Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyCapital Link to host 9th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum in Limassol on February 17, 2026
Limassol, Cyprus. Capital Link will host the 9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Columbia Plaza in Limassol. The event will bring together policymakers, shipowners, financiers and industry…
WorldTrump says Putin agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv for a week amid winter cold
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had agreed to refrain from firing on Kyiv and other…
EconomyChristodoulides sets out Cyprus priorities at Eurochambres meeting as Salamis Lines vessel arrives in Limassol
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’ business, trade and competitiveness priorities at the Eurochambres presidency meeting in…
EconomyCyprus industrial production index rises 8.5% in November 2025, led by manufacturing and mining
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index rose to 111.2 units in November 2025, an 8.5% increase compared with…
PoliticsCyprus targets pension reform launch by January, minister says
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus is aiming for a comprehensive reform of the pensions system to come into force by…
WorldGuterres urges multipolarity, warns against U.S. dominance and U.S.-China spheres of influence
New York, United States. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that global problems will not be…
EconomyLarnaca to implement six projects worth €50 million in Livadia and Oroklini in 2026
Larnaca, Cyprus. Six projects worth a total of €50 million will be implemented this year in Larnaca’s Livadia…
SocietyCyprus parliament reinstates some healthcare benefits for civil servants not covered by Gesy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus MPs passed regulations reinstating certain healthcare benefits for civil servants and their families that are…
IncidentsLarnaca police officer arrested over alleged aid to suspect in racketeering case
Larnaca, Cyprus. A police officer in Larnaca was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of aiding a suspect connected…
PoliticsCyprus parliament urges delay in EU-Mercosur deal enforcement pending EU court ruling
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament called on the Cyprus government and the European Commission to hold off on enforcing any…
WorldTrump says Putin agreed to one-week halt on strikes on Kyiv due to extreme cold
Kyiv, Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to avoid striking…