Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus foot-and-mouth outbreak under control as surveillance continues
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is under control and declining, with all but two livestock units testing negative during ongoing surveillance, a senior veterinary official said on Monday. More than 90 per cent…
SocietyCyprus residents face growing pressure despite Mediterranean lifestyle
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus may be associated with a slower Mediterranean lifestyle, but many residents report feeling exhausted, overwhelmed…
EconomyCyprus deposit rates rise as consumer borrowing costs ease in June
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deposit interest rates increased while consumer borrowing costs declined in June 2026, according to data released…
WorldAung San Suu Kyi meets ICRC representative in Naypyitaw
Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee…
EconomyDemetra Holdings repurchases 34 shares on Cyprus Stock Exchange
Nicosia, Cyprus. Demetra Holdings Plc repurchased 34 of its own shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange on July…
EconomyTemu rejects EU claims over inspection cooperation and foreign subsidies
Dublin, Ireland. Temu has rejected the European Commission’s preliminary conclusion that it did not fully cooperate during an…
PoliticsGovernment confirms Cyprus intelligence chief visited Lebanon in June
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government confirmed on Monday that Cypriot intelligence service chief Tasos Tzionis travelled to Lebanon in…
SocietyEnvironment Department steps up action against illegal construction waste dumping
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Environment Department is intensifying efforts to tackle the illegal dumping of construction and demolition waste,…
EconomyMore products cut prices on e-kalathi in late July, Consumer Association says
Nicosia, Cyprus. More products became cheaper than more expensive on the e-kalathi price tracking platform during the second…
PoliticsCyprus offers firefighting support as wildfires continue in western Attica
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has told Greek authorities it is ready to provide any assistance requested as wildfires continue…
PoliticsIoannou says municipal state funding will rise to €156 million by 2027
Nicosia, Cyprus. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou rejected claims that the government was driving municipalities towards “financial suffocation”, saying…