For the past few days, all we’ve heard about is the The “Coral” cold snap. So what is it?
In short, it is an Arctic blast affecting southeastern Europe, including Cyprus, with temperatures significantly below the seasonal norms. This weather event is characterized by a sudden and severe drop in temperatures, accompanied by strong winds and snowfall in some regions. Read the story >>>
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is in Damascus, Syria.
During his stay, the Minister will have a meeting with the interim leader of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaybani. Read the report >>>
The prolonged drought in Cyprus has been assessed by 50 executives from the economic sector has having the highest risk index and severity of consequences for the Cypriot economy.
This was demonstrated by research by the Council for Economy and Competitiveness.
The assessment also highlighted the risk of cyberattacks, worsening climate conditions and the failure to execute digital transformation. Read the story>>>
The Minister of Transport in Cyprus has been informed of the preliminary report of the Electromechanical Service regarding the causes of last Saturday’s deadly fire in Limassol, which led to the death of a family of five. The report was subsequently delivered to Police Headquarters.
According to police sources, “the preliminary report of events from the team of experts from the Electromechanical Service was received and will be utilized by the members of the Limassol Fire Department,” as part of the examinations into the causes of the fire. Read the story >>>
Nowadays, the plight of Jewish detainees in Cyprus is a popular theme. So popular, in fact, that a few years ago, a half-cylindrical Nissen hut was hoisted into the courtyard of the Jewish Centre in Larnaca, a genuine relic salvaged from a 1940s internment camp.
As the living memory of that period in Cyprus fades, this strip of rusting iron gives an insight into the lives of those caught attempting to enter Palestine after the Second World War. Read the feature>>>