Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyEU leaders agree measures to deepen single market and boost competitiveness
Brussels, Belgium. European Union leaders agreed on Thursday on a wide-ranging set of commitments to improve how the bloc’s border-free internal market works amid economic rivalry from the United States and China. Commitments to…
PoliticsAkel criticises Cyprus foreign minister over remarks praising Donald Trump
Nicosia, Cyprus. The leftist party Akel on Thursday criticised Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos for praising US President Donald…
WorldTrump administration repeals EPA endangerment finding and ends vehicle greenhouse gas standards
Washington, United States. The administration of President Donald Trump announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse…
PoliticsPaphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos loses court bid to overturn suspension decision
Paphos, Cyprus. Furloughed Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has lost his bid to reverse the interior minister’s decision suspending…
SocietyNicosia weighs metropolitan park at State Fair site and innovation zone in Sopaz
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament was told on Thursday that final decisions are underway on the future of the state…
EconomyCyprus and Greek space groups sign cooperation agreement in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A strategic cooperation agreement linking the Cypriot and Greek space technology ecosystems was signed on Thursday…
EconomyCypriot halloumi producers warned of competition risks under EU–Mercosur agreement
Nicosia, Cyprus. An environmental movement warned on Thursday that the EU–Mercosur trade agreement could expose Cypriot halloumi producers…
SocietyOEV authorised to take measures over understaffing in private hospitals
Nicosia, Cyprus. The employers’ union OEV said it has been authorised to take all necessary measures, including postponing…
SocietyEastern Mediterranean University says Turkish mayor Yusuf Alemdar never studied there
Famagusta, Cyprus. Eastern Mediterranean University said on Thursday that Turkish mayor Yusuf Alemdar never studied at the institution…
PoliticsEastern Mediterranean University says Sakarya mayor Yusuf Alemdar never studied there
Famagusta, Cyprus. Eastern Mediterranean University said it has no record of Sakarya mayor Yusuf Alemdar ever studying there,…
SocietyPregnant woman transferred to Israel for urgent newborn surgery, HIO says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A woman who is 35 weeks pregnant was transferred to Israel on Wednesday to ensure the…