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151. ‘I will visit Athens when we win the war,’ Ukraine’s President tells Kathimerini

Volodymyr Zelenskyy looked worn, he was probably sleepless, but he spoke passionately in his signature husky, nasal voice, stopping often to take a sip of coffee from the cup next to him....

152. A candy-striped airline that takes the humdrum out of flying

Most airplane exteriors look more or less the same -- white backdrop, bold lettering, company logo -- but every now and again, an airline unveils a livery that stands out from the pack....

153. The Med gets first offshore wind farm as Italy vows energy revolution

The Mediterranean's first offshore wind farm is rising from the shallows off Italy, its turbines a symbol of hope for a Europe suffering an energy crisis exacerbated by war....

154. Volkswagen gets a lot of buzz premiering their new electric throwback bus – the ID. Buzz (images)

Volkswagen unveiled their new ID. Buzz in Hamburg, calling it “Europe’s first all-electric bus”....

155. Cyprus’s underwater sculpture park offers a deep dive into aquatic art

Snacking on the works of art in museums is typically discouraged. But that’s exactly what I’m witnessing at the Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa (Musan) as a shoal of flickering fish tuck into the algae on the sculptures’ surface....

156. Dead Sea Turtles revive debate on beach projects

Several dead sea turtles have been spotted along a northwestern coast of Cyprus, with environmental activists calling for an investigation and officials reiterating terms and conditions for any ongoing beach works in the area...

157. Five female-run businesses using design to create a waste-free world

From ‘collaborating’ with bacteria to make material for trainers, to ‘unplastic’ made from brewery waste, these female-founded businesses enlist the power of creativity to do away with waste....

158. Conde Nast: 3 Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Most Beautiful

Porto Katsiki, Lefkada, Kleftiko beach, Milos, and Seitan Limania beach in Crete have been listed among Europe’s top beaches, according to London-based travel gurus Condé Nast Traveller....

159. The Queen tests positive for Covid

The monarch is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said....

160. Minthis wins Leading Golf Sustainability Award

Minthis Golf Club has demonstrated its groundbreaking work in sustainability, not only in Cyprus but worldwide, with the most prestigious honour in the golf travel industry: The 2021 IAGTO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability....

161. Djokovic heads for Belgrade after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic was headed home to Serbia on Monday after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player’s hopes of defending his Australian Open title....

162. Elon Musk pokes fun at the metaverse

Elon Musk has made it clear to metaverse fans he has no time for the idea of virtual worlds and living life as an avatar....

163. Epic fail after Carmel forecasters get it wrong

The state forecaster in the Republic of Cyprus is defending a severe warning issued for Sunday, with social media users who stayed in saying they missed out on good weather after Storm Carmel failed to deliver...

164. Cyprus braces for impact as Carmel gathers steam

Local authorities in the Republic of Cyprus are on high alert this weekend as Cyclone Carmel, which was gathering strength over water Saturday morning, is expected to pound the island late at night...

165. Francis in Cyprus calls for end to 'walls of fear'

Pope Francis verged into the world of poetry on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia where he likened Cyprus to the painful process of producing a beautiful pearl, calling for an end to 'walls of fear' and urging people off all cultures to embrace one another...

166. A billionaire two times over

Sarah Blakely is a billionaire again. The woman who built a business empire giving a rather simple solution to a daily problem of women, went through several ups and downs...

167. Social media enabling destruction of democracy

“It’s the enabler of the destruction of democracy. It’s the enabler of the destruction of the facts,” says the Filipino Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa...

168. A secret cave was found, sealed for 40,000 years

A cave that was sealed with sand for about 40,000 years was discovered at Vanguard Cave in Gibraltar...

169. Five photos to get you out and about this weekend

Autumn has officially arrived and we never know what kind of weather the day will bring us, but for the most part, summer is still well and truly here....

170. No more apologies: Inside Facebook's push to defend its image

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, signed off last month on a new initiative code-named Project Amplify....

171. Cyprus wants to cut red tape in fire response

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has instructed officials to look for ways to cut red tape in the prevention and handling of fires, following a devastating blaze that killed four workers and exposed lack of coordination between state and local authorities...

172. Dead shark spotted in Paphos

A dead shark possibly belonging to an endangered species was spotted on a beach along Cyprus’ western coast, with online users wondering whether the warm-blooded fish was killed or washed up dead...

173. Police story not good enough for health expert

A member of the coronavirus task force has drawn a connection between his role in the pandemic and a recent incident when his car was vandalized, while police said the incident appeared to be a random act...

174. Biden to hit ground running with Greek pick

Greek-American political advisor and communications expert Jen Psaki has been named press secretary in US President-elect Joe Biden’s new all-female White House communications team...

175. Climate change adds to plight of endangered sea turtles in Cyprus

Energy Minister Natasa Pilides gave assurances on Wednesday that the companies active in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone are moving forward with their planning....

176. Officer probed over 'naked wanderer' selfie

The new police chief has issued a public apology over a photo posted on social media that showed an officer in uniform posing for a selfie with a man who was arrested after he was spotted walking in public buck naked...

177. Largest Hotel in Cyprus Reopens its doors

178. With healthcare in focus, Cyprus reopens for visitors

Cyprus reopened its airports on Tuesday after almost three months of lockdown, hoping its record in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and a pledge of free medical treatment for any Covid-19 cases will lure tourists back to its beaches....

179. Beaches and pools safe, danger lies in close contact

Close contact poses a risk of transmitting coronavirus and not going to beaches, Lecturer of Internal Medicine & Infection Prevention and Control at the European University of Cyprus, Constantinos Tsioutis said Monday....

180. Beaches might reopen for short swims soon

As we painfully witness summer edging nearer from the confines of our homes or shelters, we just might be allowed to go to the beach for a swim soon, but not for gatherings, Virology Professor Petros Karayiannis said Friday....