Cyprus News
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SocietyHeavy rain closes Peyia-Lara Road as orange weather warning takes effect
An overflowing river forced the Peyia-Lara Road to close on Wednesday, while an orange warning covers severe thunderstorms and strong winds until early Thursday.
SocietyMPs call for education changes after Pisa results reveal learning gaps
Cyprus MPs urged immediate changes after Pisa findings showed 53 per cent of students lacked basic mathematics skills…
SocietyJustice ministry expands prison guard training with University of Cyprus
A 13-week programme for 44 newly recruited prison officers combines theory and practical instruction, with a focus on…
SocietyCyprus Civil Defence calls up women born in 2004 and men born in 1972 and 1973
The interior ministry has announced registration dates and arrangements for citizens called up for two years of Civil…
PoliticsErhurman confirms invitation to Cop31 in Antalya as Christodoulides plans to attend
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman confirmed his invitation to next month’s Cop31 summit in Antalya, which President Nikos…
EconomyCyprus and Germany explore business ties in energy storage and electric mobility
A German business delegation is meeting Cypriot companies and energy stakeholders to explore partnerships in storage, smart grids…
SocietyOrange alert warns of thunderstorms in Paphos, Limassol and parts of Larnaca
Civil Defence sent a CY-ALERT notification on Wednesday afternoon warning of strong thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible hail,…
SocietyCyprus nursing bills deepen dispute between private hospitals and state nurses’ unions
Private hospitals warn of bed closures amid a nursing shortage, while state nurses’ unions question staffing figures and…
WorldProsecutors accuse Russell Brand of sexually abusing six women as trial opens
Russell Brand denies seven charges involving six women, as prosecutors at London’s Southwark Crown Court outline allegations dating…
WorldIran central bank governor rejects US claims of economic collapse amid blockade
Iran’s central bank governor disputed US claims of economic collapse as a naval blockade halted seaborne crude exports…
WorldPope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery; leaders and Catholics offer prayers
The Vatican said Pope Leo, 71, rested peacefully overnight after surgery to remove a lung lobe, as world…