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121. Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83

Sérgio Mendes, the renowned Brazilian singer and composer who played a key role in popularizing bossa nova music, died Thursday in Los Angeles....

122. September Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Financial Conduct Authority

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

123. Proposal steals the spotlight at Ed Sheeran's Larnaca concert (vid)

A magical moment unfolded at Ed Sheeran's concert in Larnaca on Saturday, September 7, when a surprise marriage proposal added an unforgettable touch to the night. ...

124. Friday’s forecast: A day of sun, storms, and surprises!

Happy Friday! Today’s forecast is bringing some fun twists—brace yourself for scattered thunderstorms across parts of the island, mainly inland and in the mountains. ...

125. Cyprus sees higher borrowing costs, lower deposit rates in July

Interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages in Cyprus increased in July, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The rate for consumer credit climbed to 6.67% from 6.18% in June, while the rate for home loans rose to 4.59% from 4.52%....

126. Clouds and thunderstorms brew after yesterday's refreshing rains

After yesterday's refreshing rains in parts of the country, things are heating up again!...

127. Israeli airstrike on Gaza aid convoy kills 5 transport employees

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike on a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza, claiming it targeted "armed assailants" attempting to hijack the convoy....

128. Mariah Carey loses both mother and sister on the same day

Mariah Carey revealed Monday that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, died over the weekend on the same day. ...

129. European Commission allocates €1B to flood-affected nations

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday over €1 billion in financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France deal with the impacts of the severe floods that hit these countries in 2023....

130. Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine

Russia has conducted one of its most extensive air assaults on Ukraine to date, according to Ukrainian Air Force Chief Mykola Oleshchuk....

131. Storms to hit mountains and inland regions

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated heavy storms which are expected to affect mainly the mountainous and inland areas and the north, and will be valid from noon until 1800 this evening....

132. FT: China set to hit PwC with record penalty amid Evergrande fallout

PwC China has informed its clients that it expects Chinese authorities to impose a six-month business ban starting as early as September, following its audit of the now-collapsed property developer Evergrande....

133. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

134. Twitter hit with €550,000 fine for firing worker over Musk’s email

Twitter has been ordered to pay a record €550,000 (£470,000) to Gary Rooney, a former senior employee at its Dublin office, after being found to have unfairly dismissed him....

135. Putin confirms Ukraine holds 28 settlements

Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region as an effort to undermine Moscow’s military operations in eastern Ukraine. This attack has prompted the evacuation of around 100,000 people....

136. Cyprus talks hit a snag as Tatar says no to UN meeting

According to Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, last week, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed a strong interest in restarting talks about the Cyprus issue. ...

137. Miley Cyrus named Youngest Disney Legend at 31

Miley Cyrus, fresh off her first Grammy win, has been named a Disney Legend....

138. Women entrepreneurs hit hard by Turkey's Instagram shutdown

Turkey's decision to block access to Instagram has dealt a significant blow to female entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to market and sell products ranging from homemade cookies to baby bedding....

139. FT: Global stock markets tumble amid US recession fears

Global stock markets experienced significant declines on Monday as concerns about a potential US recession led investors to abandon risky assets....

140. Winds whisk away the blazing heat today

Today, brace yourselves for mostly clear skies but expect some clouds to gather in the afternoon, especially over the mountains. Winds will start off light to moderate from the southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort,...

141. 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....

142. 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. ...

143. US, Germany, France, and Britain urge citizens to leave Lebanon

Germany has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions escalate following a deadly rocket strike on the Golan Heights....

144. High electricity costs in Cyprus due to lack of renewables

As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....

145. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to hit 46°C this week

British families heading to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco this week are being warned to brace for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 46°C....

146. Inland temps to hit 42°C today

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for Monday, effective from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m......

147. Greek land registry hit by major cyberattack

A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...

148. Microsoft 365 and Azure hit by global IT outage

A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide. ...

149. 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....

150. 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....