Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
В миреRussia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 103 prisoners of war each, with Ukrainian intelligence expecting another swap before month-end.
ОбществоLabour ministry to investigate hotel agency worker allegations
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said inspections will examine claims that hotels use agency workers to bypass employment protections.
ПолитикаUkraine anti-corruption agencies launch operation before defence minister vote
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies launched an operation involving lawmakers and presidential advisers ahead of a parliamentary vote on a…
ПолитикаTurkish opposition figure criticises Cyprus designation at Istanbul geography olympiad
Iyi Party deputy leader Ayyuce Turkes Tas criticised the presentation of a Greek Cypriot delegation as the Republic…
ПолитикаUK says RAF Akrotiri has robust security amid reports of possible Iranian retaliation
The UK Ministry of Defence said RAF Akrotiri’s security is under constant review after reports that Iranian forces…
В миреLagarde Says Europe’s Post-War Growth Model Is Eroding
ECB president Christine Lagarde said Europe must strengthen its single market as trade, manufacturing and energy advantages weaken.
ЭкономикаAllwyn acquires 549,942 shares under buyback programme
Allwyn AG acquired 549,942 treasury shares on Euronext Athens between August 10 and 14, 2026, for €7.45 million.
ПолитикаGovernment presents pension reform plan to unions and stakeholders
President Nikos Christodoulides said the proposed pension reform aims to improve pension adequacy, support low-income pensioners and safeguard…
ЭкономикаCyprus imported 3.4 million kilogrammes of ice cream in 2025
Cyprus imported about 3.40 million kilogrammes of ice cream and other edible ice in 2025, mainly from EU…
В миреBus and truck collision in southern Brazil kills at least 21
At least 21 people died and four were injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on…
ОбществоKouris reservoir receives 118,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours
Cyprus reservoirs received about 140,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours, but the Water Development Department said…