Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyHealey to unveil cautious first budget as UK borrowing costs weigh on Burnham government
Finance minister John Healey is expected to present a restrained budget on Wednesday, raising taxes on banks, gambling firms and online marketplaces while bond yields climb.
SocietyStorms cause power outages in Larnaca and Limassol districts
Severe storms overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday left parts of the Larnaca and Limassol districts without electricity, the…
PoliticsCyprus Defence Minister Palmas Marks Ochi Day at Thessaloniki Parade
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas called the 1940 "No" a defining moment in Greek history as he joined the…
SocietyTillyria students form fiery “OXI” to mark October 28, 1940 anniversary
Students in Tillyria revived a long-standing custom by shaping the word "OXI" with fire, as community leader Nikos…
WorldGen Z-led protests spread across Europe as Serbia’s Vucic loses an election
Young people in cities from Paris to Belgrade are protesting over schools, living costs, housing and corruption, and…
PoliticsEducation Minister Says Lessons of Ochi Day Remain Relevant to Cyprus
Athena Michaelidou told an Ochi Day event in Aradippou that Cyprus continues to resist the consequences of the…
IncidentsExplosion damages tavern in Pyrgos, Limassol, in early hours of Wednesday
An explosion hit the 'Kostas and Maria' tavern in Pyrgos, Limassol, at 3.17am on Wednesday, and police sealed…
EconomyUK Finance Minister Healey to Scrap Gas Standing Charges in First Budget
John Healey says his first budget will abolish fixed gas standing charges from 2027, shifting costs onto consumption…
EconomyPlug and Play Cyprus director says startups must look abroad to turn the island into an innovation hub
Filippos Kyprianou of Plug and Play Cyprus says the island can become a regional innovation hub if startups…
CultureWindcraft Loud marks ten years with ‘Windcraft Back’ concerts and workshops in Nicosia
The non-profit Windcraft Loud is marking its tenth anniversary with a series of four concerts and four workshops…
IncidentsFood delivery cyclist attacked and robbed by four men in Limassol
A 22-year-old delivery driver told police he was assaulted and robbed of his wallet by four people on…