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2581. Groundwater shifts earth, raises sea 31.5in

Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change....

2582. Turkish invasion 1974, Cyprus remembers

Sirens will once again ring out across all cities this year, as part of the commemorative events marking the somber anniversaries of the coup attempt and the Turkish invasion....

2583. Shake those summertime blues with a fun packed weekend

Looking for a thrilling weekend filled with entertainment options? This summer, you're in luck! From captivating theatre performances to electrifying music events and lively parties, there's no shortage of exciting activities to choose from....

2584. Hollywood artists unite in historic strike

Leaders of Hollywood’s actors’ union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down....

2585. 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....

2586. France showcases strength and diplomacy on Bastille Day

France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts, and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians, and often a foreign head of state as an honored guest....

2587. Harvard: $50,000 a year to be taught by a robot?

Harvard University is taking a bold step in its computer science education. Starting this fall, one of its most popular courses will be taught by an artificial intelligence (AI) instructor....

2588. LEPTOS ESTATES Earns Prestigious European Property Awards in London

2589. Cyprus counts down to Moon Day

As humanity prepares to return to the moon, with the first woman to step on its surface, in just a few years from now, we celebrate this magical celestial body on the 20th of July, a day that was declared by the UN as the International Moon Day. ...

2590. 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....

2591. Heatwave hits the area

The region is bracing for scorching temperatures as a persistent heatwave settles in, accompanied by clear skies and dry conditions....

2592. Tatar claims Greek Cypriots obstructing excavations

Leonidas Pantelides, the Greek Cypriot member in the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) has described as not accurate claims by the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar about obstructing excavations in the village of Aloda....

2593. 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....

2594. Mysterious lights illuminate the skies over Xylofagos and Larnaca

Residents of Xylofagos and Larnaca were astonished by the sight of peculiar lights illuminating the night sky on Monday. Many of them promptly took to social media to share their experiences....

2595. Michalis Hatzigiannis steps down as Deputy Minister

The resignation of Deputy Minister of Culture, Michalis Hatzigiannis, was anything but unexpected....

2596. Sweden's NATO Membership hangs in the balance as Turkey poses last-minute hurdle

The developments surrounding Sweden’s NATO membership are rapidly unfolding, with indications pointing towards an imminent announcement of an agreement during the Vilnius summit held on July 11-12. However, there remains the possibility that Turkey may disrupt the proceedings at the last moment....

2597. Google DeepMind CMO at the Digital Agenda Cyprus summit

Dex Hunter-Torricke, the Chief Communications Officer of DeepMind and a close associate of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, is coming to Cyprus....

2598. Flash flood emergency hits New York

Local television outlets reported almost one foot of rain fell in the area north of New York City, causing a flash flood emergency. ...

2599. TechIsland announces TechIsland Awards Finalists

TechIsland is happy to announce the shortlist of finalists for the 1st TechIsland Awards. The 260+ members of TechIsland were asked to submit their nominations for 7 different categories of awards, based on specific criteria, aiming to bring forward and shine a spotlight on individuals, projects and companies that are shaping the tech and innovation landscape of Cyprus....

2600. Ministry of Culture to launch 'Kypria' pilot for art festivals

We have fully entered the summer, and the eagerly awaited cultural events have either begun or will soon begin. ...

2601. Eyewitness alleges horse abuse

New information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a horse that collapsed on Thursday afternoon in Corfu. ...

2602. Climate change threatens tourism as tourism impacts climate change

Coastal erosion, rising sea levels, increased temperatures, sea disturbances, and storms, as well as the reduction of freshwater supply, are some of the consequences of climate change....

2603. Eurobank's vision: Controlling Hellenic Bank and conquering new markets

According to Bloomberg, Eurobank's deputy chief executive, managing director, and head of international operations, Stavros Ioannou, expressed the bank's desire to eventually gain full control of Hellenic Bank in Cyprus....

2604. US Ambassador urges immediate steps towards a unified Cyprus

Cyprus reunification must not be deferred any longer, US Ambassador Julie Fisher said, speaking Thursday evening during a reception for the 4th of July, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....

2605. 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....

2606. President urges solution as foreclosure laws vote approaches

Cyprus is heading towards suspending first residence property foreclosures up to 350,000 euros until the end of October....

2607. 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. ...

2608. Varied weather conditions ahead

Today, expect mostly sunny skies throughout the region, with a possibility of localized cloudiness intensifying over the mountainous areas during the afternoon. ...

2609. President of OEB shares his cat's survival story

The President of OEB (Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation), Michalis Antoniou, recently took to social media to share the remarkable story of his cat's journey to recovery....

2610. Fourth of July fireworks Illuminate the night sky

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks....