Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsErhurman urges opening of more crossing points to ease daily life on Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Saturday called for the opening of additional crossing points, saying they are crucial to facilitate the daily life of residents in both communities. He disputed the…
WorldJustice Department documents revive questions over Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 jail death
New York, United States. Newly released material from the US Department of Justice has renewed debate over the…
WorldFive European governments say tests show Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine in Arctic prison colony
London, United Kingdom. Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said they are convinced Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny…
IncidentsNational guard completes maritime target weapons training at Kiti firing range
Kiti, Cyprus. Members of the national guard completed training on the technical and tactical use of weapon systems…
CultureStefficrown returns to Cyprus after years abroad, balancing music career and new leisurewear brand
Nicosia, Cyprus. Stephania Ayiotou, known as Stefficrown and described as the “queen of Colombian trap music,” has returned…
WorldRubio calls US a “child of Europe” in Munich speech amid strained transatlantic ties
Munich, Germany. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the United States as the “child of Europe” in…
WorldReza Pahlavi urges U.S. intervention in Iran and cautions against prolonged nuclear talks
Munich, Germany. Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi said U.S. military intervention in Iran could save lives and urged…
SocietyRepublic says no briefing on latest foot-and-mouth disease developments in the north
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Republic’s authorities have not been briefed on the latest developments regarding the spread of foot-and-mouth…
WorldZelenskiy urges serious Geneva talks, warns Ukraine pressed for concessions
Munich, Germany. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he hopes U.S.-brokered peace talks next week in Geneva will be…
SocietyOkypy urges patients with flu symptoms to avoid A&E departments
Nicosia, Cyprus. State health services Okypy urged patients not to visit A&E departments for flu symptoms, saying the…
SocietyCyprus dam levels at 14.1% capacity, slightly higher than last year
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus dams stood at 14.1% of capacity on Friday, slightly higher than at the same time…