Cyprus News

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

Monk arrested after alleged knife attack at Paphos district monastery

A 51-year-old monk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured in an alleged knife attack at a monastery.

The €5.3 million redevelopment of Pattichion Park has been completed, following delays and public debate over construction near…

Key events on August 7 include the Guadalcanal offensive, Ivory Coast’s independence, embassy bombings and a record IMF…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 4,053 Ebola infections and 1,850 deaths in the world’s second-largest outbreak.

A 14-year-old student killed five people, including his grandparents, before taking his own life at a school outside…

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are expected to sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, according…

Inmates, officials and campaigners said summer heatwaves have intensified concerns over overcrowding and ageing prison facilities in France.

Two prison riots in Sri Lanka killed three inmates and injured at least 24 others amid chronic overcrowding…

German prosecutors are investigating a suspected attack after a bus driver knocked down an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle…

Thailand’s prime minister said a proposed law would restrict public firearm carrying after a shooting outside Bangkok killed…

A U.S. official said Iran and Oman were nearing an agreement that could restore commercial shipping through the…