Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsGreek Cypriot factory owners sue PepsiCo and northern firm over use of Famagusta property
A lawsuit filed in Nicosia seeks compensation from 12 companies and individuals over alleged unauthorised use of a factory in occupied Famagusta since 1981, according to Politis.
WorldJudge orders Trump deposition by December 11 in $10 billion BBC lawsuit
A federal judge has set a December 11 deadline for Trump to answer questions under oath in his…
WorldIsraeli attacks kill at least four in Gaza, health officials say
Gaza health officials reported at least four deaths in separate Israeli strikes and gunfire on Thursday, as Israel…
WorldSwiss authorities say Nigeria Ebola patient likely contracted virus during Uganda trip
The Ugandan-born wife of a Swiss diplomat in Abuja is believed to have contracted Ebola during travel in…
WorldEcuador’s Luisa Gonzalez arrested amid investigation into 2023 campaign financing
Citizens’ Revolution leader Gabriela Rivadeneira confirmed Luisa Gonzalez’s arrest and alleged political persecution as prosecutors investigate 2023 campaign…
WorldTrump asked Musk to remove Ukraine’s Starlink restrictions, Wall Street Journal reports
US and Ukrainian officials reported improved Starlink service after Trump spoke with Musk, though some said full functionality…
EconomyHouse approves heating fuel tax cut of 5.3 cents per litre
MPs approved a heating fuel tax reduction, bringing its start forward to October 23, with the lower rate…
IncidentsEducator tells Nicosia court of neglect and exhaustion suffered by Stylianos Constantinou
A special educator told the ongoing trial that Stylianos Constantinou struggled to read, slept at his desk and…
SocietyCyprus plastic packaging recycling rate among EU’s lowest at 27.8 per cent
Eurostat figures for 2024 show Cyprus recycled 27.8 per cent of its plastic packaging waste, below the EU…
SocietyPatient groups warn MPs that blood shortages are disrupting treatment
MPs heard on Thursday that insufficient blood supplies have delayed surgery and left thalassaemia patients receiving inadequate transfusions.
IncidentsMan arrested over attempt to smuggle meat across Green Line
Turkish Cypriot police say a 44-year-old man tried to smuggle 305.4kg of boneless beef and 41kg of lamb…