Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
ПроисшествияAppeals court orders Russian national’s extradition over alleged space programme fraud
The appeals court overturned a Paphos ruling and ordered a Russian national extradited to face fraud charges linked to a state-funded space programme.
ПолитикаChristodoulides and Erhurman to meet on Cyprus issue on August 26
The Greek Cypriot side seeks substantive talks on preparations for a proposed expanded meeting on the Cyprus problem.
ПроисшествияWoman arrested in Ayia Napa after alleged assault on police officer
A 19-year-old woman was arrested in Ayia Napa after allegedly insulting officers, resisting arrest and assaulting an officer.
В миреOpening statements begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas
Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces a murder charge over the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur.
ПолитикаKushner meets Netanyahu after rare talks with Hamas leader in Cairo
Jared Kushner met Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem after talks with Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya in Cairo on advancing…
ЭкономикаCypriot producers invited to apply for €1.7m trade exhibition sponsorship scheme
The Ministry of Energy has opened applications for funding to support Cypriot businesses attending four major international trade…
ПроисшествияInvestigation examines jet ski collision that left man critical and girl seriously injured
Authorities are investigating how a 17-year-old came to operate a jet ski involved in a Famagusta district collision.
ОбществоNewborn Kitten Rescued During Heavy Rainfall in Dhali
A Nicosia district emergency response team rescued a newborn kitten while clearing blocked gutters and storm drains in…
ЭкономикаCyprus records EU’s second-steepest quarterly fall in bankruptcy declarations
Cyprus recorded a 41.7 per cent quarterly decline in business bankruptcy declarations in the second quarter of 2026,…
ПроисшествияPolice investigate two Lysos fires amid forestry department arson concerns
Police are investigating two fires in Lysos after forestry officials said the incidents may have been deliberately started.
В миреRain aids firefighters battling Belgium’s largest wildfire as Europe faces continued fire risk
Rainfall in eastern Belgium helped efforts to contain the country’s largest recorded wildfire, while fire risks remained high…