DIPLOMACY EU defense talks in Nicosia put Cyprus at the center of Europe’s security debate Newsroom EU defense ministers meeting in Nicosia this week are discussing the bloc’s growing security challenges, military cooperation and regional instability, as Cyprus uses its EU spotlight to push for deeper European defense integration. READ MORE
Taliban says ‘war is over in Afghanistan’ No transitional government in Afghanistan, Taliban officials declare as they call for non-interference policy Source: Reuters 16/08/2021 | NEWS
Cruise ship docks at Paphos after COVID ordeal Passengers end up visiting Cyprus after Egypt told cruise ship it couldn’t dock with infected passenger Newsroom 16/08/2021 | NEWS
Police investigate ‘dirty cop’ threatening messages Special officers probed over threatening text messages including death threats sent to Paphos police director Newsroom 16/08/2021 | NEWS
Rival football violence shakes Limassol AEL and Apollon fans square up downtown, convoy attack leads to full-fledged urban fighting Newsroom 13/08/2021 | NEWS
Sneaky accountant admits draining company funds Woman in custody after company accused her of signing checks to herself over two years totaling over €315,000 Newsroom 13/08/2021 | NEWS
Passenger with cigarette gives version of events Man accused of slapping airport employee tells police it was the other way around Newsroom 13/08/2021 | NEWS
Cyprus under warning as weather could turn violent Brief inclement weather with heavy variable winds during thunderstorms expected Saturday Newsroom 13/08/2021 | NEWS
Biden taps close advisor as energy plots thicken Washington puzzles energy world with new appointment, Nicosia welcomes development for EastMed region Newsroom 12/08/2021 | NEWS
Health experts uneasy ahead of holiday weekend Cyprus crosses fingers as August remains crucial for hospitalizations, drop in cases not the full story Newsroom 12/08/2021 | NEWS
Geri man shot dead over parking dispute Neighbor arrested following fatal shooting in south Nicosia suburb, son dead and father injured Newsroom 11/08/2021 | NEWS