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661. Cyprus on high alert at 42°C

The Meteorological Service of Cyprus has issued a warning for an impending heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 42 degrees Celsius on Friday....

662. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

663. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

664. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

665. Extreme heat expected during weekend

In the News Dissemination show, Mr. Cleanthes Nicolaides, Director of the Meteorological Service, spoke with Oriana Papadontoniou, analyzing the upcoming weather conditions....

666. Extreme heat warning: Up to 41°C

A new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures was issued on Thursday afternoon by the Meteorological Service....

667. Wheat soars 2.14%, Russia exits deal

The price of wheat has increased for the third consecutive day, surpassing 2%, as of Thursday....

668. ChatGPT's rise sparks academic debates

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....

669. Global economy faces $590 trillion storm

A $590 trillion storm threatens the global economy as rising interest rates make more corporate debts problematic. ...

670. NPL crisis highlights tug of war between borrowers and legislation

The concealment, or "camouflage," of non-performing loans (NPLs) in commercial banks before 2013 and their subsequent explosion have been, and may continue to be, the most significant challenge for the Cypriot economy. ...

671. Interior Ministry implements stricter measures for new asylum seekers

The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that international protection applicants who have arrived in the Republic of Cyprus from January 1, 2023, onwards will not be considered eligible candidates for the voluntary relocation program....

672. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

673. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

674. Air pollutants rise from Geri fire, but remain manageable

The Department of Labour Inspection has issued a statement in response to the ongoing fire in the Industrial Area of Geri, noting elevated concentrations of pollutants. ...

675. Orange Warning: Kleon's heatwave crisis escalates

Heatwave "Kleon" intensifies in the Central Mediterranean, causing scorching temperatures in recent days....

676. Groundwater shifts earth, raises sea 31.5in

Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change....

677. High temperature warning issued by Met office

The Met Office has issued an orange warning for high temperatures in the region. According to the statement, the minimum temperature in the interior, west, and southern coasts is not expected to drop below 25 degrees Celsius,...

678. Temperatures soar to 40°C

A scorching heatwave has descended upon the region, bringing sweltering temperatures and dry conditions....

679. Rising scams in Cyprus

Telephone and online scams are on the rise in Cyprus, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals and attempting to swindle their hard-earned money....

680. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...

681. A disturbing surge in incidents reported to helpline 1480

Incidents reported to Helpline 1480 during the second quarter of 2023 have seen a notable increase of 47.97% compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday....

682. Loan demand in Cyprus falls, interest rates rise

The Cypriot banking institutions are holding a small basket for demand in new loans....

683. Sunny skies dominate today's weather forecast

A seasonal low-pressure system is set to influence the weather conditions in the region, while the synoptic system "Kleon" is expected to bring a combination of high pressure and warm air mass, further affecting the area starting from Thursday....

684. Heatwave 'Kleon' set to sear Cyprus and Greece

By the end of the week, the heatwave named "Kleon" will reach Cyprus, which will begin to affect Greece from Wednesday (12/07), bringing extremely high temperatures....

685. Sunny days with moderate winds

Influenced by a seasonal low-pressure system, the region is experiencing fluctuating weather patterns....

686. Fuel prices plummet while food costs soar

Liquid fuels experienced the most significant annual percentage decline in June, dropping by 27.2%. Contributing to a 1.9% inflation squeeze, the lowest point in 25 months, was a 25.6% annual decline in oil prices....

687. Eurobank's vision: Controlling Hellenic Bank and conquering new markets

According to Bloomberg, Eurobank's deputy chief executive, managing director, and head of international operations, Stavros Ioannou, expressed the bank's desire to eventually gain full control of Hellenic Bank in Cyprus....

688. Variable weather and isolated showers

Today, the local sparse fog and low clouds are dissipating, giving way to mainly clear weather. ...

689. Cyprus house prices on the rise, HPI increases 5.9%

House Price Index (HPI) recorded a 5.9% increase for the first quarter of 2023, marking its fifth consecutive quarterly growth compared to the same period in 2022, according to a preliminary estimate by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

690. Schools vulnerable to ransomware

The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate, and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts....