Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyBritish Bases defend Akrotiri Salt Lake infrastructure modernisation plans
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The British Bases administration has defended plans to modernise infrastructure at Akrotiri Salt Lake, saying it remains committed to public consultation and engagement with local communities ahead of a protest planned for…
TourismCyprus-Greece ferry service needs renewed subsidies, operator says
Limassol, Cyprus. The ferry connection between Cyprus and Greece cannot continue without renewed state subsidies, Scandro Holding Ltd…
EconomyCySEC to join EU review of crypto custody firms’ digital resilience
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will participate in a European-wide supervisory exercise assessing the…
PoliticsAdvisory council scrutiny follows claims over semi-state board appointments
Nicosia, Cyprus. The operation of the advisory council came under scrutiny on Friday after Akel alleged it had…
EconomyCySEC fines listed companies over 2024 annual report transparency breaches
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Friday that it had imposed administrative fines…
TourismEvening dining at TGI Fridays on Larnaca’s Finikoudes
Larnaca, Cyprus. An evening stroll along the Finikoudes promenade led to dinner at TGI Fridays as the sea…
SocietyChinese Embassy Donates €3,000 to Cyprus Red Cross
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Chinese embassy on Thursday donated €3,000 to support the humanitarian work of the Cyprus Red…
EconomyCommission and former minister dispute energy price concerns over Great Sea Interconnector
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission and former energy minister George Papanastasiou disagreed with Energy Minister Michael Damianos’ assessment…
WorldTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca joint defence agreement
Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan announced the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, saying it would strengthen…
WorldWildberries warehouse attacks disrupt Russian retail and franchise operators
Moscow, Russia. Drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses since July 18 have disrupted the Russian e-commerce retailer’s logistics network,…
WorldSaudi Arabia warns of possible coordinated attacks by Iraqi militias and Houthis
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks by Iraqi militias from the north and Yemen’s Houthis…