Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman agree to further talks next week
The UN described Tuesday’s meeting in Nicosia as constructive, with the leaders agreeing to advance environmental and cultural artefact initiatives.
PoliticsIsrael Shipyards and Rafael reportedly nearing €150 million Cyprus naval deal
A reported €150 million agreement would supply Cyprus with Israeli vessels and weapons, while defence sources confirm a…
WorldRyanair cuts 20 Belgian winter routes and warns of higher fares in 2027
Ryanair says it will remove more than one million seats from its Belgian winter schedule, blaming a planned…
SocietyGreen Party urges stronger action against animal abandonment
The Green Party has called for stricter laws, stronger enforcement and better-funded animal care after dogs were hit…
SocietyOkypy explains temporary body storage during Paphos hospital morgue repairs
Okypy says a temporary refrigerator meets specifications and will hold bodies during four days of work on the…
IncidentsFormer directors of Abramovich-linked company face Cyprus trial over €25 million VAT case
Two former Blue Ocean Yacht Management Ltd directors are due in court in Limassol on November 26 over…
WorldRising energy costs fuel European protests and bolster far-right parties
Higher fuel prices following the US-Iran war are intensifying economic pressures across Europe, driving protests and strengthening far-right…
SocietyMazotos desalination opponents gather 500 signatures and seek presidential meeting
Residents opposing a desalination project on the Mazotos coast want to meet President Nikos Christodoulides over consultation concerns…
WorldFrench cities calm under curfews as protest groups plan fresh demonstrations
Curfews brought an overnight lull after violence in French cities, while student and yellow vest groups announced further…
EconomyHadassah faces scrutiny over Limassol centre and lack of notice to Israeli ministries
Israeli ministries say they received no advance notice of Hadassah’s Limassol project, while the hospital says Cypriot investors…
WorldBen-Gvir gains younger voters as Israel prepares for October 27 election
Polls suggest growing support for Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Jewish Power among young and urban Israelis, even as Benjamin Netanyahu’s…