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IncidentsCyprus denies it was targeted in reported cyberattack affecting more than 37 countries
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s innovation and research ministry on Friday denied reports that the country was targeted in a large-scale cyberattack affecting more than 37 countries, saying no government systems were breached. Ministry response to…
SocietyTurkish Cypriot doctors stage full-day strike, citing public health system shortcomings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot doctors went on a full-day strike on Friday, citing shortcomings by the north’s ruling…
SocietyMinister Maria Panayiotou reappointed to educational service commission list after controversy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has been reappointed to the educational service commission appointments list after controversy…
WorldSuicide bombing at Islamabad Shi’ite mosque kills at least 31, wounds more than 170
Islamabad, Pakistan. An attacker opened fire at the gates of a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou says he will run in Cyprus parliamentary elections with Direct Democracy of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Independent MEP Fidias Panayiotou said on Friday he will run in the upcoming national parliamentary elections…
PoliticsEU Commissioner Marta Kos welcomes Turkey’s engagement in UN-led Cyprus talks
Ankara, Turkey. European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Friday she welcomes Turkey’s engagement in UN-led talks on…
PoliticsCypriot farmers to protest EU–Mercosur deal, MEP George Georgiou warns of risks to standards and local products
Nicosia, Cyprus. Farmers are set to protest against the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, MEP George Georgiou said on Friday,…
PoliticsMontenegro EU accession next steps discussed in Nicosia meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. The next steps in Montenegro’s accession to the European Union were discussed on Friday during a…
PoliticsFirst phase of Limnes migrant centre completed, Cyprus transport minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said the first phase of the Limnes migrant centre has been completed…
WorldTurkish Cypriots commemorate third anniversary of February 2023 Turkey earthquakes
Famagusta, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriots on Friday commemorated the third anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes which struck…
PoliticsEuroCOP warns breakdown in Cyprus police dialogue undermines EU Council Presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European police confederation EuroCOP has warned EU leaders that a collapse in social dialogue within…