Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПолитикаReport says engineers were ordered not to mine Pente Mili before 1974 invasion
A Phileleftheros report cites accounts that the 70th Engineer Battalion was stopped from mining the Pente Mili coast hours before the Turkish landing in 1974.
ПолитикаDendias says Cyprus problem remains issue of illegal military occupation
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias marked the 52nd anniversary of Operation Attila’s second phase, paying tribute to those…
ПроисшествияThree Paphos police officers suspended over alleged assault
Three off-duty police officers were suspended after a complaint of assault causing actual bodily harm in Paphos.
ПроисшествияIndependent criminal investigation opened into allegations against seven police officers
Aadipa has appointed two criminal investigators to examine misconduct and corruption complaints made by Ioanna Fotiou.
ПроисшествияMan arrested in Nicosia over alleged attempted murder of woman
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Nicosia in connection with the alleged attempted murder and assault of a…
ЭкономикаCyprus economy grows 3.3% annually in second quarter of 2026
Cyprus recorded 3.3 per cent annual GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026, with quarterly growth accelerating…
ЭкономикаCyprus investment fund assets rise to €8.37bn in June
The number of investment funds operating in Cyprus rose to 353 in June 2026, while total sector assets…
ПолитикаUS urges Netanyahu to condemn settler siege of Palestinian homes in Qusra
US and Israeli officials said the White House is pressing Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn settlers besieging homes…
ТуризмNags Head in Limassol combines pub dining, sports viewing and games
The Nags Head pub in Limassol offers grilled dishes, beer, sports screens, pool tables and dart boards.
ОбществоAkel MP calls for aid for grandmother and grandson living in container
Akel MP Argentoula Ioannou urged state intervention for a grandmother and her grandson reportedly living without basic utilities…
ПолитикаKyrenia mayor calls for action over Nexus festival at castle
Kyrenia mayor Akis Violaris has urged the government to prevent the Nexus electronic music festival from taking place…