Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldFrench coastguards rescue 157 migrants after boat fire in English Channel
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. French coastguards rescued 157 people from a migrant boat that caught fire in the English Channel on Tuesday, near the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, local authorities said. Three coastguard vessels took part in…
EconomyGlobalwealth Group PLC shares to begin trading on Cyprus Stock Exchange
Nicosia, Cyprus. Globalwealth Group PLC will see 3,621,164 ordinary shares admitted to trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange…
EconomyMinerva Insurance approves interim dividend of €0.0003 per share
Nicosia, Cyprus. Minerva Insurance Company Public Ltd announced on Tuesday that its board approved an interim dividend for…
PoliticsCyprus leaders work to arrange meeting ahead of enlarged talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ two sides are working to arrange a new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish…
IncidentsTwo men jailed over cannabis possession with intent to supply
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two 22-year-old men were sentenced to six years and two and a half years in prison…
WorldLebanon marks sixth anniversary of Beirut port blast amid renewed hopes for justice
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon on Tuesday marked the sixth anniversary of the Beirut port blast, with victims and officials…
PoliticsPasydy discusses public sector reform and workplace issues with government
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil servants’ union Pasydy discussed outstanding issues affecting the public sector workforce with President Nikos Christodoulides,…
IncidentsCustoms seize 14 cartons of cigarettes at Deryneia crossing
Deryneia, Cyprus. Customs officials seized 14 cartons of cigarettes during routine Green Line Regulation checks at the Deryneia…
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…
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,…