Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldNetanyahu Weakens in Israel Deadlock as Ultra-Orthodox Party Backs No One and Arab Party Endorses Eisenkot
Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to remain Israeli prime minister lost ground after United Torah Judaism declined to name a nominee and an Arab-led party backed Gadi Eisenkot.
WorldErdogan Says He Wants to Speak to Putin About Ukraine Peace Efforts After Talks With Zelenskiy
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wants to call Vladimir Putin about efforts to halt the Ukraine conflict,…
IncidentsJustice Ministry Calls Police Operation Plegma a Key Step Against Organised Crime
The justice ministry said the nationwide operation Plegma marks an important advance against drug networks, after police detained…
SocietyCyprus health unions and Okypy edge toward deal to avert 48-hour strike
Unions and the state health services organisation Okypy continued talks on Thursday to avert a strike planned for…
SocietyAnti-corruption authority finds no wrongdoing in complaint by retired National Guard officer
The Independent Authority Against Corruption said its investigation substantiated no corruption by any of the ten people named…
SocietyMedical students urge parliament to set quality standards for university clinics
University of Cyprus medical students protested outside the House as MPs began detailed talks on a long-delayed bill…
EconomyCyprus inflation hits 4.4 per cent in October, while Eurostat measure shows 5.4 per cent
Cystat reported national annual inflation of 4.4 per cent for October, while Eurostat's harmonised measure gave 5.4 per…
SocietyChristodoulides: Education Is Central to Government Decisions, With Focus on Critical Thinking
During a school visit in Paphos, President Nikos Christodoulides said the government places education at the centre of…
PoliticsChristodoulides Sees Positive Signs on Cyprus Problem, Announcements Possible Over the Weekend
President Nikos Christodoulides said UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin told him by phone that announcements could come over…
WorldFrench Unions and Students March Nationwide in New Challenge to President Macron
Flag-waving marchers took to the streets of French cities and public-sector staff stopped work on Thursday, adding pressure…
SocietyPaphos Air Base Opens to Public for Cyprus Air Force Day Celebrations
The National Guard's Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos will admit visitors on November 8 and 9 for…