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1471. Protests and unrest in Paris over police shooting of 17-year-old

The officer accused of shooting the teen has been detained on homicide charges....

1472. Cabinet pulls plug on fuel subsidies

Temporary fuel state subsidies are set to expire before the weekend in the Republic of Cyprus, after the finance minister announced an extension could not be justified...

1473. House Speaker tells college grads Cyprus needs them

The brain drain in Cyprus may not be as threatening as that of other countries, but it is still a concern, the President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday evening, addressing the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of Cyprus...

1474. Acknowledging borders' critical functions

Migration is a complex issue with various causes that differ across seasons and regions....

1475. Russia to close investigation into mercenary-led rebellion

Russian authorities said Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation into the aborted armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and are pressing no charges against him or his troops....

1476. Saving Lives Through Blood Donation

PwC Cyprus organised three voluntary blood drives within a few months...

1477. Cyprus joins campaign to boost seafarer recruitment

To mark the 'Day of the Seafarer' on June 25, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) partnered with its Members, including the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, to launch a Seafarers Recruitment Campaign Film titled 'An Adventurous Spirit' ...

1478. Debate on fuel from north misfires ahead of protest

Greek Cypriot gas station owners are livid with government officials who told the public it is not illegal to buy Turkish Cypriot gasoline, sparking a chaotic debate on Tuesday as protesting fuel dealers move to block motorists from entering the north...

1479. Behind-the-scenes insights in parliament

Journalism is also called the "fourth estate," not because it has institutional power, but because it can function as a supplementary force in the governance of a place. ...

1480. Drug-related deaths surge in Vienna

A new UN report said the number of people suffering from drug use disorders had skyrocketed in the last 10 years....

1481. First Lady hosts Children's Day at Presidential Palace

On the occasion of Children's Day, celebrated annually on June 1st, an enchanting event unfolded at the Gardens of the Presidential Palace last Saturday morning the 24th of June, ...

1482. Conservatives storm to victory in repeat Greek election

Greece's conservative New Democracy party stormed to victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday with voters giving reformist Kyriakos Mitsotakis another four-year term as prime minister...

1483. The obstacles to being vegan in Cyprus

Have you ever thought about going vegan? The decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle goes beyond mere dietary choices....

1484. Navy withheld Titan Submersible's implosion info during search

At least some in the upper echelons of the US military were aware of the Titan submersible's fate days before the rest of the world, according to a Wall Street Journal report. ...

1485. Experts to take charge of high-profile corruption cases

The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....

1486. Titanic sub five all dead after 'catastrophic implosion'

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a 'catastrophic implosion' that killed everyone aboard, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel...

1487. A tragic loss: Remembering the brave explorers of the Titan sub

The five people who died on the Titan submersible were "true explorers", the company that operated the dive has said....

1488. European journalists accuse EU leaders of invalidating media freedom

Draft legislation published by EU leaders that would allow national security agencies to spy on journalists has been condemned by media and civil society groups as dangerous and described by a leading MEP as “incomprehensible”....

1489. Zero-hour for the Titan submersible as oxygen levels dwindle

Oxygen on Titan is now feared to have run out - but the desperate search for the missing Titanic submersible and the brave adventurers on board reached the floor of the Atlantic today - just as the desperate deadline passed....

1490. Police join agent wars over domestic assistants

Foreign nationals on work visas in the Republic of Cyprus may have immigration documents confiscated at Greek Cypriot checkpoints as they cross into the north, as authorities in the south push for preemptive measures to combat overseas travel at the expense of domestic employers...

1491. Explosion rocks central Paris leaving multiple injured and buildings ablaze

An intense explosion took place in central Paris, resulting in at least 16 people getting injured, seven of whom are currently hospitalized in critical condition....

1492. Obama engages with global leaders in Athens for foundation program

Former US President Barack Obama is in Athens on Wednesday where he will meet 105 members of the Barack Obama Foundation Leaders program. ...

1493. New Harry Potter TV series sparks discussion

Daniel Radcliffe has openly shared his thoughts on the upcoming TV series that will feature a different actor playing the iconic role of Harry Potter....

1494. Ineia community leader denies shed conversions in Akamas

The community leader of Ineia, Yagos Tsivikos, strongly denies reports suggesting the conversion of traditional sheds into summer villas in Akamas. In an open letter, he dismisses these claims as deliberate misinformation, asserting that there are already numerous sheds in Ineia....

1495. Cyprus slips in global competitiveness rankings for third consecutive year

Cyprus has experienced a decline in its global competitiveness for the third consecutive year, dropping from the 40th position to the 45th out of 64 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Center rankings....

1496. Office space, shops, and commercial land for sale by AstroBank

1497. Cypriot House Speaker slams Russian invasion of Ukraine

Cyprus’ full sympathy and support to the people of Ukraine, who are experiencing what the Cypriot people experienced, as a result of the Turkish invasion and occupation of the island by Turkey, was expressed by the President of the House Annita Demetriou, during the Conference of the Presidents of Parliaments of small European States...

1498. Search intensifies for missing sub as Canadian military detects underwater noises

A Canadian military surveillance aircraft detected underwater noises as a massive search continued early Wednesday in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic....

1499. Students identifying as animals, sparking controversy

Schools are allowing children to identify as cats, horses, and dinosaurs - and teachers are 'failing to question them', it was claimed today....

1500. US Coast Guard unsure about missing sub's rescue prospects

The US Coast Guard has given the bleak warning that it may not be able to rescue the missing Titanic tourist sub even if it is able to find it....