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1681. Varosha's haunting appeal to tourists

Few places in the world can claim to have been favored by both Hollywood actors such as Elizabeth Taylor and thrill seekers under very different circumstances. ...

1682. Tokyo apologizes for offensive flyers to new moms

There’s nothing a new mother likes more than being told how to please her husband – right?...

1683. Growing up in refugee camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

1684. Countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics

Official invitations have been sent out to participating countries as France counts down the days until the 2024 Paris Olympics....

1685. European leaders standing firm against Erdogan's tactics

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is riding high after extorting Europe and forcing not only Sweden but also NATO to humiliate themselves as supplicants caving to extortion. ...

1686. Continuing efforts to find the missing

Today, July 28, 2023, the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Investigative Committee for Missing Persons (ICMP) at the location of the old Nicosia airport, along with the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr. Ersin Tatar....

1687. Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders unite for humanitarian mission

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Investigative Committee for Missing Persons (ICMP) at the site of the old Nicosia airport this morning, accompanied by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr. Ersin Tatar....

1688. Expert Dr. John Oliver at Digital Agenda 2023

Dr. John Oliver, a leading expert in media management and former president of the European Union Media Management, will be a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, taking place on October 17th at Nicosia Municipal Theater....

1689. Owner fined €30k for horse death

The owner of a horse that collapsed and died while pulling a tourist carriage through a Corfu street has been arrested and fined 30,000 euros, according to a report by state broadcaster ERT....

1690. President's commitment to gender equality

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, attended tonight the opening ceremony of the 38th World Conference of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, organized by the Cyprus Girl Guides Association, which took place at the ancient theater of Kourion....

1691. Heartfelt farewell to celebrities of 2023

The year 2023 has witnessed the passing of several iconic celebrities, leaving behind indelible marks in the realms of film, television, and music....

1692. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

1693. Uber driver saves over $1,000 monthly with Tesla

Wesley Johnson, 64, uses the income he earns as a San Francisco Uber driver to offer some financial support to his four children and seven grandchildren. ...

1694. Paris revives Seine swimming after century

With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up which will soon see swimmers and divers back in the River Seine....

1695. Where Cyprus stands in EU minimum wage

The minimum wage in Cyprus is slightly lower than 1,000 euro per month since the country became the 22nd out of 27 EU member states to have instituted a national minimum wage on January 1st, 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, about the situation as it stood on July 1st....

1696. Portugal busts criminal migration network

A total of 110 officers from the Portuguese Criminal Police (PJ), together with 12 Service of Foreigners and Borders (SEF) and authorities from other countries, have been leading a crackdown on a criminal network considered responsible for the free movement in Europe of a large number of migrants in an irregular way....

1697. Rhodes: 19,000 rescued in Greek history's largest evacuation

Greece is currently facing a severe emergency due to widespread wildfires, prompting the country to initiate its most extensive rescue operation to date....

1698. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

1699. A long journey always begins with a small step

The many crises the EU has been facing recently should not let us forget the ongoing pain caused by the open wound of Cyprus’ division....

1700. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

1701. Are Famagusta restaurants pricing fairly?

The Association of Famagusta Recreation Centres has issued a statement in response to recent reports criticizing the prices of restaurants in the district....

1702. Russian warning sparks Black Sea grain export tensions

Russia warned that from Thursday any ships traveling to Ukraine's Black Sea ports will be seen as possibly carrying military cargoes after Ukraine said it was setting up a temporary shipping route to try and continue its grain exports....

1703. Calum Chase at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Calum Chase is a best-selling writer and sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us as individuals, societies and economies....

1704. Telecom giant Primetel faces administration

In a recent development, Primetel, a prominent telecommunications company, has entered administration. The company officially informed the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal Services about this significant change in its status....

1705. West Attica, Rhodes, and Laconia in flames

The rekindling of fires in West Attica, the island of Rhodes, and Lefkohoma in Laconia are occupying extensive firefighting forces by land and air, Fire Brigade press spokesperson Lt-Colonel Yiannis Artopoios said....

1706. Religious treasures rescued from Occupied Territory

Meet the "Super Patriot" who refuses to hear a word about coexistence with Turkish Cypriots or a federal solution....

1707. Government's solar power initiative for vulnerable homes

The government is currently working on the installation of free solar power systems for vulnerable individuals....

1708. Platres Mayor proposes university units in Troodos

Panagiotis Papadopoulos, the Mayor of Platres and President of the Troodos Network, recently spoke on SPOR FM's DIAPORA NEWS show to discuss the development of university units in Troodos, the region's economic and touristic enhancement, job opportunities, and this year's tourism trends....

1709. Germany recruiting nurses from Latin America

Germany is continuing its efforts to recruit more nurses from countries in Latin America to tackle the ongoing labor shortage....

1710. ChatGPT's rise sparks academic debates

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....