Cyprus News
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IncidentsThree arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus on Tuesday as officers continued coordinated patrols intended to prevent serious crime and enhance public safety. Operations and inspections According to police,…
WorldWildfires drive mass evacuations in France and Spain as heatwave looms
Bordeaux, France. Firefighters continued efforts on Tuesday to contain major wildfires that have prompted the evacuation of tens…
SocietyCyprus temperatures forecast to reach 40C inland on Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Inland temperatures are expected to reach 40C on Wednesday as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to…
WorldU.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks
Baghdad, Iraq. The United States and Saudi Arabia said they launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in eastern Iraq…
EconomyCyprus Business Development Organisation to become operational within 18 months
Nicosia, Cyprus. The newly established Cyprus Business Development Organisation is expected to become operational within 12 to 18…
WorldRescuers search for survivors after 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan
Kumamoto, Japan. Rescuers searched for survivors on Wednesday after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, killing at least…
EconomyCyprus’ 50 largest property sales reach €286.4m in first half of 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. The 50 highest-value property transactions completed in Cyprus during the first half of 2026 had a…
EconomyBritish retail price inflation slows to 0.9% amid World Cup promotions
London, United Kingdom. Average prices at British retailers rose by 0.9% year on year this month, the smallest…
PoliticsCyprus hands EU Council momentum on ocean policy to Ireland
Wexford, Ireland. Cyprus has sought to place islands, coastal communities and sustainable fisheries more firmly in European discussions…
PoliticsCyprus highlighted for human trafficking data collection practices
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus is among the European Union member states highlighted for its approach to collecting and reporting…
IncidentsNATO intern accused of espionage kept in Belgian pretrial custody
Mons, Belgium. A Canadian woman of Chinese origin accused of espionage while working as an intern at NATO’s…