Cyprus justice minister meets Europe development bank on new prison plans
Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris has met with a delegation from the Council of Europe Development Bank to review progress on plans for new prison facilities. The ministry said the talks…
Greens Leadership Submits Resignation as Party Moves Toward Fall Congress
The leadership of the Green Party submitted its resignation to the Central Committee. During a meeting of the Expanded Central Committee, members decided the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation will hold an electoral…
EDEK Central Committee Rejects Party Leader’s Resignation
EDEK’s Central Committee voted unanimously not to accept the resignation of party leader Nikos Anastasiou, which he had submitted to the body. During its meeting, the committee reviewed the outcome…
UN Envoy Returns to Cyprus for New Round of Contacts
The personal envoy of the United Nations secretary‑general, María Ángela Holguín, meets with the president at the Presidential Palace at 9 a.m. Holguín is returning to Cyprus for a new…
AKEL Backs Party Leader Stefanos Stefanou for Parliament Presidency
AKEL’s Central Committee said Thursday it has unanimously endorsed party Secretary‑General Stefanos Stefanou as its candidate for president of the House of Representatives. In a statement, the committee said the…
Cyprus Economy Grows 3.0% in First Quarter of 2026
Cyprus’ economy expanded 3.0% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary quarterly national accounts released by the Cyprus Statistical Service. Growth was driven…
UK, U.S. Ease Travel Advisories for Cyprus
The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus, keeping the island among destinations for which no “avoid travel” recommendation is in place and lowering its assessed risk level.…
Cyprus Vote Shifts Parliament to the Right, Papers Say
Greek Cypriot newspapers say the 24 May parliamentary election has shifted the political map to the right, marking the most right‑leaning chamber since 1976. According to Fileleftheros, centre‑right and right‑wing…
Cyprus records 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate
Cyprus recorded a 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate for 2025, according to new Eurostat figures based on 2024 income data. The share corresponds to roughly 146,000 people, up from 14.6% — about…
European Union foreign ministers meet in Cyprus
Regional developments and other current issues will dominate talks between European Union foreign ministers and their counterparts from India and Saudi Arabia during the informal Gymnich meeting in Limassol. EU…