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1381. Tesla Model X resurrects in Ukraine after totaling in the U.S.

A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later....

1382. The controversy surrounding the mobile traffic cams

The introduction of photo enforcement cameras was met with skepticism from citizens right from the start....

1383. Sunshine, smiles, and soaring temps!

As we approach the weekend, a warm air mass accompanied by a light scattering of dust is set to influence the region starting from Saturday, as predicted by the Meteorological Service....

1384. Pamborides: ''Mrs. Kanari, you have my support''

George Pamboridis has conveyed a message of encouragement to Health Minister Popi Kanari amidst the turmoil that has unfolded at the Health Ministry, likened to a "civil war,"...

1385. Planned Russian consulate paves way for 'direct' changes

Amidst renewed claims and developments in diplomatic circles, Star Kibris newspaper affirms that direct flights from Russia to the occupied territories are on the horizon....

1386. Twitter parody account in hot seat amid controversy

The satirical Twitter account titled ''Jho Low the President's Godson'' has come under scrutiny. As per a post on Wednesday, the account disclosed that it had been notified by the social media platform that a complaint had been filed by the Cyprus Police....

1387. Electrifying Cyprus: Only 2.5K EVs drive the change

A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....

1388. High-stakes clash over official's credentials

A simmering dispute within Cyprus' Ministry of Health between Minister Popi Kanari and Director General Christina Giannakis has garnered increased attention,...

1389. Police had prior warning of Croatian hooligans ahead of soccer clash

The police had been informed in time about the movements of the Croatian hooligans ahead of the Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, ...

1390. The triumphs, challenges, and unity in the mountains of Limassol

The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...

1391. Balancing clear skies and climatic shifts

Expect mostly clear skies today. Wind direction will vary from southwest to northwest, starting off light and locally reaching moderate strength at 3 to 4 Beaufort. ...

1392. Barbie smashes box office records by crossing $1 billion mark

It's one thing to look like a million bucks, and it's another to make a billion. On Sunday, August 6, Greta Gergwig's Barbie officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office. That's a whole lotta dream houses....

1393. Smartphones out, learning in

According to a recent UN report, smartphones should be prohibited in schools worldwide as a measure to address student distraction, enhance learning outcomes, and safeguard children from online bullying....

1394. How many public servants does it take to boil an egg?

In a hilariously bureaucratic process, boiling an egg in Cyprus' public service requires a series of convoluted steps. ...

1395. Tourism sets record revenue with fewer arrivals

The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....

1396. ''We stopped the fire just 150 meters from the village''

Throughout the night, residents of Apsiou and Iasias communities bravely stayed put, defying evacuation orders, and joined forces with the Forestry Department and Fire Department to battle the flames that were inching dangerously close to their homes....

1397. International aid rushed to tackle wildfire in mountain communities

A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...

1398. Clear skies and a gradual weather shift

Today, we can expect mostly clear skies with a seasonal low-pressure system influencing the area. The winds will be coming from the southwest to northwest direction. ...

1399. Cyprus condemns US congressman's illegal visit to Turkish-occupied north

The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of the recent unauthorized visit made by American congressman Pete Sessions to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus. ...

1400. Strongest work-from-home rights for Australians

Before COVID-19 sent one-third of the global workforce home, the Melbourne property surveyor that employs drone operator Nicholas Coomber called its 180-strong staff into the office every day at 9 a.m. to hand out assignments....

1401. Is Poland upset with Ukraine?

The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....

1402. Ahoy Ayia Napa! Rhapsody of the Seas unleashes 3,000 tourists

Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....

1403. First woman chairperson for INTERMEPA

The International Marine Environment Protection Association INTERMEPA announced the election of Semiramis Paliou as its first woman Chairperson on Wednesday. ...

1404. Coastal areas and mountains to offer cooler relief

The Greek Meteorology Department issued a new yellow warning for high temperatures and a fire hazard alert on Thursday (03/08). ...

1405. Border barbs: Former Minister takes on migration policies

Nikos Nouris, the former counterpart of Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou, didn't hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction with Ioannou's recent statements on the migration issue and the barbed wire along the green line. Speaking on "SPOR FM 95.0" and the program "DIASPORA NEWS," Nouris described Ioannou's view that the barbed wire could be politically dangerous as unfortunate, emphasizing that they must prevent the division of their country by any means necessary....

1406. NYU expedition uncovers remarkable archaeological finds on Geronisos Island

The Department of Antiquities announced on Wednesday the impressive findings brought to light by the New York University archaeological dig on Geronisos Island, in the area of Agios Georgios of Pegeia. ...

1407. UK's first postal drone service now operational

The UK launches its first permanent postal drone delivery service on the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland....

1408. Cyprus President's trip to Palestine

President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Ramallah, Palestine, on Wednesday, for an official visit where he will have a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas....

1409. Amman to welcome President in official visit

President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides pays a visit to Amman on Tuesday and will hold talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan....

1410. Heatwave with showers and thunderstorms