Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 in 10 arrests for offences including drug possession, unlawful stay in the Republic and drink-driving. Checks…
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…
EconomyUK public inflation expectations decline in July, Citi and YouGov survey finds
London, United Kingdom. British public expectations for inflation declined in July, according to a survey by US bank…
CultureAyios Irakleidios monastery restoration expected to finish by year-end
Nicosia, Cyprus. Conservation works at Ayios Irakleidios monastery in the Nicosia district are expected to be completed before…
SocietySalamiou Environmental Education Centre hosts more than 3,800 students
Salamiou, Cyprus. More than 3,800 students have participated in environmental education programmes at the Salamiou Environmental Education Centre…
IncidentsPolice investigate brain death of four-year-old during hospital transfer
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have launched an investigation into the brain death of a four-year-old boy while he was…
SocietyCivil Defence remains on alert amid high temperatures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil Defence remains on full alert due to prevailing high temperatures and is carrying out preventive…
WorldTurkey and Iraq sign one-year crude oil pipeline transit agreement
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey and Iraq have signed a one-year agreement to ensure the effective use of the crude…