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211. Cyprus economy soars as tech takes the lead while real estate trails

Cyprus' economy is showing impressive growth at the start of 2024, with the biggest gains coming from the tech and services sectors, Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou reports....

212. Biden faces pressure to resign immediately

President Joe Biden announced he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race but will remain in office for the rest of his term....

213. Financial education in Cyprus schools after Metamax scandal

The ongoing investigation into the Metamax investment pyramid scheme is causing growing alarm across Cyprus. Complaints to police departments have surpassed 100, with over €220,000 allegedly defrauded. ...

214. Asian elephant receives first-ever mRNA vaccine for deadly virus

Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, has become the first to receive an mRNA vaccine targeting the lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). ...

215. Virus in newborns linked to autism risk, study finds

A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....

216. Despina Vandi cancels Turkey concert over flag and Ataturk portrait

Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country’s founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports. ...

217. Microsoft 365 and Azure hit by global IT outage

A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide. ...

218. China unveils world's largest hurricane-proof turbine

Imagine a wind turbine so advanced it can withstand hurricanes and typhoons while harnessing their immense power to generate electricity....

219. Soaring insurance costs push global shipping rates up 233%

Global trade has faced immense pressure since last October when the war in the Near East erupted following the terrorist attack by the Palestinian group Hamas against Israel. ...

220. Cyprus plans solar panels for National Guard by 2027

Cyprus will begin installing solar panels in National Guard camps and other facilities starting in September, aiming for completion by 2027, according to Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas. ...

221. Jamie Dimon eyed for treasury secretary by Trump

Former President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that he has no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position before Powell's term concludes....

222. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

223. Senator Menendez convicted on bribery charges

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been convicted on multiple counts of bribery following a nine-week trial, a verdict that could potentially send him to prison for years. ...

224. Cyprus will build a naval base in Mari with Greek support

The Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, confirmed reports regarding the construction of a naval base in Mari, during an interview on SPOR FM 95’s ''Diaspora News.''...

225. Elon Musk commits $45M monthly to boost Trump's election bid

Elon Musk intends to contribute $45 million per month to a Super PAC aimed at supporting Donald Trump's electoral campaign, starting from July, as reported by the Wall Street Journal....

226. Armed convoy of 800 fighters from Paphos to Nicosia marred by tragedy

In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....

227. Gunman acted alone in Trump rally attack, FBI says

A 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday first drew attention from law enforcement when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the event....

228. Rare tornado touches down in Nicosia

In a rare weather event, a tornado touched down in the Nicosia province, specifically in the Mammari area, as confirmed by several citizen videos posted on the ''Kairophiles Cyprus'' page. ...

229. Diplomatic efforts intensify amidst critical juncture

The diplomatically crucial time leading up to Friday is seen as particularly important for efforts to break the deadlock in the Cyprus talks. UN Secretary General's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, ...

230. No progress on Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project

No progress was made on the Cyprus side's position regarding the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project during yesterday's teleconference, initiated by the European Commission and involving stakeholders from Greece and Cyprus....

231. UN envoy's dual approach ahead of crucial briefing

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar is adopting a nuanced strategy in the Cyprus conflict as she seeks to engage with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and prepares to brief the UN Security Council ...

232. Elderly woman dies while swimming in Geroskipou

A 78-year-old Greek Cypriot woman tragically died while swimming in the sea off Geroskipou on the morning of Wednesday, July 10....

233. Murder investigation heats up, land deal at heart of Mykonos feud

The murder of topographer Panagiotis Stathis in Psychiko has cast a fresh spotlight on a contentious plot of land in Mykonos, believed to be the epicenter of a bitter dispute between Stathis and a local businessman....

234. Domestic violence cases on the rise in Cyprus

Reports of domestic violence in Cyprus have seen a significant rise, with incidents reaching alarming numbers, Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis told a parliamentary committee on Monday....

235. Ex-president speaks out on Cyprus issue and political rivalries

In his first official interview since ending his term as President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades discussed key political issues and addressed recent controversies within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party. ...

236. Boeing to plead guilty and pay $243.6M fine in 737 MAX settlement

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a $243.6 million fine to settle a U.S. Justice Department probe into its involvement in two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX aircraft that resulted in the deaths of 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia between 2018 and 2019....

237. Court detains suspect in Metamax pyramid scheme

A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with the ''pyramid'' fraud scheme known as Metamax has been ordered detained for eight days by the Limassol District Court, according to proceedings held on Saturday, July 6th. ...

238. Accurate dating of Kyrenia shipwreck confirmed

Using various lines of evidence researchers have determined that the Kyrenia shipwreck had been constructed between about 345-313 BC and sank between about 286-272 BC......

239. Disney heir withholds donations, backs Harris over Biden

In the aftermath of the first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, Democratic circles are grappling with heightened concerns following calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race....

240. 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....