Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyA brighter future for the Cypriot banking system
The future of the Cypriot banking system looks brighter after Central Bank Governor Chrystalla Yiorkadji stated that the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) will start to be resolved in approximately 3 to 5 years,…
SocietyTeachers threaten to go on strike
The Union of primary school teachers POED has threatened to go on strike if the Ministry of Education…
TourismThe Booba doll has delayed the flight
Police has confirmed that there are no explosives on board of the Aegean Airlines aircraft. A couple of…
TourismCyprus plans further developments in the tourism sector
The Cyprus government is preparing a set of reforms in the tourist sector. The Minister Constantinos Petrides…
SocietyBaby giraffe born in Cyprus
The Paphos Zoo has announced the birth of their new resident. For the first time ever in Cyprus,…
IncidentsMISSING: Olga Mitienova
The Cyprus police continues their search for the missing woman. Citizen of the Russian Federation- Olga Mitienova went…
Politics5 EU members are urging to soften the sanctions against Russia
Cyprus and 4 other EU member States are supporting the softening of the sanctions against Russia. The head…
PoliticsArgonaftis 2016
The specialized exercises which are aimed to maintain the security of foreign national have commenced in Cyprus. The…
SocietyPets require special attention during the summer months
The Cyprus Animal Protection society warns all owners that pets require special attention during the summer period. In…
IncidentsTraffic police is concerned with increase of traffic violations
The Cyprus traffic police is concerned with statistical data of the last year. According to the data, in…
SocietyBar street will be cleaned from illegal buildings
The Municipality the city of Paphos has started the cleaning-up process of the Bar street in Kato Paphos. The illegal…