Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 least nine Palestinians, Palestinian health officials said. The strikes came despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement…
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…
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…