Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 shipping operations of a business spun off from Diana Shipping less than five years ago. Transaction…
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…
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…
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…