Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldNetanyahu Bloc Forecast to Lead Israel’s Wartime Election as Region Reacts With Pessimism
Israeli media project 53 seats for Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc against 48 for Gadi Eisenkot's opposition, after record turnout in the first election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
IncidentsWoman, 33, arrested over kilogram of methamphetamine sent by post
Police arrested a 33-year-old woman on Wednesday in connection with about one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine imported by…
WorldPutin Tells African Leaders at Moscow Summit That Russia Is Their Best Partner
At the third Russia-Africa Summit, President Vladimir Putin accused the West of colonial-style exploitation and debt pressure, and…
SocietyLimassol Seafront Residents All Live Close to Bus Stops, Walkably Study Finds
A new Walkably study finds that everyone living along Limassol's seafront from the Old Port to Dasoudi can…
PoliticsPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to Visit Cyprus for Talks With Christodoulides
Mahmoud Abbas will hold talks with Nikos Christodoulides in Cyprus on Thursday and Friday, with the Middle East,…
IncidentsWoman, 45, loses €1,219 in fake traffic fine text message scam
Police said a 45-year-old woman lost €1,219 after following a link in a message about an unpaid fine,…
WorldUK Chancellor Healey unveils energy bill support and fuel duty freeze in Burnham government’s first budget
Chancellor John Healey set out household support funded by higher taxes on banks, gambling, savers and landlords, alongside…
PoliticsDemetriou Says Disy Unity Is Under Threat and Rejects Georgiades Resignation
Disy leader Annita Demetriou said party unity is endangered and refused to accept Harris Georgiades' resignation from the…
WorldRussell Brand tells London jury friends deserted him and that consent is fundamental
Giving evidence at his trial in London, Russell Brand said he lost the support of friends and colleagues…
WorldQatar gives Iran new draft deal to end war; Tehran official says it is not an offer
Qatari mediators gave Iran a fresh draft agreement to end the war with the US and Israel, but…
WorldUS spending on Iran war tops $47 billion, exceeding Pentagon’s July estimate by over 25%
Internal Pentagon figures seen by Reuters show the US has spent more than $47 billion on the Iran…