Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldZelenskiy says Ukraine will restart attacks on Russian refineries
Zelenskiy told the Financial Times that Ukraine would resume refinery strikes and would require more US-made Patriot interceptors to consider another halt.
PoliticsAkel backs nationwide protest over high electricity prices
Akel announced its support on Thursday for Saturday’s nationwide demonstration, with organisers gathering in Nicosia before a march…
WorldDenmark says US resource exploration in Greenland must comply with island’s laws
Denmark’s foreign ministry said a September security agreement gives US investors no special resource rights in Greenland after…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest 17 during overnight patrols and checks
Police reported 17 arrests across Cyprus on Wednesday night, with checks on drivers, passengers and premises also identifying…
EconomyCyprus crypto bill proposes tougher oversight and multimillion-euro penalties
A bill submitted to parliament would strengthen Cyprus’s crypto enforcement framework, expand regulators’ powers and introduce substantial fines…
WorldIMF urges US debt measures and China shift towards domestic consumption
Kristalina Georgieva says growth alone cannot resolve US debt problems, while China needs to rely less on exports…
IncidentsPolice seek information on missing 78-year-old Maria Kourea in Limassol
Police said Maria Kourea, 78, has been missing since Tuesday from her Limassol home and appealed for information…
IncidentsEleven arrested after reported fight in Limassol
Police said 11 men aged 19 to 24 were arrested for illegal assembly after a reported fight in…
SocietyThursday rain and thunderstorms forecast as conditions gradually improve
Low pressure will bring showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, with conditions easing after Wednesday’s storms caused flooding…
SocietyPolice urge caution as heavy rain affects Limassol-Paphos highway
Police warned on Thursday of torrents around the tunnel and nearby alternative routes on the Limassol-Paphos highway, urging…
EconomyBank of Cyprus extends Panicos Nicolaou’s tenure to end of 2031
Bank of Cyprus has approved a three-year extension for group chief executive Panicos Nicolaou, whose appointment will now…