Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
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 digital operational resilience of crypto asset service providers offering custody services. Inspections are due to begin…
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…
SocietyTransport minister considers expanding park-and-ride services
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said on Friday that she will consider expanding park-and-ride services across Cyprus…
SocietyWorld War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis dies aged 103
Lythrodontas, Cyprus. World War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis has died at the age of…