Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPhedonos complainant faces second hearing of cross-examination in closed-door trial
Lawyers for furloughed Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued questioning the rape complainant on Thursday, with the next hearing scheduled for October 27.
PoliticsChristodoulides urges EU to revive mutual defence clause discussions
President Nikos Christodoulides has written to Ursula von der Leyen seeking renewed EU discussions on mutual defence, an…
EconomyDemetra Holdings buys back 4,965 shares at €1.36 each
Demetra Holdings Plc reported four share repurchases on October 22, 2026, under its ongoing buyback programme on the…
PoliticsJohn Christodoulou leaves open a 2028 presidential bid
British Cypriot businessman John Christodoulou says he may decide by early next year whether to contest the 2028…
SportsCyprus International Rally brings 30 crews to championship decider
The 52nd Cyprus International Rally features crews from eight countries, with the Middle East championship title to be…
SocietyNo schedule for next phases of Limassol-Saittas road as environmental studies continue
Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki has withheld a construction timetable for the Limassol-Saittas road pending environmental studies, while MPs…
EconomyLordos United completes €8.16 million purchase of controlling stake in P&S Carton
Lordos United has acquired 51 per cent of P&S Carton following competition clearance, entering Cyprus’ corrugated cardboard packaging…
SocietyHadassah Medical Centre Limassol defends licensing status, denies performing plasmapheresis
Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol says its services are legally licensed and it has never performed plasmapheresis, responding to…
IncidentsCustoms seize 28,000 suspected counterfeit condoms in shipment from Greece
Customs officers seized 28,000 suspected counterfeit condoms on Thursday and warned of health risks, with confiscation and destruction…
PoliticsLarnaca marina management requires open tender, MPs told
A legal requirement for an open tender to manage Larnaca marina has complicated redevelopment plans, while the Ports…
WorldSouth African police investigate killing of foreign national by crowd in Durban
Police say about 50 people assaulted a foreign national in central Durban, leaving him dead at the scene;…