Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
TourismEmirates presents accessibility concepts in Dubai, highlights travel rehearsals held in Larnaca
Emirates showcased accessible cabin, lounge and boarding concepts at AccessAbilities Expo 2026, alongside a travel rehearsal programme also held at Larnaca airport.
SocietyEducation support workers to stage 24-hour strike on Friday
SEK and PEO say unresolved employment demands will bring a Friday walkout, with further strike action and a…
WorldMelenchon and LFI face cross-party accusations over French unrest
Jean-Luc Melenchon rejects claims that France Unbowed helped fuel unrest, as opponents across the political spectrum intensify criticism…
PoliticsErhurman offers immediate Cyprus talks if Christodoulides unconditionally accepts rotating presidency
Tufan Erhurman says he is ready for formal Cyprus negotiations if Nikos Christodoulides accepts a rotating presidency, while…
IncidentsWoman questioned over alleged attempt to bring knife into Limassol court
Police said a woman was summoned for questioning on Thursday over an alleged attempt to enter Limassol district…
EconomyCyprus economy expanded 25.8 per cent between 2019 and 2024, Eurostat reports
Eurostat figures put Cyprus among the EU’s strongest-growing economies between 2019 and 2024, exceeding the bloc’s overall expansion…
WorldGreece says it is enforcing Iran sanctions after US action against law firm
Greece’s finance ministry said it was enforcing Iran-related sanctions after US measures against Karnakis & Karnakis and a…
EconomySafe Bulkers takes delivery of Cyprus register’s first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier
Kypros Island joins Safe Bulkers’ fleet following its naming in China, becoming the first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier…
SocietyPolice advise drivers to avoid Digenis Akritas Avenue ahead of PEO march
PEO plans a march to the labour ministry at 5pm on Thursday over workplace safety, following construction-site incidents…
EconomyPanagrotikos warns over unpaid FMD compensation and delays to farm reopening
Panagrotikos chairman Kyriakos Kailas says four livestock units await compensation and warns the association will seek lost-income payments…
PoliticsCypriot MEP compares EU to Pontius Pilate during Cop31 debate
Akel’s Giorgos Georgiou accused Turkey of obstructing Cyprus’ participation in Cop31, while Diko’s Costas Mavrides urged measurable climate…