Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПолитикаIsrael and Lebanon shortlist countries for Hezbollah disarmament verification force
Israel and Lebanon have identified Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a mechanism to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament.
ОбществоYellow warning issued as temperatures expected to exceed 40C
The meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for extreme heat on Thursday, with temperatures expected to rise…
ПроисшествияTwo suspects to stand trial over alleged attempted arson in Kornos forest
A 28-year-old woman and a 26-year-old are due before Larnaca criminal court in October over an alleged attempted…
Общество€250,000 allocated for modern animal shelter in Paphos
A modern animal shelter in Paphos is planned for completion within 18 months, with efforts continuing to identify…
КультураAlex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient named among top 50 thrillers of the century
The New York Times Book Review ranked Greek Cypriot author Alex Michaelides’ debut novel The Silent Patient 36th…
ПроисшествияFourth suspect arrested over Limassol betting agency arson
Police arrested a 30-year-old man in Nicosia in connection with the June 1 arson attack on a betting…
ОбществоCyprus aviation inspections find no Ryanair safety concerns
Cyprus civil aviation inspections of Ryanair aircraft have found no grounds for restrictions or safety concerns, the transport…
В миреTurkish F-16 crashes during training flight in Yalova
A Turkish military F-16 crashed during a training flight in Yalova province, with the pilot ejecting safely, the…
ОбществоNKUA Cyprus branch reports high demand for medical school places
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens said its Cyprus branch received hundreds of applications, with a 20…
ПроисшествияBar Association head urges caution over Drousiotis crowdfunding investigation
Michalis Vorkas said the presumption of innocence must be respected as police examine whether Cyprus fundraising law applies…
В миреFormer Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his blunt criticism of corruption and economic mismanagement, died on Wednesday…