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331. European fruit contaminated with toxic pesticides

Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study...

332. Ukraine: US may send advanced anti-ship missiles to fight Russian blockade

The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weapons that could sink Russian warships would intensify the conflict....

333. Cyprus to investigate billionaire’s missing millions

A lawyer for a Jewish billionaire says he is confident Cypriot authorities will investigate a complaint into whether a former Israeli army officer embezzled his client’s money on the island...

334. Thousands of Britain's 'fish and chip' shops could close within a year

The United Kingdom's fish-and-chip shops are under severe strain as the prices of key ingredients — including cod and cooking oil — soar as a result of the Russian assault on Ukraine....

335. Tax incentives for businesses looking to relocate to Cyprus

The Cypriot government on Tuesday approved a bill with tax incentives aiming to attract talent and promote headquartering in Cyprus, in line with the Strategy for Attracting Businesses for Activities and/or Expansion of their Activities in Cyprus approved by the Council of Ministers in October 2021....

336. Missiles pound Odesa after Russia marks WW2 victory

Buildings in Odesa lay in ruins on Tuesday, a day after Kremlin forces pounded the southern Ukrainian port with missiles and Russian President Vladimir Putin led defiant celebrations marking the Soviet's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two...

337. Woman dies after hit by buggy in Ayia Napa

A woman who was visiting Cyprus with her child was killed in a road accident in Ayia Napa on Wednesday, after a young man driving a buggy struck her at a pedestrian crossing and left the scene...

338. Covid curbs lifted in Greece ahead of summer season

Greece lifted Covid-19 restrictions on Sunday for foreign and domestic flights, its civil aviation authority said, ahead of the summer tourism season that officials hope will see revenues bouncing back from the pandemic slump....

339. Facebook, Google, Stripe, Shopify investing a billion dollars in pre-orders for captured carbon

Four gargantuan tech companies have put together a $1.2 billion fund to pull carbon out of the atmosphere with a unique model that could go a long way to preventing 1.5°C of warming....

340. Pro-migrant group says locals instigated Emba brawl

A pro-migrant group has accused police of stalling an investigation following a violent incident in Paphos involving foreign nationals and locals, with the NGO saying a 'hate crime' perpetrated against refugees was being misrepresented in the media...

341. Clashes between locals and foreigners continue

A man has been arrested in the aftermath of a violent altercation between locals and foreigners in Emba, a quiet town in western Cyprus where residents have been up in arms over recent arrivals of Syrian and African refugees...

342. No more masks outdoors and an end to Safe Pass

The Cabinet of Ministers adjourned at noon today, but not before approving a set of new relaxed covid measures put forth by the Scientific Advisory Committee after yesterday's assessment and meeting with the Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipandelas....

343. Pafos FC sexy pep talk gets cold shower

A video teaser showing sexy girls in support of a football team in Paphos has been pulled down after a women’s group criticized the video for being sexist...

344. Russian socialites and influencers claim 'Russophobia in action'

Several Russian influencers and socialites say they've been barred from purchasing Chanel items and were told it was the brand's policy not to sell to customers who intended to bring the products back to Russia....

345. Greek foreign minister visits Ukraine port city

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias arrived in Ukraine on Sunday, keeping a recent promise to head a humanitarian aid mission into the war-torn country where many ethnic Greeks have been trapped...

346. Major projects underway in Larnaca, Nicosia

The Cyprus real estate and construction sectors are moving past the demise of the scrapped Citizenship for Investment Programme, turning their attention to the capital and the once-neglected coastal town of Larnaca, while Limassol, with its high-rises and cosmopolitan lifestyle, is still seeing part of the action....

347. Averof Neofytou promises an end to corruption and radical education reform

The Supreme Council of the ruling party Democratic Rally (DISY) unanimously ratified the candidacy of the party’s president Averof Neofytou for the Presidency of the Republic....

348. Op-ed: 'Only a leap in consciousness will end human slavery'

With the number of women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine, experts say that many of them may become victims of trafficking given their vulnerability. This article is even more relevant today and attempts to present the attitudes that have enabled human slavery throughout history, and the solution to eradicate this crime across the globe....

349. Ukraine’s Foreign Legion Is Ready for Battle

Resistance against Russian President Vladimir Putin is growing as foreign fighters start trickling in to join forces with Ukrainians on the ground and those returning home to fight for their nation....

350. Cyprus scraps safe pass in supermarkets

Consumers in the Republic of Cyprus no longer have to use a Safe Pass to enter supermarkets and other shops selling necessity goods, after the health ministry adopted categories of high, medium, and low risk venues...

351. New opening hours of NIPD Genetics Sample Collection Centers

352. New Covid relaxations announced today (Updated)

The session of the Council of Ministers which began at 10 am this morning ended shortly after noon today followed by an announcement of new relaxations to the covid restrictions in Cyprus....

353. Alphamega Hypermarkets: Free delivery for online orders

Alphamega Hypermarkets is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its e-shop by offering one month of free delivery on all online orders....

354. Freedom Day in the UK from today

England woke up to freedom today after nearly two years of crippling on-off lockdowns as all emergency Covid laws introduced to tackle the pandemic ended at midnight....

355. Are you ready for a 'Greekend'? (video)

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) launched a new advertising campaign on Thursday, touting Greece’s attractions as a city break destination. Coining the word “Greekend,” the campaign encourages people to “end your week like a Greek.”...

356. Vehicle charging stations installed at Nicosia Mall

Two electric car charging stations have been installed in the outdoor parking lot of the Nicosia Mall. The service will be provided free of charge to visitors for the whole of 2022. ...

357. 8.9 million to help Cyprus improve waste management

The EC is contributing 8.9 million euros to support a clean energy transition in Cyprus. ...

358. Conspicuous driver busted for drugs at checkpoint

A man was arrested Monday at the Agios Dometios checkpoint after Greek Cypriot customs officers found drugs in his car, with the incident taking place just days after Turkish Cypriots accused the south of ramping up checks to deter shopping in the north...

359. Ukraine shows unity as West sees no sign of Russian pullback

Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity Wednesday, while the West warned that it saw no sign of a promised pullback of Russian troops from Ukraine’s borders despite Kremlin declarations of a withdrawal....

360. Turkish opposition leader refuses to pay power bill in protest

Turkey’s main opposition leader said he will not pay his power bills until Tayyip Erdogan withdraws recent price hikes, and the president’s ruling party slammed the move on Thursday as a provocation amid growing discontent over surging inflation....