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2161. Ayia Napa pushes for ban on four & three-wheeled vehicles

The Municipality of Ayia Napa is urging the government to implement a ban on four and three-wheeled vehicles from July 19 to August 20, between 21:00 and 07:00. ...

2162. Cyprus dispute: A barrier to EU-Turkey future

Turkey’s aspirations regarding Europe “pass through Cyprus”, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said upon his arrival to the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, underlining also that Turkey’s assessment can only be benchmark oriented....

2163. Brexit regrets: The UK's changing tune on EU exit

British nationals are expressing increasing regret over the decision to leave the European Union, according to a recent YouGov survey. Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims that Brexit brought benefits to the UK, over half of the population would now vote to remain in the EU if a referendum were held again....

2164. International aid rushed to support Greece

Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country....

2165. Petrides tweets expose EuroAsia Interconnector's risks

A series of points accompanied by questions were posted on Twitter by former Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, commenting on the developments regarding the evaluation of the sustainability of the EuroAsia Interconnector project, the electric interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. ...

2166. Erdogan's diplomatic efforts in Gulf region

CONSTANTINOPLE - REPORT: With the aim of attracting capital worth 50 billion dollars, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarked on a tour of Gulf countries. ...

2167. Cyprus-Oman double taxation agreement approved

The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday an agreement for double taxation avoidance and the prevention of tax evasion regarding income taxes as well as the relevant protocol between the Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman, Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos said after the Cabinet meeting....

2168. Elementary school and kindergarten return to Turkish-occupied Kormakitis

On Wednesday, Athena Michaelidou, the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, announced that the Elementary School and Kindergarten in Turkish-occupied Kormakitis will reopen in September....

2169. Interior Ministry implements stricter measures for new asylum seekers

The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that international protection applicants who have arrived in the Republic of Cyprus from January 1, 2023, onwards will not be considered eligible candidates for the voluntary relocation program....

2170. Larnaca - Piraeus ferry ready to set sail in ten days

In ten days, on July 29, the Larnaca - Piraeus ferry line is set to launch, and the demand has surged, with the Daleela ferry already fully booked. According to Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, who spoke on the show "Διασπορά Ειδήσεων" on SPOR FM,...

2171. Cabinet announces members of Advisory Council

The Council of Ministers, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides, convened today at the Presidential Palace. Following the meeting, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis informed reporters of the Council's decision to appoint the following individuals as members of the Advisory Council:...

2172. President exudes ''cautious optimism'' for Cyprus problem resolution

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides conveyed "cautious optimism" after being briefed by EU leaders at the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit. The discussions with Turkish President Tayip Erdogan during the NATO meeting in Vilnius were among the key topics discussed....

2173. Varosha hotels now accepting bookings for 2025

The latest developments in Varosha have been brought to light by Yeni Bakis newspaper. ...

2174. Wildfires force Greeks to flee homes

Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens on Monday forcing residents to flee their homes and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of children from a summer camp....

2175. Ship with Turkish flag raises concern in Cyprus

Concern was raised by the ship with the Turkish flag that was spotted off the coast of Limassol....

2176. Road safety concerns and uncontrolled access in Akamas National Forest Park

An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...

2177. President and FM to join EU-CELAC meeting

Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides is set to participate in the Summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Brussels on July 17 and 18....

2178. Lawsuit dismissed: 103 citizens' challenge to COVID-19 measures rejected

In a recent development, the Nicosia District Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 103 adult and minor plaintiffs who sought to challenge the constitutionality of the state's measures implemented to safeguard citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

2179. Results of Aphrodite drilling expected this August

The confirmatory drilling A3 in the Aphrodite reservoir was completed last week, stated Minister of Energy Giorgos Papadopoulos on Monday, noting that there seems to be positive news....

2180. DAAS-AI: Digital Agenda Alpha Stage AI start-up competition

The Digital Agenda introduces the Alpha Stage Start-ups Innovation Platform, where startups and innovation teams have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Agenda Alpha Stage Artificial Intelligence Competition, known as DAAS-AI, ...

2181. Philippos Soseilos: Significant investment opportunities in Cyprus

2182. Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....

2183. Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....

2184. 'French icon' Jane Birkin dies at 76, world mourns loss

The singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76....

2185. Pseudo-gov't pushes forward with controversial marina project in Varosha

The self-declared pseudo-government in the occupied areas has made a decision to proceed with the construction of a marina intended for private boats and tourism development in Varosha, an area belonging to the Republic of Cyprus....

2186. UN and EU push for Cyprus Problem breakthrough

The United Nations and the European Union are making efforts to break the current deadlock in the Cyprus problem, recognizing the significant role of Turkey. Diplomatic sources have revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears open to resuming the negotiating process....

2187. France showcases strength and diplomacy on Bastille Day

France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts, and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians, and often a foreign head of state as an honored guest....

2188. Cyprus approves €361M supplementary budget for 2023

With criticism against the government's agreement for the purchase of the Metropolitan building, which will house the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance, the Plenary of the House of Representatives approved the supplementary state budget amounting to €361 million....

2189. Protest erupts over Thanasis' murder case

Protesters gathered on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 outside the Legal Services in Nicosia to express their dissatisfaction with the Attorney General's decision not to pursue criminal charges in the murder case of national guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou....

2190. Cyprus initiates diplomatic efforts for Cyprus talks

In a positive atmosphere, as reported by "K", the meetings of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, took place in New York and at the headquarters of the United Nations, with the backdrop of Cyprus' efforts to restart Cyprus talks. ...