Cyprus News
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PoliticsKeravnos to attend Eurogroup and chair ECOFIN meetings in Brussels on January 18-20
Brussels, Belgium. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on January 18 to participate in the Eurogroup session and chair the ECOFIN Council meetings. The meetings will address eurozone economic priorities and member…
PoliticsAndroula Vassiliou says late former president regretted failing to reunify Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former first lady Androula Vassiliou said her late husband, former president George Vassiliou, lamented not achieving…
SocietySeven influenza patients die in Cyprus as hospitals face bed shortages
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seven hospital patients with influenza have died in Cyprus since the start of the current flu…
PoliticsEU commissioners tour Cyprus Green Line in Nicosia old town
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Union’s 26 commissioners toured the Green Line separating Cyprus’ two sides in Nicosia’s old…
IncidentsAyia Napa mayor says police probe will assess Channel 4 documentary allegations
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannettou said an ongoing police investigation will determine whether allegations made…
WorldUkraine meets about 60% of electricity demand amid renewed Russian attacks, Zelenskiy says
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine’s energy system is meeting only 60% of the country’s electricity needs after Russian drone and…
SocietyPaphos district governor says drinking water is “top quality” after residents report smell
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said the district’s drinking water is “top quality” after some residents…
IncidentsDNA tests pending after body found off Avdimou coast in search for missing Vladislav Baumgertner
Avdimou, Cyprus. Authorities are awaiting DNA results to confirm the identity of a man whose body was found…
IncidentsEcologists Movement urges police to investigate turtle abuse video in Chlorakas
Chlorakas, Cyprus. The Ecologists Movement has urged police to thoroughly investigate a case involving a video showing four…
EconomyKeve launches PLANBEE project to strengthen Mediterranean bee economy and rural development
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced the launch of the PLANBEE project, a…
TourismLarnaca and Paphos cite positive 2026 tourism outlook amid planned upgrades
Larnaca, Cyprus. Local authorities in Larnaca and Paphos say tourism prospects for 2026 are positive, citing continuity, targeted…