Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldIrish public sector unions suspend strike ahead of mediated discussions
Irish public sector unions have suspended a strike planned for next week after agreeing to mediated discussions with the government on a framework for pay negotiations.
SocietyCyprus dietitians urge action to make healthy food accessible to all
Marking World Food Day, Cyprus’ dietitians and nutritionists called for food security policies and encouraged people to follow…
WorldKatie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after scrutiny over legal credentials
A White House official said Katie Zacharia was dismissed on Friday after President Donald Trump urged her to…
WorldIndia says all 24 seafarers safe after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Romania
India’s shipping minister said on Friday that 24 Indian seafarers aboard two tankers attacked in recent days were…
WorldKenya confirms third Ebola case in woman related to first two patients
Kenya’s health ministry said a 65-year-old woman had become the country’s third Ebola patient, with no evidence of…
WorldKremlin says Putin agrees to cooperate with Pope Leo on aid for Oleshky
Pope Leo sought a ceasefire to allow food and aid into Russian-controlled Oleshky; the Kremlin said Putin agreed…
WorldBend police investigate school shooting that killed three children and a teacher
Investigators are examining the motive and weapon access of a 16-year-old who killed four people at an Oregon…
WorldPutin says Russia’s planned border zone in Ukraine will be excluded from peace talks
Putin said Russia was creating a border security zone inside Ukraine, while the Kremlin put its planned length…
SocietyStadium CCTV submissions to be reviewed for upgrade requirements
The Cyprus Sports Organisation said stadium authorities had submitted CCTV comparison tables for review, with tenders to follow…
SocietyHealth ministry approves 10,000 flu vaccines for private sector
The health ministry says 10,000 flu vaccines will be made available to the private sector over the coming…
SocietyMinistry says Paphos-Polis highway works will proceed under legal and financial safeguards
The transport ministry has pledged to continue the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway project after delays, a contract termination and…