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2551. US suicide rates surge to record high, prompting concern

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday....

2552. Alert issued amid spate of prepaid card scams

A total of five cases have been reported between August 4 and 10 about scams that led to withdrawals of thousands of euros through prepaid credit cards, Police spokesperson, Christos Andreou, told CNA on Friday, calling on businesses that sell such cards to be alert and cautious....

2553. Twitter parody account in hot seat amid controversy

The satirical Twitter account titled ''Jho Low the President's Godson'' has come under scrutiny. As per a post on Wednesday, the account disclosed that it had been notified by the social media platform that a complaint had been filed by the Cyprus Police....

2554. Russian consular services in occupied areas stirs debate

In April 2022, when K reported that Russia was planning to establish permanent consular services for Russian citizens residing in the occupied territories, both Moscow and the Russian Federation's delegation to the European Union denied the publication,...

2555. BOC reports €220 million profit for first half of 2023

Bank of Cyprus Group has reported a robust profit after tax of €220 million for the first half of 2023, a significant leap from the €43 million recorded in the same period of 2022. Notably, €125 million of these profits were achieved in the second quarter of 2023....

2556. Building and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

2557. High-stakes clash over official's credentials

A simmering dispute within Cyprus' Ministry of Health between Minister Popi Kanari and Director General Christina Giannakis has garnered increased attention,...

2558. Police had prior warning of Croatian hooligans ahead of soccer clash

The police had been informed in time about the movements of the Croatian hooligans ahead of the Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, ...

2559. Cyprus enhances migration management with new facilities

Cyprus took a significant step in enhancing its capacity to manage migration pressures by signing a contract for the construction of a reception center for around 1,000 people and a pre-departure center for approximately 800 people. ...

2560. From burps to burgers: The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane

When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane....

2561. CBC: Bounced checks decline continue to decline

A total of 36 bounced checks, amounting to €112,717, were issued in July 2023. These checks involve 18 entities, consisting of 11 legal entities and 7 individuals. ...

2562. Cyprus advances in US visa waiver but challenges persist

Robert Paschall, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security, recently visited Cyprus and discussed the country's aspirations to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)....

2563. The triumphs, challenges, and unity in the mountains of Limassol

The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...

2564. Cyprus sees population surge: 9.9% growth in a decade!

Cyprus' population recorded an increase of 9.9% in the period between 2011 and 2021, according to the preliminary results of the Census of Population and Housing 2021, published by the Statistical Service on Friday....

2565. Ukrainian woman detained in foiled plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

A Ukrainian woman has been detained by Ukraine’s Security Service in connection with an apparent plot to attack President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the service said on Monday....

2566. Renowned musician's legacy lost in wildfires

The country house of the renowned musician Stelios Argyris was reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that struck Apesia. As per Christina Argyris, his daughter, the flames engulfed her father's precious sound work, leaving only the scores of his masterpieces in her possession, with no sound tapes remaining....

2567. Clear skies and a gradual weather shift

Today, we can expect mostly clear skies with a seasonal low-pressure system influencing the area. The winds will be coming from the southwest to northwest direction. ...

2568. Harvard professor of 'honesty' faces fraud allegations in startling twist

In an ironic twist in the world of behavioral science, a Harvard professor who studies honesty has been accused of data fraud....

2569. 200 delegates missing at Lisbon's World Youth Day

About 200 Angolans and Cape Verdeans didn’t show up to their delegations to participate in World Youth Day, which runs until Sunday in Lisbon....

2570. Money theft attempt at Paphos ATM

Authorities are investigating an incident of violation and money theft from an ATM in Paphos....

2571. Fake rental contract lands woman in custody

The Police in Limassol are investigating a case of fraud and embezzlement involving false representations and money transfers. They have arrested a suspect in connection with the case....

2572. Jordan and EU strengthen energy ties via Cyprus

The desire for cooperation with Cyprus on the issue of Jordan's electricity connectivity with the EU was expressed by the Jordanian Minister of Energy during his meetings with the Cypriot Minister of Energy in Amman. ...

2573. Clear evening, gradual cooling expected

The Meteorological Service has just issued a new yellow warning as temperatures continue to rise....

2574. Cyprus universities earn impressive global rankings

The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...

2575. Limassol forest fire partially controlled

A forest fire that ignited on Wednesday in the Saint Mamas community area of Limassol Province has been partially brought under control as of Thursday morning. ...

2576. Coastal areas and mountains to offer cooler relief

The Greek Meteorology Department issued a new yellow warning for high temperatures and a fire hazard alert on Thursday (03/08). ...

2577. German Metal Festival asks for car-free commute

The organizers of Wacken Open Air, a hard rock and metal festival in northern Germany, have asked visitors to leave their heavy metal at home. They issued a travel ban Tuesday for ticket-holders with cars and trucks due to the muddy terrain of the festival grounds....

2578. 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. ...

2579. Cities across Europe, including Cyprus, to showcase disabled-friendly urban areas

Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta and Paphos now have the chance to exhibit their achievements in creating disabled-friendly urban spaces as European cities compete for the prestigious Access City Award. ...

2580. Camera car driver caught in unexpected drug test

Positive in a preliminary drug test, a mobile camera driver was detected yesterday, Tuesday (01/08), in Limassol....