A video sting produced by an Israeli private intelligence firm that said it exposed corruption in Cyprus may have been part of a hybrid attack targeting the Cypriot state, and none of those filmed did anything wrong, an independent investigator has said. Source link
A woman who declared herself homeless on her tax return but was found living in a 280-square-meter villa with a swimming pool in Athens’ northern suburbs is among three people arrested in an investigation into a major missing trader fraud network, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has said. Source link
Athens, Greece – 20 July 2026 — Greece has issued a strong official statement on the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, reaffirming its unwavering support for the Republic of Cyprus and calling for the reunification of the island. In its announcement released today, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the events …
Power cuts have been reported in several parts of Athens on Monday, as soaring temperatures and increased electricity consumption put pressure on the power grid. Source link
Jerusalem, July 20, 2026 – Israel has issued a firm statement reaffirming its unwavering support for the Republic of Cyprus, coinciding with the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation of the island’s northern third. In an official statement released by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel expressed solidarity with Cyprus while …
Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, will seek parliamentary approval on Monday for up to eight US tanker aircraft to be stationed at a military airport, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said, after a move to place such planes at a civilian airport triggered controversy. Source link
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced a new eligibility policy requiring all players competing on the women’s tour to undergo a one-time genetic sex screening as part of their continued eligibility to compete. Under the policy, which takes effect from July 1, 2026, players must complete a one-time test that screens for the SRY …
A vessel operated by Greek shipping firm Dynacom caught fire after it was struck by two missiles 8 nautical miles northwest of Oman’s Kumzar overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security firms have said. Source link
Members of the Cypriot community in the United Kingdom staged a peaceful protest outside the Turkish Embassy on the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Organised by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain, demonstrators demanded an end to the illegal Turkish occupation, the full withdrawal of Turkish troops, and the return of …
Authorities have arrested a village chief, his brother and a firefighter on suspicion of carrying out a series of arson attacks, extortion and other crimes in the southern Peloponnese following a two-year investigation, officials said. Source link