Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldMandelson quits Labour Party after fresh reports of ties to Jeffrey Epstein
London, United Kingdom. Former MP Peter Mandelson said he has resigned as a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party after new reports linked him again to late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.…
WorldMitsotakis proposes constitutional changes on minister immunity and state job security ahead of 2027 election
Athens, Greece. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday proposed reviewing ministers’ legal immunity and the lifelong job security…
WorldUK reports doubling of drone incidents near defence sites in 2025
London, United Kingdom. Britain reported a sharp rise in drone incidents near military sites in 2025, prompting the…
SocietyCyprus ranks among highest in Europe for youth e-cigarette use, addiction authority says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranks among the highest in Europe for youth use of e-cigarettes, with 35 per cent…
PoliticsIran weighs terms for resuming U.S. talks as both sides signal readiness to revive diplomacy
Tehran, Iran. Iran is considering the terms for resuming talks with the United States soon, a foreign ministry…
CultureChlorakas group warns new Paphos museum design could undermine historic centre’s identity
Paphos, Cyprus. Concerns over the future of Paphos’ historic centre intensified on Monday after the Chlorakas environmental group…
EconomyConsumers’ association warns e-kalathi pricing may mislead shoppers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The consumers’ association raised concerns on Monday that pricing shown on e-kalathi may mislead shoppers and…
WorldWitkoff to visit Israel for talks on Gaza ceasefire and regional tensions with Iran
Jerusalem, Israel. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with…
SocietyParalimni mayor says projects worth over €10 million completed across Paralimni
Paralimni, Cyprus. Mayor Giorgos Nikolettos said on Monday that projects worth more than €10 million have been completed…
WorldIsrael reopens Rafah crossing for limited foot traffic under ceasefire terms
Rafah, Palestinian territories. Israel reopened the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for a limited number…
SocietyAirborne dust levels exceed legal PM10 limit across Cyprus, prompting health warnings
Nicosia, Cyprus. High concentrations of airborne dust were recorded across Cyprus on Monday, prompting health warnings as PM10…