Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldRJ Mitte dies at 34 in Brownsville, agency statement says
The actor known for playing Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad died on Monday, according to his agency, prompting a tribute from co-star Bryan Cranston.
EconomyCyprus startups secure €112.8m in 2026, nearing last year’s funding total
Analysis by Dionysis Partsinevelos puts Cyprus startup funding at €112.8m across 28 rounds in 2026, close to the…
CultureNew biography highlights Mikis Theodorakis’s enduring ties with Cyprus
Culture Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina recalled Mikis Theodorakis’s links with Cyprus at Tuesday’s launch of a biography by…
SocietyKraken awards six postgraduate scholarships at University of Cyprus
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, is supporting six University of Cyprus postgraduates with tuition scholarships for the 2026 –…
IncidentsParents of Cypriot student testify at trial over Tempi rail disaster
Kyprianos Papaioannou’s parents described the condition of their son’s body and asked the court to establish what the…
EconomyCyprus shipping minister to visit Japan, China and South Korea on 16-day business mission
Marina Hadjimanolis will visit three major Asian shipping markets from October 14 to 29 to promote the Cyprus…
WorldOrban denies ordering seizure of Ukrainian vehicles carrying $82 million in cash and gold
Hungary’s former prime minister denies directing the seizure as prosecutors investigate allegations of unlawful detention and mistreatment of…
PoliticsGreco delegation reviews corruption prevention in Cyprus local government
A four-day Greco visit examines Cyprus’ local government integrity safeguards, with Nicosia municipality and the Larnaca district local…
PoliticsCyprus and India discuss closer defence ties and technology cooperation
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas met India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday, focusing on industrial cooperation, cybersecurity…
WorldEight injured in Incheon supermarket stabbing; suspect arrested
Police said eight people were injured in a supermarket stabbing in Incheon on Tuesday, while media reports said…
EconomyFarm groups seek extension of Larnaca port grain storage licence
Five agricultural organisations have urged ministers and the Cyprus Ports Authority to extend a grain storage licence at…