Cyprus News

The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.

Shadow puppetry traditions continue in China and Cyprus

Chinese shadow theatre and Cyprus’ Karagiozis tradition use distinct puppets and stories while preserving long-standing performance practices.

Stylist Thekla Ioakim uses colour analysis and personal styling to help clients identify colours, body shapes and styles…

The 17-year-old athlete said she is proud to represent Cyprus following racist comments about her heritage.

Cyprus’ state workforce increased by 300 employees year on year in July 2026, driven by growth in education…

SBA police issued 158 traffic penalties and cautions, investigated 17 serious cases and made 27 arrests during a…

Overcrowding at the central prison has pushed police detention facilities beyond capacity, raising concerns over detainee safety, hygiene…

Political parties paid tribute to Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou and renewed calls for accountability and the liberation…

Former detainees and Ukrainian officials told an informal U.N. Security Council meeting that Russian captors tortured prisoners, while…

Larnaca hotel bookings declined by 15 per cent in July, while August occupancy is currently at 75 per…

A Syrian court convicted ousted president Bashar al-Assad of murder, torture, arbitrary arrest and crimes against humanity.

Communications strategist Evgenia Zaslavskaya says Cyprus startups can reach international audiences without large marketing budgets.