Cyprus News
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ПроисшествияPolice investigate two Lysos fires amid forestry department arson concerns
Police are investigating two fires in Lysos after forestry officials said the incidents may have been deliberately started.
В миреRain aids firefighters battling Belgium’s largest wildfire as Europe faces continued fire risk
Rainfall in eastern Belgium helped efforts to contain the country’s largest recorded wildfire, while fire risks remained high…
ОбществоFive receive organ transplants after donation from young Cypriot woman
A young Cypriot woman who died in a traffic accident donated organs that were transplanted into five patients…
КультураRestoration under way on Nicosia medieval walls and Podocataro Bastion
The Department of Antiquities is conducting two conservation projects on Nicosia’s Venetian walls, with Podocataro Bastion work due…
ПолитикаCypriot negotiators to meet ahead of August 26 leaders’ exchange
Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators will meet this week to prepare for an August 26 exchange between Nikos…
ОбществоLifeguard federation urges beach coverage from sunrise to sunset
Cyprus Lifeguard Federation president Polys Pallikaros called for longer summer beach coverage following a drowning incident in the…
В миреIndonesia earthquake survivors await aid as search continues for trapped residents
At least 54 people have died in an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, where thousands have been evacuated…
ПроисшествияFire at abandoned Limassol house investigated as suspected arson
A fire at an abandoned house in Ayia Zoni, Limassol, caused extensive damage on Sunday evening and is…
ЭкономикаRevolut appoints Georgios Vasiliou to lead Cyprus-based digital-assets business
Former Trading.com chief executive Georgios Vasiliou has been appointed chief executive of Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd in…
ПолитикаFourlas urges Serbian president to stop Kyrenia Castle music festival
Disy MEP Loukas Fourlas has asked Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to intervene over a planned Nexus electronic music…
ЭкономикаJPB Cyprus Holding agrees to acquire Genesis Logistics
JPB Cyprus Holding Ltd has agreed to buy 100 per cent of Larnaca-based Genesis Logistics, subject to competition…