Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPaphos mayor’s trial continues behind closed doors
Paphos, Cyprus. The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued before the Permanent Criminal Court in Paphos, with the prosecution calling witnesses in support of its case. The proceedings are being held behind…
WorldWildfires threaten Bordeaux region and Spain as another heatwave looms
Bordeaux, France. Firefighters sought on Monday to use more favourable weather conditions to contain major wildfires threatening the…
SocietyInland temperatures expected to reach 40C on Tuesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Inland temperatures are expected to reach around 40C on Tuesday as a hot air mass and…
WorldYemeni diplomat says Houthis seek to disrupt Red Sea shipping
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s foreign minister-designate Afrah Al-Zouba said on Monday that the Houthi movement seeks to replicate…
EconomyCiti maintains buy rating and €5 target price for Eurobank
Athens, Greece. Citi has maintained its buy recommendation for Eurobank and reaffirmed a target price of €5 per…
PoliticsUN chief Guterres begins Cyprus visit with leaders’ meetings
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Cyprus on Monday evening and is scheduled to meet…
WorldAvincis warns Europe is unprepared for longer wildfire seasons
Lisbon, Portugal. Avincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services firm, has warned that Europe is not prepared for longer…
EconomyCyprus petroleum sales fall in June as Bank of Cyprus and CFA Society announce developments
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ petroleum product sales fell 8.0 per cent year on year to 129,479 tonnes in June…
EconomyBank of England expected to hold rates at 3.75% despite oil price surge
London, United Kingdom. The Bank of England is expected to keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.75 per…
WorldUK business activity rises in July as consumer confidence and spending improve
London, United Kingdom. British firms reported their first rise in activity in three months in July, supported by…
EconomyCyens Hub Nicosia named among Europe’s top 25 social cohesion projects
Nicosia, Cyprus. The transformation of Nicosia’s old municipal market into the Cyens research and innovation centre has been…