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1531. Erdogan suffers defeat in Istanbul rerun

Turkey’s opposition has dealt President Tayyip Erdogan a stinging blow by winning control of Istanbul in a re-run mayoral election, breaking his aura of invincibility and delivering a message from voters unhappy over his policies...

1532. Former President Demetris Christofias dies at 72

Former President Demetris Christofias passed away on Friday, following his hospitalization due to a respiratory illness...

1533. Johnson and Hunt fight for British PM job

1534. 'These will not be soft measures' says Juncker

1535. Tzionis backs away from plea change

The defendant in the Strovolos double murder case has been given additional time to contemplate his answers to some of the charges against him...

1536. Orestis trial starts Monday

The alleged serial killer in the “Orestis case” has been ordered to appear for his arraignment on Monday, where he will formerly answer to seven murder charges and one rape...

1537. Tzionis hints at a change of plea

There are new developments in the Strovolos double murder trial, with reports saying the main defendant wishes to address the court over some of the charges against him and the prosecutor saying there can be no preconditions...

1538. Stormy weather to wane into the weekend

Low pressure ripples along a recent trough over Cyprus are expected to wane by Saturday, while weather officials say daily afternoon showers are likely to continue...

1539. Christodoulides: Ozersay leadership ambitions a negative development for the Cyprus issue

1540. What’s with all the horrifying details?

The most shocking aspect was not so much the discovery of the little girl’s body as it was actually the way we take part and become a part one way or another in this sensationalism of human pain...

1541. EU Council conclusions on Cyprus

1542. Cyprus’ borrowing cost continues downward trend

1543. Young biker succumbs to injuries

A young man from Paralimni succumbed to his injuries on Monday following a motorcycle accident ten days earlier when a car pulled out and blocked his way...

1544. Lady’s Mile mired in controversy again

Lady’s Mile Beach finds itself once again at the centre of controversy, with an upcoming concert in the balance due to environmental concerns and a businessman who is trying to get beach coolers banned...

1545. Motive behind tanker attacks unclear

1546. Diver’s words resonate through Memi Lake

A brief exchange between a supervisor and his diver who found the body of little Sierra in Memi Lake has resonated with the Cypriot public, as shock and disbelief still continue in the serial killer case...

1547. SYRIZA, Kotzias-led movement part ways

The political movement Pratto, led by former foreign minister Nikos Kotzias, on Wednesday announced that it was officially ending its cooperation with ruling SYRIZA and that it will not take part in next month’s national elections. It urged its followers to vote for progressive forces. ...

1548. A party dedicated to refugees at Faneromeni

1549. The truisms of Mr Pamboridis

Will the Democratic Rally’s political bureau tackle all the issues or are they going to sweep things under the rug on the pretense that DISY remains the strongest party?...

1550. Ancient Greek Drama Festival returns

1551. Electricity prices to rise 5% in June

1552. Anastasiadescare

1553. Rain hangs around for a while

Local showers and possibly thunderstorms are expected throughout Monday, with chances of afternoon rain and morning mist in the forecast for the next few days...

1554. Cyprus 10-year bond now below 1%

1555. Kurd wanted in Germany makes bail in Cyprus

A Kurdish man wanted by German authorities on terrorism-related charges has been released on bail in the Republic of Cyprus, after supporters scraped together enough cash on Friday...

1556. Woman accused of stealing from employer

A former employee at a company in Paphos has been arrested on fraud charges, accused of issuing fake receipts and pocketing over 10 grand...

1557. World leaders mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day

1558. Young fever patient turned away twice

A little girl who was running a fever was turned away at two state hospitals in Nicosia, with reports saying medics refused to refer or treat the young patient because she was not registered in the newly-launched Cyprus General Healthcare System known as GESY...

1559. New witnesses in Coral Bay trial

The Coral Bay trial resumed this week with a new witness giving his account of what took place on 24 June 2018 just before British tourist Robert James Birch was ran down and killed...

1560. French CNP buys BOC stake in Cyprus subsidiary for $97.5 million