Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldArgentina asks maritime tribunal to halt UK-authorized oil and gas activity near Falklands
Argentina says it has sought provisional measures from an international maritime tribunal to stop British-authorized hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands.
WorldGreece raises annual heating oil benefit by 30% to ease household energy costs
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced a higher heating oil benefit and a pump subsidy, alongside diesel discounts and…
PoliticsDirect Democracy plans annual membership fees of €60 to €70
Direct Democracy says its proposed annual fee will fund member activities, while applicants will need a personal interview…
IncidentsTrial over alleged knife threats and abduction in Larnaca postponed to November 4
A 36-year-old man who denies 11 charges over an incident involving two women in a Larnaca flat remains…
EconomyAION seeks to fill Cyprus’s gap in second-hand fashion resale
After moving from France, Aaya conceived AION as a locally focused fashion resale service, citing demand in Cyprus…
EconomyChristodoulides sets out Cyprus’ ambition to expand its role in fintech
Speaking at a Limassol summit, President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted Cyprus’ investment advantages, economic growth and improving public finances.
PoliticsMinistry sets out solutions to refugee housing title problems in Zygi, Mari and other areas
MPs heard that proposed legislation and ministry decisions would address title and occupancy issues for refugee families in…
EconomyCentral Bank urges targeted cost-of-living aid to avoid fuelling inflation
The Central Bank told MPs that support should focus on vulnerable households, while a finance ministry official said…
WorldRussia hits Ukrainian transport networks but no energy targets on Tuesday
Russian missiles and drones struck Ukrainian transport and logistics infrastructure overnight, while no energy targets were hit on…
WorldHezbollah announces up to $14,000 in aid for families affected by Lebanon war
Hezbollah outlined payments for eligible families whose main homes were destroyed, left uninhabitable or badly damaged, and for…
EconomyBanks hold early lead over fintech as Cyprus urged to accelerate digital finance reforms
Speakers at a Limassol summit said banks had adapted to fintech competition, while Cyprus needed faster regulation, less…