450. Uber driver saves over $1,000 monthly with Tesla

Wesley Johnson, 64, uses the income he earns as a San Francisco Uber driver to offer some financial support to his four children and seven grandchildren. ...