Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldTanker carries first Russian diesel shipment to US under Trump agreement
Ship-tracking data showed a tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel heading for New York, with arrival in the United States expected on November 7.
SocietyHighway inspections and maintenance to bring lane closures and diversions
The public works department has announced daytime and overnight traffic restrictions for works on the Paphos-Limassol and Kofinou-Larnaca…
WorldIranian officials warn undersea cables could be targeted in renewed conflict
Iranian security officials warned of possible attacks on regional undersea cables if diplomacy with Washington fails, with one…
PoliticsCyprus backs UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general
Cyprus has endorsed Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to lead the United Nations, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos praising her…
WorldZelenskiy says Ukraine, Russia and US agree to technical peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Zelenskiy says technical talks are planned for the first half of November, with security guarantees and decade-long army…
PoliticsCyprus ready for maritime boundary agreement with Greece, Kombos says
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos says technical preparations are complete, but a maritime agreement with Greece requires high-level political…
EconomyEurozone business growth slows in October as energy costs rise and France contracts
Preliminary S&P Global figures showed eurozone private-sector growth losing momentum in October, with composite and services readings below…
PoliticsForeign ministry seeks €137.75 million budget for next year
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos outlined a €137.75 million budget request to parliament, citing diplomatic recruitment, international contributions and…
IncidentsJudge intervenes as teacher faces questioning in Stylianos Constantinou trial
A former special education teacher was cross-examined in Nicosia on Friday about allegations that Stylianos Constantinou had been…
WorldKremlin confirms US-mediated ceasefire agreement for Oleshky
The Kremlin said military officials were determining implementation dates, while the White House said the Oleshky ceasefire would…
PoliticsPamboridis submits 500 signatures for Disy’s 2028 presidential candidate vote
George Pamboridis has submitted the required 500 signatures for Disy’s internal contest, while Averof Neophytou handed in more…