Putin Says Russia Has Passed Peak of Economic Challenges
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country may have emerged from the most difficult phase of its current economic challenges. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on…
Cyprus Weather Update: Friday and the weekend outlook
Friday Forecast: Expect predominantly clear skies throughout the day. However, by afternoon, cloud cover will increase in some areas, with isolated showers possible—mainly over mountainous terrain and parts of the…
Gaza-Bound Activist Vessel Intercepted South of Cyprus, Heading Toward Larnaca
LARNACA, Cyprus — One of the vessels participating in the Gaza-bound activist flotilla was spotted sailing eight nautical miles south of Zygi and entered Cyprus’s territorial waters, prompting a preliminary…
Cyprus Presidential Palace Lit Red for World Heart Day
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The Presidential Palace was illuminated in red Wednesday to mark World Heart Day, sending a strong message about cardiovascular health awareness and the importance of prevention. Heart…
Cyprus Police Seek Follow-Up Statement in Prison Rape Allegation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — In response to media reports about an inmate’s rape allegation at the Central Prisons, Cyprus Police said Thursday they have attempted to obtain a supplementary statement from…
Earthquake shakes Istanbul
An earthquake struck Turkey on Thursday afternoon, TRT news reports. Initial reports put the magnitude of the quake at around 5. A witness said the quake shook buildings. There was…
Consumers Unlikely to Feel Immediate Impact of Cyprus Electricity Market Reform, Official Says
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Consumers will not notice immediate changes following the launch of Cyprus’s Competitive Electricity Market, according to Konstantinos Varnavas, Director of Transmission System Operations. Speaking to state radio,…
Spain Summons Israeli Diplomat Over Gaza Aid Flotilla Raid
MADRID, Spain — Spain has summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires following reports that Israeli forces boarded vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, AFP reports. Israel withdrew its ambassador from Spain last…