Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldMacron urges full support for Ukraine as Zelenskiy outlines further French aviation aid
After talks in Brussels, Macron stressed Ukraine’s defence needs, while Zelenskiy said French aviation assistance would increase in the coming month.
WorldSurging US diesel costs raise pressure on freight, food and manufacturing prices
September producer-price data showed rising diesel costs spreading through US supply chains, increasing pressure on businesses and potentially…
WorldFire reported after explosion on Jbessa gas export pipeline in northeastern Syria
SANA reported that Syria’s Jbessa gas export pipeline was targeted on Thursday, triggering a fire, while a separate…
WorldEbola reaches eighth province in DR Congo as officials report two North Ubangi cases
Two health officials say Ebola has reached North Ubangi, bordering Central African Republic, as the outbreak exceeds 9,000…
WorldHouthi strike on Yemen’s presidential palace kills two guards, officials say
Missiles and drones targeted the presidential compound in Aden, Yemen’s cabinet said, as the Saudi-led coalition reported dozens…
SocietyZero VAT brings retail prices down about 5 per cent on selected goods, service says
Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service says sampled goods cost about 5 per cent less after zero VAT took effect,…
IncidentsComplainant testifies by video in trial of suspended Paphos mayor
The trial of Phedonas Phedonos continued on Thursday, with defence lawyers expected to cross-examine the complainant when proceedings…
PoliticsHouse plenary postponed, leaving first-term MP’s turn as acting Speaker unrealised
Thursday’s House plenary was cancelled for lack of agenda items, preventing Alma MP Yiannis Laouris from presiding while…
PoliticsAkel and Disy clash over launch of pro-Israel parliamentary group
Akel accused Disy, Diko and Elam of turning parliament into an Israel lobby after six MPs launched a…
EconomyChristodoulides says EU budget proposal could face cuts of more than 10 per cent
President Nikos Christodoulides said the EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget could shrink by 10 or 11 per cent, warning…
PoliticsChristodoulides joins 17 EU leaders in call to end budget rebates
A letter signed by President Nikos Christodoulides and 16 other European leaders urges an end to EU contribution…