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Cyprus police report 723 burglaries and thefts in first half of 2026Происшествия
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Cyprus police report 723 burglaries and thefts in first half of 2026

Police statistics show that 436 of 723 burglary and theft cases registered in Cyprus in the first half of 2026 were solved.

August 10, 2026Cyprus
Iran says Oman shipping-lane pact near as US conditions remain for Strait of Hormuz reopeningВ мире

Iran says Oman shipping-lane pact near as US conditions remain for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran said talks with Oman on new Strait of Hormuz shipping routes are nearing agreement, while Tehran maintains…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Jury selection set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las VegasПроисшествия

Jury selection set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of masterminding Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, is due to stand trial in Las…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus trade deficit widens to €4.68bn in first half of 2026Экономика

Cyprus trade deficit widens to €4.68bn in first half of 2026

Cyprus’ trade deficit rose 15.4 per cent year on year in the first six months of 2026 as…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus electricity demand declines as temperatures easeОбщество

Cyprus electricity demand declines as temperatures ease

Cyprus’ electricity demand is fully covered and is expected to decline further as temperatures ease, the Transmission System…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Christodoulides and Erhurman to discuss new crossing points on August 26Политика

Christodoulides and Erhurman to discuss new crossing points on August 26

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are expected to discuss confidence-building measures and preparations for…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Euroxx raises Bank of Cyprus target price to €13 after first-half resultsЭкономика

Euroxx raises Bank of Cyprus target price to €13 after first-half results

Euroxx Research increased its 2026-2028 earnings forecasts and target price for Bank of Cyprus shares following stronger-than-expected first-half…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
iDNA Genomics reports wider 2025 loss and increased net liabilitiesЭкономика

iDNA Genomics reports wider 2025 loss and increased net liabilities

Cyprus-based iDNA Genomics reported a €3.46 million loss for 2025 as total assets declined and net liabilities increased.

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Drousiotis appeals for funds amid second criminal investigationПроисшествия

Drousiotis appeals for funds amid second criminal investigation

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis appealed for public contributions, saying legal proceedings and a new police investigation risk financial ruin.

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus building permits rise 10.7% in April as planned homes increaseЭкономика

Cyprus building permits rise 10.7% in April as planned homes increase

Cyprus issued 639 building permits in April 2026, while permits for the first four months rose 35.1% year…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus
Jumbo sales in Cyprus rise 14 per cent in JulyЭкономика

Jumbo sales in Cyprus rise 14 per cent in July

Jumbo recorded approximately 14 per cent year-on-year sales growth in Cyprus in July, while group-wide sales increased by…

August 10, 2026 · Cyprus