Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
В миреRecord rainfall floods Chiba, leaving travellers stranded at Narita airport
Record rainfall in Chiba prefecture caused flooding, transport disruption, power outages and at least four deaths, leaving about 7,000 people stranded at Narita airport.
КультураPaphos to host outdoor cinema, music and theatre events in late August
A programme of mostly free cultural events, including film screenings, concerts, comedy and shadow theatre, will take place…
КультураAdvisory Board reviews second phase of Apostolos Andreas monastery conservation
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage’s Advisory Board reviewed the second phase of conservation works at Apostolos Andreas…
ПроисшествияCyprus marks 21 years since Helios Airways Flight 522 crash
Cyprus is marking 21 years since Helios Airways Flight 522 crashed near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people…
ЭкономикаGreek banks with Cyprus operations report strong second-quarter results
Eurobank and Alpha Bank supported upgraded targets after stronger lending, interest income and fee revenue across Greece’s systemic…
Происшествия17 arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested 17 people, filed 256 traffic reports and impounded 16 vehicles during overnight operations across Cyprus.
ЭкономикаEU vehicle rules set recycled-plastic targets and stricter used-car export controls
New EU rules will require more recyclable vehicle design, set recycled-plastic targets and strengthen oversight of end-of-life vehicles…
ОбществоPartly cloudy weather with isolated storms and possible hail forecast for Cyprus
Partly cloudy conditions, isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and a gradual temperature drop are forecast through Monday.
ЭкономикаCyprus tech sector grows as employers face STEM skills shortage
Cyprus’ expanding technology ecosystem is attracting investment and companies, but employers face a shortage of STEM-qualified workers.
ЭкономикаParalimni redevelopment advances as fuel price concerns and CSE suspension continue
Paralimni secured planning permission for its town-centre overhaul, while consumers raised fuel price concerns and the CSE extended…
ПолитикаParis Markou recalls father’s disappearance during 1974 invasion
Paris Markou recounts memories of his father, Major Tasos Markou, who disappeared in Mia Milia during the 1974…