Cyprus News
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ПолитикаCyprus, Greece and Jordan renew trilateral defence cooperation programme
Cyprus, Greece and Jordan renewed their trilateral defence cooperation programme to expand coordination and joint action on security.
ПолитикаCyprus and Bahrain seek closer defence, shipping and investment cooperation
Cyprus and Bahrain aim to deepen cooperation across defence, maritime security, investment and trade following the opening of…
ПроисшествияEarthquake in western Colombia kills at least 82 and causes widespread damage
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar, killing at least 82 people, collapsing buildings and trapping…
В миреIsrael receives German-built INS Drakon submarine
Israel has received the INS Drakon from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Kiel as it expands its submarine fleet.
В миреTrump demands Iran compensate victims as Strait of Hormuz talks stall
US President Donald Trump said Iran must compensate victims of conflicts and protests, while Tehran maintained conditions for…
ОбществоPEO urges action on pay rise for escorts of children with disabilities
PEO said an agreed salary-scale upgrade for escorts of children with disabilities has remained pending for five months.
ПолитикаCyprus rejects Greek Leopard 1A5 tanks after National Guard inspection
Cyprus has ruled out receiving Greek Leopard 1A5 tanks after an inspection found they did not meet National…
ОбществоCyprus faces continued shortages in seasonal lifeguard posts
The interior ministry said vacant lifeguard positions remain difficult to fill, particularly contracts lasting three and four months.
ОбществоNew quarry near Androlykou approved under environmental conditions
A new limestone quarry near Androlykou has been approved despite opposition from environmental organisations over its proximity to…
ОбществоPaphos launches four-month coastal pollution monitoring programme
Daily sea patrols will monitor and respond to pollution along the coasts of Paphos and Yeroskipou under a…
ТуризмEntries to the north fall 13.3% in first half of year
Entries to the north by land, air and sea declined by 303,526 to 1.98 million in the first…