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691. ''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...

692. Cyprus Seeds sparks an innovation revolution

Exciting things are happening in Cyprus as Cyprus Seeds wraps up its third cycle of innovation, highlighted by a lively event at the Reflect Festival in Limassol. ...

693. Armed convoy of 800 fighters from Paphos to Nicosia marred by tragedy

In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....

694. Cyprus faces financial hit as Chinese consortium exits energy project

Following the public admission by Energy Minister George Papaconstantinou, the agreed separation between Cyprus' Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the Chinese consortium CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) is imminent, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

695. Donors withhold $90M in election funding unless Biden steps aside

Donors to a major super PAC backing President Joe Biden are withholding around $90 million in pledged funds, urging the president to step aside, sources told the New York Times. ...

696. Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally (video)

Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The FBI has identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania....

697. Wailing sirens to commemorate tragic events of 1974

In a poignant tribute to a pivotal chapter in its history, Cyprus will activate the sirens of its Public Warning System on significant dates this July, marking the anniversaries of the 1974 coup d’état and the ensuing Turkish invasion....

698. Tiny proteins in liver tumors may hold key to new cancer vaccines

Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new cancer vaccines, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances....

699. Diplomatic efforts intensify amidst critical juncture

The diplomatically crucial time leading up to Friday is seen as particularly important for efforts to break the deadlock in the Cyprus talks. UN Secretary General's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, ...

700. Cyprus sets course for cheaper electricity in 2025

Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou unveiled Cyprus' ambitious plans for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) during a press conference in Nicosia on Tuesday. ...

701. UN envoy's dual approach ahead of crucial briefing

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar is adopting a nuanced strategy in the Cyprus conflict as she seeks to engage with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and prepares to brief the UN Security Council ...

702. 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....

703. Cyprus faces crucial decision as LNG terminal contract nears end

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday that the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) for the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal construction is approaching its conclusion....

704. Tatar calls for occupied North to be included in the EU

The Cyprus government has firmly rejected recent statements by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar advocating for a two-state solution and the inclusion of the Turkish-occupied northern region of Cyprus in the European Union....

705. President Christodoulides hosts FBI Assistant Executive Director

President Nicos Christodoulides hosted a meeting today with FBI Assistant Executive Director Michael Nordwall at the Presidential Palace. During the meeting, President Christodoulides highlighted the strong ties between Cyprus and the United States, ...

706. Ikea to open store on New York's chic 5th Ave

IKEA is set to open a new store in the heart of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue shopping district, serving as the prime anchor of a new office tower, the majority owner of IKEA stores announced Tuesday....

707. UN envoy stresses need for Cypriot leadership in reconciliation efforts

The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy to Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, expressed optimism for Cyprus’s future reconciliation in an open letter ahead of her report to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on July 10....

708. Cyprus banks receive upgrades, signal economic resilience

In a series of significant upgrades for Cypriot banks, Fitch Ratings has elevated the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank's credit ratings, underscoring a positive trajectory for the country's financial sector, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

709. Cyprus' 300 fintech firms boost economy, says Georgoulas

The Economist's 28th Annual Government Roundtable concluded with great success in Greece, running from July 2-4....

710. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

711. Deputy Minister unveils EU's strategic agenda to ministers

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented on Wednesday to the members of the Council of Ministers the EU Strategic Agenda that will guide the work and priorities of the EU institutions for the next five years....

712. Politico: Is Brexit's peak over? UK faces calls to rejoin EU

British voters are gearing up for their first post-EU general election this Thursday, marking a significant milestone since Brexit....

713. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

714. Biden gains support from democratic governors

In a show of unity and support, several Democratic governors expressed their backing for President Joe Biden following a meeting with him. They highlighted their commitment to his leadership and discussed the significance of his administration's accomplishments....

715. Younger tourists are choosing Cyprus in the winter

In a bid to extend Cyprus's tourism season, a recent survey commissioned by Hermes Airports highlights promising opportunities for bolstering winter tourism, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

716. Councillor pushes for better support of foster children

In a heartfelt discussion on SPOR FM's "Diaspora News," Fotini Tsiridou, a Limassol Councillor for the DISY, addressed the pressing issue of support for foster children as they transition into adulthood....

717. Nicosia's 7th Epic Street Fest delights thousands

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, about 2000 people gathered in the heart of the capital city, reveling under the summer sky with music from some of the island’s top DJs, courtesy of Deejay Radio, at the 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia....

718. Biden considering withdrawal from 2024 US Presidential race, sources say

President Joe Biden is under intense scrutiny as he prepares for key public appearances that could determine the future of his 2024 presidential campaign....

719. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

720. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......