Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChristodoulides invites communities to propose projects for €3.5 billion funding round
During a visit to Sykopetra, President Nikos Christodoulides urged communities to submit projects for approval next September under a new €3.5 billion funding round.
WorldRussia releases US teacher Stephen Hubbard after Putin-Witkoff talks
Stephen Hubbard, 74, was freed after talks in St Petersburg that Washington described as progress toward ending the…
Incidents19 third-country nationals deported following Limassol arrests
Police deported 19 third-country nationals on Wednesday following arrests in Limassol, with deportation procedures continuing for one more…
WorldUS sanctions Karnakis & Karnakis over alleged support for Iranian shipping networks
The US Treasury sanctioned a law firm operating in Greece and Panama, while financial investigators sought information from…
PoliticsAkel seeks united progressive effort for 2028 presidential election
Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou said the party aims to secure progressive change in 2028 through cooperation built around…
PoliticsParliament restores MPs’ asset declarations after unlawful disclosures prompt inquiry
Asset declarations for 53 of 56 MPs were back online on Wednesday evening after Parliament removed documents containing…
PoliticsAll 27 EU states reject Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum
The EU says the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum infringes other states’ sovereign rights and breaches maritime law, reaffirming…
WorldEgypt rejects Libyan ratification of maritime agreement with Turkey
Egypt says Libya’s ratification of a 2019 maritime deal with Turkey has no legal effect for Cairo, while…
PoliticsMenelaou says Pyroi routing issues resolved, but crossing deal remains blocked
Menelaos Menelaou says the Pyroi route is no longer an obstacle, but disagreement over Louroujina and Kokkina continues…
SocietyAll-day schools face staffing shortfall of about 10 per cent, MPs told
MPs heard that all-day schools remain short of staff, with calls for earlier appointments and reliable opening dates…
PoliticsJohn Christodoulou weighs 2028 presidential bid, says he can resolve Cyprus problem
British Cypriot businessman John Christodoulou says he will decide in January whether to contest the 2028 presidential election…