Current Events

  In what is being considered a very interesting development in the Cypriot community, Cyprus will be getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name an exoplanet. Coming right after the accession of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organization’s (CSEO) to the...

  In a tragic accident that has many in Cyprus in mourning a 62-year-old man has by falling from a scaffolding in an under-construction building. According to a statement from the labor inspection department, Demitris Georgiou fell from the scaffolding on the 4th...

  Crime has been on the rise in Cyprus, but the latest development proves that so has the justice system. The suspect for the murder of 52-year-old Gökhan Naim has been remanded for three days by a court in North Cyprus. The suspect, İmran Arşad - a citizen of...

  In what is being considered a landmark move in the science and technology department, the Department of Land and Survey in Cyprus has partnered with signed an agreement with Erathosthenes SA from Greece and Sintegra SAS from France to take on a project taking...

  In addition to the ten Kuwaitis arrested for the brawl at Ayia Napa, two additional arrests have been made. The two arrested are a 30-year-old UK national and a 37-year-old South African national. Both were in connection with the incident which left the victims...

  In what is being considered a new development in the process of reopening of the city of Varosha (Maraş), a group of journalists from Turkey have made a visit to the closed city. The visit to the city, which has been closed to outsiders since 1974, was...

  In accordance with Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s announcement, a fourth research vessel from Turkey – the Oruc Reis – has set sail towards Cyprus. The vessel, which started its journey from a port in Istanbul was reportedly on its way to another in Tasucu...

  A spokesman for the Cyprus' government has announced that President Nicos Anastasiades will be undergoing surgery to repair the femur fracture, otherwise known as a thighbone fracture, that he has sustained on his right leg. The Spokesman, Mr. Prodromos...

  After seeing the considerable impact filming has on a country’s perception and economy, Cyprus too is making its own set of efforts to establish itself as a filming destination for film makers far and wide. Branding their work as Olivewood, the island nation...

  An undisturbed Roman shipwreck has been discovered off of Cyprus’ southern coast. The antiquities department has announced that the shipwreck – the first ever discovered in Cyprus - was filled with transport amphorae, is undisturbed, and is in all possibility...

  Cyprus Police have revealed that a bomb has exploded in a company vehicle in the Limassol area. The police, who are currently investigating the situation, said that the explosion took place in the early morning hours and the reason behind it was a low-level...

  Jurgen Stock, Secretary-General of Interpol has publicly praised of Cyprus and called it a “very safe” country. According to Mr. Stock, the fact that millions of tourists choose the island nation as their ideal holiday destination is itself testament to the...

  A missing Nigerian man’s body has been found in the boot of a car. The man, identified as Obasanjo Adeola Owoyale, went missing on the 1st of July, and was discovered more than a day later. According to initial investigations, Mr. Owoyale was probably killed...

  The Meteorological Office of Cyprus has issued its second another yellow alert, warning residents of the sudden and ongoing rise in temperature. According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature is set to hit 32 C near the Troodos’ peaks area, and 41 C in...

  In the ongoing case of Turkey drilling on the Cyprus coast, the USA’s government has urged Turkey to cease its oil-drilling operations. In a statement, the State Department condemned the act, calling it a “provocative step” that would increase tension in the...

  The Cyprus has criticized Turkeys second attempt to drill on their offshore areas in search of gas sources. The island country has condemned the act as an escalation of breach of international law and will take any measures necessary to protect its legal and...

  In a bid to improve the tourism industry and help it flourish further, Cyprus officials are making a joint effort with its neighbors. Savvas Perdios, Tourism Deputy Minister of Cyprus, has met with his counterparts in Jordan and Lebanon, and will be visiting...

  A funeral service has been held for two of the seven victims of the serial killing in Cyprus. The service of the victims – a mother and a daughter - 36-year-old Livia Florentina Bunea and her 8-year-old daughter, Elena Natalia Bunea, - was attended by Senior...

  Nikos Christodoulides, foreign minister of Cyprus has announced that twenty-one will be participating in the drill organized by Cyprus which famously involves the possible evacuation of civilians of nations in the Middle Eastern region. According to Mr....

  Palestinian officials have announced that the trilateral summit between itself and Cyprus and Greece will be held before 2019 ends. This announcement comes after Tasos Tzionis, Cypriot permanent secretary ambassador’s visit to Ramallah. Mr. Tzionis held several...