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241. Biden sends fleet to Mediterranean as Israeli-Gaza conflict intensifies

For the second consecutive day, Israeli forces found themselves engaged in intense street fighting with Hamas gunmen in southern Israel as they prepared for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. ...

242. Cyprus cracks down on illegal labor as Limassol raids yield arrests

In a concerted effort to combat illegal employment and unlawful residence, law enforcement authorities took action yesterday....

243. EU nations reach agreement on handling irregular immigration

European Union countries on Wednesday sealed a deal on how to handle irregular immigration at times of exceptionally high arrivals, taking a step towards overhauling the bloc’s asylum and migration rules before a pan-European election next year....

244. Deloitte continues to foster trust through transparency

Deloitte Cyprus issued its 12th Audit Transparency Report for the year ending 31 May 2023. The report provides an in-depth analysis on how the firm embraces its responsibilities to its clients, people, society, and the market, with the highest quality standards. ...

245. Inflation fears and green investments

The European Central Bank (ECB) has revised its inflation forecast upward, now predicting that inflation will reach 5.6% in 2023 and 3.2% in 2024. ...

246. NYC drowns under state of emergency from flooding

New York City began drying out Saturday after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades, as city dwellers dried out basements and traffic resumed on highways, railways and airports that were temporarily shuttered by Friday’s severe rainfall....

247. French ski resort shuts down forever

Due to the effects of global warming that have led to a lack of snow, a ski resort in the French Alps, La Sambuy, has decided to cease operations permanently....

248. UN Peacekeeping Force asserts continued use of Ledra Palace

The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain control of Ledra Palace, a historic hotel located in the Nicosia buffer zone, dismissing speculations about its return to the Church of Cyprus....

249. 91% repatriation rate achieved in Cyprus

Today marks the tenth collaborative effort between the Cyprus Police and European countries, orchestrated under the guidance of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex....

250. Limassol port's grand eco-art showcase for World Tourism Day

In celebration of World Tourism Day, DP World Limassol, in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, hosted a special event last week for terminal passengers. The event's primary objective was to promote sustainable practices within the shipping sector....

251. Staff shake-up ahead after resignation fallout

In the wake of Doxa Komodromou's resignation following revelations regarding overtime issues within the Presidential Office, forthcoming announcements are anticipated concerning individuals involved in the Chloraka and Limassol incidents. ...

252. Christodoulides meets Guterres in New York

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, meets on Friday in New York with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. ...

253. Turkey and Israel forge energy partnership, mend ties

Turkey and Israel will soon begin taking joint steps in energy drilling, President Tayyip Erdogan was cited by Turkish media as saying on Thursday, adding the two countries would also operate energy networks to Europe through Turkey....

254. Consulco’s London Credit Fund; Existing & New Investment Opportunities

255. Airlift saves 62-year-old ailing passenger in Cyprus

In a carefully coordinated operation overseen by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSΕD), a 62-year-old patient was safely transported to Paphos General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....

256. SSM chief urges banks to be prudent amidst soaring profits

The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....

257. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

258. Altia transforms the real estate market through property management technology services developed by Prosperty and Robura

Altia, the fastest-growing real estate company in Cyprus with one of the largest real estate portfolios, is bringing digital transformation to the real estate sector. ...

259. Police vigilance prevents unauthorized entry in evacuated Chlorakas flats

Five private security guards will watch over the evacuated apartment buildings in Chloraka around the clock. Additionally, ADE Paphos patrols will cover the entire area, as confirmed by Michalis Nikolaou, the spokesperson for ADE Paphos and CID Paphos manager....

260. CDB Bank and Astrobank in talks for potential acquisition

In an official announcement released by CDB Bank to the Cyprus Stock Exchange, both banks have confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CDB Bank by Astrobank. ...

261. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

262. Nicosia's traffic saver: Park, ride, and smile!

The new ''Park & Ride'' service, aiming to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at the entrance to Nicosia and in the city center, commences operations today....

263. Gov't embraces flexible work for public servants

The Council of Ministers, in its meeting on August 30, 2023, greenlit a policy framework aimed at regulating flexible employment within the public service. This initiative aligns with the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026....

264. Over 220,000 victims trafficked for Southeast Asia's online fraud schemes

A new UN report estimates that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to run online scams....

265. Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...

266. Escalating tensions as Ukrainian drones inflict damage on Russian airbase

Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in more than four hours of nighttime attacks that struck military assets, Russian officials and media reports said Wednesday. ...

267. Step up, weigh in! Korean Air weighs passengers for safety

Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. ...

268. UK air traffic system issue causes ongoing turbulence

Disruption to air travel continued into Tuesday after the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault" on Monday morning....

269. AP's groundbreaking AI guidelines for newsrooms

The Associated Press (AP) has taken a step toward incorporating generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT into its operations. ...

270. Turkish ship carried stolen Ukrainian grain

The Turkish vessel known as the "Sword Lion" has found itself in a holding pattern at the bustling Iskenderun port, its anticipated unloading of a unique cargo - Ukrainian grain of questionable origins - temporarily postponed....