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1. Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

2. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

3. Freedom24 hits 100K users in Greece, driven by digital-savvy investors

4. Nicosia gears up for the ultimate summer street fest on June 3

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, Epic Street Fest Summer Edition is taking over the newly transformed old GSP park in central Nicosia on Monday, June 3, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, ...

5. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

6. Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....

7. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

8. Limassol and Paphos first to receive UAE mobile desalination units

Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....

9. Limassol police officer injured in midnight shovel showdown

Things got unexpectedly medieval in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, when a routine traffic camera check turned into a shovel-wielding showdown....

10. Severe storms batter Cyclades, Athens braces for impact

A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....

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12. Powerful earthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 150

A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing at least 152 people and leaving hundreds injured. ...

13. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 57% surge in Q3 revenue, hits $9 billion market cap milestone

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....

14. 14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...

15. Participants of the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024

The biggest Christmas street festival is back this year in the heart of Nicosia, where the pulse of the city will beat stronger than ever at the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024!...

16. Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

Unusually strong winds that swept across Cyprus since Sunday have caused widespread disruption, with Nicosia bearing the brunt of the damage....

17. Spain floods: 205 dead and 50 arrested for looting in Valencia

The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....

18. Euronet remains only bidder in delayed JCC sale

The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems, which began confidentially over the summer, appears to have hit a "snag," with Euronet as the only prospective buyer. ...

19. Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

20. European Commission allocates €1B to flood-affected nations

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday over €1 billion in financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France deal with the impacts of the severe floods that hit these countries in 2023....

21. Cyprus surges in high-speed internet and tech jobs

Cyprus is making notable progress in its digital transformation, with coverage of very high capacity networks (VHCN) reaching 77.1% in 2023, a 28.5% increase from the previous year, according to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy....

22. Houthi rebels launch ''Palestine'' missile, matching Iranian rapid speeds

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds....

23. Elderly driver hits and abandons woman with mobility issues

A 68-year-old man was arrested Monday evening following a hit-and-run incident on Agora Street that left a 28-year-old woman with serious injuries....

24. 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. ...

25. Houthi rebels target US-owned ship in Yemen waters

Houthi fighters have launched an attack on a ship they identified as United States-owned, sailing in Yemeni waters. The Iran-linked group stated that the vessel, Star Iris, was hit by "a number of suitable naval missiles" in precise strikes....

26. Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake, triggering tsunami alerts

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked western Japan, causing significant damage and prompting tsunami alerts across coastal areas....

27. Mobile waste collection to hit Larnaca's streets Nov 21-24

In a concerted effort to address environmental concerns, the Environmental Department, in partnership with ANEL, is spearheading a project titled "Separate Collection and Management of Hazardous Household Waste."...

28. Russian tycoons secure bargains as multinationals retreat

In the post-Ukraine war era, a unique trend is shaping Russia's business landscape. Big Western players like McDonald's, Ball Corp., and Henkel AG made a swift exit, leaving behind a $21 billion void. Enter a new generation of Russian business leaders, seizing opportunities amidst the multinational exodus....

29. Rishi Sunak sacks Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Rishi Sunak has sacked Suella Braverman as home secretary sparking a major reshuffle of his top team....

30. Israeli Military unearths 1,500 Hamas militant bodies

Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....