Man Detained For Suspected Drug Dealing
A man who was apprehended for illegally possessing narcotics in Nicosia appeared in court yesterday, Kibris Postasi reported. Police officer Murat Kermeoğlu detailed the case during the proceedings. On September 26, 2024, around 18:00, a search was conducted at the residence of the suspect Muhammed Aıtf Osman, in Hamitköy by the Nicosia Police Crime Prevention […]
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Nicosia
A pedestrian who was crossing the road was struck by a vehicle in Nicosia yesterday. According to a statement from the Police Press Office, Talin Atakan (33) was driving a saloon car northbound at around 1 pm. When he reached the vicinity of the Turkish Bank, he collided with Obumnaeme Peter Nwankwo (37), who was […]
New Hunger Threshold Calculated
The Cyprus Turkish Public Officials Union (KTAMS) calculated the hunger threshold for a family of four to be 27,144 TL [approximately £787.18] as of September 30, 2024, Yeniduzen reported. Based on the nutritional profile required for a healthy diet for a family of four, provided by the Inpatient Treatment Institutions Department under the Ministry of […]
UBP Fails to Elect Speaker: Crisis Deepens
The government, with support from 29 MPs, has been unable to elect a Speaker of the Assembly due to internal conflicts, despite several attempts over the course of the day, Yeniduzen reported. In a vote within the UBP party, current Speaker of the Assembly Zorlu Töre received 13 votes and Faiz Sucuoğlu got 10. Frustrated […]