Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsMan hospitalised in Larnaca with suspected knife injuries, police appeal for witnesses
Larnaca, Cyprus. A man was admitted to Larnaca general hospital on Friday evening with injuries police believe were caused by a knife. Police said the man, identified as a Cypriot national, was found outdoors.…
EconomyCyprus discusses further natural gas drilling and expanded cooperation with ExxonMobil
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ plans for further natural gas drilling in blocks 5 and 10 and the prospect of…
EconomyNorth sets minimum wage at 60,618TL gross after commission rejects trade union appeal
Nicosia, Cyprus. The north on Friday set its monthly minimum wage at 60,618TL (€1,191) gross after its minimum…
IncidentsGerman real estate agent in Cyprus case to submit testimony on detention as court keeps her in custody
Nicosia, Cyprus. A German real estate agent charged in Cyprus over alleged usurpation of Greek Cypriot property is…
PoliticsPasidy prison branch backs Justice Minister Fitiris amid dispute with Isotita
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prison branch of Pasidy reaffirmed its full support for Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday,…
PoliticsEU justice ministers in Nicosia stress coordinated action to combat organised crime
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said closer coordination of forces across the EU is essential to…
SocietyPower restored to parts of Nicosia after EAC distribution system fault
Nicosia, Cyprus. Electricity supply to several areas of Nicosia was restored on Friday after outages caused by a…
IncidentsLimassol crash victim’s cause of death pending histopathological results after inconclusive autopsy
Limassol, Cyprus. The cause of death of 63-year-old Giorgos Michael, who died after a traffic accident in Limassol…
SocietyCyprus to add mobile desalination units in Limassol as water shortage continues
Limassol, Cyprus. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said the government will bolster Cyprus’ desalination capacity as the island faces…
SocietyCyprus lawmakers inspect Lakatamia 3rd Primary School after parents raise renovation concerns
Lakatamia, Cyprus. House education committee president Pavlos Mylonas and committee members visited Lakatamia’s 3rd primary school to inspect…
PoliticsCyprus spokesman says press freedom is an obligation of every government
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday that commitment to freedom of the press and freedom…