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3931. Brexit comments at informal summit in Austria

European Union leaders met in Salzburg, Austria, for an informal summit to discuss migration and Brexit. Below are comments of some of the leaders arriving on Thursday...

3932. Another boatload of refugees reaches Cyprus

Over 30 migrants and refugees sailed to the Republic of Cyprus on Thursday, with state radars picking up their signal off the coast of Protaras just as Nicosia is challenging the European debate on migration...

3933. Dherynia and Lefka crossing points ready in October

3934. North Korea's Kim agrees to permanently abolish key missile facilities

3935. Sex trafficking suspects released until further notice

All five suspects in a recent sex trafficking case have been released from custody until further notice, as police investigators are pouring over bank accounts and telecommunications data to build the case...

3936. President: Failure in a new round of peace talks might change the basis of the dialogue

3937. British MP pushes for justice in George Low murder

British MP Gareth Johnson is scheduled to arrive on the island on Wednesday, where he hopes to push local authorities to being justice in the murder of George Low back in 2016...

3938. The fall of a post-junta era symbol

3939. EU’s migration Commissioner in Nicosia for talks

The European Union’s top migration official is on a visit to the Republic of Cyprus, where he will hold discussions with a cabinet subcommittee on dealing with the influx of migrants and refugees...

3940. Woman duped in 'Spanish prisoner' scam

Police arrested a 60-year-old Nicosia man Sunday evening on fraud charges in connection with an advance-fee scam, following a complaint filed by a 63-year-old teacher who says she was duped into wiring a total of €117,000...

3941. Dozens die as storms wreak havoc over weekend

Dozens have died over the weekend due to extreme weather phenomena, with a typhoon wreaking havoc in the southeast and a tropical depression still threatening with unimaginable flooding on the other side of the Atlantic...

3942. US warns Moscow is trying to buy off individuals and spread disinformation

3943. OSCE praises Cyprus efforts to combat human trafficking

Following the unprecedented disruption of a sex trafficking ring in Cyprus, OSCE’s Combating Trafficking in Human Beings praised the country for its progress in combating human trafficking and urged agencies to seek ways for even better coordination...

3944. Putin and Xi make pancakes

3945. Week starts off with mixed weather

There is still a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the late afternoon Monday and Tuesday, while weather is expected to clear up by mid-week as temperatures rise slightly...

3946. Team launches world’s first ocean cleanup system

A first trial of a massive cleanup of plastic in the ocean, an effort that has been in the works for five years, was launched in San Francisco on Saturday...

3947. Russia, Iran and Turkey have different visions for Syria but all three face US sanctions

3948. Illegal bird trapping season begins with an arrest

Officials and activists team up once again to combat illegal bird trapping in Cyprus, with a recent arrest of a male suspect sending a message against complacency...

3949. Officials issue air quality warning

State officials warned of bad air quality on Thursday as increased levels of dust particles could pose a health risk to some groups...

3950. Cop arrested for using fake sick notes

Paphos law enforcement officials are searching for a police officer, following allegations that he was presenting a fake doctor’s note to go on medical leave multiple times...

3951. Cyprus makes the case for regional headquartering

Cyprus has emerged as a serious contender in the world of international investment, putting a conference in Limassol next week in a unique position to promote the island as a regional headquartering centre...

3952. Cyprus to take initiative on EU migration policy

Cyprus will be stepping up measures to address a recent increase in the flow of refugees and undocumented migrants to the island nation, including putting heads together with other Mediterranean countries...

3953. Cops baffled by Paralimni mystery goon

Police are investigating whether a bomb attack in Paralimni may be linked to arson on a nearby beach, where public sun beds and umbrellas were set on fire...

3954. More hotels to stay open during winter

Cyprus hoteliers say the occupancy rate has reached or exceeded 90%, with officials expecting good performance through the end of the year despite Russian numbers dwindling...

3955. French foreign minister on a Friday visit to Nicosia

Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian will pay a working visit to Cyprus on Friday where he will meet with officials as well as visit the buffer zone...

3956. Limassol wine festival draws young and old

Visitors and wine enthusiasts all over Cyprus have a unique opportunity each year to enjoy the nectar of the gods for free just like ancient Greeks, and this year Limassol’s Wine Festival runs through Sunday...

3957. Private schools unaffected by labour dispute

3958. Hellenic takes on 400,000 new customers

Hellenic Bank is taking on 400,000 new customers, leaving bad debt behind in the acquisition of healthy parts of state-owned Cyprus Cooperative Bank...

3959. Week starts off with yellow weather warning

Weather officials say Monday skies will be mainly clear while a yellow alert goes into effect due to high temperatures expected to reach 41 degrees around the capital...

3960. Cyprus goes all out in the maritime insurance game

Cyprus has been a serious contender in the maritime and shipping industry, but recently it emerged as one of few unbeatable alternatives for big foreign P&I clubs looking to set shop home away from home...