REGIONAL Von der Leyen announces EU sanctions on Israel, aid measures for Gaza. Photo credit: European Parliament Facebook EU chief calls for unity, pledges sanctions on Israeli officials and new aid plan for Gaza Newsroom European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a package of measures responding to the Gaza crisis, including suspending funding to Israel, preparing targeted sanctions and creating a new Donors’ Group for Palestine. READ MORE
Strong winds slap coastal south Highs in the mid to upper 30’s with afternoon gusts expected south, rain later in the week Newsroom 14/08/2019 | NEWS
Villages evacuated in Greek wildfire Fire rages on Greece's Evia, threat to people averted Source: Reuters 14/08/2019 | NEWS
Man arrested following Limassol wildfire Suspect remanded for four days in Limassol blaze, residents evacuated, vineyards destroyed Newsroom 13/08/2019 | NEWS
Minister offers way out of turtle nesting debacle Common ground sought in turtle nesting controversy, minister reiterates support for conservation Newsroom 13/08/2019 | NEWS
Front to break swelter by midweek Hot day ahead with interior under heat advisory, warm air mass on its way out with possible rain by week's end Newsroom 13/08/2019 | NEWS
Passport holder vindicated after months in jail Larnaca court says French man was arrested on an unwarranted suspicion over his passport photo Newsroom 13/08/2019 | NEWS
Brussels piles on pressure over Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity cable Stern warning from Brussels as Greece steers Ariadne Interconnector away from EuroAsia 12/08/2019 | NEWS
Forest department on high alert Conflagration risk very real in Cyprus, forest department director warns during red alert Newsroom 12/08/2019 | NEWS
Warm front lingers, midweek rain on the way Yellow warning for Monday afternoon due to extreme highs, chances of Thursday rain and storms Newsroom 12/08/2019 | NEWS
Tourism staggers but officials still hope Deputy Minister says 2019 is a difficult year for tourism but no need to panic Source: CNA 12/08/2019 | NEWS