Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The incident was first reported by Reuters.…
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…
EconomyMPs urge temporary suspension of borehole water fees amid farmers’ retroactive bills
Nicosia, Cyprus. MPs on Tuesday called on the government to temporarily suspend charges on farmers for using water…
IncidentsMoped rider dies after January crash in Avgorou
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 64-year-old man who had been in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after a moped…
SocietyNorth population projection put at 489,308 as mobile data suggests far higher figure
Nicosia, Cyprus. The north’s statistics institute said on Tuesday the population stood at 489,308 at the end of…
IncidentsPassengers raise security concerns over unclaimed teddy bear on Cyprus Airways flight from Paris
Paris, France. Passengers on Cyprus Airways flight CY381 from Paris to Larnaca on Monday questioned the decision to…