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781. Museum curator sacked for selling priceless artifacts on Ebay

A member of staff who was allegedly stealing priceless items from the British Museum was named to bosses three years ago - after they went up for sale on eBay....

782. Rocking the boat, a not so Cypriot tradition.

You know, there's been quite a buzz about the whole corruption scene in Cyprus. It's kind of ironic, really – this beautiful little country, seemingly full of potential, yet tangled up in this mess. ...

783. Clear conditions expected today

The Meteorology Department has sounded a double warning for exceptionally high temperatures, urging residents to take precautions as a heatwave grips the region. ...

784. 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....

785. Hunting rules go digital. Is it game over for tradition?

As hunters gear up for the start of game hunting in Cyprus this Sunday, the Game and Wildlife Service has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure a safe and compliant hunting experience. ...

786. Tourism's dynamic future: Adapting to change from within

It's something we've heard many times from tourism authorities, that 2019 should no longer be used as a point of reference for tourism....

787. New COVID vaccine meets Eris variant challenge

A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the country....

788. The controversy surrounding the mobile traffic cams

The introduction of photo enforcement cameras was met with skepticism from citizens right from the start....

789. Sunshine, smiles, and soaring temps!

As we approach the weekend, a warm air mass accompanied by a light scattering of dust is set to influence the region starting from Saturday, as predicted by the Meteorological Service....

790. Over 7.6 million await NHS treatment amid strikes and strain

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

791. Rising temperatures and clear skies ahead

Good morning, Cyprus! As we step into Thursday (10/8), get ready for temperatures to climb to 38 degrees. The Meteorological Service predicts that the region is currently under the influence of seasonal low pressure....

792. 100 trees felled with approval in Paphos

Over 100 trees were recently felled on private land in the Mandria community, as confirmed by Kypros Michaelides, the community's leader, in a statement to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

793. 670K euros invested in Ayia Napa beach amenities

Four thousand new sunbeds and a thousand beach umbrellas, valued at a total of 670 thousand euros, have been recently set up along the shores of Ayia Napa....

794. 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, ...

795. Is there a need for radical changes in civil protection?

The catastrophic fire in Rhodes, a typical and unfortunate example of what is internationally referred to as a mega-fire - a fire that is extremely destructive to the local environment...

796. Clear skies and a gradual weather shift

Today, we can expect mostly clear skies with a seasonal low-pressure system influencing the area. The winds will be coming from the southwest to northwest direction. ...

797. Is Poland upset with Ukraine?

The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....

798. Finland stops visa processing in Russia

The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS center in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023....

799. Drone strikes hit Moscow's financial district

Economic sanctions have been the biggest headache for Russia's business elite since the start of the war in Ukraine, but two drone strikes in the heart of Moscow's financial district are forcing companies to think about their employees' safety....

800. Heatwave with showers and thunderstorms

801. Trump furious over misinformation on EU travel requirements

Recent media misinformation and fake news claiming that American citizens will have to obtain a visa to travel to the European Union in 2024 have reached former United States President Donald Trump....

802. 3,700 electric cars devoured in ship fire

As per AFP, the Dutch authorities are set to tow away a blazing cargo ship with hundreds of electric vehicles on board sitting off the country’s coast....

803. Cyprus on high alert at 42°C

The Meteorological Service of Cyprus has issued a warning for an impending heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 42 degrees Celsius on Friday....

804. ECB dilemma with core inflation at 5.5%

The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in its meeting tomorrow, though what happens next is unclear....

805. Rhodes' heartbreaking farewell

Standing outside the blackened shell of what used to be his restaurant, Dimitris Hajifotis laments a livelihood lost to wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes this week....

806. 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....

807. Rapid expansion for Cyprus Airways

Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....

808. A long journey always begins with a small step

The many crises the EU has been facing recently should not let us forget the ongoing pain caused by the open wound of Cyprus’ division....

809. Russian warning sparks Black Sea grain export tensions

Russia warned that from Thursday any ships traveling to Ukraine's Black Sea ports will be seen as possibly carrying military cargoes after Ukraine said it was setting up a temporary shipping route to try and continue its grain exports....

810. Is dark chocolate a health booster?

If one of your health goals is to eat healthy, nutrient-rich foods, you may assume that means saying goodbye to anything chocolatey....