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1081. Cyprus tops EU in internet piracy

A recent report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) sheds light on the concerning issue of internet piracy within the European Union....

1082. Enjoy clear skies and balmy temperatures in the upcoming days

The current conditions show a weak area of low pressure affecting our region....

1083. Las Vegas preps for first-ever Formula One race

Las Vegas is gearing up for its first-ever Formula One race on November 18 by building a temporary street track. In the lead-up months, as popular attractions are blocked by construction and scaffolding, some tourists regret the timing of their visits to the city....

1084. Saudi Arabia prepares for its first-ever fashion week

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host its inaugural Fashion Week, scheduled for October 20 to 23 in Riyadh. The event features participation from 30 local fashion designers and companies. ...

1085. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

1086. Wild brawl among female students rocks Nicosia high school

A brawl erupted among female students at a Nicosia high school during a break. Video footage obtained by "K" shows the students engaged in physical altercations while their peers recorded the incident with their mobile phones, seemingly without any intervention from teachers....

1087. Sun, showers, and soaring temperatures

Today's weather forecast brings a mix of conditions across Cyprus. Initially, the skies will be predominantly clear, but as we progress into the afternoon, expect to see an increase in cloud cover, particularly in mountainous areas. Isolated rain showers are anticipated mainly in the higher elevations....

1088. Cyprus inflation skyrockets to 3.1% in August

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....

1089. From clear skies to thunderous showers, your daily weather report

Today's weather starts off with mostly clear skies. However, as the day progresses, we can expect the gradual emergence of clouds, particularly in the mountains, south of Troodos, and the eastern half of the island....

1090. Debate heats up over overtime pay for government rep

Deputy Minister Irene Piki, in response to the President's request to grant overtime pay to Deputy Government Representative Doxa Komodromou, stated that the matter would be discussed with the President of the Republic....

1091. Nikolaou's unexpected resignation causes stir in media

Giannakis Nikolaou, in a recent development, has expressed his intention to resign following the controversy surrounding journalist Despina Roussos' departure from the "Morning Itinerary" show....

1092. Women now command 56% of Austrian university seats

The proportion of female students at Austrian universities is higher than the opposite gender, overtaking them by 56 per cent, as Statistics Austria has revealed....

1093. RIK controversy: Journalist's removal sparks outrage

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...

1094. Libya: Tragic road accident claims lives of Greek rescue mission

The death in the horrific road accident on Sunday afternoon in Benghazi of five Greeks who were part of an armed forces mission to Libya to assist flood-affected residents of Derna raises legitimate concerns about the planning and execution of such a complex mission in the midst of chaos, in a country that is, in any case, unsafe due to years of civil war....

1095. Fun and sun with a dash of thunder and showers

A weak low-pressure system is set to influence the weather in our region until tomorrow, bringing with it relatively unstable conditions....

1096. 150-million-year-old dinosaur Barry to be sold in Paris auction

An unusually well-preserved dinosaur skeleton, a Camptosaurus known as Barry, will go under the hammer in Paris next month....

1097. LEGO-bricks for real buildings in Florida

A Florida construction firm is seeing fast adoption of its intuitively-made building blocks that work like real-life LEGO bricks....

1098. 'Park & Ride' hours now extended!

The Cyprus Public Transport has announced its extended hours for the "Park & Ride" service. In a press release, it says that after the very encouraging response of the public during the first days of operation of the “Park & Ride” service and responding to the need to extend the hours of operation of the service, in order to serve even more passengers, announces that from today Monday, September 18, 2023, the extended hours of the “Park & Ride” service are in effect. ...

1099. 135% debt reduction sparks hope for economy

According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the private debt-to-GDP ratio has shown a significant decrease from its peak at the end of the first quarter in 2015 to the end of March 2023. ...

1100. Halloumi woes persist as PDO battle heats up

One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....

1101. Hold onto your hats! Unpredictable weather ahead

Get ready for a weather extravaganza on the sunny island of Cyprus. Picture a weather forecast with a twist of whimsy, as we dive into the magical world of meteorology!...

1102. Minister Vafeadis targets unpaid camera fines

The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....

1103. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

1104. Unlimited data dominates in mobile telephony contracts

In the first half of 2023, over 50% of mobile phone contracts now offer unlimited voice, SMS, and data, highlighting the growing importance of data in these contracts. ...

1105. ECB raises rates for the 10th time as it tries to quell inflation

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row on Thursday to counter stubborn inflation but signalled that it is likely done tightening policy....

1106. Puma vs. Sheep battle caught on camera

Incredible footage showing guard dogs stopping a puma from hunting sheep in the pitch black Patagonian mountains has been captured using heat sensitive cameras and drones. It is the first time this behavior has ever been filmed....

1107. 7.68 million people await hospital treatment in England, a record high

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has hit a record high....

1108. Popular decongestant ingredient ineffective, US FDA reveals

A key ingredient in well-known decongestant products like Sudafed PE and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, phenylephrine, has been deemed ineffective when taken orally, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel. ...

1109. Mexican congressional hearing unveils extraterrestrial specimens

Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....

1110. 90% winter flight schedule boosts tourism hopes

Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...