Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyForestry department completes €52,000 project to protect Cyprus mouflon
An EU-co-funded project has created gaps in roadside barriers in Paphos state forest to improve movement for Cyprus mouflon and reduce the risk of animals becoming trapped.
EconomyNicosia generates about 40 per cent of Cyprus’ GDP, mayor says
Mayor Charalambos Prountzos outlined Nicosia’s economic contribution and priorities, covering startups, migration, security and efforts to address the…
WorldRussian diesel tanker heads for New York after Trump-Putin agreement
LSEG data showed a Malta-flagged tanker bound for New York with 40,000 metric tons of diesel as Russia…
WorldFrance prepares for weekend closures as Macron moves to restrict protests
Businesses, museums and cultural events planned weekend closures in France as student and Yellow Vest demonstrations loomed despite…
WorldTibet earthquake injury toll rises to 76 as deaths remain at 16
Authorities say 76 people were injured in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet, with 16 deaths confirmed and…
SocietyMinistry voices frustration over school support workers’ protest as allowance request awaits decision
School support workers’ unions seek an allowance for summer income gaps, while education ministry sources say the finance…
EconomyCyprus-owned Pizza Fan faces alleged €25m VAT fraud and closures in Greece
Pizza Fan’s Cyprus ownership has come into focus as an alleged €25m VAT fraud, closures across Greece and…
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman to meet Tuesday as crossing-point differences persist
Cyprus’s leaders will hold another weekly meeting on Tuesday, with progress reported on a transit route but disagreements…
SocietyDrainage cleaning scheduled on Nicosia-Limassol highway on Saturday
Rainwater drainage cleaning will take place in both directions between Skarinou and Yermasoyia on Saturday, with partial hard…
SportsMaccabi loses to Real Madrid in Belgrade instead of playing in Limassol
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 99-113 to Real Madrid in Belgrade, while a source said its remaining home fixtures…
EconomyBank of Cyprus marks antamivi’s 10th anniversary with prizes exceeding €300,000
Bank of Cyprus will offer app-based rewards and a grand prize draw from October 15 to November 15,…