Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsNetanyahu tells US envoy Iran unlikely to honour any nuclear agreement, statement says
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday that Iran was unlikely to honour any potential agreement as efforts continue to revive diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear programme.…
PoliticsCyprus president and European Council chief discuss leaders’ retreat on competitiveness
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nikos Christodoulides and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed an upcoming informal European Council leaders’ retreat…
WorldNato begins planning for Arctic Sentry mission amid Greenland tensions
Brussels, Belgium. Nato has started military planning for an Arctic Sentry mission, a spokesperson for the alliance’s military…
WorldIran seeks to move US talks to Oman and limit agenda to nuclear issues
Istanbul, Turkey. Iran is demanding that talks with the United States this week be held in Oman instead…
WorldUS military shoots down Iranian drone near Abraham Lincoln carrier in Arabian Sea
Washington, United States. The US military said it shot down an Iranian drone that it said “aggressively” approached…
PoliticsEU housing ministers discuss European Affordable Housing Plan and rising affordability pressures
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said housing is a “social right” and highlighted the European Affordable…
SocietyCyprus urges importers and consumers to report Chinese-origin replacement airbags after US warning
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ road transport department (TOM) on Tuesday called on importers and sellers to inform the department…
PoliticsDamianos urges stronger EU single market to support defence sector after Compet meeting in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade Minister Michael Damianos on Tuesday called for a stronger European single market to help bolster…
SocietyCyprus Institute study reports potential approach to treat aggressive cancers by improving drug delivery
Nicosia, Cyprus. Research by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics reported progress toward treating aggressive and resilient…
IncidentsUnion denounces arson attack on Game Fund warden’s car in Yeroskipou
Yeroskipou, Cyprus. Trade union Isotita denounced an attack on a Game Fund warden after his personal vehicle was…
PoliticsKombos meets Greece’s defence minister in Washington during Delphi Economic Forum workshop
Washington, United States. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met Greece’s defence minister on Tuesday in Washington DC on the…