Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump Backs Pentagon Chief Hegseth After Democrats Win Congress in Midterms
President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job, though sources say a replacement remains possible as Republicans assess midterm losses tied to the Iran war.
EconomyNational Bank of Greece reports €996 million nine-month profit after tax
National Bank of Greece, present in Cyprus through a local subsidiary, posted a 15.7 per cent return on…
SocietyCyprus Weather: Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast From Thursday, Cooler Weekend Ahead
Thursday begins mostly fine before afternoon rain and isolated storms, with unsettled conditions continuing through the weekend and…
EconomyWomen leaders to discuss finances in Nicosia as minister seeks longer fuel duty cut
The Central Bank of Cyprus and CyFLEC will hold a financial literacy event for women on November 10,…
EconomyAegean Airlines to Release Third-Quarter and Nine-Month Trading Update on November 16
Aegean Airlines will report its third-quarter and nine-month results after the Athens Exchange closes on November 16, 2026,…
CultureMarkets, music and theatre fill the weekend agenda in Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca and Limassol
Winter clothing bazaars, artisan markets, swing and violin concerts, a family orchestra show and several theatre productions are…
EconomyCyprus Reports €1.61bn Surplus as Ireland Shows Limits of Headline Wealth Figures
As Cyprus announces a €1.61 billion government surplus, a Financial Times investigation into Ireland shows how large national…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Fourlas challenges Commissioner Kos over describing Turkey as EU strategic partner
Loucas Fourlas questioned Marta Kos in the European Parliament over the strategic partner label for Turkey, and she…
WorldDrone strike on minibus in Russia’s Belgorod region kills three members of one family
Local authorities say a Ukrainian drone hit a minibus in the Soldatskoye community, killing a man, a woman…
WorldOil falls more than 8% to two-month low after Republicans lose Congress in US midterms
Brent and West Texas Intermediate dropped to their lowest levels since Aug 31 as investors wagered that Democratic…
SocietyTwo Looted Byzantine Icons Handed to Bishopric of Morphou After Five Decades
Two 14th-century icons of the Evangelists Matthew and Mark, stolen after the 1974 Turkish invasion, were formally given…