Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsPaphos council to meet on municipal secretary vacancy as ministry probes post-retirement duties
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos town council will hold an extraordinary session on Monday to decide its next steps, with the post of municipal secretary remaining vacant. The interior ministry is investigating whether former municipal…
WorldGreek Air Force colonel confesses to spying for Chinese intelligence network, investigators say
Athens, Greece. A 54-year-old Greek Air Force colonel has confessed to operating as a spy for a Chinese…
WorldUK deploys six more F-35B jets to Akrotiri base amid concerns of possible US strikes on Iran
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The United Kingdom has deployed six more fighter jets to its air force base in Akrotiri,…
WorldCessna 210 crashes off South Australia coast, killing three
Adelaide, Australia. A single-engine Cessna 210 crashed into the ocean off South Australia’s coast on Friday afternoon, February…
WorldFormer Russian Deputy Justice Minister Sergey Tropin found dead in Moscow apartment
Moscow, Russia. Sergey Tropin, Russia’s former Deputy Justice Minister, has been found dead in his apartment, according to…
Politics837 Turkish Cypriots registered to vote in May parliamentary election, interior ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A total of 837 Turkish Cypriots are registered to vote in May’s parliamentary election, interior ministry…
WorldSuper Bowl LX security brings low-flying surveillance aircraft and expanded agency presence in Bay Area
San Francisco, United States. Super Bowl LX security preparations at Levi’s Stadium have brought a large law enforcement…
PoliticsCyprus registers 561,252 voters ahead of May 24 parliamentary election
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has 561,252 registered voters ahead of the May 24 parliamentary election, according to Interior Ministry…
WorldRussia launches overnight air attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, Kyiv says
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia launched a massive overnight air attack on Ukrainian energy facilities on Saturday, targeting electricity generation…
WorldTrump condemns but does not apologize for video depicting the Obamas as apes
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump condemned but did not apologize for a video posted on his social…
EconomyEktam workers in northern Cyprus strike for 24 hours over unionisation claims
Nicosia, Cyprus. Workers at Ektam, the north’s producer of Pepsi and other soft drinks, have gone on a…