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1291. Temperatures expected to reach 40°C

The Department of Meteorology issued a yellow weather warning on Tuesday, predicting temperatures will soar to 40°C in the interior on Wednesday....

1292. Cyprus sees unprecedented 80% drop in asylum applications

Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...

1293. World’s oldest person Maria Branyas dies at 117

Maria Branyas, an American-born Spaniard and the world's oldest person at 117, has passed away, her family announced....

1294. Ukrainian refugees master English the Mr. Bean way

At Keighley College in West Yorkshire, laughter fills the classroom as students watch Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean struggle through a dentist visit....

1295. Record 6.6 million passengers from January to July 2024

A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus' airports from January to July this year while according to Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people....

1296. Lynch’s co-defendant killed in car crash before yacht tragedy in Sicily

Stephen Chamberlain, the former vice president of finance at Autonomy, was struck and killed by a car while jogging on Saturday, just days before his co-defendant, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, went missing after a yacht sank off the coast of Sicily....

1297. World Mosquito Day: Deadly dengue surges worldwide

World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing global efforts to combat them....

1298. Slight cooling expected as temperatures hold steady

The heatwave eases slightly today, with temperatures staying just under the 40-degree mark....

1299. Fuel prices drop across Cyprus

The retail price of 95-octane unleaded petrol in Cyprus has seen a noticeable decrease in the last 24 hours, with the national average now standing at €1.480 per litre....

1300. Hundreds of Cyprus telecom installers lose licenses over new exam

Approximately 600 telecommunications installers in Cyprus, responsible for tasks such as setting up telephone and internet lines, have been left without the necessary licenses to continue their work, despite having legally operated for years....

1301. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

1302. Monkeypox outbreak: Over 500 dead, WHO sounds alarm

Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....

1303. Paris ranks as Europe’s most expensive city for housing

Paris remains the most expensive city in Europe for free-market housing, with an average price of 14,900 euros per square meter, according to a report by Deloitte....

1304. Priest reports theft of Virgin Mary crosses from Nicosia church

A priest in Aglantzia reported to police on Saturday that unknown individuals broke into a local church and stole religious items dedicated to the Virgin Mary....

1305. Yellow warning for extreme heat across Cyprus

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures, set to take effect from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, August 19. ...

1306. Cyprus caught in a field of disinformation

In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...

1307. Scientists find massive underground water source on Mars

Geophysicists have uncovered a vast underground ocean beneath Mars' surface, a discovery that may hold significant implications for the search for life on the Red Planet....

1308. Syria and Lebanon rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Hama in western Syria late Monday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences....

1309. Russia opposes Turkish naval base plans in occupied Cyprus

Russia has expressed opposition to the militarization of the Eastern Mediterranean and supports a viable and just resolution to the Cyprus issue, as well as agreements that prevent any air connections with the Turkish-occupied areas, according to Yuri Pilipson......

1310. Leventis Museum's 'Nicosia 1950-1960' exhibit opens May 28

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia is set to launch the second phase of its photographic series, “Three Photographic Routes – Nicosia: People and Places.” ...

1311. EU Health Commissioner calls emergency meeting as Mpox reaches Europe

The European Union is ramping up its response to the spread of the mpox virus following the first confirmed case in Sweden....

1312. Kamala Harris unveils economic plan with tax cuts and housing focus

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to present a comprehensive economic plan during a major policy speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday....

1313. Russia suspects US approval in Nord Stream pipeline attack, vows retribution

Russia's ambassador to Washington asserted on Friday that Ukraine would not have attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines without at least tacit approval from the United States, and vowed that Russia would hold those responsible accountable....

1314. 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....

1315. Google faces potential breakup over monopoly findings

The U.S. Department of Justice is exploring the possibility of breaking up Google following a recent federal court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of violating antitrust laws....

1316. Attempt to light shisha leads to arrests over forest fire in Limassol

Two individuals were arrested yesterday afternoon in Limassol for allegedly starting a fire in the Trooditissa State Forest, claiming they were attempting to light a shisha. ...

1317. Wizz Air launches one-of-a-kind ''All you can fly'' membership

Wizz Air, Europe’s most sustainable airline globally1, has announced the launch of its “All You Can Fly” membership, providing an extensive number of flights across 12 months for €599, to more than 800 destinations....

1318. Sweden confirms first case of severe Mpox variant

Sweden has confirmed its first case of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact and is considered a more dangerous variant of the disease. ...

1319. Eight African migrants cross into occupied areas for ''Work Amnesty''

Eight young Africans attempting to cross from the free areas into the occupied territories through a military zone in the Aphania-Ornithi region were detained yesterday, according to reports from the occupied territories. ...

1320. Ukraine linked to Nord Stream blast despite Zelenskyy's objection

Ukraine was reportedly behind the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. The September 2022 explosion severely disrupted Russia's natural gas exports and caused significant turmoil in global energy markets....