Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyEktam workers declare indefinite strike after companies refuse talks with unions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Workers at Ektam, the north’s producer of Pepsi and other soft drinks, on Friday announced their strike is now indefinite after Ektam and PepsiCo’s Turkish subsidiary refused to meet trade union members.…
IncidentsLimassol police open attempted murder probe into suspected sedative poisoning of 7-year-old
Limassol, Cyprus. Police on Friday launched an attempted murder investigation into the alleged poisoning of a seven-year-old boy…
IncidentsCyprus justice minister outlines options for Ioanna Photiou to give statement despite arrest warrants
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said there are “ways to get around” arrest warrants issued for social…
EconomyCyprus kiosk owners warn EU tobacco tax hikes could raise prices and fuel smuggling
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus kiosk owners warned the finance ministry that proposed EU tobacco excise increases could significantly raise…
WorldImran Khan has lost 85% vision in right eye, lawyer tells Pakistan Supreme Court
Islamabad, Pakistan. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost 85% of the sight in his right eye,…
TourismCyprus tourism records 4.5 million arrivals and €3.6 billion in receipts in 2025, Eurobank analysis says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tourism sector recorded all-time high arrivals and revenues in 2025, supported by real income gains…
PoliticsCyprus president has yet to name new chief of staff one month after resignation
Nicosia, Cyprus. One month after Charalambos Charalambous resigned as President Nikos Christodoulides’ chief of staff, the government has…
EconomyEuropean brewers bet 2026 World Cup boost and soft drinks pivot after volume declines
Washington, United States. Europe’s biggest brewers and their shareholders are looking to 2026 for a rebound, betting the…
WorldRubio says transatlantic ties at defining moment ahead of Munich Security Conference
Munich, Germany. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said transatlantic ties faced a “defining moment” in a rapidly…
PoliticsCyprus cabinet approves bill allowing phone surveillance under court oversight
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet approved legislation on Friday to allow the monitoring of telephone conversations under strict oversight,…
WorldOrban frames Hungary’s April 12 election as choice between “war or peace” amid Ukraine debate
Budapest, Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cast Hungary’s April 12 election as a choice between “war or…