Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPaphos man arrested over alleged stabbing, says injured man threatened to kill him
Police said a 31-year-old Paphos man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old, but claimed the injured man had threatened to kill him.
EconomyCyprus promotes shipping ties with Japan at Tokyo reception
Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis hosted a Tokyo reception promoting the Cyprus flag, alongside plans to participate in…
PoliticsChristodoulides proposes shorter EU budget cycle as leaders negotiate 2028–2034 framework
President Nikos Christodoulides has proposed a three- or four-year EU budget cycle, but the change would require treaty…
EconomyEtyk says BoC-CDB agreement finalised with higher retirement payouts and staff protections
Etyk says negotiations raised the voluntary retirement payout ceiling to €350,000 and secured jobs at Bank of Cyprus…
EconomyIMF lifts Cyprus growth forecast for 2027 as government advances crypto oversight
The IMF projects Cyprus growth of 3.2 per cent in 2027, while proposed crypto legislation would introduce penalties…
WorldTrump criticises Ukraine’s renewed refinery strikes over global oil prices
Trump condemned Ukraine’s renewed attacks on Russian refineries, while officials said a White House order restricted Kyiv’s use…
WorldWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirms she failed bar exam
Katie Zacharia told Fox News she failed the bar exam and did not retake it, amid scrutiny of…
WorldUS and Myanmar’s military-backed government hold second meeting in a month
Talks in Tokyo followed a September meeting in Naypyitaw as Washington renews contact with Myanmar’s generals over US…
SocietyFriday showers forecast for coasts before rain moves inland
Localised rain and possible storms are forecast for Friday, with further showers on Saturday before skies clear on…
EconomyWomen managed 6.5% of Cyprus’ agricultural area in 2023, Eurostat reports
Eurostat figures show women managed 6.5% of utilised farmland in Cyprus in 2023, compared with an EU average…
EconomyNicosia event to examine practical AI applications for businesses
AI in Practice will bring founders, SME owners and senior executives to European University Cyprus on 19 October…