All news
Cyprus Mail30 Jul 2026

Three people die as migrant boat tries to cross English Channel from Dunkirk

Three people die as migrant boat tries to cross English Channel from Dunkirk

Three people died while trying to cross the English Channel on a ‘taxi-boat’ for migrants near the French port of Dunkirk, the local administration in charge of the Channel and North Sea said on Thursday.

The French administration said the boat got into difficulties early on Thursday by Braek beach, saying they would release more detail later....

This is a summary. Read the full article at Cyprus Mail.

Read full article

More from Cyprus

All news
Historic MAMOS beer relaunch wins over Cypriot public with refreshing summer vibes
Cyprus Mail

Historic MAMOS beer relaunch wins over Cypriot public with refreshing summer vibes

This summer, MAMOS beer has set its own unique pace for fun, bringing to Cyprus an experience inspired by timeless, ‘old-school’ charm. Via a series of unique pop-up events, Patras’ much-loved beer generated moments filled with music, dancing and an authentic summer vibe, prov...

today

UCY to offer English-language degrees in medicine, business and economics
in-cyprus

UCY to offer English-language degrees in medicine, business and economics

The Council of Ministers has approved four new English-language undergraduate programmes at the University of Cyprus (UCY), a decision the university’s rector, Tasos Christofides, has welcomed. The newly approved English-language undergraduate programmes are: Medicine (MD) Bac...

today

Migrant workers face triple risk of forced labour, Nicosia event hears
in-cyprus

Migrant workers face triple risk of forced labour, Nicosia event hears

Migrant workers face almost three times the risk of being subjected to forced labour compared with non-migrant workers, according to International Labour Organisation (ILO) data presented at a round-table discussion in Nicosia. Lawyers and trade union representatives at the ev...

today

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
Cyprus Mail

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv’s districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press authorities to open a bomb shelter under preparation since 2023. “I had to run with my 4-year-old grandson to a clinic ...

today