Cyprus News
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CultureBritish composer Terry Overall releases Varosha-inspired concept album
Famagusta, Cyprus. British composer Terry Overall has released VAROSHA, an electronic concept album inspired by his first view of the abandoned resort during a family holiday in Cyprus in 2008. The work explores memory,…
WorldCeuta death toll reaches at least 72 after mass crossings from Morocco
Ceuta, Spain. The death toll following Thursday’s mass crossings into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco…
SocietyYellow warning issued as inland temperatures forecast to reach 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning was issued on Sunday afternoon for high temperatures expected in inland areas…
PoliticsMemorial held for Archbishop Makarios III, 49 years after his death
Kykkos, Cyprus. A memorial service was held on Sunday for Archbishop Makarios III, the first president of the…
SocietyCyprus NGOs launch sustainable seafood guide
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus-based NGOs Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre and SPOT Marine Life have launched the island’s first…
IncidentsPaphos acting mayor condemns graffiti vandalism after charity event
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Sunday condemned vandalism in Kato Paphos after a charity event…
WorldGreek firefighters battle major wildfire northwest of Athens as Kefalonia evacuations ordered
Athens, Greece. Greek firefighters battled on Sunday to contain a major wildfire northwest of Athens that destroyed more…
PoliticsArchbishop Georgios urges no further concessions on Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios appealed on Sunday against further concessions on the Cyprus problem, saying Turkey would not…
Incidents40 third-country nationals arrested in Limassol immigration operation
Limassol, Cyprus. Police and the aliens and immigration service arrested 40 third-country nationals during an operation targeting illegal…
PoliticsIoannides calls on Turkey to provide information on missing persons
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Sunday that Turkey must cooperate substantially to establish the…
SocietyRenovate-Rent scheme records 84 applications against target of 1,000 homes
Limassol, Cyprus. The Renovate-Rent housing scheme has received 84 applications, including rejected submissions, despite an initial target of…