Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsWoman arrested for drunk driving
A woman who was more than six times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into two cars before she was arrested in Limassol on Sunday evening. The 34-year-old woman drove into the back of…
PoliticsBEuropean Commission allocates €35.4m in aid for Turkish Cypriot community
The European Commission on Monday adopted an Annual Action Programme for a total amount of €35.4 million identifying…
SocietyAll regulations are followed at Zenobia wreck, diving companies insist
Long-running dispute between owner and divers over famous wreck By Annette Chrysostomou A diving incident at the famous…
WorldIran dismisses U.S. claim it was behind Saudi oil attacks, says ready for war
Iran dismissed accusations by the United States that it was behind attacks on Saudi oil plants that risk…
SocietyA week of walking and cycling in Paphos
European mobility week will be highlighted in Paphos from Monday with a number of events organised by the…
IncidentsThieves grab bag containing €6,000 from car in Paphos
Two thieves grabbed a bag containing around €6,000 from a woman in Paphos late Saturday just as she…
Politics‘Security Council should be resolute in addressing unauthorised use of force’
Small states with a longstanding and ongoing conflict, like Cyprus, absolutely rely on the effectiveness of the Security…
IncidentsTeacher remanded after sexual harassment claim
A teacher was arrested in Paphos and remanded into custody for eight days on Saturday after a 16-year-old…
IncidentsFire burning area of Paphos forest
A fire is burning an area of the Paphos forest near Stavros tis Psokas, the forestry department said…
SocietyRain and storms forecast for the weekend
Isolated showers, storms, and even hail are expected over the weekend and the beginning of next week according…
EconomyBeer deliveries down 9.7 % in August
Total beer deliveries went down by 507,890 litres in August 2019 compared with the same month a year…