Cyprus News

Four aircraft were battling a fire near Tala in the Paphos district on Thursday afternoon, as strong winds hampered efforts to bring the blaze under control. According to the fire ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent his congratulations to President Nikos Christodoulides and the people of Cyprus on Thursday as the country marked the 66th anniversary of its independence. Guterres said ...

Political party leaders stressed the importance of safeguarding the Republic and strengthening Cyprus’ security on Thursday, following the military parade marking the country’s 66th Independence Day. Akel boss Stefanos ...

Cyprus marked the 66th anniversary of its independence on Thursday with a military parade in Nicosia, during which the National Guard publicly displayed its Barak MX modular multi-mission air and ...

Police are investigating an arson attack on a car parked outside its owner’s home in a village in the Larnaca district. The fire broke out at around 2.40am on ...

Cyprus will continue to strengthen and modernise its defence capabilities while deepening strategic partnerships with other countries, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday following the Independence Day military parade. ...

Cyprus will never abandon efforts to end the Turkish occupation and reunify the island, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, as the Republic marked 66 years of independence. Speaking after the ...

Political parties marked the 66th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus on Thursday with calls for renewed efforts to end the island’s division, warning against allowing the status quo ...

The cabinet has approved an increase in allowances for residents of mountain communities, raising the scheme’s budget from €9 million to around €10.4 million, the interior ministry said on Thursday. The ...

The United States looks forward to further deepening its partnership with Cyprus, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday as he congratulated the island on the 66th anniversary ...

Four people were arrested for offences including illegal employment and traffic violations during nationwide police operations on Wednesday night. A total of 556 vehicles and 662 people were checked during the operations, ...

Police seized nine computer towers suspected of being used for online casino gambling during a raid on a Paphos establishment on Wednesday. Officers searched the premises, owned by a 35-year-old ...

European Council President Antonio Costa wished Cyprus a happy Independence Day on Thursday, as the island marked 66 years since independence. “Congratulations and warm wishes for Cyprus Independence Day! Happy Independence ...

Upgrading Cyprus’ deterrent capabilities remains a “top priority”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, as he highlighted increased defence spending and efforts to modernise the National Guard. Speaking during a ...

Cyprus will mark the 66th anniversary of its independence on Thursday, with the traditional military parade in Nicosia and a series of commemorative events. The parade will begin at 11am ...

A 54-year-old man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Cape Greco-Protaras avenue on Wednesday afternoon, police said. The accident occurred at around 5.30pm when the man, ...

Festivals Several exciting festivals are on this weekend including the 3rd Ermis Fest in Aradippou on October 1. Bands Yaraman and Bratimia will perform live on Apostolos Loukas Square, bringing traditional ...

A funeral was held on Wednesday for five-year-old Asaf Bicer, who died when the ferry on which he was travelling sank off the coast of Kyrenia in August. The service ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday announced a special €50,000 government grant for Keravnos Strovolou as the sports club marked 100 years since its foundation. Speaking at an event celebrating the club’s ...

A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the attempted murder and rape of a 26-year-old woman following a violent attack at a hotel in the Famagusta ...

The tax on heating oil will be reduced by 5.3 cents per litre from November 1, as part of a €70 million package of measures approved by the cabinet on Wednesday to tackle ...

A new €20 million government grant scheme offering households up to €32,000 to improve their homes’ energy efficiency will open for applications on October 20, the energy ministry announced on Wednesday. The 2026 Save ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved a new €70 million package of emergency measures to tackle inflation and the rising cost of living, bringing total government support, including measures already in place, ...

Three Syrian men accused of attempting to murder a 30-year-old compatriot in Kornos in January 2025 were acquitted of all charges by the Larnaca criminal court on Wednesday, after judges ruled ...