Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsDemetriou leaves open Disy backing for Christodoulides in presidential runoff
Disy leader Annita Demetriou has not ruled out supporting Nikos Christodoulides in a presidential runoff if her party’s candidate is eliminated.
IncidentsPolice investigate management of Abramovich assets through Cypriot companies
Police told a parliamentary committee that an inquiry into the handling of Roman Abramovich’s assets through Cypriot companies…
SocietyHome energy grant applications close after funds allocated in a day and a half
The energy ministry said applications for home energy upgrades closed on Wednesday after demand exhausted the initial €20…
WorldStudents and teachers rally across Greece for more education funding
Thousands demonstrated across Greece on Wednesday, seeking greater education funding, improved facilities and smaller classes amid mounting living…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament backs EU budget proposal co-led by Cyprus MEP Hadjipantela
MEPs approved the proposal by Michalis Hadjipantela and Nils Usakovs, restoring Council cuts and backing spending above the…
PoliticsDemetriou orders inquiry into publication of MPs’ family data
House speaker Annita Demetriou ordered an investigation after MPs’ relatives’ personal data appeared online with annual asset declarations.
CultureAlona and Pelendri festivals to celebrate Cyprus’ zivania heritage
Alona hosts its zivania festival on Sunday, with Pelendri following on November 7 and 8, celebrating distillation traditions,…
IncidentsFive remanded for eight days over armed robbery at Limassol home
Police are seeking two more suspects after five men were remanded over an October 8 robbery in Limassol…
WorldGreek basketball chief arrested amid match-fixing and bribery investigation
Greek media report six arrest warrants in a basketball investigation and the discovery of €820,000 at a referee’s…
PoliticsNeophytou to seek Disy members’ backing for 2028 presidential bid
Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou said he would seek members’ confidence for a 2028 presidential run, calling for…
WorldHouthis deny launching drones towards Medina or conducting operations against Saudi Arabia
The Houthis rejected a Saudi-led coalition report of drone interceptions over Medina and the Eastern region, while claiming…