Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПолитикаUS lawmakers urge stronger backing for Great Sea Interconnector
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and DFC chief executive Ben Black to prioritise the Great Sea Interconnector.
ПроисшествияPolice complete investigation into Kalo Chorio wildfire
Police have completed their investigation into the Kalo Chorio wildfire, with the case file due to be sent…
ОбществоEducation ministry support programme staff protest over service recognition
Education ministry support programme employees called for recognition of their full service and clearer employment and pay arrangements.
ПроисшествияPresidential pardon releases minor offenders ahead of August 15 holiday
Cyprus will release Cypriot and foreign minor offenders under a presidential pardon as authorities seek to ease prison…
В миреUkraine drone attack disrupts grain terminals in Russia’s Novorossiysk
A Ukrainian overnight drone attack damaged enterprises and homes in Novorossiysk, while Russian industry sources said two major…
СпортCristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodriguez in private Cascais ceremony
Cristiano Ronaldo and longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez were married in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, his…
ПроисшествияJournalists’ union raises expression concerns over Drousiotis cases
The journalists’ union said the handling of three criminal cases involving Makarios Drousiotis could pose risks to freedom…
СпортCanadian basketball creator Matt Kiatipis to visit Cyprus in September
Matt ‘MK’ Kiatipis will appear in Nicosia, Paralimni and Larnaca, where fans can enter a charity-backed 1-on-1 challenge.
В миреShipping attacks reported near Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea as Iran war tensions rise
Separate U.S. and Houthi attacks on shipping were reported as Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain…
ТуризмPresidential retreat in Troodos to open for Let’s Go Troodos event
The presidential retreat in Troodos will open to the public on September 6 for an event featuring local…
ПолитикаErtugruloglu says common understanding needed for Cyprus settlement talks
Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said a settlement cannot be reached without agreement on the nature of…