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211. Nicosia takes lead in crisis prep for Lebanon evacuation

The Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Iranian strike....

212. Epic Double: Ookla and umlaut rank Epic once again at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, for its Fixed Internet and Mobile Networks respectively

Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and dedication to excellence....

213. Cyprus boosts R&D Funding by nearly 20%, spending €138M in 2023

Cyprus significantly boosted its investment in research and development (R&D) in 2023, with government budget allocations rising by 19.8% compared to the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. This increase is notably higher than the average 5.3% rise observed across the European Union during the same period....

214. Police arrest 25 illegal residents in nationwide crackdown

Members of the Aliens and Immigration Service arrested 25 third-country nationals who were illegally residing in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide coordinated operation, authorities said Tuesday....

215. Impressive Olympic outcomes for Cypriot athletes

The efforts of Pavlos Kontides and Denis Taradin in the sea present the most important chances of distinction among the representatives of the Cypriot delegation at the Paris Olympics....

216. Cypriot banks show resilience amid challenges, says CBC Governor

Despite the continuous challenges, the Cypriot banking system continues to register a positive course, which is reflected in the main supervisory indicators, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), ...

217. Marios Georgiou achieves historic Olympic finish despite fall

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou made history as one of the country's top Olympic performers, finishing sixth in the horizontal bar event with a score of 13.333. ...

218. Kulichenko makes history for Cyprus in Olympic high jump final

Cyprus’ high jump athlete Elena Kulichenko finished seventh in the High Jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first female Cypriot athlete to compete in an Olympic final in her first participation in the Games....

219. Boxer Khelif condemns bullying amid gender scrutiny

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash. ...

220. Djokovic finally strikes gold

Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....

221. Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

Pavlos Kontidis continues to impress with his outstanding performance in the latest sailing competition. In the seventh race, Kontidis secured a commendable 3rd place finish, propelling him to 2nd place overall with a total of 45 points....

222. Larnaca's dog beach gets a 'paw-some' upgrade

The beloved dog beach near Spyros Beach, just south of Larnaca Airport, has been transformed with a fresh new look and upgraded amenities, thanks to the Larnaca Municipality....

223. 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. ...

224. Citizen's Service Center (KEP) on Makarios Avenue to close

The Citizen Service Center (KEP) on Arch. Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia will be closing down as it relocates to the large Center in Engomi. This transition is set to take place starting September 9, 2024....

225. 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....

226. Larnaca Marina gets €30M upgrade, port project postponed

The government abandoned the joint development of the Larnaca port and marina, announcing on Thursday projects estimated at over €30 million to upgrade the marina and the surrounding area, heeding the suggestions of the city’s local stakeholders....

227. Athens and Cyprus alarmed by Middle East unrest following assassinations

Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....

228. Cypriots Kontides and Makri set to compete in Olympic regatta today

Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....

229. Olympic medalists receive life-changing rewards from home countries

230. Charlie Hebdo predicts outrageous Paris Olympics closing ceremony

In its trademark satirical style, French magazine Charlie Hebdo has sparked controversy yet again with its prediction for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on August 11....

231. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling an unfinished commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residnetal and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos. ...

232. Cypriot swimmers’ impressive efforts in Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Natasa Lappa ranks 21st after the completion of the second day of the sailing races in the category IQFOIL of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ...

233. Eurobank to revamp Hellenic Bank's leadership in September

Eurobank is now focusing on the next steps following the completion of its tender offer for a 100% acquisition of Hellenic Bank, finalized on Tuesday, June 30, 2024. ...

234. Southport knife attack injures 8, including children

A knife attack in Southport, a seaside town near Liverpool, left at least eight people injured on Monday, including children, local authorities reported....

235. CNP ASFALISTIKI SUPPORTS EXCELLENCE

CNP ASFALISTIKI, the First General Insurance Company in Cyprus, in the context of its multidimensional social contribution, awarded the top graduates of the Master's Degrees in Forensic Psychology and Business Administration of the University of UCLan Cyprus, with the "CNP ASFALISTIKI AWARD"....

236. Minister highlights importance of defence readiness in Zygi

At a time when geopolitical developments and security challenges are constantly changing, maintaining our defence capabilities at high levels is a top priority, Cyprus Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Thursday, at an event for demonstrating the operational capabilities of the National Guard, which took place in the coastal area of Zygi, in the Larnaca district....

237. Trump tells Kamala Harris ''you're fired''

Former President Donald Trump turned his focus on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Charlotte, describing her as “a new victim to defeat.”...

238. Large residential fields for sale by AstroBank

239. High electricity costs in Cyprus due to lack of renewables

As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....

240. Gerapetritis confirms Greece’s fixed Cyprus policy

Greece's positions on the Cyprus issue have been formulated for decades, they are fixed and have not changed, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Monday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT....