Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsAppeal court upholds detention of 26-year-old in opiates trafficking case
Nicosia, Cyprus. The court of appeal has dismissed a 26-year-old man’s appeal against his detention pending trial in an opiates case, upholding an earlier order for him to remain in custody until November. The…
EconomyCyprus inflation eases to 2.9% in July as fuel and clothing prices fall
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ inflation rate eased to 2.9 per cent in July 2026 from 3.1 per cent in…
SocietyTina Pavlou pledges social welfare reforms after appointment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Newly appointed Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou pledged significant reforms and support for Cypriot…
IncidentsLarnaca court keeps businessman in custody in alleged extortion case
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 44-year-old businessman charged in an alleged extortion case will remain in custody after the Larnaca…
PoliticsVafeades leaves transport ministry expressing gratitude as Tsolaki takes office
Nicosia, Cyprus. Outgoing Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Thursday he was leaving office with “only feelings of…
EconomyCyprus plans first solar electric passenger vessels by April 2027
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus is set to introduce its first solar electric passenger vessels by April 2027 under a…
PoliticsGerman security sources warn of Russian-backed disinformation before state elections
Berlin, Germany. Russian-backed disinformation campaigns are escalating in Germany ahead of next month’s elections in Berlin and the…
EconomyPaphos startup Sainni develops real-time AI assistant for sales teams
Paphos, Cyprus. Cyprus-based startup Sainni has developed an artificial intelligence sales assistant designed to support sales teams from…
WorldFire breaks out at Yaroslavl refinery after reported Ukrainian drone attack
Yaroslavl, Russia. A major oil refinery in Russia’s Yaroslavl region caught fire after what regional governor Mikhail Evrayev…
EconomyPHC wins concession for commercial units at redeveloped old GSP
Nicosia, Cyprus. PHC Ltd has been awarded the concession to operate five commercial units at the redeveloped old…
IncidentsPrison guards’ union warns of worsening security crisis at central prisons
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prison guards’ union Isotita (Equality) has claimed that central prisons face a growing security crisis…