Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus and Sri Lanka Agree on Direct Contacts on Environment and Climate
Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis and Sri Lankan Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi agreed in Nicosia to set up official-level contacts, with a focus on marine protection.
PoliticsChristodoulides to Receive Honorary Doctorate in Thessaloniki
President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Thessaloniki on Friday to be named honorary doctor by the University of…
EconomyNational Bank of Greece buys back 1.28 million own shares for nearly €19.8 million
National Bank of Greece repurchased 1,282,231 of its own shares on Euronext Athens between October 26 and November…
WorldNorth Korea Grooms Elite Hackers With Perks and Pay Behind Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist
Defectors and analysts say Pyongyang runs a decade-old programme that selects gifted schoolchildren and rewards its best hackers…
WorldHoax bomb threats hit nearly 30 flights across Europe, with fighter jets scrambled
Fake bomb warnings affected nearly 30 passenger flights in Europe by the end of Thursday, after an earlier…
EconomyAlpha Bank Sets Five-Year Plan Targeting Over €4 Billion in Distributions by 2030
Alpha Bank has presented its Alpha Accelerated strategy for 2026-2030, aiming for a RoTE of around 16 per…
WorldTrump Says He Met Putin Envoy Dmitriev and Predicts Deal on Ukraine War
US President Donald Trump said he held a private meeting with Kirill Dmitriev, Vladimir Putin's envoy, and expects…
EconomyCISCO Ltd Tops Cyprus Stock Exchange Trading in October With 33.54 Per Cent Share
CISCO Ltd was the most active member of the Cyprus Stock Exchange in October, holding 33.54 per cent…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest 12 people in overnight crackdown on crime
Overnight police operations in Cyprus led to 12 arrests, 261 reports after vehicle checks, six impounded vehicles and…
SocietyCloudy Friday in Cyprus with showers, hail and thunderstorms; rain to last through the weekend
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Friday, with temperatures falling below the seasonal average by Sunday and…
EconomyBank of Cyprus nine-month profit rises 9% to €383 million; deputy minister ends Silicon Valley visit
Bank of Cyprus raised its full-year RoTE guidance after nine-month profit climbed 9 per cent, while Deputy Minister…