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ЭкономикаNational Bank of Greece buys back 650,000 shares for €10.67m
National Bank of Greece repurchased 650,000 ordinary shares between July 31 and August 7, 2026, under the first tranche of its approved buyback programme.
ЭкономикаAllwyn AG buys back 530,414 shares on Euronext Athens
Allwyn AG repurchased 530,414 shares for €7.15 million between August 3 and August 7, 2026, under its share…
ОбществоCyprus scientists test traps to curb invasive lionfish spread
Scientists in Cyprus are testing selective traps as warming waters and the Suez Canal accelerate the spread of…
ТуризмCyprus airports handle 1.63 million passengers in July as decline narrows
Larnaca and Paphos airports handled 1,635,055 passengers in July 2026, with overall traffic down 1 per cent year…
ОбществоSafeIsland CY wildfire reporting app launches in pilot phase
TechIsland, Brickworks Games and Kitas Weather have launched a free app for wildfire reporting, alerts and safety information…
В миреRussian attacks kill 12 in Ukraine as drone strike hits Russia’s Voronezh region
Russian attacks killed 12 people and wounded 36 across Ukraine, while a drone attack killed one person and…
КультураKato Pyrgos Tyllirias to host 9th Fig and Halidji Cheese Festival
The 9th Fig and Halidji Cheese Festival will take place in Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias on August 20, featuring…
В миреTyphoon Dolphin brings heavy rain warnings to central and northern China
Typhoon Dolphin moved inland towards Hubei, prompting closures and construction suspensions as heavy rain, flooding and landslide risks…
ПроисшествияSix arrested in Cyprus-wide police operations
Police arrested six people during coordinated operations across Cyprus and issued 210 traffic reports, including 72 for speeding.
ПолитикаCyprus expresses solidarity with Colombia after deadly earthquake
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos conveyed Cyprus’ condolences and support to Colombia following a devastating earthquake.
ЭкономикаGlobalWealth signs €2.5m investment agreement for Corfu hotel development
Cyprus-based GlobalWealth Group will acquire interests in 32 hotel units and a stake in a Corfu development under…