Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyCyprus cited as model for state-business cooperation, says OEB president
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is being recognised as a model of effective cooperation between the state and the business community, according to a statement by OEB president George Pantelides. Pantelides made the remarks following a…
PoliticsChurch of Cyprus statute expected after Easter, Archbishop Georgios says
Paphos, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios said the new statute of the Church of Cyprus is expected to be ready…
EconomyCabinet approves €1.5 million support scheme for sheep and goat farming sector
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet has approved financial support for the sheep and goat farming sector to boost productivity…
WorldWashington Post CEO William Lewis to step down after mass layoffs
Washington, United States. The chief executive of the Washington Post, William Lewis, is stepping down, the newspaper said,…
WorldFSB says suspect in shooting of GRU deputy chief detained in Dubai and handed to Russia
Moscow, Russia. Russia’s Federal Security Service said the suspect in the shooting of a senior Russian military intelligence…
EconomyECB’s Cipollone says digital euro could cut payment costs and reduce reliance on foreign providers
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone said the digital euro could help reduce payment…
WorldModi and Anwar reaffirm India-Malaysia partnership, sign 11 cooperation agreements
Putrajaya, Malaysia. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest five in overnight island-wide operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested five people during intensified overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and…
IncidentsTruck collides with police patrol vehicle on Limassol–Nicosia motorway, three injured
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three people were taken to Nicosia General Hospital early Sunday after a truck collided with a…
IncidentsPolice arrest 27-year-old suspect after pursuit involving firearm discharge in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police arrested a 27-year-old wanted in connection with burglaries and thefts in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon…
SocietyWeak low-pressure system brings dust, clouds and gradual cooling, Meteorological Service says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, with thin dust expected to remain in the…