Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsUstel rejects fraud claims over UBP primary and tells objectors to leave the party
Turkish Cypriot 'prime minister' Unal Ustel denied that the UBP primary results were manipulated and said critics who disagree may leave the party before December's legislative elections.
WorldChinese Brands Cut Ties With Mbappe Over Reported Mao Meme Remarks
Several Chinese companies, including Eastroc Beverage, Mengniu and Milkground, have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappe after a…
PoliticsGeorgiades Refuses to Back Neophytou in 2028 Race and Offers to Quit Clerides Institute
Former finance minister Harris Georgiades says he will not campaign for Averof Neophytou in the 2028 presidential election…
PoliticsChristodoulides Calls Varosha and Famagusta Port Plan Mutually Beneficial Before Erhurman Meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides defended his plan for Varosha and the port of Famagusta ahead of talks with Tufan…
SocietyFitiris says central prison rendering shown to MPs was AI-generated
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said the image of the planned central prison presented to the House finance committee…
TourismPasyxe to Hold 47th Cyprus Hotel Summit and HORECA Expo in Nicosia on December 2
The Cyprus hoteliers association Pasyxe will host industry figures, investors, airline representatives and policymakers at the Hilton Nicosia…
WorldIndian news publishers, including Ambani and Adani firms, challenge privacy law in court
A group of 21 news publishers has taken India's digital privacy law to court, arguing that the absence…
TourismCyprus Tourism Revenue Rises in July Despite Fewer Arrivals, but Wider Figures Show Pressure
Tourism revenue in Cyprus grew 4.6 per cent in July to €536.5 million as stays shortened, yet seven-month…
EconomyCyprus Shipping Chamber to Host Inaugural Global Shipping Minds Summit in Limassol
The invitation-only summit on November 27 at the Parklane Resort will gather maritime executives to discuss geopolitics, energy…
EconomyCyprus landlords weigh holiday lets against long-term rentals as rents rise
Cyprus property owners are reconsidering short-term holiday lets as rising long-term rents, property tax changes and closer oversight…
EconomyUK Minister Says Britain and EU Seeking Solution on “Made in Europe” Rules
Jonathan Reynolds said London and Brussels are working to resolve concerns over proposed EU rules favouring European-made goods,…