Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПроисшествияCustoms seize 245kg of animal products at Ayios Dhometios crossing
Customs officers confiscated 245kg of bovine hides and offal and a vehicle during a routine inspection at Ayios Dhometios crossing point.
ПроисшествияHotel cleaner arrested in Paphos over alleged jewellery theft
A hotel cleaner was arrested in Paphos after a tourist reported the theft of gold jewellery valued at…
ПолитикаEnvironmental groups criticise termination of Antonia Theodosiou as commissioner
Environmental and cultural organisations said Antonia Theodosiou’s departure as environment commissioner was a loss of expertise for Cyprus.
ПолитикаIranian state media mocks Trump over reported secret aircraft switch in Turkey
Iranian state media said reports of Donald Trump changing aircraft in Turkey reflected U.S. concerns over Iran’s military…
ПроисшествияTwo brothers remanded over alleged stabbing and assault in Limassol
A Limassol court remanded two brothers for seven days while police investigate the alleged stabbing and assault of…
ПолитикаClacton voters cast ballots in Farage mandate test
Voters in Clacton are choosing among more than 30 candidates after Nigel Farage resigned from parliament amid a…
ПолитикаUK Ministry of Defence orders additional air raid sirens for RAF Akrotiri
A £800,000 UK contract will provide a portable air raid warning system for RAF Akrotiri and neighbouring Akrotiri…
ТуризмCyprus advances AI strategy to strengthen tourism competitiveness
Cyprus is developing a Smart Tourism 2032 strategy to apply artificial intelligence across tourism services, planning and visitor…
ОбществоCyprus court summer recess serves judicial needs, Nicosia bar chairman says
Nicosia bar association chairman Stefanos Skordis said Cyprus’ court summer recess allows urgent cases, administrative work and preparation…
ПолитикаGreek and French military aircraft conduct routine flights over Kiti and Pervolia
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said low-flying aircraft seen on Thursday were operating under scheduled activities and bilateral protocols.
ПолитикаCuba marks Fidel Castro’s birth centenary amid economic and political crisis
Cuba commemorated Fidel Castro’s 100th birth anniversary as an oil embargo and tightened U.S. sanctions intensified the island’s…