Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsPalmas Says Greek F-16 Jets and Navy Vessel Now Permanently Based in Cyprus
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said Greek F-16 jets and a Greek Navy vessel are permanently present in Cyprus, and confirmed a new offshore patrol vessel contract with Israel signed on October 26.
WorldCivil rights groups and Democrats condemn RFK Jr. over remarks about Arabs
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drew criticism from civil rights groups, healthcare advocates and Democrats after…
EconomyUnilever Expects Higher Price Rises in Fourth Quarter and 2027 as Iran War Lifts Costs
Unilever said it will accelerate price increases, joining other consumer goods groups, while its shares dropped 3.4% after…
PoliticsChristodoulides expresses condolences to Spain after deadly high-speed train collision
President Nikos Christodoulides offered condolences and solidarity to Spain after a collision between two high-speed trains killed at…
PoliticsEU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis to Visit Cyprus for Water, Fisheries and Marine Science Events
Costas Kadis will spend two days in Cyprus on engagements covering sustainable water management, fisheries and marine sciences,…
EconomyColumbia Group Urges Shipping to Focus on Keeping Women in Maritime Careers
At the second She Beyond Conference in Manila, Columbia Group said the maritime sector must go beyond hiring…
IncidentsMan, 65, in serious condition after car hits tree on Polis Chrysochous-Argaka road
A 65-year-old driver was taken to Paphos general hospital with multiple injuries and fractures after his vehicle struck…
PoliticsChristodoulides: Great Sea Interconnector Issues Handled Away From Public Eye
President Nikos Christodoulides says matters concerning the Great Sea Interconnector are being handled discreetly, while the start date…
PoliticsChristodoulides pledges to work for progress on Cyprus problem after meeting Erhurman
On Ochi Day, President Nikos Christodoulides promised to do "everything humanly possible" for progress on the Cyprus problem,…
PoliticsChristodoulides: No concessions on sovereignty and dignity as Cyprus marks Ochi Day
At the Ochi Day parade in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides said the values of 1940 still apply today…
SocietyCabinet approves simplified regulations for issuing building permits
The cabinet backed an interior ministry plan to modernise building permit procedures, and the regulations will now go…