Cyprus News
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SocietyIsolated rain and possible thunderstorms expected in Cyprus on Sunday
Sunday afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast mainly over Troodos, Nicosia and Kyrenia, with further unsettled weather through Wednesday.
EconomyCentral Bank of Cyprus official outlines rationale for digital euro
Stelios Georgakis says a digital euro would enable digital payments with central bank money across the euro area…
EconomyCyprus business roundup: India shipping ties, Nicosia tourism and banking challenges
Cyprus prepares further maritime cooperation with India, Nicosia targets Greek visitors, and a banking expert assesses the threat…
WorldEight killed in Erie shooting before gunman apparently took his own life
A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including a pregnant woman and two children, in Erie, Pennsylvania, before apparently…
WorldTrump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskiy, criticises attacks on Russian refineries
Trump called for Ukraine to replace Zelenskiy amid a dispute over a Russian diesel deal, which Zelenskiy said…
WorldAt least 12 killed and 309 wounded in attack on Riyadh airport
An attack on Riyadh’s international airport killed at least 12 people and wounded 309 on Saturday, as Washington…
WorldBank of England should not rely on high bond yields to curb inflation, Greene says
Monetary Policy Committee member Megan Greene says the Bank of England should not assume markets will do its…
IncidentsChristodoulides says ‘Cypriot FBI’ will change approach to serious crime
Cyprus’s new organised crime directorate begins full operations on Monday, focusing on dismantling criminal networks and their finances.
EconomyCyprus announces €70 million relief package as economist points to energy costs
The government’s latest cost-of-living measures include tax cuts and subsidies, while an economist links inflation to reliance on…
WorldYorkshire Wildlife Park reports serious incident at tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed on Saturday after a serious incident at its tiger enclosure, with local media reporting…
WorldTwo dead and about 800,000 without power after Hurricane Isaias hits Florida
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida early Saturday, leaving two people dead and widespread power outages as hazardous…