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631. Shazam founder at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit '23

Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, pioneered the development of the world's first mobile phone-based music recognition service. This groundbreaking technology caught the attention of Apple, leading to its acquisition in 2017 for a staggering $400 million....

632. EY Cyprus announces five new partners

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that its management team has been strengthened with the addition of five new partners and five new directors in 2023, reaching the total number of 31 partners of whom 6 are women, and 17 directors of whom 8 are women....

633. Moment of truth: Critical juncture for Cyprus

The shift attempted by Turkish President Erdogan, with a backdrop of Turkey's relations with the US, the European Union, and Athens, seems to indicate a significant change in paradigm. ...

634. Heatwave sparks fire risk in Cyprus

The Department of Forests and the Cyprus Fire Service have issued a joint press release, cautioning the public about the heightened risk of fires due to prevailing heatwave conditions....

635. Union protests erupt at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Europe's first integrated resort aims to enhance the country's tourism offerings and establish itself as a major hub for business and conference tourism, as reported by Philenews....

636. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....

637. Farewell Fiesta! A legendary journey comes to an electric end

The production of the last Ford Fiesta at the Cologne plant on Friday marks the "end of an era" for a model that has been a best-seller in Europe for 47 years, selling millions of units....

638. Illegal construction scandal uncovered in Akamas

The data collected and presented by "K" regarding the illegal construction interventions within the Akama Forest, a protected area designated as a white zone based on a plan from the 1980s, prove the tip of the iceberg. ...

639. Micro Louis Vuitton 'OnTheGo' tote sells for $63,000

Handbags come in tons of different sizes. There are huge totes, tiny clutches, and the practical kind of purses that Queen Elizabeth used to wear in the crook of her elbow....

640. New cat feeders enhance stray welfare in Strovolos

Modern feeders for stray kittens found shelter along the Pedieos River have been installed in Linear Park Strovolos. ...

641. EU Commission proposes digital euro as cash alternative

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. ...

642. Electric vehicle transforms into flying car

The US approved this electric vehicle from Alef Aeronautics for test flights...

643. €2,500 allocated for bus stop development amid outrage

Pictures that have come to light in recent days have stirred up a wave of anger. One shows an elderly woman waiting for the bus at a shelterless stop in the July heat, leaning on a lamppost and holding her cane and shopping bags in her hands....

644. Schools vulnerable to ransomware

The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate, and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts....

645. Coordinating efforts for earthquake protection

An earthquake is an event that we cannot prevent or predict when it will occur. What we can do as a state is fortify our structures so that they can withstand such an event. ...

646. Dive abort prior to Titan submersible's implosion

A former OceanGate advisor said the Titan submersible dropped its ballast and tried to ascend moments before going missing, likely meaning that the five people inside were already aborting the dive when it imploded....

647. Cyprus’ neighbor to add another lane for gas export

Partners in the Israeli offshore gas project Leviathan said on Sunday they would invest $568 million to build a third pipeline that will allow increased natural gas production and exports...

648. Global leaders gather for climate summit

Creativity with a Purpose - 10 Years Orb: ORB Communications Team Rebuilds and Designs a Basketball Court, Supporting Voice for Autism and the "Be an Angel" Initiative....

649. A taste of nature: New restaurant opens at Minthis Lifestyle Resort, offering a culinary journey

650. More than 1,500 fines handed out to e-scooter drivers

Since the implementation of the Personal Mobility Devices Legislation on September 1, 2022, the police have issued more than 1,500 extrajudicial fines to e-scooter drivers....

651. Self-service kiosks to capture fingerprints

According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....

652. €10 banknote most counterfeited bill in Cyprus

In a recent annual report, the Central Bank of Cyprus shed light on the prevalence of counterfeit bills and coins circulating in the country. The report, according to an article on Philenews, highlighted the €10 banknote as the most counterfeited bill, making up 40.8 percent of the total counterfeit pieces....

653.  Leptos Estates sets a new standard with the launch of a State-of-the-Art website

The Leptos Group is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Leptos Estates website....

654. Cyprus receives funding for Nicosia motorway

The European Commission has announced a significant investment of €6.2 billion to co-finance 107 infrastructure projects aimed at promoting sustainable, safe, and efficient transport throughout the EU....

655. ''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....

656. Limassol Beer Festival returns with a bang

The highly anticipated MEDFEST - Limassol Beer Festival is set to make its grand return for its fourth edition, promising an even bigger and more impressive experience....

657. Titanic sub five all dead after 'catastrophic implosion'

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a 'catastrophic implosion' that killed everyone aboard, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel...

658. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

659. 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. ...

660. Limassol Greens: The most anticipated golf resort in Cyprus

Limassol Greens, the most anticipated golf resort in Cyprus, has hosted media, associates and stakeholders in a special event at its newly opened Property Sales Office opposite Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday 13th June. ...