Illegal Syrian Migrants And Traffickers Arrested
Friday, 6 January 2023 Police arrested 28 male Syrian refugees, six children and two females for illegally entering the country in the early hours of this morning, Yeniduzen reports. They were being transported to Alayköy by van, when police stopped them and arrested them and three others suspected of transporting the migrants from Karşıyaka, where […]
Workman Injured After Fall on Construction Site
Friday, 6 January 2023 A workman was seriously injured after he fell from scaffolding while working on a building under construction in Iskele, Yeniduzen reports. Akmet Köse (49) who was installing a central ventilation duct, lost his balance and fell 2 metres onto concrete. He was taken to Nicosia State Hospital and remains under observation […]
Fake US Dollar Banknotes Circulating in Kyrenia
Friday, 6 January 2023 Counterfeit US dollar banknotes are being circulated in Kyrenia, the police have warned, Kibris Postasi reports. Two people were arrested after four supermarkets reported receiving a total of $200 dollars worth of 50 dollar banknotes between 19 November and 27 December. The serial numbers of counterfeit 50 US dollars put into […]
Ercan Busy Over New Year Despite Airfare Hikes
Friday, 6 January 2023 Despite the increase in airfares, New Years proved to be a busy time for Ercan Airport, which served over 43,241 passengers during the holiday, BRT reports. There were a total of 345 flights, 172 of which were outbound on the days leading up to New Years day and in the following […]