Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПолитикаSenate confirms Todd Blanche as US attorney general in 50-49 vote
Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general after securing a narrow Senate vote despite bipartisan concerns over his independence.
ПроисшествияPolice investigate robbery of delivery driver in Limassol
A 23-year-old food delivery driver was assaulted and robbed in the Ayios Sylas area of Limassol early on…
В миреRussian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Kyiv reports strikes on Russian refineries
Russian drones and missiles killed four people in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it struck two Russian oil refineries…
ОбществоCyprus police step up road checks ahead of August 15 weekend
Police will increase traffic enforcement and management measures as heavier travel is expected during the August 15 three-day…
ПроисшествияLimassol CID investigates robbery of food delivery driver
A 23-year-old food delivery driver was assaulted and robbed in the Agios Sylas area of Limassol early on…
ОбществоAkrotiri residents protest planned installation of new antennas
Residents and local groups marched to the British Bases at Akrotiri to oppose plans for new antennas and…
ПолитикаCyprus allocates €150,000 for restoration of Gaza’s Saint Porphyrius Church
Cyprus will fund restoration work and social programmes through the Patriarchate of Jerusalem after the 2023 damage to…
ПроисшествияRomanian national remanded over alleged burglaries in Paphos villages
A 44-year-old Romanian national was remanded for two days while police investigate alleged burglaries, thefts and damage in…
ПроисшествияCyprus police investigate personal data complaint linked to Mafia State
Police are investigating a complaint over an alleged personal data breach linked to journalist Makarios Drousiotis and his…
ПолитикаGovernment defends advisory council amid semi-government board appointment criticism
The government defended its advisory council after claims it was bypassed in semi-government board appointments, including at Cyta.
В миреFive injured after drone strike causes fire at Russian oil refinery
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, injuring five…