Cyprus News
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IncidentsPolice arrest 16 in overnight operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 16 people during overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and enhancing public safety. The arrests involved offences including drug possession, illegal stay in the…
WorldEarthquakes strike Japan, Mexico and China; tsunami warning issued in southern Japan
Tokyo, Japan. Powerful earthquakes struck Japan, Mexico and China within hours of one another on Tuesday, prompting a…
SportsKesidis wins silver and Trajkovic bronze for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cyprus won two athletics medals at the 23rd Commonwealth Games on Monday, as hammer thrower…
EconomyWealthyhood x BoC launches access to Cypriot and Greek stocks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wealthyhood x BoC on Tuesday launched trading in Cypriot and Greek stocks, allowing retail investors in…
IncidentsFrance faces fourth major heatwave as Bordeaux wildfire burns 42,000 hectares
Bordeaux, France. France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday as high temperatures…
CultureMissing Frequencies exhibition explores sound through image, texture and vibration
Nicosia, Cyprus. In Toto Gallery will host Missing Frequencies, a multisensory video installation by artist Nafsika Hadjichristou, from…
IncidentsFire crews remain on alert after Ayia Anna wildfire
Ayia Anna, Cyprus. Firefighting crews remained on high alert overnight following Monday’s large wildfire, with ground forces monitoring…
IncidentsPaphos mayor’s trial continues behind closed doors
Paphos, Cyprus. The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued before the Permanent Criminal Court in Paphos,…
WorldWildfires threaten Bordeaux region and Spain as another heatwave looms
Bordeaux, France. Firefighters sought on Monday to use more favourable weather conditions to contain major wildfires threatening the…
SocietyInland temperatures expected to reach 40C on Tuesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Inland temperatures are expected to reach around 40C on Tuesday as a hot air mass and…
WorldYemeni diplomat says Houthis seek to disrupt Red Sea shipping
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s foreign minister-designate Afrah Al-Zouba said on Monday that the Houthi movement seeks to replicate…