Cyprus News

The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.

Five British nationals remanded after tobacco seizure at Larnaca Airport

Five British nationals were arrested after Customs officers seized 74.75kg of rolling tobacco from their luggage at Larnaca Airport.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not withdraw forces from Gaza before Hamas is fully disarmed.

Germany’s embassy in Nicosia has reportedly demanded the release of a woman held for 25 months in a…

Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou said the Turkish side has delayed progress towards an enlarged meeting on Cyprus.

Fire Service, Forestry Department crews and volunteers responded to a fire inside the fenced Marathounta landfill site.

Customs officers seized 48 vaping devices labelled as containing THC and CBD from a parcel declared as children’s…

Open-air venues and cinemas in Nicosia are screening documentaries, international films, blockbusters and family animation throughout the summer.

Iran said a deal with Oman on new Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes is nearing completion, but reopening…

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris defended the government’s authority over police operations while highlighting prison security concerns and the…

A Jetstar A320 and a towed Qatar Airways Boeing 777 stopped abruptly after coming close on a crossing…

UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said practical confidence-building measures are needed before a possible enlarged meeting on the…