Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
КультураNicosia hosts summer film screenings through August and September
Open-air venues and cinemas in Nicosia are screening documentaries, international films, blockbusters and family animation throughout the summer.
В миреIran says Strait of Hormuz shipping-lane deal with Oman is in final stages
Iran said a deal with Oman on new Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes is nearing completion, but reopening…
ПолитикаJustice minister defends police union stance and calls for new central prisons
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris defended the government’s authority over police operations while highlighting prison security concerns and the…
ПроисшествияATSB investigates Sydney Airport near-miss involving Jetstar and Qatar Airways aircraft
A Jetstar A320 and a towed Qatar Airways Boeing 777 stopped abruptly after coming close on a crossing…
ПолитикаHolguin calls confidence-building measures indispensable before enlarged Cyprus meeting
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said practical confidence-building measures are needed before a possible enlarged meeting on the…
ПроисшествияThree drivers arrested after separate collisions in Nicosia and Famagusta districts
Police arrested two drivers following collisions in the Nicosia district and a third driver in the Famagusta district…
ОбществоCyprus marks 21 years since Helios air disaster
Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said the 2005 Helios air disaster remains part of Cyprus’ collective memory and stressed…
ТуризмGlamping grows in Cyprus amid lack of legal framework
Glamping operators are expanding across Cyprus, but proposed legislation to regulate the sector remains unapproved.
ПолитикаGovernment says Cyprus talks are returning to substantive issues
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said renewed UN and EU engagement has created prospects for substantive Cyprus talks.
ПолитикаFidan says two-state solution is more realistic path for Cyprus settlement
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Greek Cypriot side would not accept power-sharing and called a two-state…
В миреIran says Hormuz shipping deal with Oman is close but reopening depends on wider demands
Iran said an agreement with Oman on a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route was close, but said…