Cyprus president signals readiness to join NATO, rejects Rutte’s defense assessment
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said he disagrees with NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte’s view that the European Union cannot advance its defense and security capabilities without U.S. support, adding that…
Two passengers arrested at Larnaca Airport over undeclared cigarettes
Customs officers at Larnaca Airport found undeclared tobacco products in the luggage of two passengers preparing to fly to Manchester, authorities said Wednesday. The Customs Department said officers discovered 226…
Casino revenues in Cyprus surge in 2025, driven largely by Limassol resort
Gross gaming revenues from three casinos in Limassol, Ayia Napa and Paphos rose sharply in 2025, according to figures published Wednesday by the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority. The…
Police investigate new online scam using fake Gesy messages
Police are investigating a new case of online fraud and the theft of a large sum of money, carried out by scammers sending text messages that appear to come from…
Cyprus, EU Discuss Stronger Mutual‑Defense Commitments and Expanding Defense Industry
Defense and security issues — including the need to strengthen the EU’s mutual‑assistance clause — dominated President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius on Tuesday. Christodoulides…
Cyprus President Attends Trilateral Summit With Greece and Jordan in Amman
President Nikos Christodoulides is in Amman on Wednesday for the fifth Cyprus–Greece–Jordan trilateral summit, joined by Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. During his visit to…
Livestock Farmers Announce May 8 Protest at Rizoelia Roundabout
A group of livestock farmers will hold a protest on Friday, May 8, gathering at 11 a.m. at the Rizoelia roundabout, representatives said after a meeting in Choirokoitia. Neofytos Kasapis,…
Cyprus Weather -Wednesday 6th May
A weak high‑pressure system is beginning to influence the region, bringing mostly clear conditions across Cyprus on Wednesday. Skies will be mainly sunny, though periods of increased cloud cover may…
Cyprus president urges stronger EU action against drug trafficking
President Nikos Christodoulides called for stronger collective action by the European Union to combat drug trafficking during a thematic discussion at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Christodoulides stressed…
Cyprus announces €11 million in additional housing subsidies
The interior minister has announced about €11 million in additional subsidies for state housing programs. The funding is intended to cover another 277 young people and couples under 41 who…