Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyCyprus industrial turnover rises 5.6 per cent year-on-year in August 2026
Cystat reports that the Industrial Turnover Index stood at 121.4 points in August 2026, with all covered sectors expanding compared with a year earlier.
PoliticsBurnham Says Putin Will Not Be Invited to G20 Summit in Britain
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told The Economist that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not receive an invitation…
EconomyAlpha Bank Presents New Corporate Identity Under “Defining a new together” Message
Alpha Bank has launched a rebrand meant to reflect its recent expansion and its goal of acting as…
EconomyPwC Cyprus Stresses Role of Intellectual Property in Business Growth at Limassol Event
At the first Limassol Insights Series gathering, PwC Cyprus discussed how intellectual property can boost competitiveness, with Tony…
WorldNetanyahu Weakens in Israel Deadlock as Ultra-Orthodox Party Backs No One and Arab Party Endorses Eisenkot
Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to remain Israeli prime minister lost ground after United Torah Judaism declined to name a…
WorldErdogan Says He Wants to Speak to Putin About Ukraine Peace Efforts After Talks With Zelenskiy
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wants to call Vladimir Putin about efforts to halt the Ukraine conflict,…
IncidentsJustice Ministry Calls Police Operation Plegma a Key Step Against Organised Crime
The justice ministry said the nationwide operation Plegma marks an important advance against drug networks, after police detained…
SocietyCyprus health unions and Okypy edge toward deal to avert 48-hour strike
Unions and the state health services organisation Okypy continued talks on Thursday to avert a strike planned for…
SocietyAnti-corruption authority finds no wrongdoing in complaint by retired National Guard officer
The Independent Authority Against Corruption said its investigation substantiated no corruption by any of the ten people named…
SocietyMedical students urge parliament to set quality standards for university clinics
University of Cyprus medical students protested outside the House as MPs began detailed talks on a long-delayed bill…
EconomyCyprus inflation hits 4.4 per cent in October, while Eurostat measure shows 5.4 per cent
Cystat reported national annual inflation of 4.4 per cent for October, while Eurostat's harmonised measure gave 5.4 per…