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1. Lidl Cyprus celebrated the opening of its 3rd store in Paphos and 21st store in Cyprus

In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...

2. Sharks test positive for cocaine in Brazil

Scientists have confirmed that sharks off the coast of Brazil have been exposed to cocaine, marking the first such finding in free-range sharks....

3. MEP votes against Von der Leyen after social media poll

Last week, Independent MEP Phidias Panayiotou announced on social media that he would vote against Ursula von der Leyen in the crucial vote for the next Commission president. ...

4. Supreme Court stands firm, guarantors must pay €30K loan debt

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed the appeal of two individuals contesting a ruling by the Paphos District Court, which held them liable for €30,244.32 plus interest and costs, as guarantors of a business loan granted by Laiki Bank in 2002....

5. Turkey considers naval base in Cyprus, Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Turkey's readiness to construct a naval base in Northern Cyprus, underscoring the persistent division of the island nearly 50 years after Turkey's invasion....

6. Biden withdraws from US Presidential race

President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, a decision that injects significant uncertainty into the Democratic nomination process just months before the November election against Donald Trump. ...

7. Coral sounds boost reef health, study shows

Researchers have discovered a novel method to help struggling coral reefs by using underwater speakers to play recordings of healthy corals. This approach could potentially restore vitality to degraded reefs....

8. Biden tests positive for COVID-19, shifts duties to Delaware

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Las Vegas, the White House confirmed Wednesday. ...

9. Senator Menendez convicted on bribery charges

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been convicted on multiple counts of bribery following a nine-week trial, a verdict that could potentially send him to prison for years. ...

10. Cyprus Seeds sparks an innovation revolution

Exciting things are happening in Cyprus as Cyprus Seeds wraps up its third cycle of innovation, highlighted by a lively event at the Reflect Festival in Limassol. ...

11. Spain wins Euro 2024 Final against England

In a showdown at Berlin's Olympiastadion, England's hopes of ending 58 years of footballing heartache were dashed by Spain in the Euro 2024 final....

12. Hidden threat: Trifluoroethanoic acid found in European drinking water

A recent study has uncovered a concerning issue in Europe's drinking water: the presence of trifluoroethanoic acid (TFA), a chemical that current tests don't detect. The study, conducted by PAN Europe, found TFA in tap water and bottled mineral water across several European countries....

13. Cypriot dance duo to perform at Paris Olympics

Cypriot dancing duo LMC lockers, namely Constantinos Papamethodiou and Adonis Kyriakides, have been selected to perform at the Olympic Games in Paris....

14. Chinese consortium exits Vasilikos LNG project

The Chinese CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) is set to exit the unfinished photovoltaic (PV) terminal project in Vasilikos, according to Cyprus' Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

15. Murder investigation heats up, land deal at heart of Mykonos feud

The murder of topographer Panagiotis Stathis in Psychiko has cast a fresh spotlight on a contentious plot of land in Mykonos, believed to be the epicenter of a bitter dispute between Stathis and a local businessman....

16. Kathimerini highlights voices from the 1974 Turkish invasion

This Sunday, the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" delves into one of the most profound tragedies in modern Greek history: the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

17. Ikea to open store on New York's chic 5th Ave

IKEA is set to open a new store in the heart of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue shopping district, serving as the prime anchor of a new office tower, the majority owner of IKEA stores announced Tuesday....

18. Court detains suspect in Metamax pyramid scheme

A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with the ''pyramid'' fraud scheme known as Metamax has been ordered detained for eight days by the Limassol District Court, according to proceedings held on Saturday, July 6th. ...

19. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

20. Cyprus joins European effort to combat desertification in rural areas

Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....

21. AstroBank wins international recognition for the second consecutive year

AstroBank has been named Best Private Bank – Cyprus by the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year. ...

22. Hearing continues in Auditor General suspension case

The Supreme Judicial Council continues to hear Attorney General George Savvidis' request to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides on grounds of misconduct. ...

23. Hearing on AG's suspension adjourned until tomorrow

The Supreme Judicial Council adjourned today after hearing more arguments on Attorney General George Savvidis' request to suspend Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides for alleged misconduct....

24. Ministry maintains €300 fine for running red lights

On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....

25. Hearing for Auditor General's suspension postponed

The scheduled hearing to address Attorney General George Savvidis' request for the suspension of Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides on allegations of misconduct was postponed on Thursday....

26. Suspect forces victim to withdraw cash at knifepoint in Ayia Napa

Authorities in Famagusta are intensifying efforts to address a series of alarming incidents involving robbery, terror-inducing weapons, and attempted theft reported last night....

27. Man, 27, charged with setting multiple fires in Aradippou

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fire that broke out yesterday in a rural area of Aradippou, which destroyed vegetation, a dismantled premises, and 60 large bales of hay. ...

28. Health Minister admitted to Apolloneio Hospital

Health Minister Michalis Damianos was transferred to ''Apolloneio'' Hospital on Tuesday after experiencing severe discomfort earlier in the day....

29. Biden-Harris attacks Trump's reproductive rights record with new TV ad

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has launched a new television advertisement to coincide with the start of debate week....

30. Minors admit to starting Limassol fire with fireworks

Two minors were taken to the police station following testimony related to a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district, between the communities of Lania and Trimiklini....