DIPLOMACY Cyprus finishes EU Presidency with major deals on health, travel rights and migration Rafaela Dimitriadi Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term. READ MORE
Gap in education talks seems unbridgeable Union teachers not happy with ongoing consultations as they fail to undo government measures Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
US posture could overpower Cyprus solution agenda Latest signs mark end of ‘reflection period’ as UNSG seeks out clear commitments Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
Earthquake strikes northwest of Lefka No impact on submarine water pipeline reported in the aftermath of 4.3 quake off Cyprus Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
Russia expels Greek diplomats in retaliatory move The Russian Foreign Ministry said it had summoned Greek Ambassador Andreas Friganas and handed him a diplomatic note Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
ND accuses gov't of wildfire deaths cover-up The government has not yet published a list of the names of the dead, New Democracy deputy spokesman said Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
Travel adaptor sold in Cyprus could electrocute someone Importer voluntarily moves to pull multi socket adaptor off Cypriot shelves Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
Forestry Department speaks out on campsite fires Official lists steps taken to prevent fires in campground sites from surrounding areas Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
After Toskas departure, PM looks to government reshuffle It is expected that a reshuffle will be announced after Greece’s scheduled exit from its international bailouts on August ... Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
Strategy in Attica fire fight was deficien There appeared to be a lack of coordination of ground forces and ineffective communication between rescuers on the ground ... Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS
Upper 30's with waterless clouds through mid week Week starts with clear skies and temperatures rising only slightly above normal Newsroom 06/08/2018 | NEWS