Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca joint defence agreement
Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan announced the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, saying it would strengthen collective deterrence and treat an armed attack on any one of the three countries as an…
WorldWildberries warehouse attacks disrupt Russian retail and franchise operators
Moscow, Russia. Drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses since July 18 have disrupted the Russian e-commerce retailer’s logistics network,…
WorldSaudi Arabia warns of possible coordinated attacks by Iraqi militias and Houthis
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks by Iraqi militias from the north and Yemen’s Houthis…
SocietyTransport minister considers expanding park-and-ride services
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said on Friday that she will consider expanding park-and-ride services across Cyprus…
SocietyWorld War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis dies aged 103
Lythrodontas, Cyprus. World War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis has died at the age of…
EconomyCyprus R&D Funding Reaches €112 Million in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus allocated €111.99 million to research and development in 2025, according to Eurostat figures published on…
EconomyEU alcoholic beer exports fall 11% in 2025 as imports rise
Brussels, Belgium. European Union exports of alcoholic beer to non-EU countries fell by 11% in 2025, while imports…
IncidentsIvan Toney charged with assault over alleged Soho nightclub incident
London, United Kingdom. England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm over an…
EconomyUsed vehicle registrations drive Cyprus motor market growth
Nicosia, Cyprus. Used vehicles drove an 11.5 per cent increase in motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus during the…
SocietyCyprus featured in ISSA-C video on Vision Zero workplace safety strategy
Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus has been featured in a new international video by the International Social Security Association’s Construction…
CultureDocumentary on Cyprus serial killer case available on Greece’s ERTFLIX
Nicosia, Cyprus. The independent documentary series Pleiades Victims of the Serial Killer, examining the crimes of Cyprus’ first…