Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsSeven arrested during overnight police operations
Police stopped 550 vehicles and checked 710 drivers and passengers during overnight operations, reporting 395 people for traffic offences and impounding 10 vehicles.
WorldOne killed, 11 wounded in new attack on Riyadh airport
Saudi authorities reported a fatal attack at Riyadh’s airport on Sunday, a day after a Houthi-claimed strike killed…
SocietyLow-pressure system to reach eastern Mediterranean on Wednesday afternoon
Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected across parts of Cyprus, with particularly intense conditions on Wednesday and temperatures…
PoliticsCyprus parade highlighted sovereignty and partnerships, but military significance needs context
Defence expert Dr Aristos Aristotelous said the Independence Day parade conveyed political messages, while foreign participation did not…
EconomyAsk Wire CEO warns of Cyprus housing imbalance as developers target foreign buyers
Pavlos Loizou says rising building permits could pressure Cyprus’ property market in 2027 and 2028, while homes aimed…
WorldBritish lenders cut mortgage availability for first time in three years
A Bank of England survey showed reduced access to secured household lending and weaker mortgage demand, although demand…
SocietyVeterinary services to register 3,000 foot-and-mouth cases ahead of livestock culls
Animals at five livestock units in Cyprus are due to be culled within days, while farmers seek an…
IncidentsCyprus police investigate 208 animal abuse cases, with 25 before court
Police investigated about 208 animal abuse cases in Cyprus between January and October this year, with 25 serious…
PoliticsCyprus will maintain demand for Turkey to open military archives, minister says
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said Cyprus would maintain its demand for access to Turkey’s military archives to establish…
WorldBessent defends legal authority for US diesel supply deal with Russia
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the diesel deal with Russia is legally authorised, amid bipartisan criticism and…
PoliticsCyprus plans naval base expansion at Mari to accommodate allied warships
Cyprus plans to expand the Evangelos Florakis naval base at Mari to host more than eight large allied…