Cyprus News

The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.

Greek Cypriot checkpoint crossings rise in first half of 2026

Police data showed Greek Cypriot crossings to the north increased in the first half of 2026, while Turkish Cypriot crossings declined.

Akel MP Christos Christofides presented Pope Leo XIV with publications on Cyprus and called for support for reunification…

Police arrested 20 people, checked hundreds of drivers and passengers, and impounded 29 vehicles during overnight nationwide operations.

Twelve people were killed and at least 10 injured after a bus carrying Polish tourists overturned near Mezokeresztes…

Cyprus marks 66 years since independence was established on August 16, 1960, ending 82 years of British colonial…

The Ugarit 2 cable will link Pentaskhinos in Cyprus and Tartus in Syria across a route of about…

Authorities are investigating suspected arson after two fires broke out within 500 metres of each other in the…

A seven-year-old girl was seriously injured and two others were hurt after a jet ski collided with a…

Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected in parts of Cyprus through Wednesday, while temperatures remain slightly below seasonal…

A 35-year-old woman died and her two daughters were hospitalised after they encountered difficulty in rough seas at…

Cyprus airports are operating at peak summer capacity, while shipping companies await an IMO decision on potential greenhouse…