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Bus and truck collision in southern Brazil kills at least 21В мире
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Bus and truck collision in southern Brazil kills at least 21

At least 21 people died and four were injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on the BR-373 highway in Parana state.

August 19, 2026Cyprus
Kouris reservoir receives 118,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hoursОбщество

Kouris reservoir receives 118,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours

Cyprus reservoirs received about 140,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours, but the Water Development Department said…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
GlobalWealth shares become available through Wealthyhood platformЭкономика

GlobalWealth shares become available through Wealthyhood platform

GlobalWealth Group PLC said eligible investors in Cyprus, Greece and other European markets can trade its shares through…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Eurobank repurchases 1.25 million shares in August buyback transactionsЭкономика

Eurobank repurchases 1.25 million shares in August buyback transactions

Eurobank spent €5.6 million to repurchase 1,245,703 shares on Euronext Athens between August 10 and 14, 2026.

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cameroonian footballer Charles Eloundou held ahead of deportation hearingПроисшествия

Cameroonian footballer Charles Eloundou held ahead of deportation hearing

Charles Eloundou is being held at Limnes detention centre while expected to testify in a fraud case involving…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus construction material prices rise 3.33% annually in JulyЭкономика

Cyprus construction material prices rise 3.33% annually in July

Construction material prices in Cyprus increased by 3.33 per cent year on year in July, led by electrical…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus inflation reaches 4.4% in July, among EU’s highest ratesЭкономика

Cyprus inflation reaches 4.4% in July, among EU’s highest rates

Cyprus recorded annual inflation of 4.4 per cent in July 2026, with restaurants, accommodation and housing-related costs driving…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Compensation nearly complete for farms affected by foot-and-mouth outbreakЭкономика

Compensation nearly complete for farms affected by foot-and-mouth outbreak

More than 100 livestock farms have received compensation following animal culls, as plans advance to rebuild the sector.

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Turkey rejects Israeli allegations over possible troop deployment at Syrian air baseПолитика

Turkey rejects Israeli allegations over possible troop deployment at Syrian air base

Turkey rejected Israeli allegations over its military role in Syria after Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Duhur air…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus farm groups warn water shortages may affect potato plantingЭкономика

Cyprus farm groups warn water shortages may affect potato planting

Agricultural organisations Pek, Eka and Panagrotikos say persistent water shortages could affect the upcoming potato planting season despite…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Iceland referendum seen as potential boost for EU enlargement supportВ мире

Iceland referendum seen as potential boost for EU enlargement support

EU officials say an Icelandic vote on restarting membership talks could strengthen support for enlargement, including Montenegro’s bid.

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus