Kyrenia ferry captain 'bought Honduran licence for $3,500' ↗
Front page leadA police representative stated in court that Mustafa Oz, the captain of the sunken Kyrenia ferry, purchased his Honduran captain's license for $3,500.
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The Cyprus Mail front page features several stories with a focus on domestic news including legal service reform, water management through desalination plants, and efforts to curb illegal hunting. A significant portion of the top stories also relate to the tragic sinking of the Kyrenia ferry, with…
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Ninth body from Kyrenia ferry wreck identified ↗
The ninth body recovered from the Kyrenia ferry wreck has been identified as Ismail Kurt, as rescue efforts continue.
MPs demand government action on legal service reform ↗
Members of Parliament have called on the government to address the slow progress in reforming the legal service and to tackle delays in judicial proceedings, following scrutiny of a European Commission report.
Our View: Paying top money for a substandard education ↗
An opinion piece discusses the issue of paying high fees for an education that is not meeting expected standards.
Iran reports 18 dead after US strikes ↗
Iran has reported 18 fatalities following recent US strikes, including four at a wedding, amidst an escalation in the Iran war.
76-year-old man killed by minibus on Limassol-Paphos highway ↗
A 76-year-old man died after being struck by a minibus on the Limassol-Paphos highway while attempting to move a refrigerator from the road.
Cabinet approves three new permanent desalination plants ↗
The cabinet has approved the construction of three new permanent desalination plants to alleviate water shortages and decrease reliance on reservoir reserves.
Today’s weather: Clear morning, stormy afternoon ↗
Cyprus is expected to have clear skies in the morning, followed by stormy conditions with rain and storms in the afternoon.
Every survivor said captain refused to turn ferry back ↗
A Turkish opposition figure stated that all survivors of the Kyrenia ferry sinking reported the captain refused to return to port.
British bases police pledge to crack down on illegal hunting ↗
The police force of the British bases in Cyprus has launched 'Operation Hunter' to combat illegal hunting.
Cyprus sends condolences to Egypt, Jordan after Sinai bus crash ↗
Cyprus has expressed its condolences to Egypt and Jordan following a bus crash in Sinai that killed at least 22 people.
Justice ministry rejects claims of pre-selected prisons director ↗
The justice ministry has denied that a candidate for the director of central prisons has already been chosen, asserting the selection process is ongoing.
What’s on this weekend ↗
A guide to weekend events in Cyprus, including a jazz festival, kleftiko night, and new exhibitions.
Cyprus: Spending tomorrow-today ↗
An article reflecting on Cyprus's challenging year, marked by environmental issues and power cuts, and discussing spending habits.
Cyprus deposit rates trail Europe despite strong local liquidity growth ↗
A report indicates that Cyprus's deposit rates are lower than the European average, despite robust growth in local liquidity.
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