Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsBrazilian embassy raises concerns over transgender inmate held in isolation in Cyprus prison
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Brazilian embassy said a 23-year-old Brazilian trans woman serving a six-year sentence for drug smuggling in Cyprus is being held in isolation in the high-security psychiatric unit of the central prison.…
PoliticsCyprus hosts EU education ministers summit focusing on skills, autonomy and joint European degree
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said education, teachers and skills are not only tools for the labour…
IncidentsPaphos mayor’s wife asks police to halt domestic abuse investigation
Paphos, Cyprus. Louisa Andreou, the wife of Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, sent a letter to police requesting the…
CultureAmazon MGM Studios premieres $75 million documentary “Melania” amid political tensions
Washington, United States. Amazon MGM Studios held a premiere for “Melania,” a big-budget documentary about first lady Melania…
EconomyCyprus unemployment rate falls to 4.3% in December 2025, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in December 2025, according to Eurostat. The data…
WorldMinnesota man charged with posing as FBI agent in alleged attempt to free Luigi Mangione from Brooklyn jail
Brooklyn, United States. Federal prosecutors say a Minnesota man impersonated an FBI agent and attempted to secure the…
EconomyCity of Dreams Mediterranean misses revenue targets, gaming authority report shows
Limassol, Cyprus. The City of Dreams Mediterranean casino-resort has failed to meet revenue expectations, according to documents set…
EconomyEurostat reports steady EU growth in fourth quarter of 2025, with Lithuania leading quarterly gains
Brussels, Belgium. Eurostat reported that GDP in the euro area and the European Union rose by 0.3 per…
IncidentsPolice seize 36kg of untaxed tobacco from commercial vehicle on Limassol-Larnaca highway
Limassol, Cyprus. Police seized 36kg of tobacco products from a commercial vehicle on the Limassol-Larnaca highway on Thursday,…
EconomyCyprus minimum wage reaches €1,088 per month, Eurostat data show
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ national minimum wage has reached €1,088 per month, placing the country among mid-range earners in…
WorldIsrael to reopen Rafah border crossing for limited travel between Gaza and Egypt
Rafah, Gaza Strip. Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza…