Cyprus Daily News Flash – 17.10.2026

• Turkey experienced its third-highest daily rainfall on record, causing flooding and disruptions in Istanbul.

• Cyprus' Iskele Mayor Hasan Sadioglu visited the Larnaka Youngsters Sports Club to support local sports initiatives.

• Turkish Cypriot politician Ayşe Öztabay announced her party will join the government in Cyprus, aiming to strengthen its presence.

• Levke European University (LAÜ) has become the first university in Northern Cyprus to receive institutional accreditation.

• The Meteorology Department warned of scattered thunderstorms throughout the day, urging citizens to take…

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