UK reportedly dispatches jets from Akrotiri in defence of Israel against Iran
British fighter jets took off from RAF Akrotiri in Limassol to defend Israel against an Iranian drone attack.
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Cyprus suspends asylum processing for Syrians (Update)
Cyprus has suspended its processing of asylum claims for applicants of Syrian origin.
British aircraft dispatched from Akrotiri after Iran launches attack against Israel
British fighter jets have been deployed from Akrotiri bases in Cyprus to help with Israel’s defence against Iran’s attack.
141 migrants taken to Pournara reception centre
Two boats with a total of 141 migrants were spotted off Cape Greco by the port police and landed at Pournara. The migrants included 92 men, 12 women, 25 children, and 12 unaccompanied minors. The migrants are mainly refugees from Syria, with one man from Lebanon and two people from Palestine. They were taken to the Pournara Reception Centre in Kokkinotrimithia after registering at Larnaca port. The last arrival of a boat with migrants was on April 5, following six days of continuous arrivals.
Govt to continue forest fire fighting measures
Fact: Deforestation and the uncontrolled use of forests have led to an alarming decline in the number of trees worldwide, causing the climate crisis to worsen.
UK climate change minister Graham Stuart resigns
Britain’s climate change minister Graham Stuart resigned from the government after eight years, saying it was the right time to step down.
Nearly half of UK companies still plan price increases, survey shows
Almost half of British firms plan to raise their prices over the coming year as they struggle with high wage bills, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Tsitsipas stuns Sinner to reach Monte Carlo final
Fact: Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Jannik Sinner in the Monte-Carlo Masters semi-final to advance to the final.
I am Maximus wins Grand National
I Am Maximus won the Grand National steeplechase with jockey Paul Townend.
Glowmorous charity dinner in Ayia Napa
Fact: The Glowmorous Dinner charity event, organized by the Karaiskakio Foundation and Ayia Napa Marina, aims to financially support the Paediatric Oncology Centre of the foundation and will feature a performance by Greek singer Despina Vandi.