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121. Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....

122. A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

123. Cyprus Archbishop urges global action for peace, hostages' release

Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....

124. Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

125. Israeli airstrike hits Beirut, killing six in escalating conflict

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah. ...

126. Cyprus’ luxury resort tied to Russia’s $230M Magnitsky scandal

Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....

127. Cabinet greenlights solar water heating grants up to €900

The Cabinet approved a grant scheme on Wednesday aimed at installing solar water heating systems in homes, according to Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou....

128. UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

129. Nicosia to improve walking and cycling by 2030

Nicosia has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the city into a '15-minute city' by 2030, aiming to ensure that residents can access essential services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes, officials announced Monday. ...

130. Mass casualties in Lebanon: 32 killed, thousands wounded in device blasts

Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....

131. Elderly defrauded of €40,000 in utility worker scam

A group of Roma individuals continues to defraud elderly people by posing as employees of the Greek Public Power Corporation (DEI) and the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE), aiming to steal money....

132. How did Israel turn Hezbollah’s pagers into deadly weapons?

Israel orchestrated the recent explosions of Hezbollah-linked pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, according to defense and intelligence sources, leading to the deaths of at least 32 people and injuring thousands....

133. Hellenic Bank boosts first-time buyers with reduced rates

Hellenic Bank has introduced a new scheme offering reduced interest rates for first-time homebuyers....

134. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

135. Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

136. 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%....

137. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

138. Government’s solar panel scheme attracts 6,000 applicants

The Energy Ministry expressed satisfaction on Saturday on the response its scheme ‘’photovoltaics for all’’ had among the consumers....

139. Dog shelter in Poland uses cottages instead of kennels

At Dog Village in Przemysl, Poland, adoptable dogs enjoy a unique living arrangement: their own cottage homes instead of traditional kennels....

140. Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....

141. World’s largest solar farm approved: Australia to export energy to Singapore

Australia has approved a $13.5 billion (A$20 billion) solar project that aims to transmit energy from a massive solar farm in the country's Northern Territory to Singapore via a 4,300-kilometer (2,672-mile) undersea cable. ...

142. Greece and the ferry-tale nightmare

The ferry boat situation in Greece is rapidly becoming an unfortunate stain on the very fabric of the country. As someone who not only vacations in Greece, I also own, operate, and conduct business there in the tourism sector....

143. Cyprus remembers 50 years since Turkish troops took over key areas

Today marks the 50th anniversary since the second phase of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus. ...

144. Ongoing wildfire battle: Attica firefighters tackle new outbreaks

Firefighting efforts are ongoing through the night to control wildfires in northeast Attica, primarily affecting the Mount Penteli and Lake Marathon areas. ...

145. Blaze in Souni-Zanakia burns 5 hectares, causes building damage

The fire that broke out shortly after eleven in the morning in Souni - Zanakia, Limassol district, has caused damage to several buildings, which is manageable, according to Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis....

146. Authorities issue new evacuation orders as Attica fire spreads

Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fierce blaze in northeast Attica that ignited Sunday afternoon in Varnavas and has since spread to Penteli, endangering Nea Makri. Despite the extensive efforts of emergency services, the fire has rapidly intensified....

147. Cyprus ready to help Greece as massive wildfire threatens Athens

Cyprus is prepared to assist Greece as a major wildfire rages northeast of Athens, causing significant disruption and damage. The Cyprus Fire Service, led by Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos, is in close contact with Greek officials, including Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias of the Greek Fire Brigade, to coordinate potential support efforts....

148. Humanitarian Affairs Head strengthens ties with enclaved communities in Karpasia

Anna Aristotelous, the Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing Persons and Enclaved, recently visited villages in the Karpasia Peninsula as part of ongoing communication efforts with the enclaved and resettled Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied areas....

149. Limassol Clinic faces expulsion from GESY over regulation violations

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has issued a stern warning to a Limassol clinic for violating General Healthcare System (GESY) regulations. The clinic has been given a month, from July 4 to August 2, to address the issues or face expulsion from the GESY....

150. 91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...