Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPoullikkas calls for balanced long-term energy strategy in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus must adopt a balanced, long-term energy strategy combining conventional generation, renewable energy, storage, electricity interconnection and demand management, energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas said.…
WorldTeacher killed and four injured in Thailand school shooting
Nonthaburi, Thailand. A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday, killing at least one teacher and…
EconomyEU plans airline ownership review amid easyJet bidding contest
Brussels, Belgium. The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules aimed at preventing foreign investors…
EconomyApollo agrees £5.7bn all-cash takeover of easyJet
London, United Kingdom. EasyJet’s board has agreed to the terms of a proposed £5.7 billion all-cash takeover by…
EconomyCyprus construction growth and inflation data released as Alphabet reshuffles AI leadership
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ construction sector maintained strong growth in the first half of 2026, while inflation eased to…
EconomyPaliou affiliate acquires OceanPal’s remaining fleet
Athens, Greece. Greek shipowner Semiramis Paliou has regained OceanPal’s remaining fleet through affiliated company Sezali Inc, ending the…
EconomyUK services sector returns to growth as new orders rise
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s services sector returned to growth in July as new orders increased, according to an…
SocietyIsraeli scientists release beetles in Cyprus to protect prickly pear trees
Nicosia, Cyprus. Israeli scientists have released around 200 predatory beetles in Cyprus to help control an invasive insect…
SocietyFamagusta water network to receive smart management upgrade
Famagusta, Cyprus. The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation has signed a cooperation agreement with the KIOS Research and…
EconomyApollo agrees £5.7bn acquisition of easyJet as Castlelake withdraws
London, United Kingdom. Apollo Global has agreed to buy easyJet in a deal valuing the European budget airline…
Culture44th Lefkara Festival to bring music, crafts and food events to the village
Lefkara, Cyprus. The 44th Lefkara Festival will take place from August 7 to 22, bringing a three-week programme…