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571. Cyprus grapples with displacement 50 years after Turkish invasion

The violent displacement of tens of thousands of Cypriots following the Turkish invasion in July 1974 remains a festering wound for Cyprus....

572. 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. ...

573. Turmoil at Vasilikos as Chinese consortium pulls out, terminal project in limbo

The sudden withdrawal of the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD from the Vasilikos terminal project has added a new layer of complexity to the already troubled initiative. ...

574. Turkish parliament urges recognition of Northern Cyprus as independent state

In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....

575. Biden tests positive for COVID-19, shifts duties to Delaware

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Las Vegas, the White House confirmed Wednesday. ...

576. 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. ...

577. France accused of 'racist discrimination' over Olympic hijab ban

France is under fire for barring its athletes from wearing hijabs at the upcoming Paris Olympics, a move critics call 'racist gender discrimination'....

578. 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. ...

579. Fifteen days left to decide on Eurobank's offer

Hellenic Bank shareholders have less than 15 days to decide whether to sell their shares to Eurobank, which has made a takeover offer of 2.56 euros per share. The offer, initiated at the start of the month, has a four-week deadline, shorter than the maximum eight weeks allowed....

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

581. Russian tech professionals flock to Cyprus despite sanctions

A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......

582. Cyprus marks 50 years since 1974 invasion

This year marks fifty years since the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, events that profoundly shaped modern Cyprus. ...

583. 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....

584. UN project boosts water access for Cyprus wildlife in buffer zone

It's impossible not to be moved by the climate and wildlife of Cyprus, particularly in dry regions like the buffer zone, abandoned since the Turkish invasion of 1974....

585. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

586. 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....

587. Study reveals pros and cons of Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus' Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, George Papanastasiou, announced on Thursday that the comprehensive cost-benefit study for the Cyprus-Greece (Crete) electricity interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI),...

588. Cyprus tourism faces €25 million Hit

The president of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, has highlighted the urgent need to extend the tourist season and increase the number of year-round hotel operations. ...

589. Cyprus ranks among top innovators in Europe

Among the best-performing countries in terms of innovation between 2023 and 2024 is Cyprus, according to the latest European Commission data....

590. 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 ...

591. Cyprus leads EU in home sales by 31%

Home sales in Cyprus surged by 31% in 2023 compared to the previous year, the highest increase among European Union countries, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU's statistical service....

592. Thousands protest mass tourism in Barcelona, shouting ''tourists go home!''

Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express their anger at the overwhelming impact of mass tourism on Spain's most visited city. ...

593. Cyprus remains a strong innovator in European rankings

Cyprus maintains its position as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the 3rd consecutive year, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on Monday....

594. Letter from retired Deputy Chief exposes serious issues in Cyprus National Guard

The recently retired deputy chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Loukas Hadjimichael, has raised serious concerns about the state of the military force in a farewell letter....

595. Young women look decades older due to early botox use

Recent Love Island contestants Nicole Samuel, Jess White, and Harriet Blackmore have ignited discussions about the impact of cosmetic procedures on young women's appearances....

596. Wolt welcomes historic collective agreement for delivery drivers

Wolt has welcomed the first-ever collective agreement in the fleet management sector, marking a major step forward for the industry. This agreement, reached through the joint efforts of the Ministry of Labour, fleet management companies, and unions, is set to benefit delivery drivers, businesses, and consumers....

597. Accurate dating of Kyrenia shipwreck confirmed

Using various lines of evidence researchers have determined that the Kyrenia shipwreck had been constructed between about 345-313 BC and sank between about 286-272 BC......

598. Greece bucks trend with six-day work week

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain businesses in an effort to increase productivity and employment, according to a report by CNBC. ...

599. Cyprus risks losing €657M EU grant for Interconnector project, says Energy Minister

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......

600. Reflect Festival highlights traffic and housing challenges in Limassol

The recent Reflect Festival brought forth crucial discussions on pivotal issues affecting Limassol, prominently featuring traffic congestion and housing shortages as central topics. ...