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1. Florence cracks down on over tourism in historic city center

As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...

2. US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

3. Violent anti-immigration protests shake Northern England (vid)

Anti-immigration protests erupted into violence across northern England on Sunday, marking a significant challenge for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Demonstrations, triggered by the recent murder of three girls in Southport, turned destructive as protesters vandalized property and clashed with police....

4. Viral video shows hooded vandals spray painting Limassol cameras

Hooded men vandalized surveillance cameras in Limassol, an incident captured on video that has since gone viral online. ...

5. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

6. Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

7. Animal rights activists deface King Charles III portrait

Animal rights activists defaced a new portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday as it hung in a London gallery....

8. 1974 Toyotas stand still in Nicosia’s buffer zone

In the summer of 1974, amidst the bustling streets of Ledra, Dikran's father, Stefan, welcomed a fleet of untouched Toyota cars, Corolla, Corona......

9. Israeli police and military help settlers block Gaza aid convoys

Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources....

10. Cyprus grapples with challenges in youth behavior

After recent violent incidents in schools and a surge in vandalism during the Easter holidays, concerns about youth behavior have reignited public debate in Cyprus, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's print edition of Kathimerini....

11. Ten-year-old in police custody over Livadia school vandalism

At Voroklini Police Station, a 10-year-old is expected to testify today, accompanied by his parents, regarding his alleged involvement in an incident of vandalism that occurred on Holy Saturday afternoon at Livadia Primary School....

12. Councilor claims vehicle vandalism in pre-election turmoil

Savvas Kyriakou, a Municipal Councilor from Dromolaxia, has filed a complaint with authorities alleging an attack against him and damage to his vehicle....

13. UCLA protests prompt large police deployment

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has become a focal point of tension as clashes erupted between pro-Palestinian activists and supporters of Israel, echoing similar unrest unfolding across American campuses....

14. Minors confess to vandalism, parents clash with authorities

Two 16-year-old minors vandalized storefronts along Acropolis Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday (08/02), causing significant damage to the businesses involved....

15. Police apprehend teens for store vandalism in Nicosia

Police arrested two 16-year-old individuals late Wednesday night in Nicosia as they were vandalizing stores along a central street in the city....

16. EAC poles severed and cables stolen in Agios Mamas

In a concerning incident reported on Wednesday, an assistant foreman at Lanias police station revealed a discovery that has sparked a police investigation....

17. Turkey bans hit TV series over values clash

In a controversial move, Turkey's broadcasting regulator, RTUK, enforced a two-week ban on the hit series ''Kizil Goncalar'' (Crimson Buds), citing conflicts with ''society's national and spiritual values.''...

18. Lakatamia mourns after Christmas tree targeted in arson incident

In a disheartening turn of events, the community of Lakatamia was struck by sorrow when unidentified individuals set ablaze the cherished Christmas tree that graced the neighborhood....

19. Student attacks bus driver mid-route to Parekklisia

The director of Limassol Passenger Transport Company (EMEL), George Kyriakou, reported an attack on a bus driver en route from Limassol high school to the Parekklisia community....

20. Google Maps incident reveals offensive messages near Gaza

When Google Maps users navigated to the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, they might have seen placenames that included, “F**k Israel,” and “May god curse Israel’s Jerusalem.”...

21. Protesters clash with police over Gaza hospital tragedy

Protests have ignited around the Middle East following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza which killed at least 500 people....

22. Holocaust memorials under attack amidst German far-right rise

Surveys show that hardcore political beliefs are spreading beyond traditionally right-wing demographic groups....

23. Family sues Google over bridge collapse death

The family of a North Carolina man who died trying to cross a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence, saying it's responsible for directing him along the route, their lawyers announced Wednesday....

24. Are Cypriots stuck in traffic by choice?

Traffic congestion in Cyprus, especially during school hours and extracurricular activities, is a recurring issue that not only makes headlines but also sparks extensive public discussions about potential solutions, which have proven ineffective in recent years....

25. Limassol riot sparks outrage as 13 suspects face scrutiny

In the wake of racially charged riots that roiled the coastal city of Limassol last week, significant developments in the legal proceedings have underscored the gravity of the situation....

26. Limassol community raises over 20,000 euros for Dao's vandalized business

In Limassol, a local woman named Dao found herself at the center of a community outpouring of support after her business was vandalized by unidentified individuals wearing hoods....

27. Chlorakas attack highlights growing racial tensions in Cyprus

The violent attack on Syrian residents in Chloraka last Sunday during a community demonstration related to the refugee-migration issue represents a failure on multiple fronts....

28. Arrest of ex-convict sheds light on police shortcomings in Limassol riots

A shocking outbreak of violent riots rocked Limassol last Friday as masked assailants targeted immigrants and vandalized migrant-owned businesses during an anti-immigrant march. ...

29. Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...

30. Violent clash shakes Chloraka community

Serious incidents unfolded on Sunday night (27/8) in Chloraka, leading to the arrest of four individuals by the Police. Among them were two Greek Cypriots and two immigrants, ...