Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
В миреTrump demands Iran compensate victims as Strait of Hormuz talks stall
US President Donald Trump said Iran must compensate victims of conflicts and protests, while Tehran maintained conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
ОбществоPEO urges action on pay rise for escorts of children with disabilities
PEO said an agreed salary-scale upgrade for escorts of children with disabilities has remained pending for five months.
ПолитикаCyprus rejects Greek Leopard 1A5 tanks after National Guard inspection
Cyprus has ruled out receiving Greek Leopard 1A5 tanks after an inspection found they did not meet National…
ОбществоCyprus faces continued shortages in seasonal lifeguard posts
The interior ministry said vacant lifeguard positions remain difficult to fill, particularly contracts lasting three and four months.
ОбществоNew quarry near Androlykou approved under environmental conditions
A new limestone quarry near Androlykou has been approved despite opposition from environmental organisations over its proximity to…
ОбществоPaphos launches four-month coastal pollution monitoring programme
Daily sea patrols will monitor and respond to pollution along the coasts of Paphos and Yeroskipou under a…
ТуризмEntries to the north fall 13.3% in first half of year
Entries to the north by land, air and sea declined by 303,526 to 1.98 million in the first…
ПолитикаDEK leader rejects claims of opaque party management amid leadership dispute
DEK chairman Andreas Themistocleous denied allegations of financial irregularities after four political bureau members withdrew their confidence in…
ПолитикаUstel welcomes Fidan’s renewed backing for two-state Cyprus settlement
Unal Ustel said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s support for a two-state settlement gave Turkish Cypriots trust and…
В миреPowerful earthquake kills at least 20 in western Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia killed at least 20 people, damaged buildings and disrupted flights across several…
ОбществоCyprus records highest antisemitic attitudes among EU countries in ADL survey
The ADL Global 100 survey found 58 per cent of respondents in Cyprus met its threshold for elevated…