Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussian attacks intensify pressure on businesses and residents in Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Russian attacks on the southeastern Ukrainian city have intensified, disrupting businesses and increasing risks for residents as Moscow escalates its air campaign, officials and locals said. Entrepreneur Kateryna Lahuta said two Russian…
WorldRomania delays Danube barge plan as drought threatens nuclear reactor operations
Cernavoda, Romania. Romania delayed until Friday a plan to sink four rock-filled barges in the Danube, citing unsafe…
IncidentsTeenager arrested over suspected arson at former Corner pub in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a suspected arson attack at the abandoned…
WorldItaly places major cities on highest heat alert as Europe faces prolonged heatwave
Rome, Italy. Italy placed all its major cities under the highest health alert on Thursday as a heatwave…
WorldIran-Oman Strait of Hormuz proposal faces sanctions and insurance obstacles
Tehran, Iran. A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships entering the…
SocietyLarnaca airport arrivals road to reopen on Friday
Larnaca, Cyprus. Road access to the arrivals area at Larnaca airport will reopen to the public on Friday,…
EconomyMeridiam takes majority stake in Great Sea Interconnector
Nicosia, Cyprus. Energy Minister Michael Damianos welcomed French investment group Meridiam’s entry as majority shareholder in the Great…
WorldIsraeli settler charged over killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank
Umm al-Khair, West Bank. Israeli prosecutors on Thursday charged Jewish settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter over the…
Society€9.2m water pipeline replacement project begins in central Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. Work has begun on a €9.2 million project to replace around 100 kilometres of ageing water…
PoliticsGreek minister calls Great Sea Interconnector a European issue
Athens, Greece. Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Thursday that the Great Sea Interconnector, which would link…
IncidentsFive men committed for trial over alleged plot targeting Israeli interests in Cyprus
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five men accused of terrorism offences linked to an alleged plot targeting Israeli interests in Cyprus…