Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyFarmers to receive EU aid for fertiliser and agricultural fuel costs
The agriculture ministry announced emergency EU support for farmers, with fuel and fertiliser subsidies capped at €5,000 per beneficiary.
PoliticsUS Senator Rick Scott blames Turkey and Erdogan for Cyprus division
During a visit to Nicosia on Friday, US Senator Rick Scott blamed Turkey and its president for the…
IncidentsThree arrested in Cyprus in €114 million cross-border VAT fraud investigation
Five arrests were made across Cyprus, Germany and Italy in a European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged…
PoliticsDamianos stresses Cyprus electricity link needs in talks with US Senator Scott
Energy Minister Michael Damianos discussed electricity links, natural gas development and regional energy cooperation with US Senator Rick…
IncidentsTwo men arrested over alleged scrap collection at Kalo Chorio firing range
Police arrested men aged 40 and 56 on Friday over alleged scrap collection after a National Guard exercise,…
IncidentsNurse tells court Stylianos Constantinou’s living conditions were known to everyone
Kyriaki Ioannou testified that 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou was not relocated despite widespread awareness of his living conditions.
SocietyNewborn diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease at private Nicosia hospital
The health ministry confirmed the diagnosis on Friday and ordered the private hospital’s floor closed as a precaution;…
SocietyCustoms warns of bee parasite risk and urges public not to bring bees from north
Cyprus customs has urged the public not to bring bees or beekeeping equipment from the occupied north amid…
IncidentsComplainant concludes testimony in suspended Paphos mayor’s trial
The complainant completed two days of closed-door testimony on Friday in the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas…
SocietyCyprus hosts first European stop on sailing journey towards 2027 America’s Cup
More than 120 sailors on 23 boats will race from Larnaca to Ayia Napa today in a regatta…
SocietyBoth bids rejected for Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project
Transport Minister Evi Tsolaki says the government remains committed to the road after both bids were rejected, with…