Cyprus News
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В миреMacron to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on August 23 and 24 to discuss Middle East tensions.
ПроисшествияAt least 50 dead after boat capsizes in northwest Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized near Gorau in Nigeria’s Sokoto state.
ОбществоAugust rainfall reaches 255% of monthly average in Republic-controlled areas
Average August rainfall reached 498.5mm, with all measuring stations recording above-normal levels, the Met Service said.
ПроисшествияPolice probe into firing range fire reportedly finds no criminal liability
The police dossier on last month’s fire during munitions destruction has been sent to the attorney-general’s office for…
ПолитикаIran says Cyprus faces no threat unless British bases are used against Tehran
Iranian diplomatic sources said Cyprus is not at risk of strikes provided British bases on the island are…
ОбществоSchool supply prices remain stable as new term approaches
Supermarkets in Cyprus are keeping school supply prices at last year’s levels, offering products across a range of…
ПолитикаCyprus leaders expected to discuss more frequent meetings next week
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives agreed in principle that leaders should meet more often ahead of a…
ОбществоPrince Harry and Meghan to return to Britain amid renewed media scrutiny
Prince Harry and Meghan will return to Britain this month to send their children to school, six years…
ПолитикаCivil aviation authority says Turkish aircraft presence is recurring operational issue
Cyprus’ civil aviation authority said air traffic controllers regularly manage Turkish aircraft in Cypriot airspace while maintaining flight…
ПроисшествияLarnaca police investigate complaint over alleged beach incident involving five-year-old
Police are investigating a mother's complaint that a man allegedly approached and embraced her five-year-old child on a…
ПроисшествияAutopsy inconclusive after five-month-old infant dies in Limassol
Police said further scientific tests are expected to determine the cause of death of a five-month-old infant found…