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511. Kathimerini highlights voices from the 1974 Turkish invasion

This Sunday, the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" delves into one of the most profound tragedies in modern Greek history: the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

512. Cyprus remains a strong innovator in European rankings

Cyprus maintains its position as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the 3rd consecutive year, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on Monday....

513. Interior Minister stresses President's diplomatic pursuit for reunification

Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, who, on Saturday, attended events that took place in Serres and Vergina in Greece to condemn the coup and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974,...

514. Christodoulides: ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone''

The President of the Republic stated, ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone because we cannot allow the creation of a new migrant route.''...

515. Zambartas Winery thrives with Cypriot grapes

Markos Zambartas is deeply passionate about winemaking, viewing it as a reflection of his soul. As a second-generation winemaker, he studied oenology......

516. Bronze age relics unearthed at Erimi-Pitharka, Limassol

The Erimi-Pitharka archaeological site, in Limassol district, dates to the Late Bronze Age, in accordance with previous findings, a press release issued by the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture says....

517. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax

518. Ice cream prices melt wallets by 8.07% more

As temperatures rise, so do the prices of summer essentials in Cyprus, with ice creams, package holidays, and hotel stays seeing noticeable hikes compared to last month, according to data released by the Cyprus Consumers Association....

519. Surge in corporate loans despite interest rate hike

The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its latest data revealing notable shifts in financial trends for May 2024. Despite a 0.52% uptick in lending rates for non-financial corporations borrowing amounts over €1 million, new loans to these entities surged by 10% compared to the previous month. ...

520. Cyprus requests €89.2M in EU grants for recovery plan

The European Commission received a payment request on Thursday from Cyprus for €89.2 million in grants, netting €76.9 million after pre-financing....

521. Over 250 cases of infant malnutrition reported at Gaza hospital

The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....

522. Democrats urge Biden to withdraw from 2024 elections

In the wake of Joe Biden's recent debate with Donald Trump, Democratic pressures mount for the American president to be forthright about his health condition. Questions swirl about the responsibilities of his closest aides....

523. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

524. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......

525. Zero VAT on essential goods until September 2024

Cyprus' Tax Department has announced a zero rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) on essential goods until September 30, 2024, following a decree issued by the Cabinet. This measure aims to alleviate financial burdens on consumers amid economic challenges....

526. Propane tank explosion in Turkey kills 5, injures 63

A propane tank explosion at a restaurant in Izmir, Turkey, has claimed the lives of at least five people and injured 63 others....

527. National Rally wins first round in France's parliamentary elections

In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......

528. Monthly car auction returns to Larnaca, featuring Bank of Cyprus vehicles

Car enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike will converge once again on Mosfiloti, Larnaca, as the monthly car auction resumes its cycle....

529. Illegal residency soars in occupied Cyprus

The number of illegal residents in occupied Cyprus has surged to 83,000, marking a significant increase in undocumented individuals, according to data released by the "Ministry of Interior" and reported by Yeni Duzen newspaper....

530. Varosha resolution: PACE calls for return to legal owners

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......

531. Trolls, blacklists, and rose milk: A ''democratic'' drama

The issue of fake accounts and trolls on platform X is becoming a big topic - especially following accusations by a well-known lawyer. According to these accusations, w...

532. ICT sector powers Cyprus' economic growth

Almost all of the productivity growth in Cyprus' economy over the past three years can be attributed to the Information and Communication Technology......

533. Manhunt underway for suspect in Ormideia murder case (pics)

A 45-year-old man is wanted in connection with a murder investigation following an incident last night in Ormideia....

534. Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

In September 2023, Sweden was rocked by a surge of 12 murders linked to a violent gang war over drug trafficking in cities like Uppsala and Umeå....

535. Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....

536. Philippine Foreign Secretary to visit Cyprus for high-level talks

Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo will make an official visit to Cyprus on Friday, June 21, at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos. Manalo will also be received by President Nikos Christodoulides....

537. US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

538. North Korea and Russia promise to defend each other if attacked

North Korea and Russia have signed a landmark defense pact, committing to provide immediate military assistance to each other if either country is attacked....

539. Cyprus highlights its tech opportunities at London Tech Week

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, alongside the Cyprus Trade Centre in London, represented Cyprus at the ''London Tech Week'' exhibition, held from June 10-12, 2024, at the Olympia Exhibition Center....

540. Wife sues lawyer Lytras over alleged violence

Authorities are seeking to arrest criminal lawyer Apostolos Lytras, 52, following a lawsuit filed by his wife, Sofia Polyzogopoulou, on Wednesday....