Cyprus News
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EconomyIMF cuts Cyprus growth forecast for 2026 to 2.9%, raises 2027 outlook
The IMF projects Cyprus growth of 2.9 per cent in 2026 and 3.2 per cent in 2027, alongside higher inflation forecasts and lower unemployment estimates.
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman agree to attend Pyla festival and bicommunal committee meetings
The two leaders agreed on joint appearances at a Pyla festival and committee meetings, with another bilateral meeting…
WorldWhite House asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House announced its request on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump said he was considering…
WorldBolivian farmer turns waste into tractor fuel as diesel costs rise
Etson Machaca’s small plant in Bolivia’s Altiplano produces fuel from waste, reducing his farming costs after the government…
IncidentsKonia murder trial set for January 27, 2027
A 58-year-old defendant denies premeditated murder in Alexandros Antoniou’s death, while his lawyers will argue the killing amounted…
EconomyCyprus property sale contracts rise 14% in first nine months of 2026
BuySell’s analysis shows a record September for Cyprus property contracts, with Larnaca growing fastest and foreign buyers accounting…
CultureConservation completed at Ayia Marina chapel in occupied Lapithos
The EU co-funded conservation of Ayia Marina chapel in occupied Lapithos has been completed under UNDP supervision, Sotos…
CultureState to retain Rialto ownership and lease theatre to Limassol municipality
The cabinet approved leasing Rialto to Limassol municipality, with state funding set through 2028 and employment protections for…
WorldMI5 chief warns of Iranian threats to military sites and escalating Russian hybrid warfare
MI5 Director General Ken McCallum says Iran is pursuing harder targets in Britain while Russia intensifies hybrid attacks…
EconomyHELLENiQ ENERGY starts operating €50 million battery storage facility in Thessaloniki
HELLENiQ ENERGY’s first large-scale battery storage facility has 100 MW of power capacity and can store 200 MWh…
PoliticsChristodoulides says 19 Cyprus proposals remain open ahead of Erhurman meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides said his 19 discussion points remained open as he and Tufan Erhurman outlined differing views…