Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldJordan’s king orders forceful response after church funeral attack kills eight
King Abdullah ordered a tough security response as authorities searched for gunmen who killed eight people and wounded 40 at a church funeral in Jordan.
WorldOctopus boom brings British fishermen new income and shellfish losses
Warmer seas have fuelled a surge in octopuses around Britain, boosting exports while damaging shellfish stocks and prompting…
WorldFrance deploys 70,000 police as authorities warn of protest violence
Security forces deployed across Paris before Saturday’s protests, with 70,000 police mobilised nationwide amid fears of renewed violence…
WorldHebron official says Israeli operation displaced around 1,200 Palestinians
A Palestinian municipal official said around 1,200 people had been displaced in Hebron and another 1,300 risked losing…
CultureDocumentary follows Savvina Koulle’s journey from Cyprus trails to Mountain of Hell
Everybody Falls: The Road to the Summit follows Cypriot champion Savvina Koulle through training and demanding descents, exploring…
PoliticsCyprus, Greece, France and Italy complete final stage of EUNOMIA-7/2026
The defence ministry said the annual naval and air exercise concluded its final stage south of Cyprus on…
SocietyMinistry defends Mazotos desalination project after residents block road
The agriculture ministry says the Mazotos desalination plant is vital for Cyprus’ water security and pledges continued discussions…
WorldHarris campaigns for Democrats in close midterm races as she considers 2028 bid
Kamala Harris is touring five states to support Democratic candidates ahead of November 3, returning to public campaigning…
CultureTwo historic religious sites restored in northern Cyprus
Conservation work at Panayia Apsinthiotissa and Ayios Prokopios highlights cooperation between Cyprus’ two communities, committee co-chairmen say.
WorldUkraine reports Starlink and Starshield speeds restored after restrictions disrupted operations
Ukraine said satellite connectivity was stable above 400 km per hour after restrictions lasting more than a week…
EconomyNexans signals possible 2028 restart for Great Sea Interconnector production
Nexans says GSI production could restart in 2028, with another Mediterranean project expected to use its plant from…