Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
CultureFuntoukoselinos 2026 festival brings acoustic music to Polystipos hazelnut forest
Polystipos, Cyprus. The Funtoukoselinos 2026 music festival will take place at Parakania square in Polystipos village, in the rural Nicosia district, on August 12. The free event will feature acoustic live music in a…
PoliticsBurnham uses social media to challenge populist parties after becoming UK prime minister
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is using humorous and informal social media posts to build support…
WorldRussian strikes around Kyiv kill 14, injure 27, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian strikes around the Ukrainian capital overnight killed 14 people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses, emergency…
SocietyCyprus temperatures to reach 39C as seasonal low-pressure system affects island
Nicosia, Cyprus. A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, bringing mainly fine weather and inland temperatures of up…
IncidentsOver 100 drivers reported for speeding in nationwide police operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than 100 drivers were reported for speeding during a nationwide police operation conducted on Tuesday…
IncidentsTwo men arrested after cannabis seizure in Nicosia district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two men aged 51 and 47 were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a drug investigation…
EconomyPublic response positive to proposed Cyprus cooperative bank share offer
Nicosia, Cyprus. Public interest in shares in Cyprus’ proposed new cooperative bank has been encouraging despite the August…
EconomyCISCO Ltd leads Cyprus Stock Exchange brokerage market shares in July
Nicosia, Cyprus. CISCO Ltd maintained the largest share of equity trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange in July…
EconomyCyprus tourism, banking and property sectors report positive 2026 developments
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded positive developments in tourism, banking and property during 2026, including a European beach ranking,…
EconomyBank of Cyprus sets 2026 interim dividend and earnings dates
Nicosia, Cyprus. Bank of Cyprus has updated its corporate financial calendar, setting dates for its interim dividend distribution…
TourismLarnaca literary retreat featured in National Geographic Traveller UK’s 2026 list
Larnaca, Cyprus. A seven-night literary retreat in Larnaca inspired by Elif Shafak’s 2021 novel The Island of Missing…