Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 27 election after backing legislation to prevent the arrest of ultra-Orthodox Jews who avoid military service.…
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…
SocietyCyprus mobile users report more connection problems despite high overall satisfaction
Nicosia, Cyprus. Consumers in Cyprus remain largely satisfied with mobile phone services, although more users are reporting connection…
IncidentsFour suspects remanded in custody over Kyrenia murder investigation
Kyrenia, Cyprus. Four of seven people arrested in connection with the murder of 40-year-old Nizam Allanazarov appeared in…
IncidentsLondon man convicted of murdering two sex workers after police failings
London, United Kingdom. Simon Levy, 40, was convicted on Friday of murdering two sex workers in 2025 and…
PoliticsEnvironment Commissioner discusses stalled Akamas forest park project with mayor
Akamas, Cyprus. Newly appointed Environment Commissioner Elias Myrianthos met Akamas mayor Marinos Lambrou on Friday to discuss regional…
SocietyCyprus repatriates 119 migrants in police and migration ministry operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus repatriated 119 migrants residing illegally in the country on Friday through operations involving police and…
PoliticsMotorcyclists mark 30 years since Isaac and Solomou deaths
Zodia, Cyprus. Motorcyclists from the Isaac-Solomou memorial initiative symbolically closed the Zodia-Astromeritis crossing point for several minutes on…