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781. Canada legalizes marijuana

782. Nicosia Mall on track to open next month

The grand opening of a new shopping centre on the other side of town appears to be on schedule, with Nicosia Mall working behind the scenes and paving roads to welcome shoppers around mid November...

783. Couple arrested for running cannabis side business

A Paralimni couple in their early 60’s is under arrest for possession of 2.5 kilos of cannabis and other drugs as well as selling medicines without a licence...

784. Missing man’s car found, no sign of him yet

A vehicle belonging to a man gone missing over the weekend was spotted on Monday parked near a gas station in Limassol, with almost no signs yet as to the whereabouts of its owner...

785. Suspects in Paphos jewelry theft head to court

The two main suspects in the jewelry theft case in Paphos are set to appear in court on Friday, with reports suggesting they were masters of their craft...

786. Turkish Cypriot religious leader supports return of icons held in Kyrenia castle to Church of Cyprus

787. Kakopetria 2nd Spoon Sweet Festival

Autumn is just around the corner and if you are looking for amazing sweet fruit preserves this weekend, then look no further because you can taste great spoon sweets in Kakopetria this Sunday...

788. Bank of Cyprus plans voluntary layoffs in 2019

789. Nicosia Mall shoots for November opening

A recent post by Nicosia Mall chairman Marios Kalochoritis, talking about 455 people working on site, shows the current progress in completing the shopping center in the western part of the capital that continues nonstop in order to be ready for the Christmas holidays and even welcome its first customers in November...

790. Britain is the world's largest importer of Cyprus Halloumi

791. Officials issue air quality warning

State officials warned of bad air quality on Thursday as increased levels of dust particles could pose a health risk to some groups...

792. Meghan Markle named People's best dressed woman

793. Coca cola takes over Costa Coffee

The owners of café chain Costa have agreed to sell the business to Coca Cola for €5.4 billion, marking a new era for the global soft drink group...

794. More than 200 houses destroyed by Attica fires

More than 200 houses have been completely destroyed by the devastating wildfires that ripped through a coastal town east of Athens this week killing at least 81 people, according to data collected by engineers from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport who have started recording the damage to buildings....

795. Cyprus recalls ICELAND mixed veggies

The government has issued a food alert, recalling a specific brand of frozen mixed vegetables due to the possibility of being infected by bacteria that can cause food poisoning, just one week following another company recall for the same reason...

796. Ditch the bag or pay the charge

Supermarkets and other shops will be required to charge customers for plastic bags on Sunday, based on a new executive order by the President’s Cabinet...

797. Take-away lessons from 'Cyprus in the digital agenda'

Cyprus is turning the page in the digital age era but there are still many steps in the path forward. This appears to be the general conclusion from Thursday’s conference on "Cyprus in the Digital Agenda" organised by Kathimerini newspaper and the SPP MEDIA Group...

798. UK Court convicts Cypriot drug lord’s mother

A UK court has convicted a Cypriot woman, mother of a drug lord in Cyprus, of talking part in an illegal drug trafficking network by making trips around London to collect money on her son’s behalf...

799. Rainy weather and low 30’s back in play

Cloudy skies and rainy weather are in store for this week, with Monday temperatures in the low 30’s to pick back up later in the week and parts of the island under a hailstorm watch for the next few days....

800. Out-of-towner enters Nicosia competition

Papantoniou Supermarkets is getting ready to set up shop in the middle of a tough competitive market in western Nicosia, where other giants also stake a claim, but there are still some permit hurdles for the out-of-town family...

801. Cypriot mother-son duo involved in illegal drug entreprise

Two Cypriots, mother and son, are involved in a case of international illegal drug trafficking, with UK authorities saying the woman in London was making trips to collect money on her son’s behalf...

802. Audit report on CCB made public amid negotiations

An audit report on the Cyprus Cooperative Bank (CCB) was made public on Friday, amid negotiations between the Co-op and its two bidders, making recommendations for improvement but also criticising the institution on a number of decisions...

803. Fire breaks out after car slams into Nicosia supermarket

A fire broke out at a supermarket after a vehicle slammed into the entrance of the building, with the driver getting out safely seeking help...

804. Government and Co-op begin consultations with bidders

805. Lifeguards blame Protaras drowning on government

Lifeguards are up in arms over the death of a 65-year-old swimmer in Protaras, saying they could have saved her life if the government had agreed to changes in their working conditions...

806. M&S to close 100 UK stores in four years

British retailer Marks & Spencer plans to close more than 100 stores in its home market by 2022, accelerating a drive to re-shape its business as it strives to make at least a third of sales online...

807. Lidl fined €80,000 for false advertising

Cypriot authorities fined Lidl supermarkets €80,000 for misleading advertising, citing unfair commercial practices following complaints submitted by consumers...

808. Post-Grenfell review finds UK's building regulations system broken

A government review ordered after the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 71 people in London in June last year has found that Britain’s buildings regulation system is broken, but has stopped short of recommending an outright ban on combustible cladding...

809. Battery charger for car toy withdrawn from the market

Authorities are warning the public that a battery charger under the name brand “Shortcut” is not suitable for European consumers and are urging consumers to discontinue any use immediately...

810. Hawaiians brave volcanic lava to rescue their pets

Lava spewing in fountains up to 90 meters high from an erupting Hawaiian volcano has destroyed 35 homes and other buildings, officials said, warning residents allowed brief visits to their properties to be prepared to flee at a moment’s notice...