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THE CYPRESS OBSERVER

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The Cypress Observer is your online news source for current events across the country of Cyprus. We strive to bring you the latest news, updates and current events from across the region with a major focus on politics and business.

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CASH STOLEN FROM KIOSK IN LARNACA

The police are currently investigating a theft at a kiosk in Larnaca . Two people wearing masks conducted a robbery at the kiosk – they took what is best described as a “lot” of cash from the register and proceeded to run away from the scene unstopped . The theft occurred in the late hours […]

CYPRUS POLICE ANNOUNCE NEW MEASURES FOR NATIONAL DAY

The Cyprus police has announced that they will be implementing new traffic & security measures in light of the Cypriot National Day celebrations . Restrictions on parking shall be there in place from 12 AM from the day before in high-traffic areas of Nicosia. This includes Vyronos Avenue, the Feneromeni Church, and Konstantinos Palaiologos Avenue […]

LEADERS OF DIVIDED CYPRUS TO MEET WITH EACH OTHER

The Cyprus reunification issue has been a major topic for the divided island nation . To that end, the leaders of the divisions, Nikos Christodoulides of Greek Cyprus and Ersin Tatar of Turkish Cyprus shall meet with each other . This shall be their second meeting, right after the one that occurred in Geneva . […]

7 BODIES FOUND IN CAPSIZED BOAT

Seven dead bodies have been found in a capsized boat . A search-and-rescue mission of the boat, filled with migrants was done, where the dead bodies were found. Only two were found alive with a greater – unknown number found missing . The two people found alive were present in international waters over 55.5 kilometers […]

REGULATIONS & BETTER TRAFFIC LAWS IN DEVELOPMENT FOR E-SCOOTERS

The biggest discussion in a meeting of the Road Safety Council was the need for newer and stricter rules and regulations for e-scooters amidst concerns for public safety . According to Alexis Vafeades, the Transport Minister of Cyprus, the authorities are coming up with a suitable set of guidelines for those owning personal mobility devices […]

CYPRUS CONTINUING TO FACE MAJOR WATER SHORTAGE

The island nation of Cyprus is set to face its third year of major water shortage, with circumstances made worse by destruction of the desalination plant in Paphos due to the fire . Water Development Department (WDD)’s Senior Engineer Yianna Economidou says that the water reserves in dams have slid down to an all-time low […]

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