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1. Philippine tanker sinks, spilling 1,500 tons of fuel

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers searched for a missing crew member, officials said....

2. High electricity costs in Cyprus due to lack of renewables

As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....

3. MEP Fidias defends actions in video after memorial event dispute

Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou released a three-minute video responding to accusations......

4. Multiple violations on Pervolia beaches

An official from the Office of the Environment Commissioner has uncovered several violations on the beaches of Pervolia, including unauthorized shacks operating as bars, use of electricity, absence of a lifeguard tower, and vehicle movement on the beaches....

5. Water reservoir levels plummet to 36.8%

Reservoirs across Cyprus have reached critically low levels due to an extended heatwave, with current water storage at just 36.8% of total capacity, according to the Water Development Department....

6. Greek land registry hit by major cyberattack

A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...

7. Erdogan and Tatar reject federal solution on 50th anniversary (pics)

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. Over half a century later, Cyprus remains in the same status quo as it had after that fateful day. Consequently, poignant memorials were held across the island, including in the occupied areas....

8. ECB keeps interest rates steady amid mixed inflation signals

The European Central Bank decided today to keep its key interest rates unchanged, as anticipated. This means the rates for main refinancing operations, marginal financing, and deposit facilities remain steady at 4.25%, 4.50%, and 3.75%, respectively....

9. Rising costs of utilities and dining out are hitting home

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

10. Heavy rains in parts of Cyprus bring relief amid scorching heatwave

Heavy rains are sweeping across Cyprus, offering a welcome reprieve from an intense heatwave that has gripped the island....

11. Mykonos tourism decline linked to high costs

International air traffic to Mykonos is on a downward trajectory for another year, according to plans for available seats that airlines have for this summer so far....

12. Jamie Dimon eyed for treasury secretary by Trump

Former President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that he has no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position before Powell's term concludes....

13. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

14. ADMIE pushes for new ruling on power cable costs

Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) of Greece presented new data to the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (RAEK) on Monday, regarding......

15. Cyprus records hottest June ever

Temperatures recorded in Cyprus this June were extremely high, both the daily maximum and daily minimum temperatures as well as the average daily temperatures. ...

16. ''We don't come here just to take'' (video)

“Many afternoons, I look at the opening between the trees and think, I’d like to go there too, but I know I can’t...'' says the 15-year-old from...

17. Spain wins Euro 2024 Final against England

In a showdown at Berlin's Olympiastadion, England's hopes of ending 58 years of footballing heartache were dashed by Spain in the Euro 2024 final....

18. Former security guard accused of stealing Michael Schumacher's medical files

A former security guard for Michael Schumacher’s family has been arrested for allegedly stealing 1,500 medical files from the Schumacher home in Germany. The files include private information stored on two hard drives, which the family insists should not be made public....

19. Cypriot citizens set to travel to US visa-free

The Cyprus Parliament ratified an agreement today between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the United States of America, paving the way for Cyprus to participate in the USA Visa Waiver program....

20. Cyprus lags behind EU average in hospital beds per capita

In 2022, Cyprus had significantly fewer hospital beds per person compared to the European Union (EU) average, according to Eurostat. Specifically, Cyprus had about 313 hospital beds for every 100,000 people, while the EU average was 516 beds per 100,000 people....

21. Rare tornado touches down in Nicosia

In a rare weather event, a tornado touched down in the Nicosia province, specifically in the Mammari area, as confirmed by several citizen videos posted on the ''Kairophiles Cyprus'' page. ...

22. Study reveals pros and cons of Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus' Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, George Papanastasiou, announced on Thursday that the comprehensive cost-benefit study for the Cyprus-Greece (Crete) electricity interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI),...

23. Cyprus advances road safety with Intelligent Transport Systems

In a bid to modernize its main road network and bolster transport safety, Cyprus is rolling out state-of-the-art intelligent transport systems (ITS) across key routes. ...

24. George Clooney urges Biden to step aside for 2024

Hollywood actor and prominent Democratic fundraiser George Clooney has urged President Joe Biden to step aside for the 2024 election, citing concerns over Biden's ability to defeat Donald Trump. ...

25. Cyprus exports decline sharply while imports see a modest rise

Cyprus saw its trade deficit grow in May 2024, largely due to a significant drop in exports and a slight increase in imports, according to recent data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The trade deficit for May 2024 was €693.4 million, up from €578.2 million in May 2023....

26. Cyprus ranks among top innovators in Europe

Among the best-performing countries in terms of innovation between 2023 and 2024 is Cyprus, according to the latest European Commission data....

27. Cyprus grapples with energy future amid interconnector debate

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has summoned ADMIE, the country's electricity grid operator, for a crucial meeting on July 15 to discuss new data that could potentially alter a decision barring charges to Cypriot consumers ahead of the Great Sea Interconnector project's implementation....

28. Cyprus leads EU in home sales by 31%

Home sales in Cyprus surged by 31% in 2023 compared to the previous year, the highest increase among European Union countries, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU's statistical service....

29. Thousands protest mass tourism in Barcelona, shouting ''tourists go home!''

Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express their anger at the overwhelming impact of mass tourism on Spain's most visited city. ...

30. Ex-president speaks out on Cyprus issue and political rivalries

In his first official interview since ending his term as President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades discussed key political issues and addressed recent controversies within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party. ...