In a surprise move, the Minister of Interior, Socrates Hasikos, ended the issues between the Civil Registry and Migration Department and the organizations dealing with immigrants by transferring Anni Shiakalli, the hard-line Director to another department of the Ministry. Anni Shiakalli who has been with the Migration Department since 2002, had a long history of […]
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Temperatures higher than 42c this week
According to Meteorology department, starting from tomorrow until Saturday the temperature is expected to gradually rise to above 42c. Setting this years record for highest temperature. Humidity levels are expected to remain the same. The heat wave which is caused by hot currents from Africa is expected to gradually subside after the weekend.
Wedding ceremonies at EDRO III shipwreck by Peyia municipality
Peya municipality has yesterday declared the sea caves area in front of the EDRO III shipreck as an official wedding site. The municipality officials who have been facing endless bureaucratic problems in their attempts to have the ship removed from their shore, decided that its time to change strategy and found a better use for […]
Over 5000 fines issued in 1 week by traffic cameras in Griva Digeni avenue
During their first week of operation, the automated traffic speed cameras in Griva Digeni avenue in Nicosia have reported more than 5000 cars travelling faster than the speed limit. The limit at the particular avenue is 50km/h but according to the police, cars are being reported only if they exceed 70km/h which appears that a […]
35% of Cypriot voters say won’t be voting for Euro Parliament 2014
According to a survey that was done on behalf of CyBC about the upcoming European Parliament Elections which are taking place in May, 35% of Cypriot voters will abstain from the elections. If this number becomes a reality it will be the highest ever recorded. The most disturbing outcome of the survey though, is the […]
Typhoons at RAF Akrotiri
Typhoon air crafts are on their way from their base to the British RAF base at Akrotiri Limassol where the British military has its largest out of its two bases in Cyprus. The measure is not aggressive according to the British military but just an action of proactive defense in case any activity from Syria […]
Study shows that life in Berlin is cheaper than Cyprus
According to an article in today’s issue of Phileleftheros newspaper, a German study shows that there is a significant difference in the prices of necessities and services between Cyprus and Berlin. Even though according to the article the aim of the study was to reinforce the German propaganda for money laundering in Cyprus, and the […]