Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsReform UK pledges Channel operation to stop small boat crossings
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK said it would launch what it described as the largest military operation in the Channel since World War Two to stop asylum seekers arriving in small boats if elected.…
SocietyWildfire recovery payments reach €23.2 million by June 30
Nicosia, Cyprus. State support for victims of the 2025 wildfires reached €23.2 million by June 30, accounting for…
PoliticsElam leader rejects confidence-building measures and federal Cyprus solution
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elam leader Christos Christou on Monday reiterated his opposition to confidence-building measures and a federal solution…
PoliticsAngelides reportedly declines deputy tourism minister role as DISY criticises reshuffle plans
Nicosia, Cyprus. Christos Angelides has reportedly declined an offer to become deputy tourism minister, while President Nikos Christodoulides’…
IncidentsBritish man jailed after keeping mother’s body in freezer and claiming benefits
Porthcawl, United Kingdom. Christopher Phillips, 60, was jailed for two years and four months on Monday after keeping…
PoliticsDemetriou conveys Cyprus parliament’s solidarity with Greece over wildfires
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou on Monday expressed the Cyprus parliament’s solidarity with Greece as devastating wildfires…
PoliticsMavroyiannis says he would welcome Akel backing in 2028 presidential race
Nicosia, Cyprus. Andreas Mavroyiannis said on Tuesday he would welcome Akel’s support should he stand in the 2028…
PoliticsDemetriou urges restraint and diplomacy on Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou said on Monday that fewer public statements should be made on the…
SocietyCyprus municipalities warn of higher taxes or service cuts without more state funding
Larnaca, Cyprus. Municipalities across Cyprus warned on Monday that residents could face higher local taxes or reduced services…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou calls for greater public role in Cyprus problem discussions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Direct Democracy Cyprus leader Fidias Panayiotou called on Monday for greater public participation and transparency in…
PoliticsChristodoulides ready for weekly meetings with Erhurman on Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is ready to hold weekly meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to…