Cyprus

EAC employees declare 24-hour strike

A nationwide 24-hour strike has begun today in Cyprus, as employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) participate. The EAC strike in Cyprus began...

13 aerial units in firefighting effort with drones and new firefighters

Wildfire incidents have increased in Cyprus in recent years and must be reduced, according to the country’s Chief Fire Officer and National Fire Coordinator,...

Cyprus below EU average in poverty risk

Cyprus poverty risk is recorded at 15.8% of the population under the baseline scenario, according to a new study published by the European Commission’s...

Livestock farmers protest today – Rizoelia road section closed

Farmers launch protest over animal culling A protest in Cyprus is taking place today, as groups of farmers mobilise against the mass culling of animals...

14-year-old brutally attacks peer as others remain passive

Warning over disturbing content Brutal attack captured on video The footage shows a 14-year-old repeatedly assaulting her peer, who remains seated on steps, unable to react....