Cyprus News
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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 case involving Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north.
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.
ПроисшествияSuspect arrested after THC vaping devices found in Larnaca parcel
Customs officers seized 48 vaping devices labelled as containing THC and CBD from a parcel declared as children’s…
КультураNicosia hosts summer film screenings through August and September
Open-air venues and cinemas in Nicosia are screening documentaries, international films, blockbusters and family animation throughout the summer.
В миреIran says Strait of Hormuz shipping-lane deal with Oman is in final stages
Iran said a deal with Oman on new Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes is nearing completion, but reopening…
ПолитикаJustice minister defends police union stance and calls for new central prisons
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris defended the government’s authority over police operations while highlighting prison security concerns and the…
ПроисшествияATSB investigates Sydney Airport near-miss involving Jetstar and Qatar Airways aircraft
A Jetstar A320 and a towed Qatar Airways Boeing 777 stopped abruptly after coming close on a crossing…
ПолитикаHolguin calls confidence-building measures indispensable before enlarged Cyprus meeting
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said practical confidence-building measures are needed before a possible enlarged meeting on the…
ПроисшествияThree drivers arrested after separate collisions in Nicosia and Famagusta districts
Police arrested two drivers following collisions in the Nicosia district and a third driver in the Famagusta district…
ОбществоCyprus marks 21 years since Helios air disaster
Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said the 2005 Helios air disaster remains part of Cyprus’ collective memory and stressed…