USA: To require huge deposit for some visas
Visa applicants from certain countries may have to pay $15,000 to obtain a tourist visa to enter the United States. This is announced by the US State Department. The deposit…
82,000 evacuated from Beijing
Chinese authorities have evacuated 82,000 people from various parts of Beijing due to the risk of torrential rain, Chinese state media reported. The evacuation comes after at least 44 people…
Cyprus Weather Forecast for 5 August – Mostly clear skies
CYPRUS WEATHER – 5 AUGUST – A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing mostly clear skies with pockets of increased cloud cover later in the day. Winds will…
Jordanian Police Officials Meet Cyprus Chief to Discuss EU Security Cooperation
Senior officers from Jordan’s Public Security Directorate met with the Cyprus police chief this week to discuss joint training initiatives funded by the European Union’s Internal Security Fund. The meetings…
Cyprus Police Seek Help Locating Missing Syrian Teen in Nicosia
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ali Al Ahmad, 17, a Syrian national who has been missing from his residence in Nicosia since Friday, Aug. 1. Authorities…
Cyprus Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing Limassol Teen
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Panayiotis Makris, 19, who has been missing from his home in Episkopi since 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Makris is described…
Damage Reported at Paphos Vehicle Inspection Facility; Police Investigate Airgun Incident
Police launched an investigation Monday after damage was reported to windows at the vehicle inspection hangar of the Paphos Road Transport Department. According to authorities, the damage appeared to have…
Cyprus Police Seize Over 22 Kilos of Cannabis in Coordinated Raids
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Police in Cyprus seized more than 22 kilograms of cannabis and 32 cannabis plants in coordinated operations across Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca, authorities said Monday. The raids,…
Storm Floris sweeps across the northern parts of UK bringing hazardous conditions
Britain’s Met Office issued amber and yellow wind warnings on Monday as Storm Floris sweeps across the northern parts of the country, bringing hazardous conditions to millions of residents. An…