CYPRUS Officials warn of slow procedures and legislative gaps. Photo credit: cyprus-faq.com 226 hazardous buildings identified in Paphos Newsroom Authorities in Paphos have identified 226 buildings considered structurally unsafe across the district, prompting renewed efforts to assess risks and improve how such cases are handled. READ MORE
May asks EU for Brexit extension to June 30 Such a long extension means Britain would be required to hold elections for the European parliament Source: Reuters 05/04/2019 | NEWS
Limassol port truckers threaten bigger strike All sides meet Friday afternoon as Limassol port truck drivers were prepared to escalate measures Newsroom 05/04/2019 | NEWS
Bus strike in Limassol ends for now Government moves to maintain labour peace but clock is ticking as contracts run through 2020 Newsroom 05/04/2019 | NEWS
Training of Turkish pilots on F-35 jets to continue, Pentagon says “The training will continue at Luke Air Force Base,” Pentagon spokesman Charlie Summers told reporters. Source: Reuters 04/04/2019 | NEWS
Bomb scare calls keep coming in New prank call phoned in at Yeroskipou Middle School causes complete evacuation Newsroom 04/04/2019 | NEWS
Motive still unclear in Cypriot woman’s murder Funeral of Helen Fanourakis takes place in Pretoria as South Africa police search for her killers Newsroom 04/04/2019 | NEWS
State to appeal Court decision on salary cuts The Law Office of the Republic sets up appeal parameters Newsroom 04/04/2019 | NEWS
Underhanded lawyer put behind bars Attorney who forged the signature of the attorney general sentenced to four months in prison Newsroom 04/04/2019 | NEWS
Pence warns Turkey against buying Russian missiles Cohesion of NATO alliance threatened by Turkish purchase of Russian weapons Source: Reuters 04/04/2019 | NEWS
App offers alcohol calculator for drivers Cypriot study busts alcohol myths and warns drivers of greater risks when mixing drugs with booze Newsroom 04/04/2019 | NEWS