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1471. Record surge in loan renegotiations amidst rising interest rates

Loan renegotiation in the Cyprus banking system spiked to record levels in the first half of 2023, driven mainly by the repeated interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) in its effort to tackle soaring inflation....

1472. Electrifying Cyprus: Only 2.5K EVs drive the change

A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....

1473. Limassol fire under control as support aircraft depart

The recent fire that swept through the semi-mountainous region of Limassol is now contained, according to Andreas Kettis, spokesperson for the Fire Service. Kettis conveyed to CNA on Wednesday that while the situation is under control, firefighting units will remain on-site to address any potential flare-ups....

1474. High-stakes clash over official's credentials

A simmering dispute within Cyprus' Ministry of Health between Minister Popi Kanari and Director General Christina Giannakis has garnered increased attention,...

1475. US senator to speak at diaspora conference at the University of Cyprus

US Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is set to speak at the upcoming World Congress of Cyprus Diaspora, scheduled from August 23-25 in Nicosia....

1476. Croatian hooligans clash with Greek soccer fans in deadly Athens encounter (video)

Investigations are underway to determine how an estimated 100-120 Croatian hooligans traveling on buses and in cars made their way to Athens from Zagreb on Monday and engaged in deadly clashes with local soccer fans despite a ban on supporters traveling to Greece for a match between Dinamo Zagreb and home team AEK on Tuesday....

1477. The EuroAsia saga continues

In a statement to ''K'' news, the European Commission expressed its appreciation for the recent signing of the cable purchase agreement for the EuroAsia Interconnector....

1478. Chinese capital hit by deadly floods: 20 dead, 27 missing

Torrential rain in areas around China's capital, Beijing, killed at least 20 people and left 27 missing, the government reported Tuesday, as flooding destroyed roads, uprooted trees, and knocked out power. ...

1479. Ahoy Ayia Napa! Rhapsody of the Seas unleashes 3,000 tourists

Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....

1480. Trump to stand trial for Capitol riot charges

Donald Trump is due to appear in court to face charges over involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots. ...

1481. Cyprus universities earn impressive global rankings

The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...

1482. USA: NYC grapples with migrant crisis as hundreds sleep outside Roosevelt Hotel

Hundreds of migrants have been sleeping outside of Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel for a second day in a row - as NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the crisis is 'not over.'...

1483. Apostle Andreas: A sensitive issue of religious space

The work of the Intercommunity Commission for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and its previous leaders certainly do not need my confirmation of their good work....

1484.  Acropolis sets limits on visitors

Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...

1485. Embracing digital opportunities for stronger bonds

Digitalization can be a powerful mechanism that brings Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots closer together, provided that incentives are given. ...

1486. Cities across Europe, including Cyprus, to showcase disabled-friendly urban areas

Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta and Paphos now have the chance to exhibit their achievements in creating disabled-friendly urban spaces as European cities compete for the prestigious Access City Award. ...

1487. Interior Minister says barbed wire plan 'impractical and politically risky'

In a recent statement, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou deemed the idea of placing barbed wire along the Green Line to handle migrant flows as practically impossible and politically dangerous. ...

1488. Cyprus and Jordan forge partnerships in health, investment, and emergency response

Cyprus and Jordan's governments signed two Memorandums of Cooperation and a Technical Arrangement on Tuesday, establishing collaborations in the health and investment sectors...

1489. 20-year-old arrested for fake money

Yesterday, the police made a third arrest in connection with an investigation into the illegal possession and circulation of counterfeit currency and obtaining goods through false representations....

1490. CEO of Hellenic Bank placed on leave

The Hellenic Bank's CEO, Oliver Gatzke, has been placed on mandatory leave with full pay after informing the bank of his decision to terminate his employment contract, effective from July 22, 2024, when the contract was due to expire....

1491. Heatwave with showers and thunderstorms

1492. Miss Cypriot Beauty 1971: A journey through time

"This fabric is an old curtain from Ledra Palace," she says, caressing the covering tenderly that she uses to cover her sofa, in a cool, oasis-like elevation within her elegant home in Kato Arodes, Paphos. ...

1493. Greek PM honors Cyprus' heroes

On October 11th and 12th, the first intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece was held in Greece. President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced this after concluding their meeting at the Presidential Palace....

1494. Varosha's haunting appeal to tourists

Few places in the world can claim to have been favored by both Hollywood actors such as Elizabeth Taylor and thrill seekers under very different circumstances. ...

1495. Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders unite for humanitarian mission

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Investigative Committee for Missing Persons (ICMP) at the site of the old Nicosia airport this morning, accompanied by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr. Ersin Tatar....

1496. Expert Dr. John Oliver at Digital Agenda 2023

Dr. John Oliver, a leading expert in media management and former president of the European Union Media Management, will be a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, taking place on October 17th at Nicosia Municipal Theater....

1497. Amsterdam crowned ultimate tourist hotspot in Europe

Amsterdam has been announced as Europe’s best capital city destination to visit as a tourist in 2023, leaving behind popular destinations like Rome, Paris, and London....

1498. President's commitment to gender equality

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, attended tonight the opening ceremony of the 38th World Conference of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, organized by the Cyprus Girl Guides Association, which took place at the ancient theater of Kourion....

1499. Sunny days, hot nights

The Meteorological Department has recently issued a new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures. ...

1500. Spain eases residency rules for travelers

The Spanish authorities have announced that foreigners holding the country’s temporary residence permits will no longer be subject to strict rules as before....