Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ОбществоFault in north causes brief power cuts across Cyprus
A fault in northern Cyprus caused power cuts in various areas on Saturday morning, with electricity restored across the island within 18 minutes.
В миреAt least 13 missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia coast
At least 13 Tunisians are missing and two people were rescued after a boat bound for Italy capsized…
В миреIran allows Iraqi oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has granted special permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following requests…
ПолитикаCyprus and Greece praise expanding intergovernmental cooperation
The presidential palace said regular Cyprus-Greece summits have strengthened coordination and delivered benefits across key policy areas.
ПолитикаIsrael defends closure of probe into strike on Cyprus aid convoy
Israel said its military found no reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct in the 2024 strike that killed seven…
ПолитикаUS retrenchment reshapes Middle East security framework
US fiscal constraints and a strategic focus on East Asia have shifted the burden of Middle East deterrence…
КультураNicosia Municipal Theatre to host free documentary screenings
The Nicosia Municipal Theatre will screen two films from the Limassol International Documentary Festival on August 29 and…
ПолитикаSomaliland urges Cyprus and Greece to consider recognition after Somali speaker’s TRNC reference
Somaliland called on Cyprus and Greece to reconsider recognising it after Somalia’s parliament speaker referred to the ‘TRNC’…
ПолитикаTurkey rejects Netanyahu’s criticism of Erdogan over Cyprus and Syria
Turkey’s presidential communications directorate called Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan groundless and politically motivated.
ОбществоHot and sunny weather forecast for Saturday
Temperatures are expected to reach 39°C inland on Saturday, with largely clear conditions continuing into the new week.
В миреFloridia residents say extreme heat is reshaping daily life five years after European record
Residents of Floridia say increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are keeping people indoors, reducing social interaction and threatening…