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1. Finance Ministry's new measures for the vulnerable in the works

The Finance Ministry is considering new measures to support particularly the vulnerable groups of society amid the continuing pressures from high prices and inflation, Makis Keravnos Minister of Finance said on Monday, adding the measures were in the pipeline irrespective of the rating upgrades by Moody’s and DBRS Morningstar....

2. Sepaga EMI named one of the top 20 great places to work in Europe

Nicosia, Cyprus – 26/9/2023 – Sepaga EMI, a leading fully licensed and regulated Electronic Money Institution by the Central Bank of Cyprus (License No. 115.1.3.18/2018) since 2017 takes pride in providing its clients with exceptional financial solutions for managing their funds and global payments....

3. New level of professional coaching in Cyprus

ICF Cyprus Chapter has opened its doors in Cyprus as a chapter of the International Coaching Federation. ICF is the leading global organization of 62,000-plus professional personal and business coaches....

4. Ministry on high alert as fuel prices soar globally

Constantinos Karagiorgis, Director of the Consumer Protection Service at the Ministry of Commerce, Energy, and Industry, has noted a concerning and continuous rise in fuel prices on the international stage. ...

5. Government considers making face-covering in protests a crime

DISY is set to present a proposal to amend the Penal Code to criminalize participating in demonstrations while deliberately concealing one's identity....

6. Deputy Minister Koumis paves way for more seats to Cyprus

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis had important contacts in recent days in Stockholm and Helsinki, with the aim of increasing the number of air seats offered to our country for the next year....

7. 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....

8. Study uncovers 117,000-year human ancestor bottleneck

A team of scientists from the United States, Italy, and China may have finally explained a large gap in the African and Eurasian fossil record....

9. 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....

10. Record-breaking EU wildfire threatens Greek Alexandroupoli

Firefighters battled high winds and hot, dry weather on Thursday to put out three wildfires raging across Greece, including one in the Alexandroupoli region in the northeast that officials believe is the largest ever recorded in the European Union....

11. Key Wagner figures among victims in jet crash

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the 62-year-old head of Russia's private military company Wagner, known for his leadership in a mutiny against the Russian military in June, along with his company's top military figure, Dmitry Utkin,...

12. Reddit's aroma awards for the 20 most odorous countries

In this article, we will take a look at the 20 countries with the worst body odor according to Reddit....

13. Brexit: 7,000 finance Jobs moved overseas

Dublin, Frankfurt and Paris are vying for a share of the financial services markets once dominated by London....

14. Sweden shines as Europe's top eco-friendly destination

Sweden is Europe’s most sustainable travel destination, the new Sustainable Travel Index for 2023 by Euromonitor International has shown....

15. Scientists uncover ultra-strong lightweight material

Galvorn is stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and has the conductivity of copper, according to an article on LinkedIn....

16. Water stress looms over Cyprus as part of global crisis

Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....

17. Downed power line suspected in fatal Maui wildfires

Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames. ...

18. 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. ...

19. 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...

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21. 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. ...

22. 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....

23. Sunny days, hot nights

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

24. Are European cruise amenities overrated?

The beauty of European cruises has been so inviting for thousands of tourists every year, promising an unforgettable experience of traveling around the continent, which is so diverse and breathtaking....

25. Extreme temperatures ahead

A new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures occurred last night on Sunday. The Meteorology Department predicts that the notice will be in place until 6:00 PM on Monday (24/07)....

26. Religious treasures rescued from Occupied Territory

Meet the "Super Patriot" who refuses to hear a word about coexistence with Turkish Cypriots or a federal solution....

27. Unmasking Turkey's masterful diplomacy

Both the history concerning fuel in the Occupied Areas and the ongoing journalistic investigation, initially highlighted by "Politis," about the development of Greek-Cypriot properties......

28. New rule in NYC: Fines imposed for takeout extras

In an effort to reduce plastic use, New York will start fining restaurants and third-party delivery services that provide disposable utensils, soy sauce packets, and similar items without the customer requesting them....

29. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

30. US Ambassador urges immediate steps towards a unified Cyprus

Cyprus reunification must not be deferred any longer, US Ambassador Julie Fisher said, speaking Thursday evening during a reception for the 4th of July, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....