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Israel warned US of alleged Iranian plots to assassinate Trump, officials sayПолитика
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Israel warned US of alleged Iranian plots to assassinate Trump, officials say

US officials said Israeli intelligence shared warnings of alleged Iranian assassination plots against President Donald Trump that US agencies could not independently verify.

August 13, 2026Cyprus
Ebola death in Bas-Uele raises concerns over wider transmission in CongoВ мире

Ebola death in Bas-Uele raises concerns over wider transmission in Congo

A motorcycle taxi driver who travelled from Haut-Uele died of Ebola in Bas-Uele’s capital Buta after visiting several…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Hegseth Rejects Reports of Poor Conditions Aboard USS Abraham LincolnВ мире

Hegseth Rejects Reports of Poor Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said reports of poor conditions and declining morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Ukraine offers Russia halt to Black Sea civilian target attacksПолитика

Ukraine offers Russia halt to Black Sea civilian target attacks

Ukraine has sent Russia an offer through a third party to halt attacks on civilian targets in the…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Neophytou urges Panayiotou to choose between popularity and public serviceПолитика

Neophytou urges Panayiotou to choose between popularity and public service

Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou told MEP Fidias Panayiotou to prioritise what he considers right for Cyprus over…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Larnaca desalination workers and employer reach deal, averting strikeЭкономика

Larnaca desalination workers and employer reach deal, averting strike

A three-year collective agreement at the Larnaca desalination plant includes shorter working hours, annual pay rises and higher…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Pharmaceutical Services urge patients not to stop treatment after Remedica recallОбщество

Pharmaceutical Services urge patients not to stop treatment after Remedica recall

The Pharmaceutical Services said patients affected by Remedica’s recall should follow medical advice and not discontinue medication independently.

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Restaurants and bars report strong August trade as customers curb spendingОбщество

Restaurants and bars report strong August trade as customers curb spending

Entertainment venues across Cyprus report about 80 per cent occupancy in August, driven mainly by local customers despite…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Rubbish and dirty water off Limassol pier prompt concern onlineОбщество

Rubbish and dirty water off Limassol pier prompt concern online

A video showing rubbish and discoloured water near Limassol’s old port has raised concern over children swimming and…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Woman injured after quad bike falls into sea at Cape GrecoПроисшествия

Woman injured after quad bike falls into sea at Cape Greco

A 22-year-old woman suffered a fractured vertebra after losing control of a quad bike near the sea caves…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus
Customs seize 245kg of animal products at Ayios Dhometios crossingПроисшествия

Customs seize 245kg of animal products at Ayios Dhometios crossing

Customs officers confiscated 245kg of bovine hides and offal and a vehicle during a routine inspection at Ayios…

August 13, 2026 · Cyprus