Limassol
city in the Limassol District, Cyprus
Photo: Xaris333, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Aug 30
Greek Cypriot businessman Dimi Mavropoulos dies in boat sinking off Cape Greco during severe storm
A severe storm across Cyprus sank vessels off Cape Greco on Saturday, killing 76-year-old businessman Dimi Mavropoulos and causing widespread flooding, power outages, and flight diversions.
- May 28
EU foreign ministers reject special envoy for Ukraine talks as Kallas warns of Russian 'trap'
At an informal meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, EU foreign ministers decided against appointing a chief negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas cautioning that Moscow is trying to dictate who speaks for Europe.