Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldAbbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027, calls presidential vote
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delayed legislative elections until September 11, 2027, citing Israeli measures and security conditions, and called a presidential vote for the same date.
WorldFrench police officer investigated after 14-year-old injured by tear gas canister
A French police officer is under formal investigation after a tear gas canister struck a 14-year-old in the…
WorldBlast heard at Riyadh airport amid escalating Houthi missile strikes
A loud blast was reported at Riyadh airport on Saturday as airlines cancelled flights amid escalating missile strikes…
PoliticsEmily Yiolitis defends comments on Cyprus using the Greek national anthem
Former justice minister Emily Yiolitis says her remarks were distorted and that a reunified Cyprus could one day…
WorldTrump appoints Truth Social adviser Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary
Donald Trump said Katie Zacharia will serve as White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s departure in August,…
WorldRussian attack kills 12, including three children, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Fourteen others were wounded in the attack, which came a day after US President Donald Trump announced a…
IncidentsThree owls freed from illegal traps near Zygi as officers seize 150 limesticks
Three owls caught in illegal traps near Zygi were cleaned, checked for injuries and released, while officers seized…
CultureUniversity of Cyprus Irish Studies Collective explores links between Ireland and Cyprus
The University of Cyprus’ Irish Studies Collective is examining connections between Ireland and Cyprus through international collaborations, literary…
PoliticsCyprus expects full Schengen membership in 2027
Cyprus expects to join Schengen fully in 2027, with six outstanding actions due for completion early next month…
SocietyMore Greek Cypriots cross to the north for fuel as prices rise
The customs department says more Greek Cypriots are buying fuel in the occupied north as prices rise in…
PoliticsChristodoulides unveils Eoka monument in Pyrgos, announces €160,000 in funding
President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled a monument to Eoka heroes in Pyrgos and announced funding for outstanding construction costs…