Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus Blood Centre appeals for donors as daily demand reaches 350 units
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Blood Centre on Monday appealed for blood donations, warning that supplies must be continuously replenished to meet daily demand of around 350 units. Head of the Blood Centre Androula Panayiotou urged…
PoliticsCyprus municipalities stage work stoppage over state funding proposal
Paphos, Cyprus. Municipalities across Cyprus held a three-hour work stoppage on Monday to protest the government’s latest funding…
WorldDrone strike kills seven at beach near Russia’s Gelendzhik
Arkhipo Osipovka, Russia. At least seven people, including three children, were killed and more than 40 injured on…
SocietyDeputy welfare minister inspects care homes during heatwave
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina carried out on-site inspections of care homes on Tuesday to assess…
PoliticsLimassol mayor calls for adequate state funding for local government reform
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Monday that local government reform cannot succeed without adequate state…
IncidentsMan arrested over attempted arson in Kornos
Kornos, Cyprus. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted arson case after a fire…
IncidentsBritish man, 88, dies in vehicle fire in Avgorou
Avgorou, Cyprus. An 88-year-old British national died after becoming trapped in a vehicle fire, with a postmortem examination…
SocietyGovernment plans rapid vehicle removal system after serious road accidents
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government plans to take responsibility for removing vehicles involved in serious traffic accidents under a…
SocietyCyprus ranks second in EU land affected by desertification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has the second highest share of land under desertification conditions in the European Union, according…
EconomyTurkey inflation eases to 31.8 per cent in July as monthly price pressures rise
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s annual consumer price inflation eased to 31.8 per cent in July, slightly below economists’ expectations,…
PoliticsNicosia mayor seeks higher state funding for municipalities
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos backed a municipalities’ protest over local government reform on Monday, calling for…