Cyprus

Man suspected of spying on UK military base for Iran arrested in Cyprus

A dual British-Azerbaijani national has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri and passing intelligence to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard...

New digital registry maps dangerous buildings in Nicosia

The dangerous buildings registry has been launched by the Nicosia District Local Government Organisation (EOA Nicosia), providing citizens with direct access to information on...

Iran warns Cyprus against use of Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases in strikes

Iran has issued fresh warnings to Cyprus and Bulgaria, urging both countries not to allow military bases on their territory to be used for...

Man runs over 43-year-old after threatening behaviour at garage

Police have arrested a 23-year-old man as part of an investigation into allegations of causing grievous bodily harm, making threats and dangerous driving following...

ON THIS DAY: Cyprus elects its first House of Representatives (1960)

On 31 July 1960, just 16 days before Cyprus formally gained independence from Britain, voters elected the first House of Representatives of the new...