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ПроисшествияNicosia court remands 33-year-old over drugs seizure
A 33-year-old man was remanded for eight days after police found cannabis and cocaine during a search of his home.
В миреLavrov says Russia and North Korea are building ‘new and righteous world order’
Sergei Lavrov said Moscow and Pyongyang were expanding cooperation after North Korean troops assisted Russia in the Kursk…
В миреFaulty power lines under scrutiny after Greece’s deadly summer wildfires
Fire department findings and data have renewed concern over Greece’s electricity network after fires linked to suspected power-line…
ПроисшествияMonk remanded until October 7 over attempted murder allegation at Tala monastery
A 51-year-old monk accused of attacking a monastery employee in Tala will remain in custody until October 7…
ТуризмCyprus tourist arrivals fall 1.1% in July as Israeli market surges
Cyprus recorded 582,754 tourist arrivals in July, with a sharp increase from Israel limiting an overall 1.1% annual…
ПроисшествияPolice seize 323kg of cannabis and hash and 81kg of cocaine this year
Police said cannabis and hash seizures are lower than last year, while cocaine seizures have more than doubled.
ПроисшествияBritish couple and Greek pilot killed in Sifnos helicopter crash
A British couple and a Greek pilot died after a helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on the Greek…
ОбществоCyprus among EU countries with lowest share of teachers under 30
A European Commission report found that Cyprus has a teacher surplus and one of the EU’s lowest proportions…
В миреIsraeli strikes hit Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria
Eight Israeli airstrikes targeted the runway and storage facilities at Abu al-Duhur military airbase, with no casualties reported.
ОбществоHunters urged to prioritise safety as summer season opens
Cyprus hunters have been urged to follow safety rules, fire restrictions and mandatory catch-reporting requirements ahead of the…
ОбществоNicosia district awaits access to €2m dangerous buildings fund
The Nicosia district government is awaiting interior ministry instructions on accessing €2 million approved for dangerous buildings.