Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus defence ministry says Turkish air-defence deployment does not negate H145M helicopter capability
Nicosia, Cyprus. The defence ministry said reports of an alleged Turkish air-defence expansion in the north do not inherently undermine Cyprus’ newly acquired H145M helicopters and that alternative strategies can mitigate operational risks. Ministry…
SocietyCyprus commissioner urges preventive support after infant hospitalised with shaken baby syndrome
Nicosia, Cyprus. Children’s right commissioner Elena Pericleous said the hospitalisation of a three-month-old infant with shaken baby syndrome…
EconomyGeorge Malekkos takes over as CITEA president, sets priorities on member value and AI responsibility
Nicosia, Cyprus. George Malekkos has taken over as president of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), setting…
IncidentsPrison documents trial involving former central prisons director Anna Aristotelous adjourned to February 9
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prison documents trial involving former central prisons director Anna Aristotelous was adjourned to February 9…
WorldIran says ready to resume US talks but rejects discussion of missile and defence capabilities
Istanbul, Turkey. Iran is prepared to resume talks with the United States but only on a fair basis…
WorldWebb and Chandra spot young galaxy cluster forming just one billion years after the Big Bang
Washington, United States. Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory have identified an…
WorldSouth Africa and Israel expel senior diplomats amid rising tensions over Gaza case
Pretoria, South Africa. South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel’s embassy persona non grata and ordered him…
EconomyCyprus household financial assets rise to €63 billion by end-September 2025, CBC says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus household financial assets rose to €63 billion at the end of September 2025, with more…
PoliticsFresh elections deemed inevitable to appoint new Paphos bishop, reports say
Paphos, Cyprus. Fresh elections to appoint a new Paphos bishop are now considered “inevitable,” according to reports on…
EconomyCyprus GDP growth seen easing to 3.5% in 2025, Central Bank of Cyprus says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus said Cyprus’ GDP growth is expected to slow to 3.5% in…
EconomyLarnaca marina redevelopment discussions focus on dredging, nautical club tender and proposal review
Larnaca, Cyprus. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades met local authorities on Friday to discuss next steps for the stalled…