Cyprus Building Permits Rise 10.7% in April as Housing Boom Continues
The number of building permits issued in Cyprus rose 10.7% in April 2026 compared with the same month a year…
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Cyprus Vehicle Registrations Up 11.5% Through July as Hybrids Overtake Petrol Cars
New motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus rose 11.5% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 34,787 compared with 31,200…
Cyprus Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Rise, Exports Fall in June
Cyprus’s total goods imports rose 11.9% in June 2026 to €1,289.3 million, up from €1,152.2 million a year earlier, while…
119 Undocumented Migrants Repatriated in Cyprus as Part of Ongoing Crackdown
A total of 119 foreign nationals residing illegally in Cyprus were repatriated to their countries of origin last week, as…
Cyprus Firefighter Ratio Tops EU Average, Eurostat Data Shows
The number of professional firefighters in Cyprus reached 1,200 in 2025, accounting for 0.24% of total employment in the country,…
Five British Nationals Arrested at Larnaca Airport Over Nearly 75 Kilos of Untaxed Rolling Tobacco
Five British nationals were arrested at Larnaca International Airport last week after customs officers found their luggage packed with large…
Cyprus Temperatures to Hit 39 Degrees Inland as Summer Heat Persists
Temperatures were forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius (102 Fahrenheit) inland Monday as summer conditions continued across the island, with…
Nine Arrested in Cyprus-Wide Overnight Police Crackdown
Police made nine arrests overnight during coordinated preventive patrols across the island targeting key urban areas, authorities said Sunday. The…
Two Drivers Fail Breath Tests in Nicosia Crashes; Third Loses License in Famagusta
Two drivers involved in separate traffic collisions in the Nicosia district tested positive for driving under the influence of alcohol,…
36-Year-Old Arrested in Larnaca on Motorcycle Theft, Traffic Charges After Crash and Foot Chase
A 36-year-old man was arrested and charged Sunday with stealing a motorcycle and committing multiple traffic offenses following a police…