Cost of Living Goes Up Again
The Statistics Institute reported that the cost of living increased by 3.28% in August compared to the previous month, Yeniduzen reports. Looking at different spending categories, the biggest price increase was in the Restaurants and Hotels category, which went up by 5.25%. Other notable increases were in: Entertainment and Culture: up 5.16% Education: up 4.39% […]
Fire in Industrial Zone Extinguished
A fire which broke out at around 1.30 am at a workplace called Sırdaş (Teliş) operating in the Nicosia Industrial Zone, has been brought under control and extinguished, BRTK reports. The fire was brought under control and extinguished with the support of Police, Fire, Civil Defence, KTBK, GKK, Gönyeli and Lefkoşa Municipalities water tankers and […]
Two Arrested For Drunk Driving Accidents
Two drivers were arrested for drunk driving in two separate traffic accidents yesterday evening, Kibris Postasi reports. According to the Police Press Office, an accident occurred on Karaoğlanoğlu Street in Alsancak at around 9.30 pm on Tuesday, when Ahmet Kulle (45), lost control of his steering due to carelessness, and his vehicle struck an electricity […]
Earthquake Measuring 4.9 Occurred Offshore
An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude occurred off the coast of Paphos just after midnight, Yeniduzen reported. The earthquake, which was 18 kilometres away from Paphos city centre, was felt in many parts of Cyprus. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and the American Geological Survey noted that the earthquake at 12.29 local time occurred off the coast […]