Cyprus News

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 ...

France will deploy anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus, along with a frigate, to strengthen the island’s defence capabilities following recent developments, the Cyprus News Agency has learned. According ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is scheduled to meet with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to discuss developments in the region in view of the ongoing war between the United States, ...

A “security threat” was briefly declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, though the threat swiftly passed, the Cyprus Mail has learned. ...

On Tuesday, the weather will be mainly clear with temperatures rising to 19 degrees Celsius inland, around 20 degrees on the coast and 8 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be ...

Beach safety must remain top priority, unions warned on Monday, calling on the government to ensure there are enough lifeguards on the beaches this summer. In a joint statement, trade ...

The British bases have announced an enhanced presence of police officers in Akrotiri on Monday night. “We are grateful for the Republic of Cyprus’ cooperation in supporting the voluntary dispersal ...

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired ...

The Republic of Cyprus is monitoring developments and evaluating every statement made and any information received, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday evening, following a National Security Council meeting. ...

Cyprus’ EU Presidency has postponed the informal council of ministers for European affairs, originally scheduled for March 2 and 3, as well as the informal council of culture, planned for March 5 and 6, ...

President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun following the drone attack on the British bases in Akrotiri, reportedly fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon, sources said ...

An amendment allowing Cyta to provide new services, including energy, will be sent to plenum, following discussions on Monday at the House finance committee. A representative of the legal service ...

A total of €50 million to install electricity storage systems at three designated sites across the island, will be spent this year by the Transmission System Operator (TSO), MPs heard on ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his actions in the Middle East on Monday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s criticism of Britain for not joining strikes against Iran by ...

Cyprus recorded the lowest percentage of women in managerial positions in 2024, with 25,3 per cent, compared to the EU average of 35.2 per cent, up from 31.8 per cent in 2014, Eurostat said on ...

New interventions to combat gender-based and domestic violence were announced on Monday at parliament, with Law Commissioner Sofia Kleopa Hadjikyriacou saying that access to support would not depend on the ...