Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFour men remanded for eight days over suspected Green Line crossing facilitation
A court in Nicosia ordered four young men held for eight days on suspicion of helping people cross the Green Line illegally, after police found seven migrants.
IncidentsPaphos man, 53, held for five days after cocaine found at his home
A 53-year-old man was remanded for five days after police recovered roughly 104 grammes of cocaine during a…
WorldNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli election count, ensuring at least a caretaker term
With about 70.7% of votes counted, Israeli media projected 54 seats for Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc against 47 for…
PoliticsLetymbiotis: Message of Unity from Greece’s 1940 “No” Remains Relevant for Cyprus
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in Paphos on Ochi Day that the unity behind the 1940 "No" is…
WorldQatar gives Iran new draft deal to end war with US and Israel; response expected by end of week
Qatari mediators handed Iran a revised draft agreement on Sunday that sets out a seven-day timeline of confidence-building…
EconomyCySEC Urges Firms to Follow ESMA Sustainability Guidance and Prepare for Ownership Reporting Formats
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has issued two circulars directing regulated firms to ESMA notes on sustainability…
WorldTwo high-speed trains collide in Spain’s Toledo province, Madrid-Andalusia line suspended
Rail operator Adif suspended the Madrid-Andalusia line on Wednesday after two high-speed trains collided near Los Yebenes and…
EconomyTheramir co-founder wins global Study UK award for Business and Innovation
Dr Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades of the Cyprus-based biotech company Theramir was named the 2026 global winner for Business and…
EconomyHealey to unveil cautious first budget as UK borrowing costs weigh on Burnham government
Finance minister John Healey is expected to present a restrained budget on Wednesday, raising taxes on banks, gambling…
SocietyStorms cause power outages in Larnaca and Limassol districts
Severe storms overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday left parts of the Larnaca and Limassol districts without electricity, the…
PoliticsCyprus Defence Minister Palmas Marks Ochi Day at Thessaloniki Parade
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas called the 1940 "No" a defining moment in Greek history as he joined the…