Strong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported
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Strong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit central Peru on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, although authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage. The quake struck at a depth of 99 kilometers (61.52 mile), according to USGS, with the epicenter 31 kilometers (19.26 mile) northwest of Aniso in the Andes Mountains. The head of the […]

20.08.2026 22:55
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French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince on August 23-24
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French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince on August 23-24

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on August 23 and August 24, with the two leaders expected to discuss current tensions in the Middle East, Macron’s office said on Thursday. “The two leaders will discuss the main topics of regional importance, within a framework of close collaboration between France […]

20.08.2026 22:08
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At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
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At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized on Thursday in Nigeria’s northwest Sokoto state, witnesses said. The accident took place near Gorau in Goronyo local government area and rescue efforts are continuing, said Abdulkadir Yusuf, an area manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority. A Reuters witness saw 50 bodies, […]

20.08.2026 21:58
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August rainfall more than double average
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August rainfall more than double average

Average rainfall recorded in August reached 498.5mm, equivalent to 255 per cent of the monthly average in areas controlled by the Republic, the Met Service said on Thursday. Rainfall exceeded the monthly average at every measuring station, reaching more than 10 times the normal amount at some locations. The highest figure was recorded at Panayia […]

20.08.2026 20:49
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No criminal liability found in firing range fire probe
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No criminal liability found in firing range fire probe

Defence sources on Thursday declined comment on media reports that a police probe into last month’s fire sparked by the destruction of munitions at a firing range has found no criminal liability. Earlier in the day, Politis said the criminal probe does not assign criminal responsibility. The police dossier has been forwarded to the attorney-general’s […]

20.08.2026 20:01
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A Magical Night coming to Nicosia
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A Magical Night coming to Nicosia

The evenings in Nicosia continue to fill with charming events as artists and musicians present their summer agenda. Soon, Kaiti Oikonomidou, Alexandros Fokas and Panayiotis Kleitou will take audiences back to the 60s and 70s, remembering the music and the musicians of the Greek music scene that left their mark. Their performance A Magical City […]

20.08.2026 19:09
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Iran says Cyprus safe if British bases stay out of conflict
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Iran says Cyprus safe if British bases stay out of conflict

Iranian diplomatic sources said Thursday that Cyprus faces no threat as long as British bases on the island are not used in operations against the Islamic Republic. The official comments, made to daily Politis, came a day after the Financial Times cited Iranian “insiders” as saying Tehran is considering scenarios that could extend a future […]

20.08.2026 18:37
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School supply prices ‘remain stable’
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School supply prices ‘remain stable’

The price of school supplies remains at the same level as last year, with items available to suit all budgets, executive secretary of the supermarket’s association Andreas Hadjiadamou said on Thursday. Hadjiadamou told the Cyprus News Agency that prices of other products were continuously rising, however supermarkets were keeping school supply prices stable either by […]

20.08.2026 17:52
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‘Both sides agree in principle’ for more frequent leaders’ meetings
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‘Both sides agree in principle’ for more frequent leaders’ meetings

Both sides of Cyprus’ divide agree in principle that meetings between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman should take place on a more frequent basis going forward, with a view to organising an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Following Thursday’s meeting of Greek Cypriot chief negotiator […]

20.08.2026 17:45
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Maresca faces daunting task as Man City turn page
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Maresca faces daunting task as Man City turn page

For the first time in a decade, Manchester City head into a season without Pep Guardiola on the touchline. The Spaniard’s departure closes the most successful chapter in the club’s history, a period that delivered six Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and transformed City into the dominant force in English football. His successor, […]

20.08.2026 17:34
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Civil aviation authority: Turkish aircraft in Cypriot airspace a ‘recurring fact’
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Civil aviation authority: Turkish aircraft in Cypriot airspace a ‘recurring fact’

The presence of Turkish aircraft in Cypriot airspace is a “longstanding and recurring operational fact”, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, after the Cyprus air traffic controllers’ union had earlier warned that flight safety in and around the island is “affected” by Turkish aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles in the region. Air traffic controllers, […]

20.08.2026 17:11
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Cause of death of five-month-old remains unclear
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Cause of death of five-month-old remains unclear

The autopsy carried out on the five-month-old infant that died in Limassol on Tuesday has yielded no results with the exact cause yet to be determined, the police said on Thursday.    Authorities said that scientific tests and samples taken during the autopsy are expected to provide further insight regarding the cause of death of […]

20.08.2026 17:05
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Police investigate attempted child abduction on Larnaca beach
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Police investigate attempted child abduction on Larnaca beach

Police in Larnaca are investigating a complaint filed by a mother who alleged that a man approached and embraced her five-year-old child without her consent, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred while the child was seated on a sunlounger on a beach, where according to police, the man approached the child and hugged him […]

20.08.2026 17:00
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Arson probe after three vehicles damaged
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Arson probe after three vehicles damaged

Police are investigating a case of arson after three vehicles and an apartment building were damaged by a fire in Ayia Marinouda in the Paphos district on Wednesday. According to the fire service, it was alerted at around 2pm to a vehicle on fire in the car park of an apartment building. The vehicle was […]

20.08.2026 16:50
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Cyprus banking association launches revamped digital platform
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Cyprus banking association launches revamped digital platform

The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) on Thursday launched a fully redesigned Cyprus Banking Insight website, making its material available in digital form across all devices and bringing together its published editions and annual reviews. The association said the revamped platform was intended to provide a broader and more accessible digital presence for information and […]

20.08.2026 16:18
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Electric scooter causes Nicosia apartment fire
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Electric scooter causes Nicosia apartment fire

A fire that broke out on the third floor of an apartment building in the Ayios Antonios area of Nicosia on Wednesday night was caused by an electric scooter, the fire service said on Thursday. According to the authorities, the blaze was first noticed by a resident, who attempted to extinguish it before firefighters arrived. […]

20.08.2026 16:12
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Environmentalists angered by Lara beach violations
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Environmentalists angered by Lara beach violations

The environmentalists’ union (Opok) voiced strong anger on Thursday after bathers set up umbrellas and tents on the protected Lara bay in Akamas, a day after images of the breach were made public. The group called for strict enforcement of the law and questioned whether checks carried out by state services were indeed thorough enough. […]

20.08.2026 15:56
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Police to end delivery of National Guard call up papers
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Police to end delivery of National Guard call up papers

The police will stop issuing individual invitation sheets to reservists for National Guard service, under a decision taken by Police chief Themistos Arnaoutis on Thursday. The change ends a process in which police officers were responsible for finding and delivering the documents to reservists. Under the previous system, officers at local police stations notified reservists […]

20.08.2026 15:46
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