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PoliticsTurkish Minister accused the EU in political weakness
The Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs blamed the EU in political weakness. The reason for such accusations is that Brussels did not manage to prevent the blockage by Cyprus of the Turkey’s ascension to…
IncidentsTwo young men were arrested for illegal hunting
Two young men were arrested fro hunting in the prohibited place. On Sunday at around 19:00, the Kiti…
IncidentsA businessman was robbed in Paphos
The Cyprus police is investigating the case of robbery in Paphos, where 100,000 Euros in cash were stolen…
TourismThe number of Russian tourists has decreased by 28% in the first 6 months
The number of Russian tourists who travelled abroad has decreased by 28%. According to the press secretary of…
SocietyFall is only up in the mountains
The Fall is only felt high up in the mountains, where the temperature is quite comfortable: +20°C during…
SocietyHeatwave will remain on the island until Thursday
The heatwave have returned to Cyprus. In Limassol and Larnaca the temperature will be +34°C during the day and +23°C…
CultureWhich city will host the Eurovision 2017?
The organisers of the Eurovision have announced that in 2017 the contest will be hosted by one of…
IncidentsOver 1000 violations were registered during the weekend
The Cyprus Road police has registered over 1,000 traffic violations on the island. More than 500 drivers have…
EconomyGambling licenses will be available from 3rd of October
The Cyprus authorities have announced the issue of the gambling licenses for the online betting companies, which will…
SocietyCyprus will be divided into two time zones
This fall Cyprus will be divided into two zones with different time zones. The TRNC has adopted the…
EconomyCyprus and Egypt sign agreement for the transport of natural gas
According to ServPRO, the agreement was signed on Wednesday, the 31st of August 2016 in Nicosia between Cypriot…