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961. Cyprus could face financial strain over Vasilikos debacle

The abandonment of the Vasilikos terminal project by a Chinese consortium has triggered a cascade of financial and operational challenges for Cyprus, with substantial implications for state finances and energy infrastructure....

962. Adnoc and BP engage in high-stakes Talks with Energy Minister

Officials from the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and British multinational BP will be in Cyprus today, Friday, for meetings with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

963. Cyprus Police illegally dump asylum seekers in Buffer Zone

Cyprus Police have been transferring asylum seekers intercepted in the free areas to the UN buffer zone, despite objections from the United Nations, according to the UN in Cyprus....

964. Citizen's Service Center (KEP) on Makarios Avenue to close

The Citizen Service Center (KEP) on Arch. Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia will be closing down as it relocates to the large Center in Engomi. This transition is set to take place starting September 9, 2024....

965. Cyprus reclaims 37 relics from Germany after 60 Years

The repatriation of 37 Cypriot antiquities on 26 July 2024 from Stuttgart, Germany was announced by the Department of Antiquities, of the Deputy Ministry of Culture....

966. Hamas calls for 'day of furious rage' following leader's death

Palestinian militant group Hamas has called for a "day of furious rage" on Friday, coinciding with the burial of its slain leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar....

967. ''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...

968. Athens on high alert over possible Israeli target attack

The National Intelligence Service (EYP) and counterterrorism authorities in Greece are on heightened alert after receiving a warning from foreign security services about a potential attack on an Israeli interest in Greece....

969. Cyprus sees breakthrough in identifying missing persons

A new approach to gathering information on the whereabouts of missing persons in Cyprus has yielded significant results, according to Anna Aristotelous, Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing Persons and the Enclaved. ...

970. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....

971. Olympic medalists receive life-changing rewards from home countries

972. McDonald's becomes unaffordable for many

McDonald's, once synonymous with affordable fast food, has seen its sales decline as many former customers find its offerings increasingly expensive....

973. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers unable to afford vacations

Cyprus recorded the second-largest share of workers unable to afford vacations in 2022 among EU member states, with 25% of its workforce affected, according to an analysis of Eurostat data by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)....

974. Team USA wins bronze in men’s gymnastics for first time in 16 years

Team USA earned a bronze medal in the men’s gymnastics team final on Monday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking their first men’s team medal in 16 years....

975. Christodoulides questions past policies, signals change for Cyprus

Last week, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides gave a bold interview to ALPHA, where he criticized former President Makarios' policies. ...

976. FDA approves first blood test for colorectal cancer screening

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first blood test for colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults aged 45 and older, providing a new, less invasive option for early detection....

977. Limassol’s broadcast brought Paris 2024 Olympics to life

Limassol brought the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to its shores with an outdoor broadcast of the Opening Ceremony at Molos Park on July 26....

978. Greek firms fuel business expansion across Cyprus

The investment climate in Cyprus has significantly improved since the crisis era of 2013, attracting substantial interest from Greek companies....

979. Opponent disputes Maduro's win in Venezuelan election

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term, according to the country's electoral authority, despite exit polls suggesting a decisive opposition victory....

980. EU nations push back against von der Leyen’s dual nominee request

A power struggle is intensifying between EU member states and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the composition of the new Commission....

981. Police lead investigation into LNG terminal project under EPPO oversight

The investigation on the project for the construction of an LNG terminal in Vasilikos was initiated in March 2024, the press office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office......

982. Cyprus eyes key EU portfolio in von der Leyen’s second commission

As EU member states finalize the 26 names for Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission......

983. Minister highlights importance of defence readiness in Zygi

At a time when geopolitical developments and security challenges are constantly changing, maintaining our defence capabilities at high levels is a top priority, Cyprus Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Thursday, at an event for demonstrating the operational capabilities of the National Guard, which took place in the coastal area of Zygi, in the Larnaca district....

984. President Christodoulides heads to Paris for Olympic opening ceremony

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides accompanied by First Lady, Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, is leaving for Paris on Friday morning, to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, at the invitation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron....

985. Mother accuses legal service of cover-up in Thanasis' death

Andriana Nikolaou, the mother of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, launched a new attack on the Legal Service following coroner Panikos Stavrianou's request to overturn a previous conclusion by death investigator Dorias Varosiotou....

986. High electricity costs in Cyprus due to lack of renewables

As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....

987. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

988. Gerapetritis confirms Greece’s fixed Cyprus policy

Greece's positions on the Cyprus issue have been formulated for decades, they are fixed and have not changed, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Monday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT....

989. Kamala Harris raises record $81M in 24 hours after Biden's exit

Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered fundraising records, drawing an unprecedented $81 million in the 24 hours following President Joe Biden's decision to step down, campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz announced Monday....

990. Turkey considers naval base in Cyprus, Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Turkey's readiness to construct a naval base in Northern Cyprus, underscoring the persistent division of the island nearly 50 years after Turkey's invasion....