Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsAfghan boxer remanded in Athens over death of Scottish woman
Athens, Greece. A Greek court ordered a 26-year-old Afghan boxer to remain in custody pending trial after he declined to enter a plea over the death of Scottish woman Elisabeth Jane Ross, legal and…
PoliticsUN roadmap targets preparatory process for Cyprus meeting, Turkish Cypriot official says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A roadmap presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit to Cyprus last week aims…
CultureClea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina takes over as Deputy Culture Minister
Nicosia, Cyprus. Newly appointed Deputy Culture Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina said culture must be “open to all” as she…
SocietyJuly temperatures moderate overall despite 11 days above 43C in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. July was generally moderate in temperature, despite 11 days when temperatures exceeded 43C in Nicosia, the…
IncidentsPalmas says accountability will follow Kalo Chorio wildfire investigations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said those found responsible for the wildfire at the Kalo Chorio firing…
EconomyCyprus brings business development law into force and appoints first board
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cabinet on Wednesday brought into force the law establishing the Cyprus Business Development Organisation and…
SocietyEight Ukrainian children spend holiday in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s war have spent a holiday in Cyprus under an initiative…
CultureCyprus wine villages mark Transfiguration feast with grape blessing tradition
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wine villages across the island are celebrating the “grape wish” on Thursday to mark the feast…
TourismHadjicharalambous Winery brings small-batch wines to Stroumbi
Stroumbi, Cyprus. Hadjicharalambous Winery, a family-run boutique producer in Stroumbi village, makes small-volume wines from four and a…
CultureKoraly Dimitriadis named finalist in American Book Fest Fiction Awards
Los Angeles, United States. Cypriot Australian writer and performer Koraly Dimitriadis has been named a finalist in the…
PoliticsGreece and Cyprus silent on reported navtex for Great Sea Interconnector surveys
Nicosia, Cyprus. The governments of Cyprus and Greece did not confirm or deny reports that they intend to…