Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsQuestions raised over selective scrutiny in police handling of allegations, lawyer says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lawyer Simos Angelides on Monday criticised what he described as selective scrutiny within the justice system, citing differences in how allegations are handled by police. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said any wrongdoing…
EconomyCyprus ends 2025 with wider trade deficit as imports rise over the year, Cystat data show
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus closed 2025 with a wider trade deficit, as a sharp rise in exports in December…
SocietyTechnical fault at Larnaca desalination plant may temporarily reduce water supply in parts of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ water development department warned on Monday of a temporary reduction in water supply in Nicosia,…
CultureDocumentaries spotlight artists, kidnapping case, and Florida shooting amid criticism of Melania Trump film
Washington, United States. A recent film released by Amazon featuring First Lady Melania Trump has drawn criticism, prompting…
IncidentsOver €20,000 seized and four arrested in raid on Paphos old town restaurant
Paphos, Cyprus. Police seized more than €20,000 in cash and arrested four people during a raid on a…
WorldSweden to tighten citizenship rules with longer residency, income threshold and tests
Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden’s centre-right government said it will tighten citizenship rules, including a longer wait before applying, a…
WorldStarmer communications director Tim Allan resigns after top aide exits over Mandelson appointment
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan resigned on Monday, a day…
WorldPrince William and Kate voice concern over Epstein file revelations involving Prince Andrew
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate said they were deeply concerned by revelations in…
PoliticsFitiris rejects claims he threatened Isotita union president Loizides
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris rejected claims that he threatened Isotita union president Nikos Loizides in a…
IncidentsSurvivors dispute Greek coastguard account of Chios shipwreck that killed 15 Afghan migrants
Athens, Greece. Survivors of a shipwreck off the Greek island of Chios that killed 15 Afghan migrants said…
EconomyParalimni mayor outlines 2026 project pipeline led by €6.7 million multi-storey car park
Paralimni, Cyprus. Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos said a €6.7 million multi-storey car park in Paralimni heads a list…