Cyprus News

Construction works have reportedly resumed on some of the properties under development in the north by convicted usurper of Greek Cypriot property Simon Aykut, House refugee committee MPs said on ...

Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday during a meeting with his country’s leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis. “Any threat against ...

Akrotiri municipality will remain under evacuation until Friday, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with the situation set to be reassessed at the end of the week. Civil defence teams are continuing ...

Cyprus and Greece stand united and will “always be part of the solution” in the context of ongoing tensions in the region, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday after meeting ...

The Cyprus Post said on Tuesday that due to the unstable situation in the region and ongoing flight changes and cancellations, the dispatch of postal items to destinations in Europe ...

The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al ...

Communities around the Akrotiri British air base reported a quiet night, following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike launched from Lebanon, however they did report people panicking and hundreds contacting the ...

The interior ministry on Tuesday reiterated instructions to the public in case of military aggression directed at Cyprus, including becoming familiar with the nearest bomb shelter and recognising siren signals. ...

As a born and bred Nicosian, my relationship with the Limassol carnival growing up was limited to a mad dash to see the Sunday parade; a last-minute costume and the ...

The cheesemakers association on Tuesday urged the government to implement immediate preventive measures to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that the outbreak threatens livestock production and the wider ...

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus remains confined to 22 livestock units in the Larnaca district, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with culling and vaccination operations ongoing to prevent further infections. ...

The launch of a temporary children’s activity centre to assist families impacted by evacuations and school closures in Limassol, was announced by the Cyprus Red Cross on Tuesday. The ...

The buildup of foreign military forces in and around Cyprus in recent days is “necessary”, after the island was hit by a drone, but the Republic of Cyprus itself is ...

Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Iran’s actions involving Cyprus underline what he described as Tehran’s growing desperation. Speaking to correspondents at ...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday played down the likelihood of Cyprus becoming a target of an Iranian attack, describing the risk as very limited despite rising regional tensions. ...

Britain has yet to decide whether it will send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday ...

A 77-year-old woman was injured during a home robbery in Limassol in the early hours of Tuesday, during which jewellery and a mobile phone were stolen, police said. Police were ...

The situation at the British bases in Dhekelia remained calm on Tuesday, with no further attacks or incidents reported following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike, which was launched from Lebanon. ...

Flight disruptions linked to the escalating regional conflict with Iran continued into Tuesday, with airlines cancelling a significant number of services to and from Cyprus. Flights arriving from Israel were ...

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a car arson that occurred on February 25, 2026, in Limassol, police said on Tuesday. According to police, at around 2.40am on February 25 ...

Cyprus’ hotel sector continues to record stable bookings following recent security incidents linked to the conflict with Iran, with the hoteliers association stressing the destination’s resilience. Speaking to the ...

Five people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Monday night. During the night-time patrols, police stopped 296 vehicles for inspection and checked 351 individuals travelling in them. ...

A C-130 transport aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force has landed in Paphos on Monday night, making it the fifth Greek aircraft to arrive on the island since the start ...

The usual peak time for pantomime is Christmas, yet an upcoming production arrives with spring. Cinderella: The Pantomime by the Premiere Group is about to lift the curtain this weekend ...