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361. Lionesses roar to victory as England reaches FIFA Women's World Cup Final

The Lionesses have a chance to become world champions after a dramatic 3-1 victory over Australia on their home turf....

362. Greek PM takes firm action on soccer fan clubs and stadium security

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in statements on Wednesday, announced that the associations of organized team supporters will close and only one official association will remain open for each team and operate at each football club’s headquarters. ...

363. Cyprus tourism up 32%, upbeat outlook

Tourism in Cyprus has recorded a 32% increase this year compared to last year, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis....

364. Viral TikTok call sparks chaotic scene on London's iconic street (video)

A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....

365. Police had prior warning of Croatian hooligans ahead of soccer clash

The police had been informed in time about the movements of the Croatian hooligans ahead of the Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, ...

366. Cyprus enhances migration management with new facilities

Cyprus took a significant step in enhancing its capacity to manage migration pressures by signing a contract for the construction of a reception center for around 1,000 people and a pre-departure center for approximately 800 people. ...

367. Croatian hooligans clash with Greek soccer fans in deadly Athens encounter (video)

Investigations are underway to determine how an estimated 100-120 Croatian hooligans traveling on buses and in cars made their way to Athens from Zagreb on Monday and engaged in deadly clashes with local soccer fans despite a ban on supporters traveling to Greece for a match between Dinamo Zagreb and home team AEK on Tuesday....

368. How many public servants does it take to boil an egg?

In a hilariously bureaucratic process, boiling an egg in Cyprus' public service requires a series of convoluted steps. ...

369. Tourism sets record revenue with fewer arrivals

The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....

370. Pafos FC: Brazilian footballer accused of match-fixing

Cyprus is currently at the center of an international sports scandal involving a Brazilian football player named Alef Manga, who is 28 years old....

371. Retail trade soars by 8.4% in June

Retail trade turnover increased by 8.4% in value and 6.4% in volume in June 2023 compared to the corresponding month of 2022, according to data presented by the Statistical Service on Tuesday....

372. Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....

373. Bronze victory for Pelendritou at World Championships

Karolina Pelendritou won the bronze medal in the 50m freestyle at the World Para-Swimming Championships (in the S11 category) held in Manchester on Monday. ...

374. Paris revives Seine swimming after century

With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up which will soon see swimmers and divers back in the River Seine....

375. Elementary school and kindergarten return to Turkish-occupied Kormakitis

On Wednesday, Athena Michaelidou, the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, announced that the Elementary School and Kindergarten in Turkish-occupied Kormakitis will reopen in September....

376. Cyprus' double triumph: Historic gold in European Athletics and bronze in Olympic sailing

Cyprus celebrated a historic gold medal at the European Athletics Under-23 Championships held in Espoo, Finland from July 13 to 16. Elena Kulitsenko, representing Cyprus, delivered an outstanding performance in the women's high jump final, securing the gold with her highest jump at 1.91m....

377. Carlos Alcaraz, the new Wimbledon championship's winner

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set men’s final on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title....

378. 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....

379. Union protests erupt at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Europe's first integrated resort aims to enhance the country's tourism offerings and establish itself as a major hub for business and conference tourism, as reported by Philenews....

380. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....

381. Farewell Fiesta! A legendary journey comes to an electric end

The production of the last Ford Fiesta at the Cologne plant on Friday marks the "end of an era" for a model that has been a best-seller in Europe for 47 years, selling millions of units....

382. CT scan offers clue in Israeli girl’s Jet Ski death

The tragic death of a Jewish child in a horrible Jet Ski accident in Cyprus continues to be investigated, with a CT scan providing clues to authorities after a post mortem was blocked out of respect to religious customs...

383. Fourth of July fireworks Illuminate the night sky

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks....

384. Young girl dies in Jet Ski accident

A young girl died Saturday following a marine accident in Limassol during an outing on a yacht, where reports said she was a passenger on a Jet Ski driven by her dad when tragedy struck...

385. Ministry launches summer public schools program

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth (MESY) has officially announced the commencement of the "Summer Public Schools (SPS) Programme" today, marking the beginning of a five-week initiative that will run until July 28, 2023. ...

386. Vienna retains top spot as most pleasant city to live in

Vienna maintains its position as the most pleasant city to live in, according to the annual rankings released by the Economist Intelligence Unit....

387. Police join agent wars over domestic assistants

Foreign nationals on work visas in the Republic of Cyprus may have immigration documents confiscated at Greek Cypriot checkpoints as they cross into the north, as authorities in the south push for preemptive measures to combat overseas travel at the expense of domestic employers...

388. Festival of Dreams: a unique celebration dedicated to 75 years of excellence of Porsche iconic sportscars

389. All-Day school program sees gradual expansion in primary education

The Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, highlighted the well-known significance and value of full-day schools for education and society as a whole....

390. Floating metropolis to tackle climate change

Japanese designers are preparing for rising sea levels in the future — by sitting on top of them in a vast floating city!...