Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SportsChristodoulides meets FIDE and Freedom24 leaders to discuss Cyprus chess development
FIDE president Timur Turlov and Freedom24 chief executive Evgenii Tiapkin discussed Cyprus’ expanding chess role and development plans with President Nikos Christodoulides.
EconomyCyprus targets Israeli investment and business relocations at Tel Aviv summit
More than 200 delegates are expected at Tuesday’s Tel Aviv summit exploring investment in Cyprus, business relocation and…
IncidentsAppeal court suspends remaining jail terms after man’s completion of drug rehabilitation
The appeal court granted a three-year suspension of the remaining prison terms, finding that the trial court had…
SocietySix €5,000 scholarships offered to Cypriot women for postgraduate studies
Scholarships totalling €30,000 will support Cypriot women studying shipping, innovation and technology in 2026-2027, with academic, social and…
EconomyCyprus betting wagers fall to €329.8m as operators retain more in second quarter
National Betting Authority figures show Cyprus betting revenue reached €46.9m in the second quarter of 2026, despite wagers…
EconomyCyprus oversight highlights safeguards for funds held by electronic money firms
Cyprus requirements for independent checks on client-fund safeguards underline how electronic money institutions differ from banks.
CultureNicosia exhibition brings together 136 coins from three collections
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia is hosting a temporary exhibition exploring Cyprus’ numismatic heritage through coins, with…
IncidentsVehicle fire closes Nicosia mall carpark
A vehicle fire damaged two cars and temporarily closed a Nicosia mall carpark on Monday, with four fire…
SocietyTIF urges patient-centred thalassaemia policies in 2025 review
The International Thalassaemia Federation says a global appeal developed with the Cyprus government seeks stronger national action and…
WorldHegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit amid US-Iran tensions
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, according to a person familiar with…
IncidentsDriver injured after car overturns in Paliometocho field
Emergency crews freed an injured driver from his car after it left the road and overturned in a…