Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyHIO approves 932 requests for Gesy treatment abroad in first year
The Health Insurance Organisation approved 932 of 1,304 requests for Gesy beneficiaries to receive treatment abroad in its first year managing the process.
WorldProtesters clash with police in Brussels during national strike over budget cuts
Police detained or arrested 21 people as clashes broke out during a Belgian national strike that disrupted transport,…
EconomyDemetra Holdings Plc repurchases 4,594 shares for €6,293.78
Demetra Holdings Plc bought back 4,594 shares at €1.37 each on October 8, 2026, through Cyprus Investment and…
IncidentsFuneral held in Turkey for 12-year-old girl who died in ferry sinking off Kyrenia
Miray Bicer was buried in Reyhanli beside her five-year-old brother Asaf, who also died when their ferry sank…
PoliticsCyprus and Israel to resume talks on shared gas reservoir next week
Cyprus and Israel will hold online talks next week on the gas reservoir spanning the Aphrodite and Yishai…
PoliticsChristodoulides urges civil servants to meet society’s expectations
President Nikos Christodoulides called for a more effective civil service as he received the commission’s annual report amid…
WorldEU commissioner says Turkey’s LGBTQ+ and media restrictions widen gap with membership goal
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos said Turkey’s restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights and media freedom are moving it further…
PoliticsEleven groups oppose Cyprus hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv’s EuroLeague home games
Eleven organisations said hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv’s EuroLeague home games in Limassol amounts to “sportswashing” and questioned the…
IncidentsSix vultures killed near electricity poles in Korfi despite earlier risk warnings
The Game and Fauna Service says six vultures have died and another was seriously injured near electricity poles…
EconomyCyprus restaurants and bars report September occupancy above 80 per cent
Osika says September business helped establishments meet financial obligations, with last-minute October bookings continuing and calls to extend…
EconomyK+G Complex Public Company Ltd to consider 2026 interim dividend on October 23
K+G Complex Public Company Ltd’s board will meet on October 23, 2026, to consider an interim dividend from…