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541. US Assistant Secretary discusses refugee aid in Cyprus

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom from July 30 to August 2, 2024, a State Department announcement says. ...

542. 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. ...

543. EU plans two-phase trade strategy if Trump wins presidency

Brussels is developing a two-phase trade strategy in response to the potential nomination of Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November....

544. US, Germany, France, and Britain urge citizens to leave Lebanon

Germany has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions escalate following a deadly rocket strike on the Golan Heights....

545. President Christodoulides visits Olympic Village, praises athletes

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Olympic Village on Sunday, where he met with the athletes of the Cyprus Olympic Committee's delegation to the Paris Olympics, the "best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad", as he said....

546. 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....

547. EU probes Vasilikos terminal over misuse of funds

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, citing suspicions of public procurement fraud, misuse of EU funds, and corruption. ...

548. 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......

549. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....

550. Four arrested in bomb attack on Cyprus prison officer's vehicle

Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the recent bomb attack on a Central Prison officer's vehicle, marking significant developments in the case....

551. EU Prosecutor probes Vasilikos LNG project for fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, amid suspicions of public procurement fraud, misappropriation of EU funds, and corruption. ...

552. 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......

553. 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....

554. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

555. Greece backs UN's Cuéllar in Cyprus reunification efforts

Greece supports the efforts of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and his personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, for the reunification of Cyprus, diplomatic sources from Athens said on Wednesday....

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557. Cyprus Embassy in Moscow marks 50 years since Turkish invasion

The Cyprus Embassy at Moscow organized a commemorative event on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The event was co-organized with the Press and Information Office which prepared a photo exhibition and videos from its archives. Expatriate organizations and Greeks of the diaspora in Russia attended the event....

558. Police investigate 57 beach theft cases, make 11 arrests

The Cyprus Police are investigating 57 cases of thefts from beachgoers across various beaches on the island, according to Police Spokesman Christos Andreou. Since the start of the summer, police have made 11 arrests. ...

559. 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". ...

560. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to hit 46°C this week

British families heading to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco this week are being warned to brace for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 46°C....

561. Cypriot flag bearer faces controversy ahead of Paris Olympics

The Cypriot athlete Elena Koulichenko, set to be the flag bearer for Cyprus at the upcoming Paris Olympics, has come under scrutiny following a Greek media report from eReportaz that has sparked reactions and controversy....

562. Multiple violations on Pervolia beaches

An official from the Office of the Environment Commissioner has uncovered several violations on the beaches of Pervolia, including unauthorized shacks operating as bars, use of electricity, absence of a lifeguard tower, and vehicle movement on the beaches....

563. Hollywood cheers Biden's exit, backs Harris for 2024

Hollywood figures have largely welcomed President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, marking a shift in sentiment from recent weeks....

564. Biden faces pressure to resign immediately

President Joe Biden announced he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race but will remain in office for the rest of his term....

565. Apartment prices up 13.9% yearly, house price growth slows

In the first quarter of 2024, house price growth showed a slight slowdown, while apartment prices continued to rise....

566. Republicans question Kamala Harris’ readiness as Democratic Nominee

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, leading Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for his resignation, arguing that if Biden is deemed unfit to run, he should not remain in office....

567. Mitsotakis becomes first Greek PM to attend Cyprus invasion anniversary

The visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Cyprus, was not only of symbolic importance but it was more one of substance, the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus said in a post on 'X' on Sunday....

568. Greek land registry hit by major cyberattack

A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...

569. Cyprus extends EV charging grants by two months

The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....

570. Microsoft 365 and Azure hit by global IT outage

A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide. ...