Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyBaby with legionnaires disease remains critically ill at Makarios hospital
A baby with legionnaires disease is critically ill in Nicosia, while the private hospital where the infection occurred has been suspended from operating pending further tests.
IncidentsLimassol delivery rider reports assault and robbery
Police are investigating a 31-year-old delivery rider’s account of a phone theft, assault and cash robbery involving three…
Incidents18-year-old in serious condition after motorcycle collision with bus and house wall
An 18-year-old man remained in hospital in Nicosia on Saturday with head and spinal injuries after his motorcycle…
IncidentsEighth suspect arrested over assault on teenager in Latsia
Police announced the arrest of a 16-year-old boy on Saturday as the investigation into an assault that left…
PoliticsHolguin urges action on Cyprus confidence-building measures to foster trust
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin says implementing confidence-building measures is needed to build trust and show political commitment…
PoliticsEuropean Council backs Cyprus’ Amalthea corridor and urges Israel to open aid access
EU leaders endorsed Cyprus’ Gaza aid corridor and urged Israel to permit unhindered deliveries, restore crossings and allow…
SocietySaturday showers forecast for Cyprus, with temperatures reaching 25C
Rain is forecast to spread from Karpas towards inland mountain areas on Saturday, with clearer skies from Sunday…
CultureEvelyn Anastasiou’s TWELFTH NIGHT links three Limassol venues through music and performance
TWELFTH NIGHT connects three central Limassol spaces, pairing post-war film musicals with contemporary punk and featuring HAUTAUSTOIMISTO’s first…
EconomyGiorgos Vardinogiannis dies at 90; Cyprus bank agreement finalised as shipping outreach targets Japan
Greek shipowner Giorgos Vardinogiannis has died aged 90, while Etyk reports a completed Cyprus banking deal and Cyprus…
SocietyLarnaca EOA clears almost 92 per cent of inherited permit backlog
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou praised Larnaca EOA’s progress as its chairman outlined water supply, sewerage and flood-prevention work.
WorldIrish public sector unions suspend strike ahead of mediated discussions
Irish public sector unions have suspended a strike planned for next week after agreeing to mediated discussions with…