HIGHEST TEMPERATURES TO BE RECORDED IN JULY-AUGUST SINCE 1983

 in-cyprus 1 September 2020 - by Maria BitarAccording to the Meteorological Service of Cyprus, during the month of August 2020, high maximum temperatures were recorded in several areas of Cyprus.On August 31, 2020 the Athalassa Radiosonde Station recorded the third highest maximum temperature since...

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Engagement of Prince Philippos of Greece and Nina Flohr Announced by King Constantine II

Prince Philippos and his fiancée Nina FlohrThe Office of HM King Constantine II of Greece has released the following happy news: Their Majesties King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie are delighted to announce the engagement of their youngest son, Prince Philippos, to Nina Nastassja Flohr, daughter...

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NEW BARRIERS FOR EUROPE AND UK EVEN IF BREXIT DEAL IS STRUCK, MICHEL BARNIER WARNS

 Evening Standard 1 September 2020 - by Nicholas Cecil© Provided by Evening StandardEU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier today stepped up warnings across Europe that there will be new barriers with the UK even if an 11th-hour trade deal is struck.Ahead of travelling...

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HUNGARY EXEMPTS SOME VISITORS FROM BORDER LOCKDOWN, EU SAYS DISCRIMINATION ILLEGAL

 Cyprus Mail 1 September 2020 - Reuters News ServiceOrban has often been at odds with Brussels over what the EU and his critics in Hungary say is an erosion of the rule of law and the independence of the media and judiciary. Hungary has decided to exempt tourists visiting from three neighbouring...

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GREECE IN TALKS WITH FRANCE OVER FIGHTER JETS, AS EAST MED TENSIONS RISE - Source

 Cyprus Mail 1 September 2020 - Reuters News ServiceImage: Ronnie Macdonald ( ronniemacdonald@gmail.com)Greece is in talks with France and other countries over arms purchases to boost its armed forces, a government official told Reuters on Tuesday, as tensions grow over energy resources in...

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TRANSPORT COMPANY SAYS WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT BUS STRIKES

 Cyprus Mail 1 September 2020 - by Annette ChrysostomouBus drivers gathered at Solomou Square terminal in Nicosia on Tuesday (Christos Theodorides)Cyprus Public Transport, the company running buses in Nicosia and Larnaca, has said they were not informed about Tuesday’s strike by the employees’...

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PETROL STATION BREAK IN - CHLORAKA

 Filenews 1 September 2020 - by  Dora ChristodoulouTwo people broke into a petrol station in Chloraka shortly after 2 a.m. The two were in a double-cab, which drove into the window of the front of the service station office, which they crushed and then after entering the interior, they...

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Looking Back: August

The last time I did a "looking back" post for August, it started like this: August was a good month! As usual, it was filled with lots of outdoor activities, family and friends! I love summer! Well this year sure is different! Not that I do not love summer, but this year was not filled with very...

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PAPHOS MUNICIPALITY BANS USE OF POOL TO TWO FEUDING SPORTS CLUBS

 Cyprus Mail 1 September 2020 - by Bejay BrownePaphos municipality has banned two sports clubs from using the municipal swimming pool, until they sort out a conflict between them, a spokesman told the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday.“The municipality of Paphos is sadly watching the internal disputes that...

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NICOSIA PRISON WARDEN CAUGHT WITH HARD DRUGS, ANABOLIC TABLETS

 in-cyprus 1 September 2020 - by Annie CharalambousA Nicosia Prison warden has been arrested and remanded in custody after hard drugs and anabolic tablets were found in his possession, an announcement by the prison management said on Tuesday.The arrest was made on Monday and his suspension is imminent,...

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