Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldDemocrats Win Congress as Voters Punish Trump Over Iran War and Fuel Prices
The US midterm results leave a weakened Trump choosing between a negotiated exit from the Iran war and escalation, while Gulf officials and analysts watch which path he takes.
CultureTwo 19th-century churches in Karavas restored by Greek and Turkish Cypriot specialists
Ayia Irene and Ayios Georgios of Mezere in Karavas have been conserved by experts from both communities with…
WorldMike Johnson will not seek House minority leader post after Republicans lose majority
US House Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for minority leader after Democrats won the House and Senate,…
WorldVance Distances Himself From Trump’s Iran War, Blames It for Democratic Congress Win
US Vice President JD Vance questioned the value of the war on Iran in a post on X…
PoliticsCyprus Weighs Overhaul of 1929 Criminal Code Containing Obsolete Railway and Horse Cart Offences
The House legal affairs committee discussed modernising the 374-article criminal code, which includes outdated provisions and a contested…
IncidentsSupreme Court annuls order letting police keep Avakoum monastery CCTV footage
The Supreme Court ruled that the Nicosia district court had no legal basis for ordering police to retain…
CultureGeorge Perris to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 in Burgas as CyBC opens call for songs
CyBC announced that singer George Perris will fly the flag for Cyprus at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest…
SportsReal Madrid close to signing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, pending EU passport
Real Madrid have offered a multi-year deal to 16-year-old forward JJ Gabriel of Cypriot origin, but the move…
PoliticsUN Cyprus Mission Chief Briefs UK Foreign Office Delegation at Unficyp Headquarters
Khassim Diagne, head of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, briefed a delegation from the UK Foreign Office…
PoliticsAkinci Hopes Guterres Can Secure Some Progress, Even Extra Crossing Points
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said after meeting UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin that opening even one…
SocietyMPs Question Plan to Move Asphalt Plant From Dhali to Mitsero
The House environment committee heard concerns about the asphalt plant's relocation to Mitsero, with MPs pointing to health…