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ПроисшествияManhunt launched after stabbing in Limassol’s Zakaki area
Police are seeking a 23-year-old suspect after his 24-year-old former employer was stabbed in Zakaki, Limassol.
В миреSettlers divert Fasayil spring water from Palestinian farms to West Bank pool
Palestinian farmers in Fasayil say settlers diverted a vital spring to an archaeological-site pool, leaving fields unplanted and…
ОбществоOkypy emergency teams remain on standby for weekend incidents
Okypy said public hospital emergency teams and ambulance services are fully staffed for weekend incidents, including heat-related cases…
ОбществоForestry department issues red alert for forest fires during holiday
The forestry department urged the public to avoid fire-risk activities during Assumption of the Virgin Mary holiday outings.
ПолитикаKombos says Turkey’s actions in Cyprus will not be forgotten on invasion anniversary
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos marked the 52nd anniversary of the second phase of the 1974 Turkish invasion of…
В миреUS says Iran naval blockade can continue indefinitely as ceasefire talks falter
The United States said it could sustain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and plans further economic measures…
ПолитикаFarage wins Clacton by-election as Count Binface takes more than a quarter of vote
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 62.8%, while Count Binface secured 26.7% in a…
В миреRecord rainfall floods Chiba, leaving travellers stranded at Narita airport
Record rainfall in Chiba prefecture caused flooding, transport disruption, power outages and at least four deaths, leaving about…
КультураPaphos to host outdoor cinema, music and theatre events in late August
A programme of mostly free cultural events, including film screenings, concerts, comedy and shadow theatre, will take place…
КультураAdvisory Board reviews second phase of Apostolos Andreas monastery conservation
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage’s Advisory Board reviewed the second phase of conservation works at Apostolos Andreas…
ПроисшествияCyprus marks 21 years since Helios Airways Flight 522 crash
Cyprus is marking 21 years since Helios Airways Flight 522 crashed near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people…