Cyprus News
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SocietyMore than a quarter of Cyprus residents could not afford annual holiday in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than a quarter of Cyprus residents aged 16 and over were unable to afford a one-week annual holiday away from home in 2025, according to Eurostat data released on Thursday. The…
EconomyCyprus energy bodies discuss measures to reduce electricity costs
Nicosia, Cyprus. Delegations from Cyprus’ transmission system operator and the energy markets association met to discuss efforts to…
IncidentsTwo men deny charges in Pyla torture case as investigation continues
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two men accused in the Pyla torture case pleaded not guilty before the Larnaca permanent criminal…
IncidentsFirefighters battle wildfire near Arsos in Limassol
Arsos, Cyprus. Firefighters are battling a wildfire near the Limassol village after flames from a rubbish dump fire…
TourismKoumis says Cyprus tourism is on a stable recovery path
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said tourism revenue figures for May and the first five…
SocietyCyprus public hospitals report rise in heat-related emergency cases
Nicosia, Cyprus. Accident and emergency departments at public hospitals across Cyprus have recorded an increased influx of patients…
PoliticsKombos says Ankara holds key to progress on Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Thursday that Turkey’s position would be key to progress on…
EconomyBank of England holds rates at 3.75% in 6-3 vote
London, United Kingdom. The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, with…
WorldKyiv residents demand opening of delayed bomb shelter amid intensified Russian strikes
Kyiv, Ukraine. Residents in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district have called on authorities to open a bomb shelter that has…
SocietyCabinet approves €1.17 million compensation scheme for weather-hit farmers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet on Thursday approved €1.17 million in compensation for farmers whose crops were damaged by…
SocietyPaphos municipality and Red Cross strengthen support for vulnerable residents
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipality and the Cyprus Red Cross have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to better support…