Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump says Russia agreed to supply diesel to US and global markets
US President Donald Trump said Russia agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, with further deliveries to follow.
PoliticsChristodoulides says there is no alternative to Cyprus settlement ahead of Erhurman meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides said the Greek Cypriot side was ready to resume talks immediately ahead of his Tuesday…
EconomyKeravnos urges more flexible EU spending rules for support measures and energy investment
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos called for greater EU spending flexibility as the Middle East conflict raises risks to…
WorldMagnitude 8.2 earthquake strikes southern Panama, prompting tsunami warnings
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Panama’s southern coast on Friday, prompting tsunami warnings, while no damage was…
PoliticsPublic service commission criticises near-universal ‘excellent’ ratings for civil servants
Commission chief George Papageorgiou criticised rising appraisal scores and urged more realistic marks as he presented the annual…
IncidentsTwo arrested after cannabis and cocaine seized in Limassol apartment
Police arrested two men aged 20 and 26 after finding more than a kilo of cannabis, 50g of…
CultureTwo 14th-century Byzantine icons returned to Cyprus after being traced to the UK
Icons depicting the Evangelists Matthew and Mark have been returned to the bishopric of Morphou without compensation after…
WorldUN condemns US plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution
The United Nations called plans to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution “abhorrent” and warned they could violate the prohibition…
CultureHambis Printmaking Museum founder says interior minister was misinformed over renovation
Hambis Tsangaris disputed remarks about renovating the museum in Platanistia, saying its buildings face demolition amid a dispute…
PoliticsDiko and SEK agree on mandatory provident funds in pension reform talks
Diko and SEK found common ground on pension reforms, backing mandatory provident funds and opposing higher contributions or…
EconomyCyfield in talks with China Harbour to complete Vasiliko LNG terminal
Six companies have expressed interest in completing the stalled Vasiliko LNG terminal, with Cyfield reportedly discussing a partnership…