Cyprus News
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SocietyCyprus Weighs Air Ambulance Purchase and Wider Aid for Patients Treated Abroad
During the 2027 health budget debate, Minister Neophytos Charalambides said an air ambulance and the removal of income limits for families of patients treated abroad are under review.
PoliticsTurkey issues counter-Navtex disputing Cyprus’ notice for East to Med cable surveys
Ankara has challenged the right of the Republic of Cyprus to issue maritime notices for a sea area…
IncidentsOfficers testify at Nicosia court on 2013 assault on Stylianos ahead of his 2019 death
Two police officers gave evidence in Nicosia about 2013 incidents involving Stylianos' family, as the trial linked to…
SocietyNew training programme prepares Cyprus ambulance crews to assist people with autism
Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides presented a programme developed by the Cyprus Ambulance Service, Voice for Autism and SupportCY…
WorldFather of Meghan Markle reportedly arrested by FBI in Florida
The FBI has arrested Thomas Markle Sr, father of Meghan Markle, according to a Justice Department official cited…
PoliticsTillyria Authorities Protest Reported Shift of Kokkina Crossing Plan to Kambos
Polis Chrysochous municipality and Tillyria communities voiced strong concern over reports that a Kambos crossing could replace Kokkina,…
PoliticsZelenskiy and Klitschko Trade Blame Over Kyiv’s Unprepared Energy and Water Systems
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko accused each other of failing to prepare the capital for…
WorldSnapchat turns off Find Friends by default for child users in Britain, Ofcom says
Ofcom said Snapchat has started switching off its friend-discovery tool by default for children in Britain, a move…
EconomyCentral Bank of Cyprus halts sales of 2025 and 2026 euro circulation coins over technical issue
The Central Bank of Cyprus has stopped selling Cyprus euro circulation coins minted in 2025 and 2026 because…
IncidentsForest fire near Anarita village in Paphos district fully contained
The forestry department reported that a blaze in the Skali area of Anarita was extinguished within about 90…
EconomyCyprus Presents Professional Services to Austrian Investors at GEWINN-Messe in Vienna
The Ministry of Commerce ran an information stand at the GEWINN-Messe in Vienna on October 22 and 23,…