Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussian strikes kill at least 13 across Ukraine as Poland scrambles fighter jets
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian air strikes killed at least 13 people across Ukraine on Thursday, including one person in Kyiv, while attacks reached the western city of Lviv and prompted neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter…
WorldThree Greek firefighters killed as wildfires spread across southern Europe
Krya Vrysi, Greece. Three Greek firefighters died while battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese as strong winds…
WorldUS launches fresh strikes in Iran as regional conflict expands
Washington, United States. The United States launched fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the US military said, intensifying…
TourismPaphos Municipality and Pasyxe renew cooperation on tourism development
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos Municipality and the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) have reaffirmed their partnership as the tourism sector…
EconomyKronos gas project advances as Bird Aviation secures easyJet maintenance deal
Nicosia, Cyprus. The final investment decision for the Kronos natural gas field in block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive…
EconomyCyprus expands research support scheme with cybersecurity innovation programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved amendments to the Restart 2016–2020 research and innovation…
SportsTimur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE presidency in 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan. Timur Turlov has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), with…
SocietyRobotic coffee kiosk introduced at Nicosia General Hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia General Hospital has introduced the AROS 24/7 Robo Café, an autonomous coffee kiosk developed by…
SocietyPlatania camping site to reopen after upgrade works, forestry department says
Platania, Cyprus. The forestry department said on Wednesday that the Platania camping site will reopen after planned upgrade…
PoliticsChristodoulides says international engagement on Cyprus problem has intensified
Nicosia, Cyprus. International engagement on the Cyprus problem has intensified, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, as EU…
WorldTrump and Netanyahu discuss options to curb Iran’s nuclear programme
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed diplomatic, economic and military options…