Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldNorth Korean media promotes traditional soups during record heat wave
Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korean state media has promoted traditional foods, including dog-meat soup and chicken broth, as ways to cope with a heat wave that has brought the country’s highest recorded temperature. State…
IncidentsTeenager critically injured in Nicosia scooter collision
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 16-year-old teenager was seriously injured after a car struck the scooter he was riding on…
IncidentsMan arrested in Paphos over suspected burglaries and burglary tools
Paphos, Cyprus. A 28-year-old man was arrested in Paphos in connection with suspected burglaries and the possession of…
SocietyAndreas Yiasemides appointed University of Cyprus council chairman
Nicosia, Cyprus. PwC Cyprus chief executive Andreas Yiasemides has been appointed chairman of the council of the University…
EconomyMichalis Kammas appointed chair of Cyprus Business Development Organisation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Michalis Kammas has been appointed chairperson of the newly established Cyprus Business Development Organisation, pledging that…
PoliticsFour DEK leaders withdraw support for party president Themistocleous
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four central figures in the Democratic National Movement (DEK) withdrew their support for party president Andreas…
IncidentsPolice issue 378 traffic fines in nationwide overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested two people and issued 378 traffic fines during nationwide operations on Thursday night, authorities…
PoliticsIsaac-Solomou initiative plans symbolic Astromeritis-Zodia crossing closure
Astromeritis, Cyprus. Members of the Isaac-Solomou Memorial Initiative will symbolically close the Astromeritis-Zodia crossing point on Friday as…
EconomyEmissionLink calls for fairer shipping treatment under expanded EU carbon market
Brussels, Belgium. EmissionLink managing director Philippos Ioulianou has called for fairer treatment of shipping under the proposed expansion…
CultureCyprus villages prepare August festivals celebrating music, food and local traditions
Lefkara, Cyprus. August in Cyprus brings late-night gatherings, beach visits, square dancing, bingo and road trips, as village…
SocietyClear skies and temperatures up to 40C forecast for Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday is expected to be mostly clear, with increased cloud cover in some areas during the…