Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldUAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack at Ben Gurion airport
An Omani flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight into an airport terminal before the other pilot thwarted him, UAE prosecutors said.
WorldUS imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, drawing condemnation
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, which urged its 125 member states to defend…
WorldTwo Latvian men arrested at RAF Molesworth released on bail
British counter-terrorism police said two Latvian men arrested inside RAF Molesworth had been released on bail with strict…
SocietyMiniature Swiss railway in Emba to hold charity open day on October 18
A miniature railway in Emba, Paphos, will hold its third annual open day on Sunday, October 18, with…
IncidentsMan remanded for seven days after extradition over €200,000 jewellery store burglary
A 40-year-old man extradited to Cyprus has been remanded for seven days over a Famagusta district burglary in…
SocietyMPs highlight overcrowding and safety concerns at Limassol primary schools
MPs visiting schools in the Limassol area on Friday raised overcrowding and safety concerns, with Ypsonas third primary…
PoliticsCyprus and Saudi Arabia to sign energy cooperation memorandum in Riyadh
Energy Minister Michael Damianos will sign an energy cooperation memorandum with Saudi Arabia on Monday during a visit…
SocietyWomen outnumber men at every level of Cyprus’ civil service
Women make up 63 per cent of Cyprus’ civil service and hold most senior posts, while the PSC…
EconomyCyprus commits €13.5 million to ESA programmes for 2026–2028
Cyprus has committed €13.5 million to European Space Agency programmes to strengthen its space industry, support technology businesses…
EconomyCyprus and Italy seek closer maritime cooperation at Limassol business forum
Officials from Cyprus and Italy highlighted opportunities in shipping, ports, logistics and sustainable maritime technologies at a business…
IncidentsLegal service rejects requests to drop charges against five defendants in prison documents trial
Prosecutors rejected requests to drop charges against five defendants in the central prisons documents trial, while Athena Demetriou…