Court Rejects Levent’s Case Against Erdogan

North Cyprus News - Sener Levent

A case filed by the owner of Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Afrika’ against Turkish President Erdogan has been rejected by the courts. Levent had attempted to sue the Turkish president for inciting violence and attacks against the premises of ‘Afrika’ on 22 January, 2018. The court threw out his case on the grounds of a lack […]

Police Report Gloomy Toll of Road Accidents

Generic - North Cyprus News - Accident

Last week there were 86 traffic accidents, one of which was fatal, according to the statement made by the Police Press Office. The statement said that out of 86 road traffic accidents which occurred between October 15 -21, one was fatal. During that period, 25 accidents occurred while driving a car, 19 because of failing […]

Torrential Rain Causes Flash Floods

North Cyprus News - Flooded Road

Heavy rainfall hit the country on Saturday. Worst affected was the region between Güzelyurt and Nicosia. Drivers were forced to pull over after sudden downpours made driving impossible. There was flooding in a number of regions. In the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) area of Nicosia, some houses were flooded, rainwater damaged goods and properties. A whirlwind in […]

Fuel Price Hikes Driving Up Demand For Logs

North Cyprus News - Wood - Logs

The Forester’s Association are concerned about dwindling tree numbers caused by the increased demand for logs to the home. The numerous price hikes of bottled gas and electricity are driving people to used logs to heat their homes. Trees are being cut down illegally, and there are not enough forestry workers to prevent this. Worst […]