Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldFormer gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life for organising Tupac Shakur’s killing
Duane “Keffe D” Davis received consecutive sentences for murder and a weapons offence in the 1996 Las Vegas shooting of Tupac Shakur and said he would appeal.
IncidentsPolice send Cyprus faulty-airbag investigation file to legal service
The legal service has received the police investigation into faulty airbags in Cyprus, 15 months after a committee…
EconomyCyprus expands support for rural women’s access to funding and business opportunities
Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou outlined training and government measures to strengthen rural women’s economic independence, including digital…
PoliticsCyprus MPs and Israel Allies Foundation form group to strengthen ties
Six MPs from Disy, Diko and Elam have formed a group with the Israel Allies Foundation to address…
EconomyCyprus bounced cheque numbers rise 47.8% in September despite nine-month decline
Central Bank of Cyprus data show 34 bounced cheques worth €97,622 in September 2026, while both their number…
IncidentsTurkish Cypriot court issues first conviction for homophobic hate crime
Ergun Sunmez received six months in prison for assaulting his former wife and committing a homophobic hate crime…
SocietyCyprus moves specified residence permit renewals online from January 1
The migration deputy ministry said renewals for specified temporary residence permits and permanent residence permits must be submitted…
EconomyLimassol port shore-power plan awaits grid applications and European funding
Technical studies for shore-side electricity at Limassol port have advanced, but grid connection applications remain pending and an…
SocietyFormer Cyprus Mail journalists honoured at CyBC annual awards
Andreas Hadjipapas and John Vickers were among those recognised on Tuesday night for their contributions to CyBC and…
SocietyCyprus seeks closer cooperation on clinical research and access to new medicines
Officials, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical representatives discussed research, funding and faster access to innovative treatments at an event…
IncidentsBritish man’s body found under different name at Nicosia morgue
The body of a 60-year-old British man was located at the Nicosia morgue on Wednesday with a different…