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301. Iraqi teen detained in Vienna over alleged Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Austrian authorities have detained an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, according to Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner. ...

302. Paphos Mayor, TEPAK discuss urgent student housing needs

Paphos Mayor Phaedonas Phaedonos met with representatives from the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) student union to discuss the newly constructed student housing facilities. ...

303. Cypriots flock to the coast for summer holidays despite rising prices

Coastal areas remain the top choice for Cypriots' domestic summer holidays, with destinations like Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca seeing high demand, according to the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE)....

304. Cyprus and Germany stress need for EU solidarity on migration

Real solidarity and equitable burden-sharing among European Union member states are essential for managing migration flows, Lars Castellucci, Deputy Chairman of the Interior Committee of the German Bundestag, said during a visit to Cyprus on Thursday....

305. Paphos Municipality cracks down on unauthorized port practices

Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...

306. Hezbollah threatens imminent attack on Israel

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addressed supporters via video during a ceremony commemorating top commander Fuad Shukr, killed by an Israeli airstrike a week earlier. ...

307. Vienna cancels Taylor Swift concerts over foiled terror attack

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two suspects allegedly planning a terrorist attack during her performances. ...

308. Local inspectors begin tackling illegal garbage dump sites

The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....

309. Pakistani man charged in plot to kill Trump

The Justice Department has charged Asif Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani national with alleged links to the Iranian government, for plotting political assassinations targeting former President Donald Trump and other US officials....

310. Famagusta to target global tourists with new campaign

311. Limassol Clinic faces expulsion from GESY over regulation violations

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has issued a stern warning to a Limassol clinic for violating General Healthcare System (GESY) regulations. The clinic has been given a month, from July 4 to August 2, to address the issues or face expulsion from the GESY....

312. Sweden orders Embassy staff to evacuate Lebanon, relocate to Cyprus

The embassy of Sweden has confirmed to CNA that it is relocating its staff from its Embassy in Beirut due to the deteriorating security situation in the country, noting this originally applies for August but could be extended according to the situation in the region....

313. Anxiety grows over potential Iranian response to recent killings

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed by national security officials that it remains unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might launch an attack on Israel, according to a U.S. official....

314. Christodoulides challenges Turkish stance with new push for Cyprus talks

President Christodoulides has declared himself ''ready'' to engage in negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem. Wherever he goes, he emphasizes his willingness to resume talks...

315. Blinken warns of possible Iran-Hezbollah attack on Israel in 48 hours

Secretary of State Tony Blinken alerted his G7 counterparts on Sunday that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could begin as early as Monday, according to three sources briefed on the call....

316. DISY President urges transparency amid Vasilikos scandal

DISY President Annita Demetriou's call for transparency regarding the Vassilikos scandal carries dual significance. ...

317. Christodoulides ties commissioner pick to EU job role

President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...

318. 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....

319. Tatar: ''No common ground for trilateral meeting''

In a recent statement, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar asserted that he has not received an official invitation for a trilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides. Tatar emphasized that there is no common ground or necessary conditions for such a meeting....

320. Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa welcome baby girl

Princess Rajwa, wife of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, marking the couple's firstborn and the first grandchild of King Abdullah II, according to the Royal Hashemite Court....

321. 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. ...

322. Officials refute rumors of Cyprus airspace closure

Flights to and from Cyprus are continuing as usual, according to Cyprus' Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Letymbiotis addressed and refuted online rumors suggesting the alleged closure of the country's airspace....

323. Ministers allegedly unaware of EU probe into Vasiliko project

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Vasiliko project, sparking a wave of controversy and finger-pointing among Cyprus officials....

324. Former Ministers to pay fines after Interconnector tax probe

Fines and fees for former officials linked to Interconnector companies....

325. ''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. ...

326. Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...

327. 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....

328. Lidl celebrates its successful sponsorship of the UEFA EURO 2024

• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....

329. Politics Blog: Cyprus wins the gold medal for corruption

The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....

330. 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....