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241. Over 7,000 candidates vie for 3,227 seats in June 9 polls

In preparation for the June 9, 2024 elections in Cyprus, Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos Elia announced on Tuesday a significant level of candidate interest and voter eligibility. ...

242. Ancient Greek attire group slips past Acropolis guards

The Culture Ministry stated that it had no affiliation with and did not authorize the presence of a group of individuals dressed in Ancient Greek attires at the Acropolis, the main archaeological site in the Greek capital, on Saturday. ...

243. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

244. EU cracks down on TikTok lite over child addition concerns

European digital regulators are taking a stern stance against TikTok's latest feature, which rewards users for engaging with content, citing concerns over addiction, especially among children....

245. NASA cleared for £3.35 billion dragonfly mission to Titan

A Dragonfly is heading to Saturn – as Nasa has been given the final permission it needs to launch its Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan in the coming years....

246. New vaccine shows promise against deadly skin cancer

In a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment, doctors are conducting trials on what could be the world’s first personalized mRNA vaccine against melanoma, marking a potential game-changer in the fight against cancer....

247. €17 million worth of grants for big businesses

The EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan is charging ahead, with the Department of Energy, Trade, and Industry (DTI) launching a call for applications under the 'Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrading and Competitiveness of Large Enterprises'....

248. Police launch manhunt after daylight ambush

Police in Cyprus continue to be on high alert following an attempted murder in broad daylight on Tuesday (23/04) in Lakatamia, adding to a string of violent incidents linked to nightlife activities....

249. Russian minister faces 15-year jail term for record-breaking bribe

A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country’s top law enforcement agency has said, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine. ...

250. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

251. Israel strikes Iran, air defenses activated amid rising tensions

Iran has fired air defense batteries amid reports of explosions near a major airbase in Isfahan province, according to state media, amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel following an attack against its consulate in Syria....

252. Britain's Prince Harry officially a US resident

In a significant move, Prince Harry, formally known as Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex, has officially declared himself a resident of the United States, as per a recent regulatory filing in the United Kingdom....

253. EU champions ocean health with $3.71 billion investment

The European Union will spend 3.5 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to protect the ocean and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives this year, the EU’s top environment official said on Tuesday. ...

254. Cyprus-Greece ferry bookings open on Wednesday

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced the commencement of the third season of operation for the Cyprus-Greece Maritime Passenger Link in a press conference held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024....

255. AstroBank's record-breaking year: €30.4M in profits for 2023

AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....

256. Countdown for potential Israeli strike on Iran heightens tensions

Israel is gearing up for a potential strike against Iran, with its air force on full alert for retaliation....

257. FBI probes crew's awareness in Baltimore bridge collapse inquiry

The FBI has launched a criminal inquiry into the devastating collapse of a Baltimore bridge, which claimed the lives of six construction workers....

258. British jets intercept Iranian drones in defense of Israel

The Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets, launched from the Akrotiri base in Cyprus, are believed to have participated in the UK's involvement in defending Israel against an Iranian attack on Saturday night. ...

259. Turkey's Central Bank reports 2023 loss of 818.2B lira

Turkey’s central bank posted a 2023 loss of 818.2 billion lira ($25.25 billion), showed its balance sheet published in the Official Gazette on Sunday, on the back of steep loss stemming from the “KKM” foreign exchange-protected deposit scheme....

260. EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides honored for health advocacy

In an event honoring European Union Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides, the Nicosia-Kerynia Lions Club gathered to recognize her significant contributions....

261. In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully intercepting over 300 missiles and drones launched by Iran, with US support....

262. Global oil prices dip after Iran's attack on Israel

Oil prices fell in early Asian trade after Iran's reprisal attack on Israel over the weekend....

263. Iran strikes Israel with 100 drones and missiles

Iran fired multiple drones and cruise missiles towards Israel, heightening concerns of a broader conflict in the region. The Israeli military disclosed the attack, emphasizing that it would take several hours for the weapons to reach their targets. ...

264. Germany under fire for arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict

Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale of deaths and destruction in the war on Gaza....

265. Cyprus launches crucial tax reform study, President says

A study on the level of chargeable income tax is in progress, as part of the wider effort over a tax reform in Cyprus, President Christodoulides said on Thursday afternoon....

266. Russia's influence tactics exposed in EU election probe

Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote....

267. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

268. US transfers seized Iranian arms to aid Ukraine's defense

US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed on Tuesday that the United States has transferred a substantial arsenal, including machine guns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers, and ammunition, seized from Iran to Ukraine....

269. Chart your course with WISTA Cyprus' MentorShip program

Specifically designed to guide young professionals through the early stages of their careers in the maritime sector, both at sea and ashore, MentorWave's new MentorShip program has been announced by WISTA Cyprus....

270. Boeing's engine cowling detaches mid-takeoff, strikes wing

US airline regulators have launched an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing plane fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap, the latest in a series of safety problems facing the aircraft manufacturer. ...