South Reports 1,000 Cases of Coronavirus Variants
Saturday, 19 August 2023 An average of 1,000 cases of Coronavirus variants have been diagnosed in south Cyprus every week, Yeniduzen reports. According to Greek Cypriot daily ‘Haravgi’, Director of the south’s Ministry of Health’s Health Services Department, Elizabet Konstantinou, said that Eris, the new variant of the coronavirus seen in 50 countries, is low […]
Road Closure Announced
Saturday, 19 August 2023 The Iskele-Çayırova-Karpaz main road road will be closed to traffic for three days from Sunday due to road works, Yeniduzen reports. According to the Highways Department, the road will be closed between 20 August and 22 August. This falls within the scope of the TRNC Highways Master Plan. Alternative routes will […]
Attack on UN Personnel Widely Condemned: UPDATED
Saturday, 19 August 2023 A diplomatic spat has broken out since UN security personnel were attacked in the UN buffer zone, reportedly by the military in plain clothes, Kibris Postasi reports. Citing Greek Cypriot daily Phileleftheros, Kibrisi Postasi writes that the Greek Cypriot Administration had been advised well in advance that the TRNC would carry […]
Two Bouncers Accused of Murder Jailed Pending Trial
Saturday, 19 August 2023 Two nightclub security guards, who were arrested in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Hüseyin Mavideniz, have been remanded in custody for up to three months pending trial, Yeniduzen reports. Mavideniz, who was a British citizen was beaten to death outside an entertainment venue in Iskele, which has since been closed […]
