Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus faces electricity capacity shortfall after 2030 without key energy projects
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus could lose up to half of its conventional electricity generation capacity by 2030 unless natural gas infrastructure and the planned electricity interconnection with Greece are completed, officials and industry representatives told…
PoliticsErhurman calls for confidence-building measures with EU and Greek Cypriots
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday that confidence-building measures are needed both between the…
TourismSense by the Sea marks first year at Potima Bay
Paphos, Cyprus. Sense by the Sea has marked its first anniversary at Potima Bay, on the site of…
EconomyCyprus annual inflation eases to 4 per cent in July
Nicosia, Cyprus. Annual consumer inflation in Cyprus stood at an estimated 4 per cent in July 2026, according…
IncidentsFour workers injured as roadworks machine overturns in Marathounta
Marathounta, Cyprus. Four workers were injured after a road construction machine overturned during road repair works in the…
IncidentsLimassol court remands 20-year-old over alleged stabbing
Limassol, Cyprus. A 20-year-old man was remanded in custody for four days by the Limassol district court on…
EconomyCyprus industrial output prices rise 2.3% year on year in June
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Index of Industrial Output Prices increased by 2.3 per cent in June 2026 compared with…
EconomyCBC reports higher household and corporate debt in first quarter of 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus on Friday published its Quarterly Financial Accounts for the period ending…
IncidentsLondon police arrest British-Azerbaijani man over alleged Cyprus base spying
London, United Kingdom. Metropolitan Police announced on Friday the arrest of a 44-year-old dual British and Azerbaijani national…
PoliticsCelik says Cyprus talks must follow UN parameters amid EU envoy visit
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s ruling AK Party spokesman Omer Celik said discussions on the Cyprus problem must take place…
WorldWar risks and fuel shortages disrupt Russia’s Black Sea holiday season
Anapa, Russia. Russians holidaying on the Black Sea coast are facing gasoline shortages and the risk of drone…