Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SportsEuroleague approves Limassol arena as Maccabi Tel Aviv’s home venue for 2026-27
The Euroleague has cleared the Spyros Kyprianou arena in Limassol to host Maccabi Tel Aviv's home games this season, starting from the 11th matchday next week.
EconomyAsbis declares $19.4 million interim dividend after record $1 billion sales month
Cyprus-based technology distributor Asbis has approved an interim dividend of $0.35 per share from 2026 profits, following record…
SocietyHealth minister says centre offering hospital-level treatments has been reported to police
Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said one centre providing treatments meant only for licensed private hospitals has been reported…
EconomyCyprus Inflation Estimated at 5.4% in October, Above Euro Area Average
Eurostat's flash estimate puts Cyprus annual inflation at 5.4 per cent in October, 1.4 points above the euro…
PoliticsCyprus Defence Minister Palmas meets French counterpart Vautrin in Paris on arms procurement and security
Vasilis Palmas and Catherine Vautrin discussed defence cooperation, European procurement and regional security, as France confirmed Scorpion vehicles…
WorldIran Welcomes Democratic Midterm Wins but Stays on Alert for Possible New US Strikes
Iranian officials said US voters had rejected Donald Trump's war, while two senior sources said Tehran fears he…
PoliticsHouse legal affairs committee reviews bill on online harassment and invasive surveillance
Lawmakers are examining a Disy-sponsored proposal to amend the 2021 law and create two new criminal offences, while…
PoliticsKyrenia municipality to seek separate meeting with UN envoy Holguin after Famagusta and Morphou
Mayor Akis Violaris said Kyrenia will request its own talks with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin, having been…
IncidentsPaphos hotel manager, 53, found guilty of sexually abusing two 16-year-old girls
A court in Cyprus convicted a 53-year-old hotel manager of sexually abusing two minors in 2023, finding the…
SocietyPasykaf Urges Men in Cyprus to Get Early Prostate Cancer Screening
The patients' federation Pasykaf has called on men to seek early prostate cancer screening, noting the disease makes…
WorldSpain’s Cuerpo to run Transport Ministry after Puente quits over fatal train crashes
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez named economy minister Carlos Cuerpo as interim head of the Transport Ministry after Oscar…