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Sirens at dawn: when Turkey launched the 1974 invasion of Cyprus

Cyprus July 20, 2026 at 16:59

For 52 years, dawn on 20 July has been marked by the sound of sirens across Cyprus. On the morning of 20 July 1974, however,...

Nicosia prison fire breaks out in five cells simultaneously

Cyprus July 20, 2026 at 09:20

A fire that broke out simultaneously in five prison cells and a corridor at Nicosia Central Prisons on Sunday night caused extensive damage, but...

Police officer suspended after crash, tests positive for alcohol

Cyprus July 17, 2026 at 15:16

A 44-year-old Special Constable has been suspended after testing positive for alcohol following a three-vehicle collision in Nicosia, Cyprus Police announced on Friday. The suspension...

Technical school upgrade drives surge in demand

Cyprus July 17, 2026 at 10:01

Demand for technical schools in Cyprus has risen sharply following major improvements to vocational education, with some districts now having no available places for...

Latsia power outage affects area near Municipal Hall

Cyprus July 8, 2026 at 11:21

A Latsia power outage has left part of the Nicosia suburb without electricity following a fault on the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) network. According...

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