Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldFrench government survives no-confidence votes over 2026 budget process
Paris, France. The French government survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Friday after it pushed through the income part of the 2026 budget without giving the National Assembly the final say. No-confidence motions…
SocietyLarnaca opens applications for summer beach fee collector jobs
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca municipality has opened applications for beach fee collector positions for the upcoming summer season. Applicants…
IncidentsFive men appear in Larnaca court after police sting targeting alleged protection racket
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five men, including a 22-year-old National Guard contract soldier, appeared in Larnaca district court on Friday…
EconomySafe Bulkers agrees to acquire two newbuild Kamsarmax dry-bulk vessels
Limassol, Cyprus. Safe Bulkers, Inc., a Limassol-linked dry-bulk shipowner listed on the New York Stock Exchange, said it…
WorldUkraine, Russia begin Abu Dhabi talks on territory as Donbas remains key sticking point
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began addressing territorial issues during two days of talks…
EconomyTax reform enters into force with higher tax-free threshold and revised income tax rates
Nicosia, Cyprus. A tax reform has entered into force, with citizens, families and businesses beginning to see a…
WorldFinance leaders say global order is shifting without a rupture, disputing Carney’s Davos warning
Davos, Switzerland. Finance leaders said on Friday the world order is changing but not enduring a rupture, pushing…
SocietyHerbicide spraying in Paphos district draws criticism as municipality cites safety and regulations
Paphos, Cyprus. A Chloraka cultural and environmental group has criticised extensive herbicide spraying to clear vegetation from sidewalks…
WorldBulgaria’s constitutional court approves President Rumen Radev’s resignation
Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court said on Friday it had approved the resignation of President Rumen Radev, opening…
SocietyPower outage hits several areas of Nicosia after transmission system failure
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several areas of Nicosia were left without electricity after 1pm on Friday following a failure in…
EconomyCyprus competition authority receives merger notification on Cerberus acquisition of Alpha Bank Cyprus NPL portfolio
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition said on Friday it received a merger notification…