Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldPrince William to discuss films and former DJ ambitions on Graham Norton Show
Prince William’s Friday appearance on the BBC’s Graham Norton Show will promote his annual climate innovation award and offer insights into his interests.
WorldCarney says Canada raised LGBTQ+ rights with Turkey during partnership talks
Mark Carney said Canadian officials raised LGBTQ+ rights with Turkish counterparts, stressing that closer ties did not signal…
SocietyEducation committee inspects four Famagusta schools over buildings and staffing
MPs visited four schools in the Famagusta district on Friday, with caretaker shortages and a lack of outdoor…
SocietySocial welfare officers strike over staffing, workloads and safety
A 24-hour strike by social welfare officers on Friday called for more recruitment, service restructuring, new premises and…
PoliticsCyprus official urges EU budget agreement before year-end as elections loom
Victor Papadopoulos says the EU must agree its 2028–2034 budget before year-end, as French and Spanish elections complicate…
IncidentsFour men convicted of premeditated murder in Limassol killing of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos
A Limassol court found four men guilty of murdering Thanasis Kalogeropoulos in October 2023, a conviction carrying a…
SocietyForestry department completes €52,000 project to protect Cyprus mouflon
An EU-co-funded project has created gaps in roadside barriers in Paphos state forest to improve movement for Cyprus…
EconomyNicosia generates about 40 per cent of Cyprus’ GDP, mayor says
Mayor Charalambos Prountzos outlined Nicosia’s economic contribution and priorities, covering startups, migration, security and efforts to address the…
WorldRussian diesel tanker heads for New York after Trump-Putin agreement
LSEG data showed a Malta-flagged tanker bound for New York with 40,000 metric tons of diesel as Russia…
WorldFrance prepares for weekend closures as Macron moves to restrict protests
Businesses, museums and cultural events planned weekend closures in France as student and Yellow Vest demonstrations loomed despite…
WorldTibet earthquake injury toll rises to 76 as deaths remain at 16
Authorities say 76 people were injured in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet, with 16 deaths confirmed and…