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541. Cyprus inflation slows in July after three months of rising costs

Inflation in Cyprus took a breather in July after three months of climbing prices. According to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the cost of living went up by 2.1% in July. ...

542. Bank of England cuts interest rates after nearly a year of stability

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping them from a 16-year high. This decision, made by a narrow 5-4 vote, reflects a split among policymakers about whether inflation is under control....

543. Cypriots Kontides and Makri set to compete in Olympic regatta today

Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....

544. Cyprus government rakes in over €424M in surpluses this year

Cyprus has reported a substantial budget surplus of €424.5 million for the first half of 2024, a huge increase from the €62 million surplus during the same period last year. ...

545. EU plans two-phase trade strategy if Trump wins presidency

Brussels is developing a two-phase trade strategy in response to the potential nomination of Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November....

546. President Christodoulides visits Olympic Village, praises athletes

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Olympic Village on Sunday, where he met with the athletes of the Cyprus Olympic Committee's delegation to the Paris Olympics, the "best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad", as he said....

547. Accident reveals 'mind-blowing' sulfur crystals on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur....

548. Lidl Cyprus celebrated the opening of its 3rd store in Paphos and 21st store in Cyprus

In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...

549. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....

550. Greece backs UN's Cuéllar in Cyprus reunification efforts

Greece supports the efforts of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and his personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, for the reunification of Cyprus, diplomatic sources from Athens said on Wednesday....

551. Cypriot students face €1,100 rents in Limassol

Rising rental prices are placing significant strain on individuals seeking housing in Cyprus and Greece, with particular challenges faced by incoming university students. ...

552. Online travel booking scams skyrocket

Scams involving online booking platforms have exploded over the past 18 months, with fraudsters increasingly targeting tourists, according to a report by Kathimerini.gr....

553. Republicans question Kamala Harris’ readiness as Democratic Nominee

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, leading Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for his resignation, arguing that if Biden is deemed unfit to run, he should not remain in office....

554. Mitsotakis becomes first Greek PM to attend Cyprus invasion anniversary

The visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Cyprus, was not only of symbolic importance but it was more one of substance, the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus said in a post on 'X' on Sunday....

555. The Economist: 'The division of Cyprus looks indefinite'

As Cyprus marks the 50th anniversary of its division, a resolution to the longstanding conflict remains elusive. Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, the island remains split between its Greek south and Turkish north, with the status quo appearing increasingly permanent....

556. June sees price hikes on essentials as inflation rises

Get ready to pay more for everyday items! Prices for many essential goods jumped in June, driving up inflation to 2.9%. This follows a steady rise from 2.4% in April and 2.7% in May....

557. Kuwait sends 200 tonnes of aid to Gaza via Cyprus

A delegation from Kuwait’s Al-Salam Association for Humanitarian and Charitable Works is set to send around 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza’s civilian population via the Amalthea humanitarian corridor to the port of Ashdod, Israel....

558. Soaring insurance costs push global shipping rates up 233%

Global trade has faced immense pressure since last October when the war in the Near East erupted following the terrorist attack by the Palestinian group Hamas against Israel. ...

559. Cypriot neurosurgeon sentenced for fraud

A Cypriot neurosurgeon has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for deceiving patients and defrauding the General Health System. ...

560. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

561. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Apartments, beachfront land, commercial properties and other investment opportunities are available for sale by AstroBank in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....

562. Skinny Fox bids adieu to Nicosia's dining scene

Skinny Fox, a celebrated dining destination in Nicosia known for its gourmet dishes and warm ambiance, has announced it will permanently close its doors early next month, bidding farewell to its loyal patrons and culinary community....

563. Copenhagen's new plan for tourists, 'Have fun, save the planet, earn rewards!'

Copenhagen is turning tourism on its head with a cool new idea: rewarding visitors who go green! Instead of getting mad at tourists for causing problems, the city's tourism agency, Wonderful Copenhagen, wants to give them perks for making eco-friendly choices....

564. US and Israel fund far-right groups blocking Gaza aid

Under U.S. pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver substantial humanitarian aid to Gaza....

565. Cyprus and Greece commit to Eastern Med security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stressed the joint commitment of Cyprus and Greece to make every possible effort to maintain peace, security, stability and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean......

566. ''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...

567. Christodoulides calls for honesty on 50th anniversary of Cyprus coup

If we want to move forward, we must be honest, Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Monday, after a memorial service for those who fell during the July 15, 1974 coup of the Greek junta against President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios. He pointed out at the same time that “I am not here to give a pardon to anyone”...

568. Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills 90210' star, dies at 53

Actress Shannen Doherty, renowned for her roles in 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Heathers', passed away at the age of 53, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed....

569. FT: Unilever to cut 1/3 of office jobs in Europe

Unilever, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods such as Dove, and BEn & Jerry's, Lipton, Knorr, etc., has announced plans to eliminate a third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025, ...

570. Happy Friday, folks! Sizzling heat with some surprise showers ahead

Good morning, weather warriors! As we step into this fabulous Friday, the weather has a bit of a split personality. Early birds will enjoy mostly clear skies with a few low clouds, especially near the coast....