Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyCyprus urged to safeguard stability as tourism arrivals fall and inequality exceeds EU average
Keravnos calls for European cooperation amid global challenges, while Koumis reports a tourism decline and Eurostat figures show income inequality above the EU average.
WorldTyphoon Champi leaves one dead and 527 injured as it moves away from Taiwan
Champi weakened after passing Taiwan, leaving widespread power outages and flight cancellations as it headed north towards China’s…
WorldSeven killed, 40 wounded in attack on church funeral in Jordan
Jordanian authorities described a shooting at a funeral in Karak as a terrorist attack by extremists, with a…
WorldUK annual house price growth slows to weakest rate since March
Official figures show annual UK house price growth eased to 0.9 per cent in August, while private rent…
WorldUK science advisers urge action to build domestic AI capabilities
Britain’s top science advisers warn that urgent investment and coordinated policy are needed to avoid dependence on foreign…
PoliticsFitiris confirms no central oversight of public-sector whistleblowing channels
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris says Cyprus has no central body monitoring internal reporting channels and his ministry does…
WorldKenya reports second Ebola death as outbreak reaches four African countries
Kenya’s health ministry says a 65-year-old woman died on Friday, bringing deaths to two among nine confirmed Ebola…
PoliticsDamianou alleges intimidation of Larnaca homeowners to secure property sales
Akel MP Aristos Damianou says two owners in Larnaca reported pressure to sell to foreign developers, while MPs…
SocietySchool support unions deny ministry deal and warn of further strikes
Psem-Peo and Oekydy-Sek held a 24-hour strike on Friday, disputing an agreement with the education ministry and demanding…
SocietyCyprus plans 94 fast EV charging points at a cost of €10 million
Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki outlined plans for 94 fast charging points across Cyprus, with installations scheduled for 2026,…
SocietyCyprus records 210 first-time protection applications in September
Eurostat figures show first-time applications for international protection in Cyprus reached 210 in September, rising almost 56 per…