Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTwo arrested on British Dhekelia base over alleged theft of bus parts worth €10,000
Ormidia, Cyprus. Two men have been arrested on the British Dhekelia base after allegedly stealing around €10,000 worth of parts from decommissioned buses, the British bases’ police said on Friday. Arrest and alleged theft…
PoliticsErhurman rejects new convergence list, urges preserving Crans-Montana 2017 understandings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said he has rejected President Nikos Christodoulides’ proposal to draw up…
CultureCyprus and Greece fear Tuesday the 13th, while much of the West associates bad luck with Friday the 13th
Nicosia, Cyprus. While much of the Western world views Friday the 13th with unease, Cyprus and Greece traditionally…
SocietySnow possible on Troodos as storms and hail forecast across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Snow may fall on the Troodos mountains on Friday afternoon, with rain and clouds expected at…
WorldMunich Security Conference opens amid strained transatlantic ties and multiple wars
Munich, Germany. One year after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticised European allies at the Munich Security Conference,…
WorldBNP wins two-thirds majority in Bangladesh election as official results awaited
Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a two-thirds majority in Friday’s general elections, a result seen…
EconomyCyprus cuts net domestic energy use intensity 23.2% over a decade, Eurostat says
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus recorded a 23.2% reduction in net domestic energy use intensity over the last decade, according…
EconomyCyprus tax reform raises penalties as Zela Jet partners with Fly Cycladic and Eurobank joins Money Conference
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tax reform revised rates and deductions and substantially increased financial penalties, with the changes entering…
SocietyNew ATM installed in Panayia village in Paphos district, MP says
Panayia, Cyprus. A new ATM has been installed in the Paphos district village of Panayia, Diko MP Chrysanthos…
WorldMexican-flagged ships delivering humanitarian aid enter Havana Harbor
Havana, Cuba. Two Mexican-flagged ships loaded with humanitarian aid entered Havana Harbor early on Thursday, according to a…
PoliticsTrump to unveil Gaza reconstruction fund and stabilization force plan at Board of Peace meeting
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump will announce a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and outline plans for…