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2221. The conclusion of Aydin Dikmen's artifact saga

The case involving Aydin Dikmen, the Turkish antiquities thief, reached its conclusion on Tuesday, June 6th, as the Munich Court of Appeal ruled on the return of remaining artifacts:...

2222. Damiani celebrates 100 years with first Cyprus boutique

The opening of the first Damiani Boutique in Cyprus!...

2223. Epic customer service: 136 wins Best Contact Centre plus 5 more awards

Epic introduced to the Cyprus market a unique combination of two powerful elements: a great network with great value. ...

2224. Auditor General's dismissal hearing begins

The hearing for the dismissal of the Auditor General of the Republic, Odysseus Michaelides, begins today, Wednesday, June 12. Attorney General George Savvidis will be the first witness to testify....

2225. EU to impose up to 25% tax on imported Chinese EVs

The European Commission is set to notify car makers on Wednesday that it will provisionally apply additional duties of up to 25% on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting next month, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter....

2226. Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

Two apartment complexes, residential fields, and other properties in various areas of Cyprus that are ideal for investment have been listed for sale by AstroBank....

2227. Wildfire ignites resident anger and blame game

Residents' anger simmered over delayed aircraft response during Tuesday's fire outbreak in the Polemio-Psathi area, coupled with authorities' failure to curb illegal dumping, which likely sparked the blaze...

2228. Cyprus faces market uncertainties as exit plans delayed again

According to report by Panayiotis Rougalas in today's Oikonomiki, Cyprus faces a challenging time as it navigates plans to exit the financial markets. ...

2229. 153,000 people struggle with low incomes and high living costs

The share of Cyprus' population at risk of poverty or social exclusion remained steady at 16.7% in 2023, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). This means that approximately 153,000 people in Cyprus are struggling with low incomes and high living costs....

2230. Heatwave intensifies as wildfires rage in Paphos

2231. Cyprus and Montenegro sign maritime cooperation agreement

Cyprus and Montenegro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually recognize the certificates of competency for merchant ship officers issued by both countries. ...

2232. Fire rages out of control, illegal garbage dump possible cause (pics)

A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...

2233. US President's son convicted of illegal gun purchase

Hunter Biden, the 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden, has been found guilty of illegally purchasing a firearm by hiding his drug use. This marks the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's offspring....

2234. Raging wildfire forces evacuations from villages

Firefighting efforts in the Paphos district are reaching superhuman levels as authorities battle a massive blaze that erupted on Tuesday, June 11, in the community of Yiolou. According to the latest updates, the Police have called on more personnel to assist in combating the fire....

2235. Four U.S. university staff stabbed in China park (video)

Four staff members from a U.S. university were stabbed in Beishan Park in northeast China, officials said Monday....

2236. Cyprus adds six new firefighting aircraft to its arsenal

Cyprus has enhanced its firefighting capabilities with the addition of six new aircraft, announced the Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment on Tuesday....

2237. Newly elected leaders of Nicosia District officially announced

The newly elected mayors, municipal councilors, school superintendents, community mayors, and community council members of the Nicosia district were officially proclaimed on Tuesday....

2238. 60 Cyprus relics to be repatriated from Germany

The long-running case involving Turkish antiquities smuggler Aydin Dikmen reached its conclusion Tuesday with an agreement signed for the repatriation of 24 ecclesiastical relics and 36 prehistoric and other antiquities to Cyprus by June 20....

2239. Eurobank boosts stake in Hellenic Bank with over 500,000 shares

Eurobank has acquired 503,934 more shares in Hellenic Bank, for the cost of €1.29 mn, increasing its share at 55.42%....

2240. L.A. socialite will sit in jail for running over kids, ''No one is above the law''

Rebecca Grossman, a wealthy Los Angeles socialite, was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the deaths of two boys who were crossing the street with their family in a tragic accident....

2241. Introducing Cyprus' six newly elected members of the European Parliament

Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos A. Elia announced the six newly elected Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Tuesday morning, following the results of Sunday’s elections....

2242. Alphamega Hypermarkets ''Play Ball'' giving away gifts for the Euro 2024

The moment all footballer lovers across Europe have been waiting for is almost here, and for yet another time, Alphamega Hypermarkets could not be missing from this huge sporting celebration....

2243. President Christodoulides attends Gaza humanitarian conference

President Nikos Christodoulides is attending today an international Conference on the Humanitarian Response on Gaza, taking place at the Dead Sea in Jordan....

2244. Cyprus sees strong voter turnout in European elections

The European elections in Cyprus saw a turnout of 58.86% on Sunday, according to Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia. This marked a significant participation rate as Cypriots cast their votes to determine their representatives in the European Parliament....

2245. Sizzling skies ahead

Hey there, folks! Get ready for a toasty day ahead....

2246. Cyprus trade deficit shrinks by €708 million

The trade deficit in Cyprus decreased by €708 million in January-April 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by a significant 18.4% drop in imports, according to the Statistical Office....

2247. Gantz resigns from war cabinet over Gaza strategy

Benny Gantz, Israel's war cabinet minister, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government, citing dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza....

2248. Political turmoil as coalition parties face electoral setback

Clouds of uncertainty loom over the political landscape of Cyprus following the recent European elections, which saw significant losses for the co-governing parties. ...

2249. Far-right surges in European elections

In a dramatic turn of events, far-right parties across Europe have secured significant gains in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France. ...

2250. Foul play ruled out in Dr. Michael Mosley's death

The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, according to local sources....