Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyMeridian acquires majority stake in Great Sea Interconnector
Paris, France. French asset management firm Meridian acquired a majority stake in the Great Sea Interconnector on Wednesday, taking over the controlling share previously held by Greece’s independent transmission system operator Admie. The deal…
IncidentsFour men stabbed near London’s Covent Garden; woman arrested
London, United Kingdom. Four men were stabbed on a street near Covent Garden on Wednesday, and police arrested…
WorldTurkey submits draft law to support PKK peace process
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s ruling alliance submitted a draft law to parliament on Wednesday aimed at advancing peace with…
EconomyUnions set September 17 strike deadline over hourly paid government workers’ pay
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions representing hourly paid government employees said on Wednesday they will hold a nationwide 24-hour…
IncidentsFire destroys former Corner Pub building opposite presidential palace
Nicosia, Cyprus. A fire broke out at the former Corner Pub building opposite the presidential palace on Wednesday,…
SocietyLimassol district launches water-saving plan as demand rises
Limassol, Cyprus. The Limassol district government (EOA) on Wednesday presented a multi-level plan aimed at supporting the government’s…
IncidentsFifth suspect arrested in alleged Hamas plot targeting Israeli interests in Cyprus
Larnaca, Cyprus. A fifth suspect has been arrested in an investigation into an alleged Hamas network accused of…
SocietyCoral Bay beach shrinks as winter storms cause coastal erosion
Peyia, Cyprus. Coral Bay beach in the Paphos district has experienced significant coastal erosion, reducing its size and…
IncidentsTwo remanded for eight days in Nicosia drug investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two men aged 51 and 47 were remanded in custody for eight days on Wednesday as…
SocietyCyprus distributes 35% of free water-saving kits to households
Nicosia, Cyprus. Around 35 per cent of free water-saving equipment kits have been distributed to households under the…
SocietyEnvironmental group urges halt to quarry licensing near Androlikou Gorge
Androlikou, Cyprus. The federation of environmental NGOs, Opok, on Wednesday called for all further quarry licensing in the…