Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus’s 1931 uprising: economic pressures, unrest and colonial repression
Historians examine the economic and political roots of Cyprus’s October 1931 uprising, which brought British reinforcements and the abolition of elected bodies.
PoliticsSerbian voters turn out in large numbers at Nicosia embassy for parliamentary election
A Serbian voter described unusually strong participation at the Nicosia embassy, as community figures showed registrations rose to…
WorldNine killed in attack on Greek Orthodox church in Jordan as search for gunmen continues
Gunmen killed nine people and wounded 40 at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, prompting King Abdullah to…
PoliticsSerbian voter registrations in Cyprus rise nearly fourfold ahead of parliamentary election
A Serbian community group says 523 citizens have registered to vote in Nicosia on Sunday, while raising concerns…
WorldSaudi coalition reports missile interceptions as Houthis renew threat to Riyadh airport
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting drones and missiles on Sunday, while the Houthis threatened Riyadh’s airport as two…
SocietyCyprus joins two conservation projects as EU commits over €390 million to LIFE programme
Two Cyprus initiatives will protect birds of prey and encourage communities and businesses to conserve biodiversity, within a…
IncidentsPolice investigate overnight car fires in Limassol and Paphos
Two cars were damaged in separate overnight fires in Limassol and Paphos, with the vehicle in Emba destroyed.
WorldBrazil faces close presidential runoff between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians vote on Sunday in a closely contested runoff shaped by living costs, crime, corruption scandals and tensions…
IncidentsWoman seriously injured after car hits two pedestrians in Kissonerga
A 54-year-old woman is in intensive care after a car struck her and a 69-year-old man in Kissonerga;…
EconomyCyprus innovation sector broadens as focus turns to lasting growth
A Cyprus 4.0 review examines how funding, international links and activity in AI, fintech and gaming are shaping…
PoliticsDincyurek resigns as disputed UBP primary results prompt recount demand
Hakan Dincyurek stepped down as Turkish Cypriot health minister early on Sunday amid objections to provisional UBP primary…