Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus and EU environment commissioner call for lower water use under EU water resilience strategy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall said on Thursday that water consumption needs to be reduced across the EU, with particular emphasis on Cyprus, under…
WorldActivists plan larger aid flotilla to Gaza after last year’s interception by Israel
Johannesburg, South Africa. Activists behind a flotilla intercepted at sea last year by Israel while trying to bring…
PoliticsChristodoulides outlines 55 actions for 2026 in Cyprus state of the union address
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the government aims to make Cyprus resilient and robust domestically and overseas…
WorldRussia regrets New START expiry, says it is ready for talks as report cites Abu Dhabi negotiations
Moscow, Russia. Russia said it regretted the expiry of its last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United…
CultureYalla Collective Space & Café marks two years with community celebration and support raffle in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Yalla Collective Space & Café in downtown Nicosia will mark its second anniversary with a community…
SocietyCyprus transport committee discusses zero-alcohol limit proposal for young and unlicensed drivers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Draft legislation proposing a zero-alcohol limit for young drivers, learner drivers and individuals driving without a…
PoliticsCyprus deputy migration minister says combating migrant smuggling remains daily operational challenge
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Thursday that combating illegal migrant smuggling remains a daily…
TourismFamagusta district targets families and older travellers in 2026 push to extend tourism season
Famagusta, Cyprus. Famagusta district is stepping up efforts to diversify its visitor base and extend the tourism season…
IncidentsApartment fire in Larnaca sends tenant to treatment for smoke inhalation
Larnaca, Cyprus. A fire broke out on the second floor of a three-storey apartment in Larnaca on Thursday…
IncidentsFire breaks out during roof work in central Limassol building; no injuries reported
Limassol, Cyprus. A fire broke out in an old building in the centre of Limassol at noon on…
EconomyCyprus parliament aims to pass bill by May restricting foreign nationals from buying real estate
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament indicated it intends to pass legislation by May restricting the acquisition of real estate by…