Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussia Says It Struck Power Stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr Regions as Temperatures Fall
Russia's defence ministry said it hit two Ukrainian power stations and a cargo vessel near Odesa, a week before US-brokered peace talks are due to resume.
TourismSoaring Jet Fuel Prices Threaten Cyprus Tourism Push Into Winter
European aviation fuel costs have more than doubled this year, and airlines are signalling dearer tickets for 2027,…
WorldDemocrats projected to win House and Senate in US midterm elections, with upsets in Texas and South Carolina
US media projected that Democrats won both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterms, with Senate victories in Republican-leaning…
WorldDemocrats Win Senate and House Majorities in Sweeping Rebuke of Trump
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, winning in Republican strongholds including South Carolina, Texas…
EconomyCyprus posts €1.61 billion surplus in nine months as Paphos courts Polish wedding planners
Cystat reported a general government surplus of €1.61 billion for January to September 2026, while Paphos hosts Polish…
EconomyBoards Urged to Look Beyond Compliance to Improve Decisions and Oversight
Two tax and legal specialists say corporate governance should be a tool for better decisions, risk control and…
SocietyEstate agents’ body urges media to report closure of probe into north property claims
The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association says the case has been archived for lack of evidence and asks…
EconomyEU tax omnibus package could cut compliance costs by €6.6 billion a year, Parliament research service says
A European Parliament Research Service briefing says the Commission's plan to simplify EU direct taxation rules could save…
EconomyDiesel Market Enters Winter With Depleted Stocks, Raising Price Risks for Cyprus
Low global inventories, renewed strikes on Russian refineries and the possibility of wider conflict involving Iran could push…
Incidents11-year-old girl hospitalised after alleged attack by five classmates at Nicosia school
An 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted by five classmates at a Nicosia primary…
WorldTrump Says US Will End $4 Billion in Annual Funding to Israel After This Year
President Donald Trump said he agreed with Benjamin Netanyahu to end about $4 billion in yearly US funding…