Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldNetflix overtakes BBC as Britons’ first viewing choice, Ofcom says
London, United Kingdom. Netflix has overtaken the BBC as Britons’ first choice when deciding what to watch on television, according to Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report. The U.S. streaming service was selected first by…
SocietyForestry department says Platania no longer operates as camping site
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Platania camping site is no longer considered or operating as a camping area, the forestry…
SocietyCyprus begins consultation on teacher recruitment reform
Nicosia, Cyprus. The education ministry has sent unions and other stakeholders a working document setting out initial proposals…
PoliticsInterior ministry defends removal of parents’ names from new identity cards
Nicosia, Cyprus. The interior ministry on Wednesday defended the removal of parents’ names from Cyprus’ new biometric identity…
IncidentsLarnaca businessman remanded over alleged €12 million property fraud
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 62-year-old businessman was remanded for four days by Larnaca District Court on Wednesday in connection…
EconomyBird Aviation signs seven-year maintenance agreement with easyJet
Larnaca, Cyprus. Aircraft maintenance firm Bird Aviation has signed a long-term agreement with low-cost airline easyJet to provide…
SocietyAudit Office criticises IKYK over scholarships approved without secured funding
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Audit Office has criticised the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYK) for approving scholarships without first…
EconomyCyprus average monthly earnings rise 3.7 per cent in first quarter of 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Average gross monthly earnings in Cyprus rose by 3.7 per cent year on year to €2,601…
WorldUkrainian drone strikes hit Russian industrial sites and Crimea, officials say
Ryazan, Russia. Ukrainian drones struck oil refineries, logistics facilities and other industrial targets in several Russian regions and…
PoliticsUN plans new enlarged Cyprus meeting after progress on preparations
New York, United States. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that a new enlarged meeting on…
EconomyCyprus Shipping Association welcomes proposed EU ETS revision
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Shipping Association said the proposed revision of the European Union Emissions Trading System could…