Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
Incidents40 third-country nationals arrested in Limassol immigration operation
Limassol, Cyprus. Police and the aliens and immigration service arrested 40 third-country nationals during an operation targeting illegal residence on Sunday morning. Operation and deportation procedures The operation in Limassol identified 40 people who…
PoliticsIoannides calls on Turkey to provide information on missing persons
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Sunday that Turkey must cooperate substantially to establish the…
SocietyRenovate-Rent scheme records 84 applications against target of 1,000 homes
Limassol, Cyprus. The Renovate-Rent housing scheme has received 84 applications, including rejected submissions, despite an initial target of…
WorldIsraeli strikes kill at least nine in Gaza as ceasefire implementation efforts continue
Gaza, Palestine. Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip for a second consecutive day on Sunday, killing at…
CultureNicosia International Festival to present more than 22 productions from September 12
Nicosia, Cyprus. The 2026 Nicosia International Festival will present more than 22 productions over 50 days, from September…
SocietyPolice to intensify speed checks in road safety campaign
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police will conduct a road safety campaign targeting speeding from Monday, August 3, to Sunday, August…
SocietyPrison officers’ union condemns dismissal of vice president Giorgos Matezos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison officers’ union Isotita on Sunday described dismissed officer Giorgos Matezos as a model of professionalism…
WorldUkrainian drone strikes kill two in Russia’s Volga regions
Engels, Russia. Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in Russia’s Volga River regions overnight, while attacks…
PoliticsChristodoulides condemns disruptions at Famagusta anti-occupation event
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday condemned what he described as provocations by authorities in the north…
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…
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…