Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyCyprus beer deliveries fall 1.2% in September as exports slump
Cystat figures show September beer deliveries totalled 4.32 million litres, with higher domestic sales offset by an 84.4% decline in exports.
PoliticsChristodoulides seeks progress on 19 proposals at Tuesday meeting with Erhurman
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Tuesday’s meeting would focus on proposals to restart Cyprus talks, with potential progress…
EconomyJumbo discloses Sofia Vakaki share purchase as Cyprus sales increase
Jumbo announced that executive board member Sofia Vakaki bought shares worth €76,315.80, while its latest sales figures showed…
IncidentsGerman man, 75, found dead at home in Livadia
Police are investigating the cause of death of a 75-year-old German man whose body was discovered at his…
EconomyCyprus forecasts growth and budget surplus for 2027 as Akel challenges economic outlook
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos outlined growth forecasts and increased welfare spending in the 2027 budget, while Akel accused…
WorldBurnham says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, but office says it did not influence outcome
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, while his office later said…
WorldAlpha Bank buys back more than 2.24 million shares for €9.69 million
Alpha Bank reported buying 2,248,692 shares on Euronext Athens, bringing its holding of its own shares to 14,600,632,…
WorldFarage proposes asylum ban of up to five years if Reform UK wins election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlined plans to reject asylum claims, cancel pending applications and penalise countries refusing…
CulturePomegranates in Cyprus: a symbol spanning ancient tombs and family traditions
Archaeological finds and recorded customs trace the pomegranate’s place in Cypriot life, linking it to fertility, abundance, renewal…
PoliticsChristofides criticises Direct Democracy MPs over video about committee discussion
The House human rights committee chairman accused two Direct Democracy MPs of mocking colleagues, while Alma opposed creating…
WorldAegean names Michalis Kouveliotis chief executive as Dimitris Gerogiannis steps down
Michalis Kouveliotis takes charge of Aegean immediately, while Dimitris Gerogiannis leaves the chief executive role after 20 years…