Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus grapples with social media influencers’ role in political discourse
Nicosia, Cyprus. Experts say social media influencers in Cyprus are increasingly affecting political discourse and real-world events, even as the political sphere struggles to keep pace. They describe the influence as significant but not…
WorldMilan protest targets housing costs and environmental impact on first full day of Milano Cortina Olympics
Milan, Italy. Thousands of people marched in Milan on Saturday to protest housing costs and environmental concerns on…
SocietyCyprus agriculture minister plants trees near Nicosia, stresses urban greenery’s role in climate adaptation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou planted trees near Nicosia’s Kaloyeros river on Saturday, saying such actions send…
WorldWhite House plans first leaders meeting of Trump’s “Board of Peace” on Gaza, Axios reports
Washington, United States. The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board…
WorldIran warns it would strike U.S. bases in Middle East if attacked, foreign minister says
Doha, Qatar. Iran would strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if attacked by U.S. forces, Foreign Minister…
WorldUK crisis deepens over alleged Mandelson-Epstein communications and leak investigation
London, United Kingdom. A political and institutional crisis has escalated in the United Kingdom following revelations of secret…
IncidentsAutopsy finds central prison inmate died from choking on food
Nicosia, Cyprus. An autopsy carried out on Saturday found that a 63-year-old man who died in the central…
TourismFrom Nicosia restaurant owner to open-flame chef, Jeffrey Hoffen expands steak-focused ventures in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Private chef Jeffrey Hoffen, originally from Guatemala, says he moved from owning a restaurant on one…
EconomyScope upgrades Cyprus long-term credit rating to ‘A’ citing lower debt and stronger finances
Berlin, Germany. Credit rating agency Scope upgraded Cyprus’ long-term credit rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’, citing lower public…
IncidentsInmate headbutts police officer at Larnaca General Hospital, police say
Larnaca, Cyprus. A police officer was headbutted by a 27-year-old inmate from the Menoyia detention centre who had…
PoliticsCyprus considers opening Brussels polling station for May parliamentary election
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is considering opening a polling station in Brussels for May’s parliamentary election, interior ministry permanent…