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661. USS Wasp arrives in Limassol for routine port visit

The USS Wasp (LHD 1), an amphibious assault ship with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), arrived in Limassol on August 8, 2024, for a scheduled port visit, the US Fleet Forces Command announced Thursday. ...

662. Cyprus rewards Olympians with substantial bonuses

Cypriot athletes are set to receive substantial financial rewards following their performances at the Paris Olympics, reflecting the nation's commitment to honoring its sports stars....

663. Hezbollah threatens imminent attack on Israel

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addressed supporters via video during a ceremony commemorating top commander Fuad Shukr, killed by an Israeli airstrike a week earlier. ...

664. Dubai Airport breaks record with 44.9M passengers in 2024

Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....

665. Russian athletes banned from TV and opening at Paris Olympics

In Russia, the Olympics are not broadcast on television, and some politicians and media have labeled athletes competing in Paris as traitors. ...

666. Vienna cancels Taylor Swift concerts over foiled terror attack

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two suspects allegedly planning a terrorist attack during her performances. ...

667. Pavlos Kontides wins second Olympic silver medal

Pavlos Kontides has once again made history for Cyprus by winning a silver medal in sailing at the Paris Olympics, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in a statement on Wednesday. ...

668. Bangladesh PM resigns, flees to India amidst Gen Z-led protests

Jubilant scenes erupted in Dhaka on Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. ...

669. Impressive Olympic outcomes for Cypriot athletes

The efforts of Pavlos Kontides and Denis Taradin in the sea present the most important chances of distinction among the representatives of the Cypriot delegation at the Paris Olympics....

670. Sweden orders Embassy staff to evacuate Lebanon, relocate to Cyprus

The embassy of Sweden has confirmed to CNA that it is relocating its staff from its Embassy in Beirut due to the deteriorating security situation in the country, noting this originally applies for August but could be extended according to the situation in the region....

671. Iran declares no-fly zones, calling on aircrafts to alter routes

Iran issued NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) for the central, western, and northwestern regions of the country, advising aircraft to alter their routes. This move comes as fears of a regional war escalate in the Middle East,...

672. Marios Georgiou achieves historic Olympic finish despite fall

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou made history as one of the country's top Olympic performers, finishing sixth in the horizontal bar event with a score of 13.333. ...

673. Paradox Museum pops up at Ayia Napa Marina

Get ready for a mind-bending experience at Ayia Napa Marina! From August 5th to September 22nd, the Paradox Museum Pop-Up Experience Booth will astonish visitors with its intriguing exhibits....

674. Boxer Khelif condemns bullying amid gender scrutiny

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash. ...

675. Two suspects in Limassol double murder remanded for 8 days

Two men, aged 19 and 23, were remanded for eight days on Friday in connection with a double murder investigation. ...

676. Former Ministers to pay fines after Interconnector tax probe

Fines and fees for former officials linked to Interconnector companies....

677. Hamas calls for 'day of furious rage' following leader's death

Palestinian militant group Hamas has called for a "day of furious rage" on Friday, coinciding with the burial of its slain leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar....

678. Athens on high alert over possible Israeli target attack

The National Intelligence Service (EYP) and counterterrorism authorities in Greece are on heightened alert after receiving a warning from foreign security services about a potential attack on an Israeli interest in Greece....

679. Lidl celebrates its successful sponsorship of the UEFA EURO 2024

• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....

680. Woman boxer withdraws in tears after losing to 'biological male' boxer in 46 seconds

In one of the most controversial matches in Olympic boxing history, Italy's Angela Carini lost to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif in just 46 seconds. Carini, visibly distraught, threw her helmet to the floor and called the outcome "unjust."...

681. Athens and Cyprus alarmed by Middle East unrest following assassinations

Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....

682. Charlie Hebdo predicts outrageous Paris Olympics closing ceremony

In its trademark satirical style, French magazine Charlie Hebdo has sparked controversy yet again with its prediction for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on August 11....

683. Police look for answers after charred bodies found in burnt car

The discovery of two charred bodies in a burnt car in the area of Lystovouno, Limassol district, has left authorities grappling for answers as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious incident. ...

684. Olympic Men's Triathlon postponed due to Seine water contamination

The men's triathlon at the Olympic Games has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine, despite significant investments in infrastructure. ...

685. Team USA wins bronze in men’s gymnastics for first time in 16 years

Team USA earned a bronze medal in the men’s gymnastics team final on Monday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking their first men’s team medal in 16 years....

686. Southport knife attack injures 8, including children

A knife attack in Southport, a seaside town near Liverpool, left at least eight people injured on Monday, including children, local authorities reported....

687. Limassol’s broadcast brought Paris 2024 Olympics to life

Limassol brought the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to its shores with an outdoor broadcast of the Opening Ceremony at Molos Park on July 26....

688. Unlock a whole new world with the new mobile App of Ayia Napa Marina!

689. Paris apologizes for religious imagery in Olympic opening show

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, held on July 26, 2024, faced both controversy and mixed reviews. ...

690. Limassol Municipality criticised over access for disability card holders

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidou, has urged the Union of Municipalities, the Union of Communities, and the Department of Social Integration of Persons......