Cyprus News
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SocietyCyprus to see Perseid meteor shower under favourable conditions next week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will have an opportunity to observe the annual Perseid meteor shower under particularly favourable conditions next week, with the display expected to peak overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. The peak will…
PoliticsTurkey reviews military posture in north of Cyprus, defence minister says
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is reviewing and updating its military readiness in the north of Cyprus amid what it…
SocietyCyprus Blood Centre appeals for donors as daily demand reaches 350 units
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Blood Centre on Monday appealed for blood donations, warning that supplies must be continuously replenished…
PoliticsCyprus municipalities stage work stoppage over state funding proposal
Paphos, Cyprus. Municipalities across Cyprus held a three-hour work stoppage on Monday to protest the government’s latest funding…
WorldDrone strike kills seven at beach near Russia’s Gelendzhik
Arkhipo Osipovka, Russia. At least seven people, including three children, were killed and more than 40 injured on…
SocietyDeputy welfare minister inspects care homes during heatwave
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina carried out on-site inspections of care homes on Tuesday to assess…
PoliticsLimassol mayor calls for adequate state funding for local government reform
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Monday that local government reform cannot succeed without adequate state…
IncidentsMan arrested over attempted arson in Kornos
Kornos, Cyprus. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted arson case after a fire…
IncidentsBritish man, 88, dies in vehicle fire in Avgorou
Avgorou, Cyprus. An 88-year-old British national died after becoming trapped in a vehicle fire, with a postmortem examination…
SocietyGovernment plans rapid vehicle removal system after serious road accidents
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government plans to take responsibility for removing vehicles involved in serious traffic accidents under a…
SocietyCyprus ranks second in EU land affected by desertification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has the second highest share of land under desertification conditions in the European Union, according…