Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 Themistocleous on Friday, accusing him of arbitrary decision-making that they said had destroyed trust within the…
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…
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…
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…