Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyBinance sees withdrawal spike after reopening some payouts following $6.3 billion hack
Binance resumed withdrawals for several assets on Sunday and says outflows are stabilising after a theft the FBI and analysts have linked to North Korea.
SocietyPaphos protesters demand tougher enforcement of animal protection laws and more inspectors
Campaigners and residents rallied at Kato Paphos harbour, calling for more staff, stricter penalties and genuine enforcement of…
SocietyArchbishop Georgios gives Tychikos 10 days to meet him before Synod revisits case
Archbishop Georgios said the Church cannot let the dispute drag on, setting a 10-day window for the former…
WorldReuters: Iran’s hidden network of MOD agencies imported $2 billion in military goods despite sanctions
A Reuters investigation found that more than 5,000 Iranian agencies bearing MOD names have been used to bring…
CultureDis-Course Platform Relaunches in Larnaca With Alexander College as Founding Academic Partner
The independent Cyprus-based ideas platform Dis-Course begins a new phase in November, combining live events in Larnaca with…
EconomyCyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Promotes Island’s Ship Register in Japan, China and South Korea
Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis toured Japan, China and South Korea from October 13 to 29 to promote…
SocietyCyprus central prison plan reaches third version at €300 million after seven months of site disputes
After seven months of debate over a location, the justice ministry is now considering state land near Ayios…
WorldIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill at least eight, including five police officers
Two separate Israeli attacks in Gaza City and Khan Younis on Sunday killed at least eight Palestinians, among…
SocietyChristodoulides outlines support measures for young people and families to counter Cyprus’s demographic decline
In a Sunday video message, President Nikos Christodoulides presented housing, childbirth, benefit, leave and education measures that the…
WorldIranian negotiators hold third day of talks with Qatari mediators in Doha on ending war
Iranian negotiators met Qatari mediators in Doha for a third straight day on Sunday, seeking a deal to…
SocietyOkypy urges unions to cancel planned 48-hour strike on November 10 and 11
The state health services organisation Okypy has asked unions to drop a two-day strike, saying talks on working…