Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
Incidents15-year-old killed in Loutsa crash; two teens hospitalised in serious but stable condition
Loutsa, Cyprus. A 15-year-old boy died on Friday evening when the car he was travelling in veered off the road and struck a tree in Loutsa. Two other 15-year-old boys, including the driver, remain…
EconomyCyprus cites 4.5% GDP growth in Q4 2025 as government outlines tourism and Cyta plans
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Cyprus recorded economic growth of 4.5% in the fourth quarter of…
WorldTrump endorses regime change in Iran as US deploys second aircraft carrier to Middle East
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said regime change in Iran is “the best thing that could…
EconomyEU services production fell in November 2025 as euro area sectors weakened, Eurostat says
Brussels, Belgium. Seasonally adjusted services production across the European Union contracted in November 2025, according to Eurostat. The…
IncidentsCyprus court suspends deportation of Egyptian asylum seeker convicted of domestic violence
Nicosia, Cyprus. A local court on Friday reportedly suspended the deportation of an asylum seeker convicted of domestic…
WorldMissile attack kills two in Russia’s Belgorod, governor says
Belgorod, Russia. A Ukrainian missile attack killed two people and injured three on Friday in the Russian city…
EconomyCyprus president cites 4.5% GDP growth rate as vote of confidence in economy
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus’ GDP growth rate is a vote of confidence in the country’s…
WorldUkraine expects IMF approval of new $8.2 billion programme within weeks, debt chief says
London, United Kingdom. Ukraine expects its new $8.2 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund to be formally…
IncidentsKnife-wielding man shot after attempting to attack police near Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Paris, France. A man armed with a knife tried to attack a police officer near the Arc de…
WorldDenmark and Greenland leaders say meeting with Marco Rubio on Greenland was constructive
Munich, Germany. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen held a constructive…
WorldTrump tells US troops Iran is “difficult” in nuclear talks as carrier deployment increases
Fort Bragg, United States. President Donald Trump told US troops that Iran has been “difficult” in nuclear negotiations…