Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTwo remanded for eight days over suspected Kornos forest fire
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were remanded in custody for eight days by Larnaca district court on Tuesday in connection with a fire in a forest area of Kornos. The…
IncidentsTeenager remanded after woman injured in fall from bathroom window near Lefka
Lefka, Cyprus. An 18-year-old man appeared before a court in Lefka on Tuesday accused of assaulting his 48-year-old…
SocietyGovernment announces employment and education measures for people with disabilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday announced plans to increase labour market participation among people with disabilities,…
CultureLimassol’s Lev Nekhin earns ARSM diploma with Distinction at age 10
Limassol, Cyprus. Ten-year-old pianist Lev Nekhin has passed the Associate of the Royal Schools of Music diploma, known…
SocietyCyprus discusses electronic platform for faster violence prevention response
Nicosia, Cyprus. The creation of an electronic platform intended to help authorities prevent and respond to incidents of…
SocietyNicosia water authority signs cooperation memorandum with Israel’s Mekorot
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district government organisation EOA signed a memorandum of cooperation with Israeli national water company…
IncidentsRomanian teenager dies after Limassol motorcycle crash
Limassol, Cyprus. A 17-year-old boy from Romania died in hospital on Tuesday after being seriously injured in a…
CultureCyprus festivals offer food, music, documentaries and animation in August
Paphos, Cyprus. A series of festivals across Cyprus is offering music, food, traditional culture, film screenings, animation and…
SocietyEU-funded project targets threats to Cyprus’ birds of prey
Nicosia, Cyprus. Six organisations have joined an EU co-funded conservation programme to protect three of Cyprus’ birds of…
SocietyChristodoulides says cutting electricity prices is government’s top priority
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reducing electricity prices is the government’s top priority, President Nikos Christodoulides said, describing lower energy costs…
EconomyCyprus collects nearly €2 million from new low-value parcel duty in July
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus collected approximately €1.95 million in July from a new €3 customs duty on low-value consignments…