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1141. US suicide rates surge to record high, prompting concern

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday....

1142. Havana Calling: Cuban Night at Le Sundeck Robuchon

This August 15th, prepare yourselves for a celebration out of the ordinary with the sounds and taste of the Caribbean. Le Sundeck Robuchon, the lounge bar in the heart of the commercial zone of Ayia Napa Marina, is getting ready for another magical music evening and on Tuesday, August 15th, it will take you on an express trip to Cuba! ...

1143. Viral TikTok call sparks chaotic scene on London's iconic street (video)

A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....

1144. Twitter parody account in hot seat amid controversy

The satirical Twitter account titled ''Jho Low the President's Godson'' has come under scrutiny. As per a post on Wednesday, the account disclosed that it had been notified by the social media platform that a complaint had been filed by the Cyprus Police....

1145. 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....

1146. Rising temperatures and clear skies ahead

Good morning, Cyprus! As we step into Thursday (10/8), get ready for temperatures to climb to 38 degrees. The Meteorological Service predicts that the region is currently under the influence of seasonal low pressure....

1147. Tourism sets record revenue with fewer arrivals

The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....

1148. ''We stopped the fire just 150 meters from the village''

Throughout the night, residents of Apsiou and Iasias communities bravely stayed put, defying evacuation orders, and joined forces with the Forestry Department and Fire Department to battle the flames that were inching dangerously close to their homes....

1149. Pfizer's value sinks $144B on COVID changes

Pfizer has lost $88billion in market share and $144billion in value since its market peak in just one year as the drugmaker suffers a major hangover from the success of its COVID vaccine....

1150. Harvard professor of 'honesty' faces fraud allegations in startling twist

In an ironic twist in the world of behavioral science, a Harvard professor who studies honesty has been accused of data fraud....

1151. Airport staff's compassion for dogs goes viral

A video of dogs in crates being carefully unloaded from a Virgin Australia plane has gone viral on TikTok....

1152. Should you sell your family business?

A common response from family business owners when asked the above question is, "Let them make an offer, and we'll see."...

1153. Finland stops visa processing in Russia

The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS center in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023....

1154. Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....

1155. Cyprus elections: End of a political era?

The Intermediate parties are facing survival problems, introspection, and doubts, despite being part of the coalition government....

1156. Tokyo apologizes for offensive flyers to new moms

There’s nothing a new mother likes more than being told how to please her husband – right?...

1157. Chinese fans embrace 'Barbie' for feminism

In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....

1158. Closure after 5 decades: Former pastor charged with murder

An 83-year-old former pastor has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a neighboring pastor’s daughter in 1975, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday....

1159. Greece's wildfire crisis: Severity and root cause

Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....

1160. PM Mitsotakis to advance Greek-Turkish relations

Determined to pursue a "progressive" policy in the field of international relations as well as on the domestic front through broader consensus, Kyriakos Mitsotakis approaches the beginning of his new term as Prime Minister, even without the opposition's willingness to cooperate due to partisan calculations....

1161. Armed forces' drones to monitor fires in Greece

A modern "tool" with impressive surveillance capabilities is available to the Unified Coordination Center of Operations and Crisis Management of the Civil Protection in the "battle" against wildfires....

1162. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

1163. 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)....

1164. Sweden proposes tighter immigration law

The Swedish government is proposing to tighten the immigration requirements for family members of foreign residents residing in the country....

1165. Are Famagusta restaurants pricing fairly?

The Association of Famagusta Recreation Centres has issued a statement in response to recent reports criticizing the prices of restaurants in the district....

1166. Americans to require visas for EU in 2024

United States passport holders have long traveled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications: American travelers currently have visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide,...

1167. Calum Chase at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Calum Chase is a best-selling writer and sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us as individuals, societies and economies....

1168. Vandals target cat feeders in Strovolos park

In an unfortunate incident, unidentified individuals vandalized the feeders placed in the Strovolos Grammiko Park, designated to provide sustenance for the area's stray cats. The act of vandalism was made public when a picture surfaced, showing the broken device with its lock rendered non-functional....

1169. Telecom giant Primetel faces administration

In a recent development, Primetel, a prominent telecommunications company, has entered administration. The company officially informed the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal Services about this significant change in its status....

1170. 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......