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721. UN envoy's dual approach ahead of crucial briefing

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar is adopting a nuanced strategy in the Cyprus conflict as she seeks to engage with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and prepares to brief the UN Security Council ...

722. Rain relief on the horizon as thunderstorms break the heatwave

Good news, everyone! The heatwave has been relentless, but relief is finally on its way with some much-needed rain. Here's what you can expect....

723. Tatar calls for occupied North to be included in the EU

The Cyprus government has firmly rejected recent statements by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar advocating for a two-state solution and the inclusion of the Turkish-occupied northern region of Cyprus in the European Union....

724. Kathimerini highlights voices from the 1974 Turkish invasion

This Sunday, the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" delves into one of the most profound tragedies in modern Greek history: the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

725. Thousands protest mass tourism in Barcelona, shouting ''tourists go home!''

Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express their anger at the overwhelming impact of mass tourism on Spain's most visited city. ...

726. President Christodoulides hosts FBI Assistant Executive Director

President Nicos Christodoulides hosted a meeting today with FBI Assistant Executive Director Michael Nordwall at the Presidential Palace. During the meeting, President Christodoulides highlighted the strong ties between Cyprus and the United States, ...

727. Domestic violence cases on the rise in Cyprus

Reports of domestic violence in Cyprus have seen a significant rise, with incidents reaching alarming numbers, Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis told a parliamentary committee on Monday....

728. Greek Police reopen mafia case files after engineer's execution in Athens

In the wake of last week’s brutal execution of 54-year-old engineer Panagiotis Stathis who was gunned down outside his Athens office in Psychiko, ...

729. Ikea to open store on New York's chic 5th Ave

IKEA is set to open a new store in the heart of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue shopping district, serving as the prime anchor of a new office tower, the majority owner of IKEA stores announced Tuesday....

730. Interior Minister stresses President's diplomatic pursuit for reunification

Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, who, on Saturday, attended events that took place in Serres and Vergina in Greece to condemn the coup and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974,...

731. Court detains suspect in Metamax pyramid scheme

A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with the ''pyramid'' fraud scheme known as Metamax has been ordered detained for eight days by the Limassol District Court, according to proceedings held on Saturday, July 6th. ...

732. Christodoulides: ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone''

The President of the Republic stated, ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone because we cannot allow the creation of a new migrant route.''...

733. Another heatwave alert: Brace yourselves for the sizzle

Buckle up, folks! The Met Office has issued yet another yellow warning for high temperatures, in effect from 21:00 Sunday evening until 17:00 Monday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to beat the heat and keep your cool....

734. State to cover €12M shortfall from licensing revenues

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....

735. Cyprus Law Commissioner teams up with Ireland to improve legal system

Law Commissioner Louisa Christodoulou Zannetou recently engaged in a virtual meeting with Ireland’s Law Reform Commission Chairman Justice Frank Clarke and Commissioner Richard Barrett. ...

736. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax

737. Feud erupts at top of Cyprus National Guard

The National Guard of Cyprus faces a serious challenge to its military discipline following a public conflict between top officials. This marks the second such incident in six years....

738. Cyprus joins European effort to combat desertification in rural areas

Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....

739. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a commercial property consisting of three shops in Larnaca as well as residential and agricultural real estate ideal for investment in Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....

740. Biden gains support from democratic governors

In a show of unity and support, several Democratic governors expressed their backing for President Joe Biden following a meeting with him. They highlighted their commitment to his leadership and discussed the significance of his administration's accomplishments....

741. Man shot dead in Pegeia during gathering

Police are investigating a premeditated murder in Pegeia, involving 43-year-old Stylianos Stylianou....

742. Cyprus Airways launches direct flights to Barcelona

Cyprus Airways is excited to announce the launch of its new direct flights from Larnaca to Barcelona, commencing on the 3rd of July. This new route will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, providing passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel option to one of Europe's most vibrant cities....

743. Auditor-General challenges pension misconduct claims

Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides addressed several contentious issues during the third day of hearings at the Supreme Judicial Council, which is reviewing Attorney General George Savvides' request to dismiss Michaelides for alleged misconduct....

744. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

745. New pyramid scheme preys on Cypriots promising big profits

In a report by Hectoras Georgiou from Kathimerini, a new company named Metamax has recently popped up in Cyprus, promising substantial profits to users through its application. ...

746. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......

747. Execution-style murder of civil engineer linked to Mykonos activities

Police are intensifying their investigation into the murder of 54-year-old civil engineer Panagiotis Stathis, who was fatally shot on Tuesday morning outside his company's offices in Psychiko, a northern suburb of Athens....

748. Larnaca intensifies mosquito spraying for public health

Larnaca Municipality has informed residents that systematic spraying operations to combat mosquitoes are ongoing throughout the city....

749. How France's nationalist shift could shape Cyprus' future

In France, the prospect of nationalists potentially clinching a decisive majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections has stirred apprehension in Brussels and Berlin....

750. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....