Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyIoannou urges communities to prioritise infrastructure and prepare projects
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou called for clear local development plans as he inaugurated the €1.2 million first phase of Choirokitia’s square redevelopment.
EconomyCyprus seeks stronger shipping ties with China and competitive environmental rules
Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met maritime companies in Shanghai and urged consistent international rules to support investment…
PoliticsDisy vice-president rejects Anastasiades proposal for 2028 run-off pact
Yiannis Karousos opposed a proposed agreement for Disy and President Nikos Christodoulides to support each other against an…
IncidentsLoukis Loucaides denies embezzlement charges at Limassol court
Former deputy attorney general Loukis Loucaides pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a case involving expropriation compensation, with…
PoliticsHouse committee criticises ministries for missing Cyprus-US discussion
The House foreign affairs committee postponed its discussion on Cyprus-US ties after the foreign and defence ministries failed…
EconomyTax return deadline for 2025 extended to November 30 without penalties
Chief tax officer Marios Michail said taxpayers have until November 30 to submit their 2025 returns without additional…
IncidentsSoldier injured as National Guard armoured vehicle overturns near Avgorou
Two contract soldiers were discharged after hospital examinations following an accident involving a National Guard armoured vehicle on…
SocietyWhy mosquitoes bite some people more often and how standing water helps them thrive in Cyprus
An entomologist explains how Cyprus mosquitoes breed, why some people attract more bites and how removing stagnant water…
PoliticsChristodoulides links broader Cyprus meeting to UN talks and EU diplomacy
President Nikos Christodoulides said prospects for a broader Cyprus meeting hinge on discussions during UN envoy Maria Angela…
WorldTurkey sends defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament
Three parliamentary sources said Turkey had submitted a mutual defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for ratification,…
WorldBritain to deploy Typhoon jets for defensive missions over Saudi Arabia
Britain says RAF Typhoons will help defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi drones and missiles, alongside a transport aircraft…