Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCommissioner tells MPs overcrowding is forcing prisoners to sleep on floors
Maria Stylianou Lottides reported worsening prison conditions, delays in social assistance decisions and the results of her office’s work to MPs on Wednesday.
PoliticsPalmas meets Egyptian border guard chief for talks on defence cooperation
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas and Egypt’s border guard chief discussed bilateral cooperation and Eastern Mediterranean security on Wednesday,…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus reunification would bolster EU autonomy and regional crisis response
Speaking at Maastricht University, President Nikos Christodoulides linked a Cyprus settlement to stronger EU autonomy and urged deeper…
WorldZelenskiy says Trump’s stance on Ukraine is painful and leaves him feeling betrayed
Ukraine’s president said he could accept Trump as a neutral intermediary with Russia, but expressed pain over the…
WorldStudent protests turn violent in Tirana over education costs and corruption
Tens of thousands of students protested in Albania’s capital on Wednesday, with fires at the education ministry and…
SocietyCyprus records EU’s lowest e-waste collection per person in 2024
Eurostat figures show Cyprus collected 4.7 kg of electrical and electronic waste per resident in 2024, compared with…
IncidentsDefence questions testimony over €790,000 in Avakoum monastery safes
A hearing at Nicosia criminal court examined testimony about monastery funds, allegations of a sexual nature and an…
SocietyMichalis Vorkas secures unopposed re-election as Bar Association president
Michalis Vorkas outlined priorities including professional independence, court reforms and new premises after his unopposed re-election as Bar…
SportsCyprus Olympic Committee to investigate shooters’ walkout from European final
An inquiry will examine the withdrawal of three Cypriot shooters after a disputed refereeing call in Malakasa, while…
PoliticsIAF president calls Turkey a shared adversary as Cyprus MPs launch pro-Israel group
Six MPs from Disy, Elam and Diko formed a parliamentary group to strengthen cooperation with Israel, as IAF…
IncidentsVehicle catches fire on Limassol-Nicosia highway near Moni exit
A vehicle caught fire on Wednesday afternoon while travelling towards the Moni exit on the Limassol-Nicosia highway; the…