Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SportsCyprus chess gains prominence through Freedom24 partnership and growing national teams
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has hosted 26 chess competitions since Freedom24 became the main partner of the Cyprus Chess Federation in 2023, while its national teams have improved their standing ahead of the Chess Olympiad…
PoliticsSpain threatens Italy with travel restrictions over Ceuta migrant controls
Madrid, Spain. Spain said on Friday it could impose restrictions on travellers from Italy unless Rome lifts by…
CultureQueer Wave 2026 to return to Nicosia in September
Nicosia, Cyprus. Queer Wave will return to NiMAC in Nicosia for its seventh edition from September 18 to…
EconomyKeve to host Cyprus-Palestine business forum in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) will host a business forum and business-to-business meetings…
EconomyKeo plc warns of possible delay to €1.69m dividend payment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Beverage company Keo plc said on Friday that technical issues with its dividend calculation software may…
IncidentsBritish father returns to UK for funeral after Paphos hotel death
Paphos, Cyprus. A British father charged after the death of his three-year-old son at a Paphos hotel has…
PoliticsSmotrich faces settler backlash before Israel’s October election
Jerusalem, Israel. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faces a challenge to retain political support ahead of Israel’s October…
EconomyDemetra Holdings repurchases 3,340 shares on Cyprus Stock Exchange
Nicosia, Cyprus. Demetra Holdings Plc repurchased 3,340 of its own shares at €1.465 per share on August 6,…
EconomyCentral Bank of Cyprus opens applications for two senior posts
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus announced on Friday that it is accepting applications for two vacant…
IncidentsMan remanded after supermarket stabbing in northern Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A court heard on Friday that a 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old woman multiple times…
PoliticsIsrael’s Saar accuses Turkey of hypocrisy over Syria and Cyprus
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday accused Turkey of hypocrisy, saying Ankara continues to occupy…