Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsSpain to impose border controls on arrivals from Italy
Madrid, Spain. Spain’s government said on Friday it would establish border controls for flights and ships arriving from Italy from midnight on Saturday until September 7, amid a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.…
WorldUS Senate advances Russia and Iran sanctions bill with broad support
Washington, United States. The US Senate on Friday backed legislation imposing expanded sanctions on Russia and Iran, advancing…
WorldRussian strikes kill two and injure six in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region
Dnipro, Ukraine. Russian strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk Region killed two people and injured six on Friday, regional…
PoliticsUS appeals court halts White House ballroom construction, Trump to appeal
Washington, United States. A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction…
WorldLebanon and Israel agree shortlist for Hezbollah disarmament verification force
Rome, Italy. Lebanon and Israel have agreed a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the…
IncidentsMonk arrested after two injured in Paphos monastery attack
Paphos, Cyprus. Police arrested a 51-year-old monk on Friday in connection with an attempted murder investigation following an…
CultureAyia Napa exhibition explores Cyprus myths, legends and traditions
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A new exhibition curated by the Press and Information Office explores Cyprus’ myths, legends and…
PoliticsZelenskiy visits Serbia for talks on EU membership, economy and energy
Belgrade, Serbia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan…
IncidentsNicosia mayor backs restoration of fire-damaged former Corner Pub
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos said the municipality is willing to contribute to the full restoration of…
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…
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…