• Thu. Jul 2nd, 2026

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Tens of Thousands Lose Power as Severe Storms Hit Western Australia

Tens of thousands of homes in Western Australia were left without electricity after powerful weekend storms damaged property and power lines across the state. Western Power said about 70,000 customers,…

Cyprus Weather – Monday 1st June

On Monday, increased cloud may bring isolated showers and a few thunderstorms over the mountains and parts of the interior around midday and early afternoon. Winds will start light and…

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall over the next 10 days, driven by the recent drop in international oil prices, according to Savvas Prokopiou, president of the Cyprus…

Police arrested ten people overnight during targeted crime‑prevention operations

Police arrested ten people overnight during targeted crime‑prevention operations carried out across Cyprus. According to the Police Communications Branch, officers maintained a strong presence in key urban areas, conducting organized…

Cyprus Weather – Friday 29 May

Early today, increased low cloud—mainly in the west—may produce an isolated shower. By midday, most areas will turn mostly clear with passing cloud, though developing clouds in the south and…

Reports on UN movement in Cyprus

Reports in the Cypriot press say the U.N. Secretary‑General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, will arrive on the island on June 6. Politis reported under the headline “Holguín…

THOC 2025 awards ceremony

President Nikos Christodoulides described THOC 2025 awards ceremony as an important moment of recognition for the personal journeys and achievements of Cyprus’ theatre community. In his address, he said the…

President rejects claims of poor coordination on foot-and-mouth issue

President Nikos Christodoulides says he will take the initiative to speak both publicly and directly with those affected by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, while rejecting claims of poor coordination between Veterinary…

Cabinet approves bill for efficiency of medical boards

The Cabinet has approved a bill aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of medical boards in Cyprus, with the goal of providing faster and better service to citizens. Health…

Cyprus records 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate

Cyprus recorded a 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate for 2025, according to new Eurostat figures based on 2024 income data. The share corresponds to roughly 146,000 people, up from 14.6% — about…

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