Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsJustice Ministry says prison guard dismissal was unrelated to trade unionism
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Ministry of Justice said on Sunday that the dismissal of prison guard Giorgos Maltezos was not related to trade union activity, but resulted exclusively from disciplinary findings and an assessment of…
SportsGeorgakis wins judo bronze for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, United Kingdom. Odysseas Georgakis won bronze in the men’s under-81kg judo category at the Commonwealth Games late…
PoliticsChristodoulides says UN preparations begin for expanded Cyprus meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said preparatory work with the United Nations began on Friday to create the…
WorldTrump says he will delay Iran attack if deal quickly reopens Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said late on Saturday that he would hold off on a…
WorldWashington wildfires prompt evacuations and power outages in Spokane
Spokane, United States. Wildfires across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state prompted widespread…
IncidentsTeenager seriously injured in Limassol motorcycle collision
Limassol, Cyprus. A 17-year-old was seriously injured after his motorcycle collided with a car on Spyros Araouzos Street…
IncidentsPolice arrest 10 in island-wide overnight crime prevention operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said they carried out intensified crime prevention patrols across the island on Saturday night, resulting…
IncidentsWeapons and ammunition found in open area of Nicosia district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police found guns and ammunition in an open area of the Nicosia district on Saturday following…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued as inland Cyprus temperatures reach 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures on Sunday afternoon, with…
PoliticsToros says changing regional dynamics could create new Cyprus talks opportunity
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recent 48-hour visit to Cyprus ended with a commitment to convene…
EconomyCyprus faces labour shortages as AI adoption lags among businesses
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is facing labour shortages as its workforce ages, unemployment remains low and employers seek workers…