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781. Tymbou airport sees 40% surge in flights and passengers

Flights to and from the unauthorized Tymbou airport between January and May 2023 witnessed a remarkable 40% surge....

782. Government offers 50% aid for homeownership in old Nicosia

The Ministry of Interior has announced the ongoing opportunity to apply for the Nicosia Within Walls City Housing Regeneration Scheme. ...

783. Cyprus Airways records a 70% surge in passenger numbers

Cyprus Airways announced on Monday that in July 2023 it carried 77,656 passengers, which is 70% more passengers than carried during July 2022....

784. Vigilante militias detain migrants in Evros: New video emerges

A recently surfaced video depicts four migrants allegedly apprehended by vigilante "militias" in the Evros region, now circulating across online platforms....

785. Leonid Radvinsky: The mastermind behind OnlyFans

The profits of the OnlyFans platform have seen a remarkable surge over the past year, and recent revelations of its owner pocketing over $300 million (€278 million) in dividends have sparked fresh inquiries into the leader behind this adult content platform....

786. AP's groundbreaking AI guidelines for newsrooms

The Associated Press (AP) has taken a step toward incorporating generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT into its operations. ...

787. Fuel prices surge once again. Diesel up 5 cents, unleaded 95 rises 3 cents

As August draws to a close, fuel prices are on the rise yet again, signalling increased costs at the pump. The Pancyprian Consumer Protection Association reports that one oil company has already implemented price hikes, with others expected to follow suit in the coming days....

788. Spanish Soccer President stays firm after lip-kissing incident

Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final....

789. Trump's mugshot makes its grand debut

It’s here! A much-anticipated mugshot of Donald Trump is on display after Georgia authorities denied his request to be excused from picture day....

790. Cows' fate exposes sinister 'Forever Chemicals''

Despite their name, “forever chemicals” haven’t been widely understood for very long –– by most members of the public, at least....

791. Tepco plant discharges radioactive water into Pacific

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....

792. USA: Former NYC mayor surrenders to authorities over election fraud

Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has surrendered to authorities in Georgia over accusations that he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election....

793. Prigozhin presumed dead after crash

People here were shocked this summer after drones attacked the center of Moscow on several occasions, causing explosions and damage to buildings....

794. India makes history, first to land on moon's south pole

India made history Wednesday, becoming the first to land on the south pole region of the moon....

795. Ukrainian soldiers target alleged Russian munitions store

Newly-released footage shows Ukrainian troops creating a huge explosion by dropping what they said was a grenade on a hidden Russian ammunition store....

796. US Senator Menendez receives honorary citizenship and church honor in Cyprus

The City of Paphos announced on Monday that it will bestow the title of Honorary Citizen upon US Senator Robert Menendez in a special ceremony scheduled for Friday. ...

797. Newly released video reveals intense confrontation in Pyla buffer zone

A newly surfaced video sheds light on the events that transpired on Friday (18/8) in the Pyla buffer zone. The video depicts Turkish Cypriots launching an assault on UN peacekeepers who were preventing unauthorized construction activity....

798. Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....

799. Trump agrees to Georgia surrender for 2020 election case

Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to surrender on Thursday in Atlanta in connection with his indictment in Georgia on charges he sought to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state, he said on social media on Monday....

800. Mass registration of residents at Chlorakas apartment complex

In accordance with the directives set during a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Monday, a comprehensive registration operation took place on Tuesday from 0600 to 1100 hours at the Saint Nicholas apartment complex in Chloraka. The operation aimed to document the residents residing in the complex....

801. Mandatory EV charging points in buildings by 2025

Energy agency imposes deadline for non-residential buildings amid infrastructure push...

802. Russia joins condemnation amidst UN buffer zone tensions

Swift condemnation has followed the recent attacks on United Nations peacekeepers and the resulting damage to UN vehicles by Turkish Cypriots. A draft statement addressing the incidents in the village of Pyla, including plans by Turkey, is currently being considered by the Security Council....

803. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

804. EuroAsia interconnector seeks alternative funding

The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...

805. 86 migrants safely rescued off Cyprus coast

A total of 86 people were rescued off the coast of Cyprus on Sunday afternoon, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) in Larnaca has said....

806. 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....

807. Canadian woman's poison pen lands her 20-year sentence

A Canadian woman who mailed a threatening letter containing a poisonous substance to former President Donald Trump while he was serving in the White House was sentenced to over two decades in prison on Thursday....

808. US eases defense trade rules for Cyprus in 2024

The US Secretary of State has lifted the Defense Trade Restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for the fiscal year 2024....

809. UN Peacekeepers hospitalized after assault in Pyla buffer zone

Three UN peacekeepers are being treated in hospital after an assault within the buffer zone near Pyla by personnel of the Turkish Cypriot side earlier in the day....

810. Over-70 victims of Maui fires identified

As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged. Many who perished were over the age of 70....