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541. Charting history with ancient maps of Larnaca and the East Med

An exhibition featuring maps depicting Larnaca and the Eastern Mediterranean, part of the collection housed in the Historical Archives of the Municipality of Larnaca, is currently on display at the former Ottoman Bank building in the coastal town....

542. From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

When we talk about the Annan Plan, we're not just referring to another proposal that was presented to us and rejected....

543. Larnaca anticipates over 400,000 tourists this season

Mayor Andreas Vyras is optimistic about the numbers for the tourism season in Larnaca, expecting it to be over 400,000 visitors visiting the province alone....

544. Peristeris makes history at FCI World Dog Show

A skilled hunter hailing from Chania has captured the spotlight at the FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale World Dog Show 2023 in Geneva, garnering attention as a proud representative of Crete and Greece....

545. Tourist arrivals and revenue soar

An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

546. Septemberfest Nicosia beer fun festival returns

The highly anticipated Septemberfest Nicosia Beer Fun Festival is gearing up for its 12th consecutive edition, presented by DISPLAY ART PLC. Running from September 1st to September 7th, 2023, the festival promises a week-long extravaganza of music, camaraderie, and of course, a wide array of beers. ...

547. Is the Harz forest home to a wolf man?

Blurry photos of an unkempt man carrying a “spear” in a German forest have stoked speculation that legends of a “wolf man” stalking the woods of the Harz region are true. ...

548. Senator Menendez condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Pyla

The attack on UN peacekeepers in the dead zone in Pyla was a completely unacceptable violation of international law, and the United Nations Security Council should promptly pass a resolution condemning the recent assault on Cypriot territory, stated Robert Menendez, the President of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate, during his speech at the World Conference of Cypriots in the Diaspora at the Presidential Palace....

549. USA: Former NYC mayor surrenders to authorities over election fraud

Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has surrendered to authorities in Georgia over accusations that he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election....

550. Easylyzi to buy Kotsovolos

The company Easylyzi is considering the acquisition of Kotsovolos. Easylyzi offers a comprehensive PaaS platform connecting businesses and consumers to a wide range of products on a subscription basis....

551. India makes history, first to land on moon's south pole

India made history Wednesday, becoming the first to land on the south pole region of the moon....

552. What's new in Germany's citizenship law?

The German government has introduced a new citizenship law, proposed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, aiming to streamline the process of acquiring dual citizenship and obtaining naturalization for non-EU citizens....

553. Cyprus marks 49 years since Turkey's dramatic military expansion

Today commemorates the forty-ninth anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In this phase, Turkish military forces, having initially invaded the island on July 20, 1974,...

554. 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....

555. Office workers catching 'ChatGPT fever' as usage surges

According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, many American workers are adopting ChatGPT to assist with everyday tasks, even as tech giants like Microsoft and Google have restricted its use due to security concerns....

556. Death toll reaches 55 in Maui wildfires with more lives feared lost

The death toll from the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii, has now climbed to 55 – as officials warned that the loss of life is expected to rise further....

557. US senator to speak at diaspora conference at the University of Cyprus

US Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is set to speak at the upcoming World Congress of Cyprus Diaspora, scheduled from August 23-25 in Nicosia....

558. Is there a need for radical changes in civil protection?

The catastrophic fire in Rhodes, a typical and unfortunate example of what is internationally referred to as a mega-fire - a fire that is extremely destructive to the local environment...

559. Chinese capital hit by deadly floods: 20 dead, 27 missing

Torrential rain in areas around China's capital, Beijing, killed at least 20 people and left 27 missing, the government reported Tuesday, as flooding destroyed roads, uprooted trees, and knocked out power. ...

560.  Acropolis sets limits on visitors

Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...

561. Embracing digital opportunities for stronger bonds

Digitalization can be a powerful mechanism that brings Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots closer together, provided that incentives are given. ...

562. 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. ...

563. Trump faces indictment over 2020 election

Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy....

564. Revolutionary cancer drug kills all solid tumors, leaves healthy cells intact

Scientists have developed a holy grail cancer drug that kills all solid cancer tumors while leaving other cells unharmed....

565. Miss Cypriot Beauty 1971: A journey through time

"This fabric is an old curtain from Ledra Palace," she says, caressing the covering tenderly that she uses to cover her sofa, in a cool, oasis-like elevation within her elegant home in Kato Arodes, Paphos. ...

566. Varosha's haunting appeal to tourists

Few places in the world can claim to have been favored by both Hollywood actors such as Elizabeth Taylor and thrill seekers under very different circumstances. ...

567. Rhodes: 19,000 rescued in Greek history's largest evacuation

Greece is currently facing a severe emergency due to widespread wildfires, prompting the country to initiate its most extensive rescue operation to date....

568. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

569. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

570. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....