Cyprus: Erhürman to Assume Office on Friday
Tufan Erhürman, the newly elected sixth ‘president’ of the the Turkish controlled north of Cyprus, will officially take office from outgoing Ersin Tatar during a handover ceremony on Oct. 24.…
Cyprus: Bird Trapping Remains Low in SBAs as Migration Season Ends
Bird trapping activity remains low in the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) as the Ambelopoulia migration season draws to a close, police said Wednesday. Anti-trapping operations have continued at pace throughout…
Cyprus Sees 12% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in September
Tourist arrivals to Cyprus rose by 12% in September 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Statistical Service. A total of 570,635 tourists…
These 4 aeroplane failures are more common than you think – and not as scary as they sound
Guido Carim Junior, Griffith University “It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane crash,” a Qantas flight QF1889’s passenger said after the plane…
Lithuania Shuts Border Crossings With Belarus Over Smuggling Balloons
Lithuania has closed its border crossings with Belarus after weather balloons used by smugglers entered the country’s airspace, officials said Wednesday. The National Crisis Management Center said the decision followed…
China Accuses Australia of Airspace Violation Over South China Sea
China’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday accused Australia of attempting to cover up an alleged intrusion into Chinese airspace following a military encounter near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South…
Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima and Callao Amid Crime Surge
Peru’s interim president, Jose Jeri, declared a 30-day state of emergency Tuesday in the capital Lima and the nearby port city of Callao, citing a rise in violent crime, extortion…
Turkish Cypriot Woman Caught With 65 Cartons of Cigarettes at Larnaca Airport
A 48-year-old Turkish Cypriot woman was detained at Larnaca International Airport on Sunday after authorities discovered 65 cartons of undeclared cigarettes in her luggage as she prepared to board a…
Nicosia Municipality Extends 2025 Fee Payment Deadline to Year-End
The Municipality of Nicosia has extended the deadline for paying municipal fees for 2025 until Dec. 30. The extension applies to waste collection fees, annual business operation licenses, and professional/trade…
Wednesday’s weather for Cyprus
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing variable weather conditions. Today: Skies will be mostly clear in the morning, but cloud cover is expected to increase by midday,…