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1. Cyprus asked for rain. The weather gods delivered… a little too enthusiastically (videos)

Over the weekend, Cyprus got drenched, flooded, and occasionally entertained, as torrential downpours turned roads into rivers and rivers into full-on waterfalls that had half the island running to Instagram....

2. Friday’s forecast: The sky keeps its composure

High pressure is still running the show today, keeping everything tidy while letting a bit of light dust drift through the air at intervals, like the atmosphere forgot to finish its sweeping....

3. Iran tries to squeeze rain from empty skies as record drought deepens

With reservoirs running dry and the country’s largest lake turning into a cracked salt bed, Iran is now trying to manufacture the one thing it desperately lacks: rain....

4. Cyprus unveils €600,000 smart tourism app to personalize every visitor’s journey

Soon, visitors to Cyprus will be able to plan their dream trip before they even pack a suitcase, thanks to a new €600,000 digital tourism app designed by the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) in partnership with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism....

5. CRIVIT supports Lidl-Trek with off-duty team wear to inspire active lifestyles for all

The multi-sport movement brand continues the partnership with the successful team which is in the midst of its best season ever....

6. We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

7. Nicosia Mayor slams delay in flood works after streets turn to rivers

A brief but intense downpour over the weekend turned part of Engomi into a fast-moving river, raising fresh concerns over Cyprus’ readiness to handle extreme weather....

8. Cyprus’ economy set to slow down, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its expectations for how much Cyprus's economy will grow over the next two years....

9. Nicosia Mayor sounds alarm over city's financial crisis

Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...

10. School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

11. Small homeless communities pop up in US cities

In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....

12. Putin wins big in Russian election despite global backlash

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a sweeping triumph in the country's presidential election, despite widespread protests......

13. Pig with Kevin Bacon's name sparks wild chase

Actor Kevin Bacon found himself back in the news after a footloose runaway pig bearing his name was caught in an elaborate ruse....

14. In the face of unions and GESY, where are our politicians?

The conflict between OKYpY and guilds is an undeniably political matter. It should be addressed as such if we wish to identify the political figures involved. ...

15. Israeli Military unearths 1,500 Hamas militant bodies

Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....

16. Deadly earthquake hits Morocco, 296 lives lost and counting

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing at least 296 people, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes....

17. Storm Daniel deluges Athens leaving streets swamped

18. The free parking illusion

Imagine a city where parking is easy, convenient, and free....

19. 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....

20. Murder or setup? Russian General's fatal jog

The Russian submarine commander Stanislav Ritski, who was murdered by an unknown man in Krasnodar on Monday evening, was possibly a victim of surveillance by his killer on the popular jogging app "Strava," according to the Russian news agency Tass....

21. Tackling vulgarity and impunity in politics

MP Andreas Themistocleous' recent display of vulgarity is just one example of a more significant issue within politics, and unfortunately, it won't be the last. ...

22. Inside the high-stakes prosecution of a former president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president to face criminal charges before a court of justice in the United States. ...

23. UBS steps in to buy rival Credit Suisse

Some of the world's largest central banks came together on Sunday to stop a banking crisis from spreading as Swiss authorities persuaded UBS Group AG to buy rival Credit Suisse Group AG in a historic deal...

24. The ten-day stretch that ended DISY's crisis

When Averof Neophytou's disqualification from the second round was locked in on Sunday night, he made sure to call his two rival candidates in time to congratulate them on their victory. ...

25. Nicosia on weapon-buying spree before runoff election

The outgoing President’s Cabinet in the Republic of Cyprus has approved the purchase of lethal weaponry from the United States just days before a highly contested runoff election on the island, which is also expected to receive attack helicopters this year after a controversial decision in Berlin...

26. Death toll tops 17,000 as hopes fade for survivors

Rescuers pulled more survivors from beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings Thursday but hopes were starting to fade of finding many more people alive more than three days after catastrophic earthquakes and a series of aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 17,000....

27. DISY will now face difficult decisions

The embarrassed expressions on the faces of government and DISY executives who had rallied around Averof Neophytou after his defeat were indicative of the difficult dilemmas DISY will face in the coming day. ...

28. 'K' poll: Averof leads Mavroyiannis by 0.5%

There was a minor upset In the fourth wave of the rolling poll that Symmetron Market Research conducted for "K,". It seems the race for second place will undoubtedly be an exciting one....

29. The base at Lefkoniko and the F-16 scenario

The occupation authorities confirmed the analysis of "K" via OSINT about upgrading works in terms of the expansion of the base in Lefkoniko,...

30. EC: 12 million euros for access to high-speed internet in Cypriot homes

European Commission approves 12 million euro Cypriot scheme to support household access to high-speed broadband services...