MIDDLE EAST Israel warns of Gaza City destruction as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm and release all hostages. Photo courtesy of UNRWA/Ashraf Amra Israel threatens destruction of Gaza City if Hamas refuses to disarm and release hostages Newsroom Israel’s defense minister warned Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not disarm and release all hostages, as the Israeli cabinet approved plans for a major assault despite international and domestic opposition. READ MORE
ECHR asks Cyprus to explain boat incidents Letter from European Court of Human Rights in Cypriot appeal case brings up Lebanon pushbacks Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Brother dies in fatal Nicosia collision Two brothers on a motorcycle collide with a car in Kaimakli, one dead, one injured Newsroom 10/09/2020 | NEWS
Cyprus adopts new road safety plan for 2021-2030 The new strategic plan foresees harsher penalties, traffic cameras, increased narco-tests, and plans to see road deaths ... Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Homeless Moria camp residents to be moved into boats, tents 408 unaccompanied minors will be transferred to the Greek mainland and housed in a camp in the north of the country Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Health ministry allows outdoor cultural, political events with up to 350 people Art exhibitions, theatre, music and dance shows, as well as gatherings of members or supporters of political parties, can ... Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Three new coronavirus cases emerge in Cyprus One of the new cases involved a resident of the Pournara refugee camp in Kokkinotrimithia Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Cyprus problem, Varosha on MED7 summit agenda The MED7 summit set to take place on the French island of Corsica on Thursday will see President Anastasiades bring up Turkey ... Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Woman behind infection chains upon returning from US fined The 47-year-old woman who transmitted the virus to tens of contacts after failing to isolate upon her return from the US ... Newsroom 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Climate change adds to plight of endangered sea turtles in Cyprus Climate change has caused a rise in sea levels and more frequent, severe storms, adding to the list of factors jeopardizing ... Source: Reuters 09/09/2020 | NEWS
Cyprus energy plans sticking to schedule The Energy Minister said the coronavirus pandemic has not affected the timeframes agreed upon with companies active in the ... Newsroom / CNA 09/09/2020 | NEWS