Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCypriot MEP Fourlas challenges Commissioner Kos over describing Turkey as EU strategic partner
Loucas Fourlas questioned Marta Kos in the European Parliament over the strategic partner label for Turkey, and she replied that accession talks remain frozen while trade and defence interests persist.
WorldDrone strike on minibus in Russia’s Belgorod region kills three members of one family
Local authorities say a Ukrainian drone hit a minibus in the Soldatskoye community, killing a man, a woman…
WorldOil falls more than 8% to two-month low after Republicans lose Congress in US midterms
Brent and West Texas Intermediate dropped to their lowest levels since Aug 31 as investors wagered that Democratic…
SocietyTwo Looted Byzantine Icons Handed to Bishopric of Morphou After Five Decades
Two 14th-century icons of the Evangelists Matthew and Mark, stolen after the 1974 Turkish invasion, were formally given…
WorldSerbia Detains Ten Police Officers Over Alleged Abuse of Detainees During Belgrade Protests
Nine serving officers and one former officer were taken into custody over alleged torture of people held during…
WorldAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race after campaign marked by attacks on his Muslim faith
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race in Tuesday's midterms after facing attacks from Donald Trump and Republican…
WorldTrump Says Iran War Hurt Republicans in Midterms but He Would Not Change Course
US President Donald Trump agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the war with Iran contributed to Republican…
WorldMorocco Says It Will Keep Honouring Western Sahara Ceasefire After UN Mission Ends
The Royal Palace said Morocco will keep observing the Western Sahara ceasefire after the end of the 35-year-old…
WorldNetanyahu’s Rivals Cite Democratic Congress Wins as Proof He Eroded US Bipartisan Backing
Israeli opposition figures say the Democratic takeover of both chambers of the US Congress shows Benjamin Netanyahu damaged…
WorldUS Treasury Sanctions Turkey- and India-Based Firms and Individuals Over Support for Iran
The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Turkish and Indian entities and individuals, including a network accused of…
PoliticsTurkey Rejects European Commission Criticism Over Cyprus Policy in Enlargement Report
Ankara accused the EU of adopting Greek and Greek Cypriot positions after the European Commission's enlargement report criticised…