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3961. Financial disputes linked to double murder in Limassol district

The mystery surrounding the double murder in the Limassol district began to unravel after a missing person report led to the identification of one of the victims. Authorities have identified one victim as Andreas Kouzoupi, 39, from Arakapa. ...

3962. Journalists, spies and political prisoners freed in largest prisoner swap since cold war

The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been freed from Russian custody as part of a significant prisoner exchange involving numerous foreign citizens held in Russia and several Russian political prisoners....

3963. Lidl celebrates its successful sponsorship of the UEFA EURO 2024

• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....

3964. Larnaca Marina gets €30M upgrade, port project postponed

The government abandoned the joint development of the Larnaca port and marina, announcing on Thursday projects estimated at over €30 million to upgrade the marina and the surrounding area, heeding the suggestions of the city’s local stakeholders....

3965. Politics Blog: Cyprus wins the gold medal for corruption

The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....

3966. Athens and Cyprus alarmed by Middle East unrest following assassinations

Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....

3967. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....

3968. Cyprus sees significant uptick in new loans

In June 2024, new loans in Cyprus substantially increased, reaching €330.6 million, up from €234.9 million in May. Data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) show that total new loans, which include both new and renegotiated contracts, climbed to €514.9 million from €391.6 million the previous month....

3969. Dog found eating wood to survive

An allegation of dog abuse was reported to our website and shared on social media....

3970. Police probe double homicide after charred bodies incident

Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide after the discovery of two charred bodies in a burned vehicle in the Lisovouno area of Limassol....

3971. Cyprus government rakes in over €424M in surpluses this year

Cyprus has reported a substantial budget surplus of €424.5 million for the first half of 2024, a huge increase from the €62 million surplus during the same period last year. ...

3972. Record surge in olive oil fraud amid rising prices of 'liquid gold'

The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....

3973. Hamas leader killed in alleged Israeli airstrike

Hamas's top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in Iran, the group confirmed on Wednesday. ...

3974. Christodoulides questions past policies, signals change for Cyprus

Last week, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides gave a bold interview to ALPHA, where he criticized former President Makarios' policies. ...

3975. EU plans two-phase trade strategy if Trump wins presidency

Brussels is developing a two-phase trade strategy in response to the potential nomination of Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November....

3976. Driving under the influence in Cyprus: 4 years in jail

Speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations in Cyprus, but the penalties have become significantly harsher following new legislation....

3977. Unlock a whole new world with the new mobile App of Ayia Napa Marina!

3978. Opponent disputes Maduro's win in Venezuelan election

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term, according to the country's electoral authority, despite exit polls suggesting a decisive opposition victory....

3979. EU nations push back against von der Leyen’s dual nominee request

A power struggle is intensifying between EU member states and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the composition of the new Commission....

3980. Over 250 dogs need homes after Tasmanian breeder closes

More than 250 labradoodles urgently need new homes after the RSPCA Tasmania shut down the state’s largest puppy breeder due to animal welfare concerns....

3981. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....

3982. EU Prosecutor probes Vasilikos LNG project for fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, amid suspicions of public procurement fraud, misappropriation of EU funds, and corruption. ...

3983. Trump tells Kamala Harris ''you're fired''

Former President Donald Trump turned his focus on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Charlotte, describing her as “a new victim to defeat.”...

3984. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

3985. Von der Leyen's EU role for Mediterranean attracts Cyprus

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is seeking control of a newly proposed role within the European Commission, aimed at overseeing EU policy for the Mediterranean region....

3986. Cypriot students face €1,100 rents in Limassol

Rising rental prices are placing significant strain on individuals seeking housing in Cyprus and Greece, with particular challenges faced by incoming university students. ...

3987. Protesters clash with Netanyahu’s defense of Gaza war at Capitol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, telling U.S. lawmakers, “our enemies are your enemies,”......

3988. Hail, fog, and rising heat in forecast

The region is bracing for a mix of weather patterns this week as seasonal low pressure and an unstable air mass move in, promising everything from clear skies to isolated storms....

3989. Mother accuses legal service of cover-up in Thanasis' death

Andriana Nikolaou, the mother of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, launched a new attack on the Legal Service following coroner Panikos Stavrianou's request to overturn a previous conclusion by death investigator Dorias Varosiotou....

3990. Cyprus Embassy in Moscow marks 50 years since Turkish invasion

The Cyprus Embassy at Moscow organized a commemorative event on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The event was co-organized with the Press and Information Office which prepared a photo exhibition and videos from its archives. Expatriate organizations and Greeks of the diaspora in Russia attended the event....