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'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Europe is once again being battered by extreme weather with 'apocalyptic' wildfires raging towards Marseille, tornadoes forming in the Med and even snow falling in Switzerland. Out-of-control fires fuelled by strong winds are closing in on the...

Cyprus violated alleged rape victim’s rights, ECtHR rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has dealt a sharp blow to Cypriot authorities and deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides, ruling that Cyprus violated key human rights in handling a rape complaint against a politician. The court found...
Turkey resumes F-35 talks with US amid Indian defence push, BrahMos, Akash, Pinaka deals with Greece, Cyprus & Armenia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed the resumption of discussions between Turkey and the United States over Ankara’s potential reentry into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The talks, which resumed at the technical level...

Keep up, Cristiano! How new Blues signing broke Ronaldo's record
And that's a boast new Carlisle United signing Bevis Mugabi can make. The 30-year-old defender, who has just signed a two-year deal with the Cumbrians after leaving Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta, broke a record set by Ronaldo four years ago....

Sports News | Skeet Shooters Set to Take First Aim at Lonato Shotgun World Cup
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): A six-member Indian men's and women's skeet shooting squad will take first aim, as the international season's fourth and final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage, gets set to be...

Cyprus Business Now: real estate, new insurance firms, FDI, staff shortages
Cyprus has formally approved the creation of a national mechanism for the control of foreign direct investments (FDI), following a cabinet decision on Wednesday. The move aims to strengthen the country’s protective framework, align with European...

Nicosia tops May’s luxury property sales
€75.7m in high-value property sold across Cyprus in May rebound Cyprus recorded €75.7 million in high-value property transactions in May 2025, showing a strong rebound from April, with Nicosia leading the market, according to real estate analytics...

Cyprus house prices continue to rise in first quarter of 2025
Nicosia sees drop in house prices as other areas rise The general house price index in Cyprus, which includes both houses and apartments, continued its upward trajectory on an annual basis during the first quarter of 2025, according to data...

'Fascinating' European capital city that experts warn is 'too hot' to visit this summer
Most of us love the sun, but when it starts to get too hot, it's often not pleasant. This is a rarity in the UK, with this extreme heat more likely to happen whilst holidaying in certain European destination. Locations around Spain, France and the...

''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case
Cyprus’ Deputy Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, has found himself at the center of a firestorm following a harsh ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which condemned the way a rape case involving a young woman was handled by...

Cyprus international investment position worsens in early 2025
Cyprus’ international investment position (IIP) deteriorated in the first quarter of 2025, recording a net liability of €31.01 billion compared to €29.18 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. The figures are based on preliminary data for the...

Pafos Airport Sees Steady Passenger Flow as Cyprus Experiences Growth in Passenger Traffic
Cyprus’ two international airports, Larnaka and Pafos, have recorded a significant increase in passenger traffic during the first six months of 2025, reflecting a rising travel demand and the island’s growing appeal as a tourist destination, also...

Larnaka Airport Boosts Air Travel Growth as Cyprus Sees Rising Demand Year-Round
Cyprus’ two international airports, Larnaka and Pafos, have recorded a significant increase in passenger traffic during the first six months of 2025, reflecting a rising travel demand and the island’s growing appeal as a tourist destination, also...

Best Crypto to buy under $0.10: 2x your stack before July ends
With market momentum shifting and low-cap gems catching fire before the next major run-up, retail traders are now stacking tokens under $0.10 that offer actual value—not just hype. That search has led over 12,700 holders straight into Mutuum...

Man dies after falling while trimming tree in Cypress neighborhood, constable says
A man died Tuesday after falling while he was trimming a tree. Constable Mark Herman said it happened in a Cypress-area neighborhood. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man died Tuesday after being critically injured in a tree trimming accident in the...

Hot summer, cool festivals in Korea
Boryeong Mud Festival (Credit: Boryeong Festival Tourism Foundation) Summer festivals are the best way to cool off the Korean summer heat. Grab the fence and let yourself go rockin’, crack open some cold ones with fried chicken on a grass lawn, or...

Best Crypto to buy before July ends: This $0.03 DeFi token could 10x by year-end
With just days left in July, smart investors are looking for low-cost tokens with high upside—and one project is beginning to dominate the conversation. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining momentum thanks to its detailed roadmap, real DeFi...

Cyprus leaders to address peace talks in informal meeting with UN chief
Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will both be hosted in an informal meeting with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres aimed at further discussing peace talks. The announcement was revealed by...

The Ville wins TBT opener: Highlights from action at Freedom Hall
The Ville, a team of primarily former Louisville Cardinals, is going for its third attempt at winning The Basketball Tournament. The Ville's roster includes former Cardinals Chane Behanan, Montrezl Harrell and Russ Smith. Coverage from the game:...

Police recover 20 pump-action guns, 14 AK-47s in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has announced that it has busted several criminal hideouts, leading to the arrest of 2,785 suspects involved in various criminal offences, ranging from armed robbery and kidnapping to child trafficking. The command...