Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsForest fire near Prodromi brought under control
Prodromi, Cyprus. A forest fire that broke out near Prodromi in the municipality of Polis Chrysochous on Wednesday afternoon has been brought under complete control, the forestry department said. The cause of the fire…
PoliticsGuterres praises Committee on Missing Persons during Nicosia visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed “deep appreciation” for the work of the Committee on Missing…
SocietyYellow weather warnings issued as Cyprus heatwave continues
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Met Office issued two yellow warnings on Wednesday as high overnight and daytime temperatures were…
EconomyCyprus growth forecast cut to 2.7% for 2026 as inflation expected to rise
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ economy is projected to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, while inflation is expected…
WorldBurnham pledges cross-party overhaul of England’s adult social care system
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to overhaul England’s adult social care system, calling for…
PoliticsTurkey calls for change in Greek Cypriot stance after Guterres Cyprus visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkey’s foreign ministry called for an end to what it described as the Greek Cypriot side’s…
PoliticsCyprus municipalities announce August 3 strike over funding proposal
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Union of Cyprus Municipalities will stage a three-hour protest strike on August 3 after rejecting…
EconomyCyprus AI Factory Pharos-CY grant scheme cleared under EU state aid rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has ruled that the grant scheme financing the operation of…
IncidentsPaphos police report 23 people in electric scooter enforcement operation
Paphos, Cyprus. Police reported 23 people during a targeted operation against the illegal use of electric scooters and…
SocietyTwo suspected foot-and-mouth disease cases under investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease are under investigation after initial positive test results, pending confirmation,…
IncidentsRussia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorist facilitation
Moscow, Russia. Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging…