Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEuropean Commission urges EU states to seek SAFE defence loans to strengthen forces and aid Ukraine
The European Commission has invited member states to apply for loans from a €21.3 billion pot under the SAFE defence programme, with a focus on their own armies and Ukraine.
IncidentsSupreme Court Rejects Re-Trial Bid by Convicted Murderer Theodoros Theofanous
The supreme court has dismissed a request for a re-trial from lifer Theodoros (Doros) Theofanous, ruling that he…
PoliticsFrance to deploy 70,000 security forces for Saturday amid calls for radical rallies
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said October 31 poses a major threat to public order, with radical groups urging…
SocietyEmployers and unions remain far apart on provident funds in pension reform, minister says
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said employers and trade unions are deeply divided over whether provident funds should be…
WorldVon der Leyen Says EU and Canada Still Weigh Associate Status, Which Joint Declaration Omits
At a summit in Montreal, Ursula von der Leyen said talks on Canada becoming the EU's first associate…
EconomyNicosia Municipality and PHC Set to Sign Deal for Old GSP Square Development
Nicosia municipality and restaurant operator PHC are due to sign an agreement on Friday for the commercial use…
PoliticsGovernment pushes back on bills to decriminalise election-eve political content
Lawmakers heard government objections to Akel and Alma proposals that would turn breaches of the election silence period…
SocietyNicosia to Host Cyprus’ First Halloween Parade for Pets on November 1
Glow and Beyond Events is organising the first pet Halloween parade in Cyprus, set for Papaflessa Street in…
EconomyHouse of Representatives approves €28.7 million Solidarity Fund budget for 2027
Parliament passed the 2027 budget of the Solidarity Fund, which reimburses people who lost savings in the 2013…
WorldRussian Drone Strike on Dnipro Rail Station Kills at Least 14 as Two Other Cities Are Hit
A Russian drone attack on a railway platform in Dnipro killed at least 14 people on Thursday, and…
SportsMaccabi Tel Aviv set to stage EuroLeague home games in Limassol, starting November 12
Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to host EuroLeague matches at the Spyros Kyprianou arena in Limassol, though the…