Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyEU carbon dioxide-related tax revenue rises to €51 billion in 2023, Eurostat says
Brussels, Belgium. Revenue from carbon dioxide-related taxes across the European Union rose from €15 billion in 2017 to €51 billion in 2023, according to Eurostat. Growth in carbon dioxide-related taxes Eurostat said the levies,…
SocietyCyprus honey production falls up to 30% amid drought, heat and wider pressure on bees
Nicosia, Cyprus. Honey production in Cyprus has fallen by as much as 30% in recent years due to…
PoliticsGreek foreign minister calls Cyprus top priority and cites progress in renewed talks
Athens, Greece. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said Cyprus is “the most important element of Greek foreign policy”…
WorldIranian embassy in Nicosia rejects crackdown claims, calls unrest foreign-directed terrorism
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Iranian embassy in Nicosia has rejected allegations of a violent crackdown on protesters in Iran,…
CultureNicosia Buffer Zone exhibition shows photos by more than 100 Greek and Turkish Cypriots
Nicosia, Cyprus. A photography exhibition featuring images taken by more than 100 Greek and Turkish Cypriots is being…
EconomyCyprus installs half of planned smart electricity meters under EAC-Cyta contract
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Half of the smart electricity meters the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) aimed…
PoliticsKeravnos says social support body received no cash donations amid video-linked criticism
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday that the social support body at the centre of…
IncidentsGame service probes suspected illegal hare hunting in buffer zone near Mammari and Denia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Game service officers launched an operation on Thursday evening following reports of gunfire and suspected illegal…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Geadis Geadi signs no-confidence motion against von der Leyen ahead of Monday vote
Brussels, Belgium. Cypriot European Parliament member Geadis Geadi has signed a no-confidence motion against European Commission President Ursula…
PoliticsCyprus minister vows EU action on worsening housing crisis during rotating presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said he will work to address the European Union’s “rapidly worsening housing…
EconomyCyprus grid operator cites challenges of running an isolated island electricity system
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Marios Pappoutis, assistant network operator at Cyprus’ transmission system operator, said operating an…