DEFENCE Greek F-16 Vipers conduct near-nightly patrols over Cypriot airspace. Photo credit: www.armyrecognition.com National Guard to acquire four Centaur anti-drone systems Apostolos Tomaras An incident earlier this year, in which an Iranian Shahed-136 drone penetrated Cyprus’s air defenses and struck the British base at Akrotiri, exposed weaknesses in the country’s air defense system. READ MORE
Return of students to schools postponed one week The Cyprus Education Minister said schools will receive students of all levels on September 14 rather than September 7, ... Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Four new coronavirus cases detected in Cyprus Two involved asymptomatic locals with a recent history of travel to the Greek island of Mykonos Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Period for filing appeals against asylum service decisions slashed The Parliament amended the constitution to allow for a reduction of the time in which appeals can be filed against asylum ... Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Politics turn ugly over Cyprus Papers Akel leader says government used blackmail to stop him from badmouthing passport scheme Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Scorcher gets high dust levels as cherry on top With temperatures at code red, high concentrations of dust were also found plaguing the Cyprus atmosphere, particularly ... Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Bottlenose dolphin pod spotted off Limassol Unusually large pod of friendly and playful bottlenose dolphins spotted off Limassol Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Man in ICU after falling from first floor balcony A 58-year-old fell from his first floor apartment balcony, suffering head injuries and other fractures, with local media ... Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Heatwave grips Cyprus even tighter Temperatures on Friday are expected to soar to 46 degrees Celsius inland, while a yellow warning was even issued for above ... Newsroom 03/09/2020 | NEWS
Chief Justice scolds bench in Alexoui case Dissent penned by Supreme Court president says judges overlooked facts in appeal case Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
Daycare worker bites off man’s finger Nursery owner’s husband has finger partially severed after telling off female employee Newsroom 04/09/2020 | NEWS
