Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsHouse of Representatives mandates judicial review for detention of non-EU nationals beyond six months
Lawmakers amended the Aliens and Immigration Law so that a writ of habeas corpus is required when a non-EU national is detained for more than six months, with 39 votes in favour.
IncidentsTwo 15-year-olds remanded for four days over stolen motorcycles in Paphos
A court in Paphos ordered four days in custody for two 15-year-old boys suspected of stealing two motorcycles…
IncidentsWitness in Stylianos Constantinou case says officials tried to “save” the boy
A prosecution witness told the court that those tracking the case of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou, who took his…
SocietyMPs Urge More Funding and Staff for District Governments to Handle Dangerous Buildings
Members of the House interior committee criticised the government for not giving district governments enough resources to deal…
IncidentsPolice Detain 26 Suspects in Nationwide Operation ‘Plegma’ Targeting Drug Networks
Cyprus police detained 26 people on Thursday in operation 'Plegma', which the officer in charge described to the…
SocietyOpok Urges Akamas to Be Managed as One Protected Area
The federation of environmental organisations says fragmented planning threatens the Akamas ecosystem, as the House audit committee reviews…
PoliticsAkamas National Forest Park works to resume in early 2027 as Audit Office flags concerns
Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis told MPs that the first phase should finish by February 2028, while the Audit…
SocietyEducation Ministry Programme Staff March to Presidential Palace on Fourth Day of Indefinite Strike
Workers in the Education ministry's support programmes marched to the presidential palace to press demands over benefits and…
IncidentsPolice Seek 22-Year-Old Suspect Over Theft of Five Hunting Dogs in Limassol
Police are looking for a 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot suspected of taking five hunting dogs valued at €7,500 from…
IncidentsHotel managers’ association condemns Paphos abuse of two teenage girls by hotel employee
Pasydixe said the 53-year-old man convicted of abusing two 16-year-old girls in 2023 was neither a hotel manager…
WorldElon Musk’s $445 Million Midterm Spending Brings Few Wins as Democrats Gain Ground
Most of the Republican candidates backed by Elon Musk in the US midterms lost, and Tesla and SpaceX…