WEATHER Forecasters warn of searing midday heat as authorities urge vigilance to prevent devastating blazes. Photo by Philippos Christou Blistering 43°C heatwave continues today with red alert for wildfires Newsroom If you step outside today, be ready for a blast furnace. Inland areas are bracing for a sweltering 43°C as an intense heatwave grips the region, prompting an orange weather warning. READ MORE
Cyprus opposes ban on Russian tourist visas MFA Permanent Secretary Kornelios Korneliou stated that inhibiting free movement of persons is contrary to EU principles ... Source: CNA 22/08/2022 | NEWS
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Interior Ministry aware passport applications did not meet criteria The Audit Service reports that there were approvals made in the naturalization program that were considered illegal Source: CNA 22/08/2022 | NEWS
EU mulls military training for Ukrainian forces A rundown of the war in Ukraine Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 22/08/2022 | NEWS
A peek into the secret underwater lives of dolphins (video) First-ever footage showing the shocking hunting habits of dolphins 22/08/2022 | NEWS
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Cyprus goes light on Israel's Iron Dome Turkey silent over ‘Iron Dome Light’ to Cyprus, speculation island's Russian-made systems heading for Ukraine Newsroom 22/08/2022 | NEWS
Turkey's stance undermines prospects for peace in Cyprus and the wider region The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Costas Constantinou, stated at a memorial event on Sunday Source: CNA 22/08/2022 | NEWS
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