Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
TourismEU-funded ReTour programme launches to support tourism SMEs across six Mediterranean countries
Nicosia, Cyprus. The EU-funded ReTour programme has officially begun, aiming to strengthen the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector across the Mediterranean, including in Cyprus. Project leadership and funding According…
TourismCyprus hotel occupancy in 2025 matches prior year, but profitability remains under pressure
Nicosia, Cyprus. Occupancy levels across Cyprus’ hotel sector in 2025 broadly matched those of a year earlier and…
TourismUK foreign office issues travel advice for 18 Middle East countries, including Cyprus, citing regional tension
London, United Kingdom. The UK foreign office has issued travel advice for at least 18 countries in the…
SocietySupermarkets to stay open on Saturday despite public holiday for George Vassiliou funeral
Nicosia, Cyprus. Supermarkets will remain open on Saturday despite the day being declared a public holiday for the…
WorldMachado presents Nobel peace prize medal to Trump as Nobel organisers stress award cannot be transferred
Washington, United States. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her gold Nobel peace prize medal to US…
CultureLarnaca Cinema Society to host free weekly film nights in January and February
Larnaca, Cyprus. Weekly film nights are taking place in Larnaca, with the Larnaca Cinema Society screening independent world…
WorldUS suspends immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, State Department says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The United States has suspended immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, according to a Euronews report.…
PoliticsEU to promote digital fairness act targeting dark patterns and addictive online designs
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Commissioner Michael McGrath said the European Commission will promote a digital fairness act later this…
PoliticsCyprus welcomes US announcement on phase two of Gaza Peace Plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus welcomed a US announcement on phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, calling it a…
SocietyCY-TRUST event in Nicosia to focus on operational cybersecurity solutions for Cyprus and Europe
Nicosia, Cyprus. An event aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Cyprus and translating European research into real-world operations will…
PoliticsWhite House names members of Gaza “Board of Peace” to oversee transitional governance
Washington, United States. The White House said it has named some members of a “Board of Peace” intended…