Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldTwo firefighters die battling wildfire near Rethymno in Crete
Rethymno, Greece. Two firefighters died on Wednesday after becoming trapped while fighting a wildfire near Rethymno in Crete, as fires and extreme heat continued to affect parts of southern Europe. Greek authorities ordered the…
PoliticsErdogan reiterates Turkey’s stance on Cyprus as UN efforts continue
Ankara, Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would not abandon Turkish Cypriots and would continue defending what…
SocietyCyprus nesting sea turtles tracked by satellite for first time
Lara Bay, Cyprus. Two female sea turtles nesting in Cyprus are being tracked by satellite for the first…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Guterres’ Cyprus talks statement is unambiguous
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ statement following the…
PoliticsEU special representative Raffaele Fitto to make first Cyprus visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Commission executive vice president Raffaele Fitto will visit Cyprus on Thursday for the first time…
WorldFIFA equity sale plan draws criticism from regional confederations
Zurich, Switzerland. FIFA’s proposal to sell minority stakes in a new $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn criticism…
WorldU.S. commander warns troops that online videos may aid Iranian targeting
Amman, Jordan. The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned service members that cellphone videos shared…
IncidentsInvestigation examines National Guard orders over Kalo Chorio ammunition destruction
Nicosia, Cyprus. An investigation into the destruction of ammunition at the Kalo Chorio firing range is examining whether…
PoliticsGreece welcomes UN plan for enlarged Cyprus talks meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greece’s foreign ministry welcomed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ support for efforts to resolve the Cyprus…
PoliticsDemetriou says UN meeting plan keeps Cyprus talks prospect open
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ intention to convene…
SocietyForestry Department issues red alert forest fire warning for Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Forestry Department warned that the risk of forest fires will reach Red Alert level on…