Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 experiences.
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…
В миреPutin’s visit to disputed island draws condemnation from Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup was unacceptable and hindered better relations with…
ПолитикаIoannides alleges effort to deflect responsibility for 2011 Mari explosion
Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides cited the Polyviou inquiry’s findings on responsibility for the 2011 Mari explosion.
СпортCyprus to make Mediterranean Games debut in padel at Taranto 26
Cyprus will enter padel teams at the Taranto 26 Mediterranean Games, marking the sport’s first inclusion in its…
ЭкономикаMitsides completes €410,000 final dividend payment
Mitsides Public Company Limited paid a €410,000 final dividend to eligible shareholders on August 13, 2026.
ОбществоHeating oil tank costs in Cyprus rise by almost €500 since March
The consumers association has called for scrutiny of fuel pricing after heating oil, petrol and diesel prices increased…
ЭкономикаCyprus banks’ non-performing loan ratio steady at 1.6% in May
Cyprus banks’ non-performing loan ratio remained at 1.6 per cent in May 2026, while coverage of bad loans…
ЭкономикаCyprus industrial output falls 1.3% in June 2026
Cyprus recorded a monthly decline of 1.3 per cent in industrial output in June 2026, while production was…