Trial of former Paphos mayor opens behind closed doors
The trial of Phaedon Phaedonos, the suspended Mayor of Paphos, opened on Monday before the Permanent Criminal Court sitting in…
Category: Cyprus
Cyprus posts €567m budget surplus in first quarter of 2026
Cyprus recorded a budget surplus of €567.1m for the period January to March 2026, according to figures published by the…
Cyprus to extradite Russian national to US after Supreme Court rejects final appeal
Cyprus is to extradite a Russian citizen wanted by the United States on suspicion of internet fraud, after the country’s…
One in six Cypriots hit by roaming problems on trips within the EU, survey finds
Nearly one in six Cypriots who travelled within the European Economic Area last year experienced some difficulty with mobile roaming,…
2,500-year-old Cypriot coin discovered beach in Israel
A rare 2,500-year-old Cypriot coin was discovered on a beach in Ashdod, southern Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority said on…
China pushes for easier visa access to Cyprus, report says
Beijing has reportedly asked for further simplification of visa procedures for Chinese nationals travelling to Cyprus. According to Cypriot newspaper…
Cyprus aims to become reliable energy exporter, minister tells Economist forum
Cyprus hopes to emerge as a dependable energy exporter by developing its offshore gas reserves, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said…
UN Secretary-General to arrive in Cyprus for crucial talks on island’s future
António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, is set to arrive in Cyprus ahead of a significant round of talks in…
Cyprus: Police warn public over phishing scam targeting cloud storage users
Cyprus Police have issued a warning after receiving several reports of online fraud in which members of the public are…
Cyprus swelters no more as autumn-like clouds bring rare July respite
Cyprus has swapped its customary summer glare for something altogether more unfamiliar: a sky heavy with grey cloud, isolated showers…