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151. Consumers revolt as rising prices trigger surge in complaints

In recent months, the Pancyprian Consumers Association has been inundated with consumer complaints, particularly following the reinstatement of excise duty on fuel and the termination of electricity subsidies. ...

152. 150-million-year-old dinosaur Barry to be sold in Paris auction

An unusually well-preserved dinosaur skeleton, a Camptosaurus known as Barry, will go under the hammer in Paris next month....

153. Putin and Erdogan's plan for turning Turkey into an ''Energy Hub'' stalls

A joint endeavor between Putin and Erdogan to transform Turkey into a crucial conduit for Russian gas to Europe appears to have hit a roadblock, according to sources cited by Reuters....

154. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling houses and agricultural plots at affordable prices in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....

155. Cyclone's fury claims 31 lives in Brazil

Flooding from a cyclone in southern Brazil washed away houses, trapped motorists in vehicles and swamped streets in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving 2,300 homeless, authorities said Wednesday....

156. Apartment sales in Nicosia dominate in Q2

In the second quarter of this year, Nicosia's property market showed a significant preference for apartments, offering insights into future housing trends, according to Ask Wire data....

157. Volos hit by floods, after 10-hour storms

One man was found dead and hundreds of houses and roads were flooded in the port city of Volos, in central Greece, on Tuesday morning, following 10 hours of thunderstorms in the wider region which are expected to persist for another 24 hours. ...

158. Cyprus Apartment Showdown: Nicosia vs. Limassol

In our previous report, we delved into a comparative analysis of apartment sales in the Paphos, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts for 2022 and the first 7.5 months of 2023. Today, we shift our focus to the Nicosia and Limassol provinces, two significant players in the local real estate market....

159. British forces rescue puppy trapped in concrete tank

A little dog was stuck in an empty concrete water tank, which was three meters tall. Men from the British bases in the Avgorou Community came to the rescue....

160. Stunning Loch Ness monster photos emerge after years in secrecy

New images of a “serpent” creature claimed to be the Loch Ness Monster have been hailed as the “most exciting ever” of the mythical beast....

161. Sailing back to the future as WindWings propel shipping's green revolution

It seems a bit silly, but merchant shipping which long ago ditched its sails for internal combustion is now switching back, but not to any sail you’ve ever seen....

162. University of Nicosia plans medical school expansion to Athens

CVC Capital Partners and the University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus’ largest educational institution, have inked a joint venture deal to construct a branch of the university in Athens....

163. AstroBank offers diverse properties for sale across Cyprus

AstroBank, a prominent financial institution in Cyprus, has unveiled an array of properties available for purchase across the country....

164. India makes history, first to land on moon's south pole

India made history Wednesday, becoming the first to land on the south pole region of the moon....

165. Two migrant children among the dead from Evros fires

Eighteen people died in the village of Avantas in Evros, northeastern Greece, where fires raged on Tuesday for a fourth straight day, along with dozens of new blazes....

166. Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....

167. Apartment sales unveiled. Province-by-province price insights

Today, we are launching a brief series of articles aimed at examining sales prices through a simple province-to-province comparison. Later in the article, we will expand this comparison to different time periods, in an attempt to capture any observed variations....

168. 70 flights cancelled during German storms

Due to heavy rainfalls over Frankfurt, dozens of flights were canceled at Germany's largest airport on Wednesday....

169. Labor Department imposes outdoor work ban in higher mountains

In response to an amber warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labour Inspections in Cyprus has enforced a ban on outdoor work in higher mountainous areas between 12:00 and 16:00 local time on Thursday. This directive applies specifically to areas situated at elevations ranging from 1150 to 1650 meters....

170. Outdoor work suspended amid heat wave

The Labor Inspection Department has issued a directive mandating the suspension of all heavy and medium outdoor work, as well as activities involving the transportation or delivery of goods using two-wheeled vehicles or personal mobility devices, due to the ongoing heat wave....

171. Mount Etna eruption forces airport closure in Italy

The company that manages Catania Airport in Sicily announced this morning that all morning flights departing from or arriving at the airport are canceled due to the eruption of Mount Etna, as ash covers the airspace of the area....

172. Bezos makes waves as he yachts in style across the Greek isles

Last year, Jeff Bezos celebrated his time in the Cycladic Islands; this year, he opted for the Ionian Islands. On Wednesday, he and his group were spotted on the island of Kastos near Lefkada. Arriving on the island via a tender from Bezos' luxurious yacht "Koru," the sight was truly remarkable....

173. 100 trees felled with approval in Paphos

Over 100 trees were recently felled on private land in the Mandria community, as confirmed by Kypros Michaelides, the community's leader, in a statement to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

174. Luxurious residences and cutting-edge offices transform Nicosia's skyline

After being closed for two years, the Landmark Hotel, formerly known as the Hilton, is undergoing rapid renovation. The MHV Group, the owner, has provided an update indicating that the project is progressing swiftly according to the plan, ...

175. Building and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

176. 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. ...

177. ''We stopped the fire just 150 meters from the village''

Throughout the night, residents of Apsiou and Iasias communities bravely stayed put, defying evacuation orders, and joined forces with the Forestry Department and Fire Department to battle the flames that were inching dangerously close to their homes....

178. Ahoy Ayia Napa! Rhapsody of the Seas unleashes 3,000 tourists

Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....

179. David Hunter visits late wife's grave

The British pensioner who was freed after spending over a year in custody for his terminally-ill wife's manslaughter was finally able to pay his respects today....

180. Vafeades announces affordable bus service from GSP stadium in a month

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades addressed the traffic problem, stating that the solution does not lie in building more roads, but rather in reducing the number of cars on the existing roads....