Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldNetanyahu’s Rivals Cite Democratic Congress Wins as Proof He Eroded US Bipartisan Backing
Israeli opposition figures say the Democratic takeover of both chambers of the US Congress shows Benjamin Netanyahu damaged Israel's cross-party American support, as coalition talks begin.
WorldUS Treasury Sanctions Turkey- and India-Based Firms and Individuals Over Support for Iran
The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Turkish and Indian entities and individuals, including a network accused of…
PoliticsTurkey Rejects European Commission Criticism Over Cyprus Policy in Enlargement Report
Ankara accused the EU of adopting Greek and Greek Cypriot positions after the European Commission's enlargement report criticised…
WorldDemocrats Win Congress as Voters Punish Trump Over Iran War and Fuel Prices
The US midterm results leave a weakened Trump choosing between a negotiated exit from the Iran war and…
CultureTwo 19th-century churches in Karavas restored by Greek and Turkish Cypriot specialists
Ayia Irene and Ayios Georgios of Mezere in Karavas have been conserved by experts from both communities with…
WorldMike Johnson will not seek House minority leader post after Republicans lose majority
US House Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for minority leader after Democrats won the House and Senate,…
WorldVance Distances Himself From Trump’s Iran War, Blames It for Democratic Congress Win
US Vice President JD Vance questioned the value of the war on Iran in a post on X…
PoliticsCyprus Weighs Overhaul of 1929 Criminal Code Containing Obsolete Railway and Horse Cart Offences
The House legal affairs committee discussed modernising the 374-article criminal code, which includes outdated provisions and a contested…
IncidentsSupreme Court annuls order letting police keep Avakoum monastery CCTV footage
The Supreme Court ruled that the Nicosia district court had no legal basis for ordering police to retain…
CultureGeorge Perris to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 in Burgas as CyBC opens call for songs
CyBC announced that singer George Perris will fly the flag for Cyprus at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest…
SportsReal Madrid close to signing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, pending EU passport
Real Madrid have offered a multi-year deal to 16-year-old forward JJ Gabriel of Cypriot origin, but the move…