Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice arrest 19 and issue 356 traffic fines in nationwide operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 19 people and issued 356 traffic fines during a nationwide operation on Monday night, authorities said on Tuesday. The operation included vehicle, passenger and premises checks in urban areas. Operation…
SocietyClear skies expected as inland temperatures reach 40C in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seasonal low pressure will continue to affect Cyprus on Tuesday, bringing mainly clear skies and inland…
IncidentsSecond arrest made over attempted forest arson in Kornos
Kornos, Cyprus. Police have arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with the attempted arson of a forest area…
EconomyShipping, Temu and Eurobank report developments in maritime access, EU scrutiny and share buybacks
London, United Kingdom. The International Chamber of Shipping has renewed its call for toll-free and unrestricted passage through…
IncidentsAthalassa hospital exhumations recall 1974 bombing victims
Nicosia, Cyprus. Archaeologist Michalis Iacovides has described the 2017 excavation at Athalassa hospital, where investigators searched for people…
PoliticsChristodoulides declines to set date for cabinet reshuffle announcement
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday night that he would announce a cabinet reshuffle only once…
WorldPeace Council links Israeli withdrawal from Gaza to Hamas disarmament
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli forces will not fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas has completed its disarmament,…
WorldTrump says Iran faces ‘decapitation’ without agreement to end conflict
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran faced “decapitation” if it did not…
PoliticsUN rejects claims Guterres used different standards on Cyprus and Syria
New York, United States. The United Nations has rejected suggestions that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applied different standards to…
SocietyCyprus to see Perseid meteor shower under favourable conditions next week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will have an opportunity to observe the annual Perseid meteor shower under particularly favourable conditions…
PoliticsTurkey reviews military posture in north of Cyprus, defence minister says
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is reviewing and updating its military readiness in the north of Cyprus amid what it…