Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
TourismCyprus tourism nights rise as EU records 3.08 billion accommodation nights in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded a sharp rise in nights spent at tourist accommodation, as Eurostat reported the European Union reached an estimated 3.08 billion nights at accommodation establishments in 2025. The statistical office said…
PoliticsConflicting claims over proposed citizenship-for-property scheme for Turkish nationals in the north
Nicosia, Cyprus. Conflicting statements have emerged over reports that a citizenship-for-property scheme is being discussed for Turkish nationals…
WorldIran crackdown appears to quell protests as U.S. warns of consequences
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group…
WorldRoyal Navy’s autonomous helicopter Proteus completes maiden flight
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s Royal Navy said on Friday that its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, Proteus, completed its…
WorldRights group says over 3,000 killed in Iran protests as internet shows slight rise after blackout
Tehran, Iran. More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said, as internet activity…
TourismCyprus tourism nights rise in 2024 as EU reports record 3.08 billion stays in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded a rise in tourism activity in 2024, as Eurostat reported the European Union reached…
SocietyCloudy weather with local rain and mountain snow forecast for Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to experience mainly cloudy weather with local rain and possible brief isolated storms,…
IncidentsFire damages vehicles at car showroom in Mesogi, Paphos
Mesogi, Cyprus. A fire in the early hours of Saturday caused extensive damage at a car showroom in…
PoliticsGeorge Vassiliou to be laid to rest in Nicosia with state funeral on Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Cyprus president George Vassiliou, who died on Tuesday at the age of 94, will be…
IncidentsMoped rider, 64, critical after crashing into house wall in Avgorou
Avgorou, Cyprus. A 64-year-old man is in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after suffering serious head injuries…
EconomyUstel announces plan for local credit card system for north Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel announced plans on Friday for the north to create its…