Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldVance Distances Himself From Trump’s Iran War, Blames It for Democratic Congress Win
US Vice President JD Vance questioned the value of the war on Iran in a post on X and held it solely responsible for the election losses that gave Democrats control of Congress.
PoliticsCyprus Weighs Overhaul of 1929 Criminal Code Containing Obsolete Railway and Horse Cart Offences
The House legal affairs committee discussed modernising the 374-article criminal code, which includes outdated provisions and a contested…
IncidentsSupreme Court annuls order letting police keep Avakoum monastery CCTV footage
The Supreme Court ruled that the Nicosia district court had no legal basis for ordering police to retain…
CultureGeorge Perris to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 in Burgas as CyBC opens call for songs
CyBC announced that singer George Perris will fly the flag for Cyprus at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest…
SportsReal Madrid close to signing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, pending EU passport
Real Madrid have offered a multi-year deal to 16-year-old forward JJ Gabriel of Cypriot origin, but the move…
PoliticsUN Cyprus Mission Chief Briefs UK Foreign Office Delegation at Unficyp Headquarters
Khassim Diagne, head of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, briefed a delegation from the UK Foreign Office…
PoliticsAkinci Hopes Guterres Can Secure Some Progress, Even Extra Crossing Points
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said after meeting UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin that opening even one…
SocietyMPs Question Plan to Move Asphalt Plant From Dhali to Mitsero
The House environment committee heard concerns about the asphalt plant's relocation to Mitsero, with MPs pointing to health…
EconomyDemetra Holdings Plc Buys Back 4,164 Own Shares at €1.32 Each
Demetra Holdings Plc bought 4,164 of its own shares on November 3, 2026, in three transactions at €1.32…
EconomyInvest Cyprus marks 20 years with event attended by President Christodoulides and unveils 2027-2030 strategy
At a Nicosia event, Invest Cyprus reviewed two decades of work and presented four priorities for 2027-2030, with…
WorldEuropean Commission: Montenegro could complete EU accession talks by end of 2026
The European Commission said the EU could finish membership negotiations with Montenegro this year and sign a treaty…