Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПолитикаDisy accuses government of misleading public over semi-government appointments
Disy said the government made politically motivated appointments to semi-governmental organisations, while Akel questioned the process for selecting board members.
В миреTyphoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China, disrupting transport
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province after affecting Okinawa, prompting evacuations, flight cancellations and flood…
ОбществоMonday to be mainly clear and hot, with inland temperatures reaching 39C
Mainly clear and hot conditions are forecast for Monday, with possible isolated afternoon showers over the mountains.
ПроисшествияDaniel Kinahan charged in Dublin after extradition from UAE
Daniel Kinahan was charged with directing a criminal organisation after Irish authorities extradited him from the United Arab…
ЭкономикаGreek household income and wealth rise as employment and tourism strengthen
Alpha Bank said Greek household disposable income and wealth have increased over two years, supported by employment, economic…
ПроисшествияFive British nationals remanded over alleged tobacco smuggling at Larnaca airport
Five British nationals were remanded for two days after allegedly attempting to take 74.75kg of rolling tobacco from…
ПроисшествияFive British nationals remanded after tobacco seizure at Larnaca Airport
Five British nationals were arrested after Customs officers seized 74.75kg of rolling tobacco from their luggage at Larnaca…
ПолитикаNetanyahu reiterates rejection of Trump’s Gaza plan as Israel scales back attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not withdraw forces from Gaza before Hamas is fully disarmed.
ПроисшествияGerman embassy protests over detention of woman accused in Cyprus property case
Germany’s embassy in Nicosia has reportedly demanded the release of a woman held for 25 months in a…
ПолитикаMenelaou says Turkish side is delaying Cyprus talks progress
Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou said the Turkish side has delayed progress towards an enlarged meeting on Cyprus.
ПроисшествияFirefighters battle blaze at Marathounta landfill site in Paphos
Fire Service, Forestry Department crews and volunteers responded to a fire inside the fenced Marathounta landfill site.