CYPRUS Photo of Ethiopian fruit fly courtesy Cyprus Department of Agriculture New pest adds to growing strain on Cyprus farmers Newsroom After months of battling frost, drought and even damaging sea winds, farmers in Cyprus are now facing a new and unwelcome threat: an invasive insect attacking key crops across the island. READ MORE
Cypriot crews in Greek fires on their way back Fire fighters shocked at unforgiving terrain during rescue mission Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
Russian tourist dies in Ayia Napa waters Late afternoon swim at Katsarka beach turns deadly for 31-year-old man Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
Minister says ‘serious indications’ of arson behind deadly wildfire He insisted that he could not identify «big operational mistakes» in the way the fire was tackled. Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 27/07/2018 | NEWS
Sarides arrested in Crete Kalogerides’ partner in crime apprehended by Greek authorities Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
Death toll from deadly Attica fires rises to 85 About 300 firemen and volunteers combed through the area looking for dozens reported missing Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
UNFICYP draft ready for a vote Draft for mandate renewal goes 'under silence' with unanimous consent Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
Reporter fights back against hate speech Cyprus Journalists Union condemns death threat against local reporter Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
More than 200 houses destroyed by Attica fires Another 234 houses are badly damaged and will need repairs Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 25/07/2018 | NEWS
Strovolos garbage collectors go on strike Unions call on Nicosia local mayor to keep waste collection within municipality purview Newsroom 26/07/2018 | NEWS
Cyprus offers €10 million to Greek fire victims Republic of Cyprus sets up bank accounts in response to overwhelming outpour of support Newsroom 25/07/2018 | NEWS