Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldHooded rioters loot Frankfurt stores as Gen Z protests take place in 34 German cities
Tens of thousands marched across Germany for better education and lower living costs, but in Frankfurt hooded rioters looted shops and police faced Molotov cocktails.
PoliticsDisy asks why Akel will not run its own candidate in the 2028 presidential election
In a Sunday statement answering Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou, Disy questioned Akel's decision to field no candidate in…
IncidentsThree drivers arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crashes in Nicosia and Limassol
Police arrested three drivers suspected of drink-driving after three separate collisions in Nicosia and Limassol, and in Paphos…
PoliticsIsraeli analyst says closer Cyprus-Israel ties must not limit Nicosia’s choices
Shay Gal tells the Cyprus Mail that deeper defence, energy and political links with Israel should boost Cypriot…
IncidentsMan remanded for eight days after confessing to killing 61-year-old woman in Limassol
A Limassol court ordered a 43-year-old suspect held for eight days after he admitted fatally striking Olga Vasilyeva,…
SocietyHow to spot online manipulation and check claims before sharing them
False or provocative online content can shape votes and attitudes, and the EU warns of the risks, so…
EconomyEurostat: EU economy grew 0.5% in third quarter of 2026 as quarterly growth slowed
Preliminary Eurostat data show EU GDP rose 0.5% and euro area GDP 0.4% in the third quarter of…
EconomyCyprus business week: startup growth, LNG shipping doubts and a Pizza Fan tax inquiry
Cyprus' startup ecosystem is maturing, Cyprus-linked shipowners face uncertainty over LNG fuel rules, and a €1.5 million dividend…
EconomyCyprus Lags Behind EU on Remote Work as 85.7 Per Cent Never Work From Home
Eurostat data for 2025 show that 14.3 per cent of employed people in Cyprus worked from home at…
EconomyCyprus Workers Face AI Exposure as Unions and Employers Call for Education Reform
A European Commission report says 56 per cent of Cyprus' workforce is in jobs heavily affected by AI,…
EconomyBinance Says It Has Covered 90% of Funds Lost in Record $6.3 Billion Hack
Binance said on Saturday that it has replaced 90 per cent of the assets stolen in a record…