Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsrael says Gaza commercial deliveries halted amid merchant dispute with Hamas
Israel attributed the halt to a fee dispute with Hamas, while a Gaza transport official said commercial shipments from Egypt and humanitarian aid continued to enter.
SocietyTiganokinisi raises over €770,000 for school environmental projects in Cyprus
Cyprus’ cooking oil recycling programme has supported over 1,200 school activities, with its third annual festival scheduled for…
CultureMammari artist opens studio for Earth…Transformed! exhibition
Maria Byron Panayidou will showcase handmade ceramics, sculptures and reimagined furniture at her Mammari studio on Saturday, October…
PoliticsHarmanci says Christodoulides is trapped by ultranationalism after Cyprus Forum withdrawal
Turkish Cypriot Nicosia mayor Mehmet Harmanci criticised President Nikos Christodoulides and highlighted Greek Cypriot support after withdrawing from…
SocietyUnions challenge overseas nurse recruitment plan as ministry outlines temporary relief
Unions told MPs that overseas recruitment would not fix hospital staffing shortages, while the health ministry outlined a…
PoliticsMPs seek changes to election silence law after police question social media users
Two bills seek to amend the 1979 legislative election law after police questioned people, including parliamentary candidates, about…
EconomyRevised pension reform bill expected to reach social partners on Friday
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas hopes to advance pension reforms swiftly, with implementation still targeted for January 1, 2027.
WorldTrump says Fort Hood gunman’s execution will not be livestreamed
Donald Trump said Nidal Hasan’s December 3 execution would not be broadcast online, but victims’ immediate relatives could…
SocietyMPs question oversight after unlicensed Larnaca plasmapheresis centre operated six machines
The House health committee sought answers over responsibility for plasmapheresis oversight after hearing that a Larnaca facility operated…
SocietyNational Guard conscript remains intubated after cardiac arrest
A National Guard conscript is stable but remains intubated after suffering a cardiac arrest during cleaning duties in…
EconomyCyprus farming groups welcome rainfall as no significant damage reported
Farming organisations say recent rain has helped agriculture across Cyprus, while power has been restored to several farms…