Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
WorldEngland and Wales record driest July as heatwaves deepen drought conditions
London, United Kingdom. England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, according to provisional Met Office data released on Monday. Heatwaves have contributed to drought conditions across Wales and around half of England.…
SocietyNeapolis University Paphos to lead EU-funded gender equality research partnership
Paphos, Cyprus. Neapolis University Paphos will lead a three-year European research partnership with University College London, the University…
IncidentsFire damages first-floor apartment in Kapparis
Kapparis, Cyprus. A fire broke out at a first-floor apartment in the Famagusta district’s Kapparis area on Monday…
EconomyCyprus property sale contracts exceed 2,000 in July
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ property market continued to expand in July, when 2,040 sale contracts were lodged with Land…
CultureAugust concert programme brings Greek and Cypriot artists across Cyprus
Larnaca, Cyprus. A series of live music events is scheduled across Cyprus in August, with Greek and Cypriot…
TourismCyprus opens consultation on national diving tourism strategy
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has launched a public consultation on Cyprus’ National Strategy for the…
EconomyUBS raises Eurobank price target to €5.10 after stronger second-quarter results
Nicosia, Cyprus. UBS has raised its price target for Eurobank to €5.10 from €4.90 and maintained its buy…
WorldWildfire in western Attica burns more than 130 square kilometres
Athens, Greece. Hundreds of firefighters continued battling a major wildfire in western Attica overnight, focusing on flare-ups across…
EconomyECB wage tracker points to stable euro area pay pressures through early 2027
Brussels, Belgium. The European Central Bank said negotiated wage pressures across the euro area are expected to remain…
WorldDrone attacks kill six in Russia as Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy
Moscow, Russia. Ukrainian overnight drone attacks killed six people and injured nine in Russia, damaging warehouse facilities near…
EconomyEuro area corporate borrowing costs rise as Cyprus deposit rates remain below average
Nicosia, Cyprus. Borrowing costs for businesses across the euro area increased in June, while mortgage rates were broadly…