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1. Bomb alert shuts down EuroAirport on French-Swiss border

EuroAirport, located on the French-Swiss border in Alsace, was evacuated earlier today for security reasons, hours after sabotage disrupted the French rail network ahead of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony....

2. Kyriakides secures EU health funding for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides signed on behalf of the European Commission an association agreement of Bosnia and Herzegovina with theEU4Health programme, according to a press release....

3. Five Turkish warships stir tensions in Greek waters

In recent days, Turkey has deployed up to five warships near the maritime boundary between Kasos and Karapathos islands, just outside Greek territorial waters....

4. Asian elephant receives first-ever mRNA vaccine for deadly virus

Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, has become the first to receive an mRNA vaccine targeting the lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). ...

5. Cyprus and Greece commit to Eastern Med security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stressed the joint commitment of Cyprus and Greece to make every possible effort to maintain peace, security, stability and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean......

6. 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. ...

7. 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....

8. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

9. 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. ...

10. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

11. Turkey warns Greece and Cyprus to avoid Middle East conflicts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a stern warning to Greece and Cyprus, advising them to stay away from Middle Eastern conflicts. Speaking on the Turkish channel Haburturk, Fidan declared, "Stay away from the Middle East, or the fire will come and find you."...

12. Cyprus-EU alliance against Hezbollah threats reinforced

Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, found itself drawn into recent geopolitical tensions involving statements by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

13. Christodoulides: Cyprus stands firm against Hezbollah threats

The Republic of Cyprus is not involved in any way in the war conflicts, the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Wednesday, noting that the Republic of Cyprus is part of the solution and not part of the problem....

14. Gunfire at US embassy in Lebanon, gunman hurt

Gunfire erupted at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of fire between a gunman and the country's army, leaving the assailant wounded. ...

15. Elections expected to reshape political landscape

High Stakes in Cypriot Elections: Political Landscape at a Crossroads Municipal and European Contests to Shape Future of Traditional Parties, Leadership, and Far-Right Influence...

16. Resident confronts camera operator over missing sign

Increasing complaints have emerged from drivers across Cyprus regarding unmarked speed camera trucks, sparking a debate about the legality and ethics of such practices....

17. Cyprus Police investigate email threats sent to schools across Europe

Email threats similar to those sent on Friday to schools across Cyprus have also been sent to several other European countries, according to information Europol has shared with Cyprus Police....

18. Little penguins dwindle to 120 amid port development threats

A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast has plummeted to no more than 120 birds, with plans to build a container port in nearby foraging grounds further threatening the survival of the colony....

19. Police reassure parents and students after bomb threat

The Cyprus Police Spokesman, Christos Andreou, assured today that the threatening email sent to numerous primary and secondary schools across the country poses minimal risk....

20. EU ministers to strengthen migration policies

At a ministerial meeting in Nicosia on May 16-17, 2024, eight EU member states, Austria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Italy......

21. Famagusta court detains suspect in firearms-terrorism case, age 23

In response to ongoing investigations into the possession and transportation of firearms with intent to incite terror, law enforcement executed a judicial warrant leading to the apprehension of a 23-year-old individual. ...

22. EU sends sharp letter over Eurovision flag ban

The Eurovision song contest continued to spawn unprecedented controversy, days after the winner was crowned, with the 27-nation European Union lambasting organizers for their ''incoherence'' in banning its flag from the concert hall during the final....

23. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

24. Hadjimanoli: ''We hope to expand into the Asian market''

Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....

25. Maritime industry adapts to rising security challenges

In response to growing instability in various global regions, the maritime industry is witnessing a surge in demand for specialized security services....

26. Senate approves $95 billion war aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

The Senate has passed $95bn (£76.2bn) in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and rows - with Joe Biden set to sign the legislation later....

27. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

28. Turkish defense leaks signal Aegean park conflict

Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks, including one in the Aegean Sea....

29. EU champions ocean health with $3.71 billion investment

The European Union will spend 3.5 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to protect the ocean and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives this year, the EU’s top environment official said on Tuesday. ...

30. Middle East conflict fuels fear of $100 per barrel

The recent Iranian attack on Israel serves as a stark reminder of the ever-shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, with potential ramifications extending......