Cyprus News

The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.

Major historical events recorded on August 7

Key events on August 7 include the Guadalcanal offensive, Ivory Coast’s independence, embassy bombings and a record IMF bailout for Brazil.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 4,053 Ebola infections and 1,850 deaths in the world’s second-largest outbreak.

A 14-year-old student killed five people, including his grandparents, before taking his own life at a school outside…

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are expected to sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, according…

Inmates, officials and campaigners said summer heatwaves have intensified concerns over overcrowding and ageing prison facilities in France.

Two prison riots in Sri Lanka killed three inmates and injured at least 24 others amid chronic overcrowding…

German prosecutors are investigating a suspected attack after a bus driver knocked down an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle…

Thailand’s prime minister said a proposed law would restrict public firearm carrying after a shooting outside Bangkok killed…

A U.S. official said Iran and Oman were nearing an agreement that could restore commercial shipping through the…

New Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella vowed to fight drug trafficking, cut public spending and restore economic…

Akrotiri residents and Kourion Municipality will hold a protest on Saturday against plans to expand British Bases antenna…