Cyprus News
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PoliticsGovernment presents expanded security plan for Vasiliko energy centre
Vasiliko, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris presented plans on Tuesday to further strengthen security at the Vasiliko energy centre, focusing on prevention, operational readiness and effective coordination among involved bodies. The government considers the…
EconomyCBC warns geopolitical and emerging risks continue to challenge financial stability
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday published its 2025 Financial Stability Report, saying that Cyprus’…
IncidentsLarnaca businessman arrested over alleged fraud and money laundering
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca was arrested over alleged financial offences, including fraud, forgery, fraudulent property…
IncidentsAppeal court upholds pre-trial detention in Famagusta sexual offence case
Famagusta, Cyprus. The Court of Appeal has upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing charges…
SocietyCyprus viral hepatitis death rate below EU average in 2023
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 0.21 deaths from viral hepatitis per 100,000 people in 2023, compared with an EU…
EconomyCyprus friends launch sustainable swimwear brand inspired by Southeast Asia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Childhood friends Anna and Eftyhia have launched anef swim, a sustainable swimwear brand developed after their…
IncidentsNational guard soldier remanded over alleged assault in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A 19-year-old national guard soldier has been remanded in custody for three days after allegedly assaulting…
IncidentsNicosia court seeks prosecution clarifications on withheld prison case documents
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday said it would not rule on the admissibility of evidence…
PoliticsCyprus hopes for progress on talks before Guterres’ term ends
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday that Cyprus hopes to see substantial progress towards resuming…
EconomyCBC study finds Cyprus tax reform benefits higher-income households most
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s 2026 personal income tax reform is expected to provide its largest financial gains to upper-middle-income…
WorldOman proposes joint Strait of Hormuz management mechanism to Iran
Tehran, Iran. Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait…