Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyCyprus Retail Turnover Rises 10.4 Per Cent in Value in September, Cystat Reports
Cystat data show retail sales in Cyprus grew 10.4 per cent in value and 7.7 per cent in volume in September 2026 year on year, excluding motor vehicles.
EconomyEurobank Cyprus Posts €367 Million Pre-Tax Profit for First Nine Months of 2026
Eurobank's Cyprus operations earned €367 million before tax in the first nine months of 2026, while group net…
WorldSwedish supermarket freezers overheat overnight, with one store citing a cyberattack
Operators ICA and Coop reported a sharp overnight rise in freezer temperatures at several Swedish grocery stores, and…
IncidentsThree men arrested over alleged theft attempt at Yermasoyeia construction site
Three men aged 23, 26 and 27 were arrested early on Monday after allegedly trying to steal a…
WorldWhite House readies executive-action plans in case Democrats win Congress in midterms
Trump aides have spent months drafting ways to pursue his agenda without lawmakers' approval and preparing for investigations…
WorldIliana Iotova Wins Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff to Become First Elected Female Head of State
Acting President Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria's presidential runoff with 57.58% of the vote, according to near-final Central Election…
IncidentsPolice Investigate Car Drifting Near Pedestrians at Ayios Athanasios Roundabout in Limassol
Police in Limassol are examining a social media video of a car drifting around the Ayios Athanasios roundabout…
IncidentsPolice arrest 17 people overnight in preventative operations across Cyprus
Police said 17 arrests were made overnight in preventative operations, with 644 vehicles stopped, 862 people checked and…
EconomyDemetra Holdings Plc buys back 3,358 of its own shares for €4,432.56
Demetra Holdings Plc repurchased 3,358 own shares on October 30, 2026 at €1.32 each, in three trades handled…
WorldIranian negotiators leave Doha talks as draft proposal on ending US war circulates
An official said Iran's negotiators left Qatar-mediated talks on Sunday, a draft proposal is circulating and a further…
EconomyOev conference in Nicosia explores social enterprises and labour market inclusion
The Employers and Industrialists Federation reviewed its October 21 conference on how social enterprises can widen employment and…