Conflicting Beach Water Quality Reports Confusing

North Cyprus News - Beach

The recent conflicting reports about beach water quality are causing confusion among the public. Despite recent government reports that the sea water quality was described as “excellent”, the water at some beaches that were reported as having high E. Coli levels (240) while others with no E. Coli were also marked as “excellent”. This inconsistency […]

Sudden Death of Former BRTK Director

Mustafa Oncu

Mustafa Öncü, who retired after his long years of service at the Radio Music and Entertainment Broadcasting Department of Bayrak Radio and Television Corporation, suffered a heart attack while walking yesterday evening. Öncü was taken to hospital, but despite all attempts to save him, he passed away in the middle of the night. The sudden […]

Greek Cypriot Caravan Thief Detained

Georgios Stavro

Georgios Stavro, who was arrested for allegedly stealing a caravan in Nicosia, appeared before Nicosia District Court yesterday morning, Kibris Postasi reports. Police officer Ferhat Oruç from Gönyeli Police Station presented the details in court. He explained that on August 6, 2024, at around 5.40 am, the suspect stole a white caravan, owned by a […]

All Beaches Bar One Found to Be Clean

North Cyprus News - Long Beach - Yeni Iskele

The Ministry of Health announced that sea water tests conducted in August at beaches in Dipkarpaz, Bafra, Famagusta, and Iskele showed that only Ayfilon Municipal Beach was found to be “polluted“, Yeniduzen reports. According to the statement, these tests were carried out at the State Laboratory as part of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry […]

Govt Approves Clean Fuel Imports As Action Demanded

North Cyprus News - Tanker - Teknecik-Power-Station

The Council of Ministers has made a decision allowing licensed fuel import companies in North Cyprus to import fuel products* from countries other than Turkey and Israel. This decision was made to ensure the security of supply, and the imported fuel must meet the current regulations and quality standards, Yeniduzen reports. In a separate report, […]