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1651. Tourist arrivals and revenue soar

An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

1652. Finnish travelers take the lead in digital travel docs

The Finnish Border Guard has announced that Finns will be the first in the world to test digital travel documents starting from August 28....

1653. UK air traffic system issue causes ongoing turbulence

Disruption to air travel continued into Tuesday after the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault" on Monday morning....

1654. Clouds, showers, and clear spells

In the upcoming days, the island will experience a mix of weather conditions, as a seasonal low-pressure system prevails in the region....

1655. Can sexual education truly safeguard Cyprus youth?

With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....

1656. China's $10 trillion hidden debt

For some time now, markets have been buffeted almost on a daily basis by gloomy economic news filtering out of China....

1657. Buffer zone tensions and Cyprus problem scenarios

After the incident in the buffer zone at the Gate, the National Security Council in Turkey convened. This was its first meeting after Erdogan's reelection. ...

1658. Gang rape horrors shake Italy: 7 men accused, victim's assault filmed

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....

1659. Company fined €12,000 for workplace safety violations

A fine of €12,000 was imposed on a company that was judged by the District Court of Nicosia to have violated the laws concerning workplace safety and health....

1660. Wildfires ignite political backlash amidst growing anger

As thick black smoke filled the Athenian sky and blazes consumed homes in the suburbs, a political firestorm broke out among Greek politicians Wednesday....

1661. Seasonal low pressure system brings variable conditions

The local weather is under the influence of a seasonal low-pressure system, leading to fluctuating conditions across the area....

1662. Unicorn of the Savanna: Meet the spotless giraffe

There’s a brand new spotless superstar on the scene at a Tennessee zoo....

1663. Transport and storage grow by 22.3%

During the second quarter of 2023, the business activity index in the transportation and storage sector reached 154.4 units, indicating a growth of 17.3% compared to the same period in 2022....

1664. Cyprus converts ship to boost natural gas integration

Good news has emerged regarding the development of the LNG Terminal in Cyprus and the introduction of Natural Gas to the region. The conversion of the ETYFA ship Prometheus into a floating LNG regasification and storage unit (FSRU) is now finished....

1665. Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries....

1666. 18 charred bodies of immigrants found in Evros fire

Amidst the relentless wildfires that have engulfed Greece, at least 18 charred bodies of immigrants have been discovered in the scorched expanse of Dadia Forest in Evros....

1667. Dumping dilemma as Cyprus struggles to break the cycle of illegal waste

The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....

1668. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

1669. Clear skies and calm seas

Presently, the influence of a seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, casting its impact on the anticipated weather trends during the forthcoming hours. ...

1670. Energy gamble or gain? Cyprus' big plans under scrutiny

The reluctance of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to financially support a part of the project, such as the Israel-Cyprus-Greece electric cable, should strongly concern Cyprus regarding its energy plans. ...

1671. Evacuations ordered NW of Athens as blaze ravages villages

Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of two villages in the central Viotia region, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Athens after a forest fire broke out Monday morning....

1672. EuroAsia interconnector seeks alternative funding

The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...

1673. Hungarian women seek abortion relief across the border

Despite abortions being legal in Hungary, dozens of Hungarian women are travelling to Austria each week to terminate their pregnancies due to long waiting lists and humiliating treatment....

1674. Sunny days ahead

A stretch of clear, sunny weather is on the horizon for the upcoming days, as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the area. While a few coastal areas might see some initial thin cloud cover, overall, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear. ...

1675. Did Cyprus President really party during crisis?

During the summer of 2021, a photo of Nicos Anastasiades with Takis Zacharato and Angela Demetriou went viral for all the wrong reasons. It wasn't just how the leader of an otherwise serious state chose to have fun, but also the timing that made it so....

1676. Jordan secret police accused of LGBTQ+ targeting

Jordanian secret police have been accused of intimidating gay people by “outing” them to their families and of forcing the closure of two LGBTQ+ organisations....

1677. Cyprus nationals arrested for money laundering in Singapore

The Singaporean Police arrested 10 foreigners on suspicion of money laundering and forgery offenses in connection with a case involving 1 billion Singapore dollars (737 million dollars) in cash, luxury cars, and other assets. ...

1678. Pig kidney thrives in brain-dead man for a month

A pig’s kidney transplanted by surgeons into a brain-dead man has continued to function normally for more than a month – a critical step toward an operation the New York team hopes to eventually try in living patients....

1679. Tragic death of 7-year-old Maui boy found burned in car

A seven-year-old boy has been found dead in a burned out car in Maui amid fears children will make up a large number of those who perished in the devastating wildfires....

1680. Extreme heat expected

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for the upcoming weather conditions, forecasting an intense heatwave set to affect the region. ...