Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsForeign workers in Cyprus face nearly triple forced labour risk, event hears
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign workers in Cyprus are nearly three times more likely than Cypriots to be subjected to forced labour, according to figures presented at an event marking World Day Against Human Trafficking on…
SocietyTender target set for second phase of Paphos-Polis motorway
Paphos, Cyprus. The government aims to issue a call for tenders by the end of the year or…
SocietyCyprus approves annual grants for nursing and midwifery students
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet on Thursday approved an annual grant scheme for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students, aimed…
SportsUEFA members vote to boycott FIFA competitions over investor plan
Brussels, Belgium. UEFA member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in…
SocietyRoundtable calls for better information on migrant workers’ rights
Nicosia, Cyprus. Migrant workers need better access to information about their rights to prevent abuse by unscrupulous employers,…
IncidentsNational Guard command decisions examined in Kalo Chorio wildfire inquiry
Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. The investigation into a wildfire that broke out after a military exercise at the Kalo…
SocietyPaphos clears branches blocking pavement near Makarios III lyceum
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipality cleared tree branches from a pavement near Archbishop Makarios III lyceum after residents raised…
WorldPoland says object found in eastern field appears to be Russian missile
Warsaw, Poland. An object that came down in eastern Poland overnight appears to have been a Russian missile,…
EconomyDemetra Holdings buys back 4,440 shares at €1.47 each
Nicosia, Cyprus. Demetra Holdings Plc repurchased 4,440 of its own shares on July 29, 2026, under its ongoing…
SocietyHadassah opens first European medical centre in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The Israeli Hadassah Medical Organisation has formally launched Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol, its first permanent medical…
EconomyCyprus unemployment rate falls to 3 per cent in June 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3 per cent in June 2026, placing the country…