Cyprus

Cyprus records fall in asylum applications according to Eurostat

Eurostat data published this week showed a decrease in asylum applications in Cyprus, with 130 first-time claims and 95 repeat applications in December 2025. This represents a decline from November…

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Greece will ‘support Cyprus’ choices’ over Nato accession

Greece will back whatever decision Cyprus makes on joining NATO, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Tuesday. Speaking alongside Germany’s Johann Wadephul, he said NATO expansion strengthens resilience and solidarity.…

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UK Weighs Naval Protection as France Bolsters Cyprus Defences

Britain has yet to decide whether it will deploy a warship to protect its Royal Air Force base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, following a drone strike that hit the…

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Drones intercepted off Cyprus, EasyJet cancels all UK-Cyprus flights

Two unmanned drones which had been fired in the direction of the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus were “dealt with in a timely manner”, government spokesman Konstantinos…

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Cyprus on alert after drone strike on UK’s Akrotiri base; Israeli air strikes in Lebanon

A suspected drone strike on the United Kingdom’s RAF Akrotiri has underscored Cyprus’ growing exposure to the escalating Middle East conflict, as military activity intensifies across the region. British authorities…

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Cyprus sets wide-ranging EU agenda as ministers outline priorities to European Parliament

Ministers from Cyprus have presented an extensive policy programme to European Parliament committees, setting out priorities for the country’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which runs until…

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Property deals by Russian nationals near RAF Akrotiri raise suspicions

British intelligence is increasingly apprehensive that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri as part of a covert “hybrid warfare” strategy. According…

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US Flags Cyprus Airspace Risks Amid Escalating Iran Standoff

The United States has issued a “notice to airmen” (Notam) for the Nicosia designated flight information region (FIR) covering Cyprus, defence minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed. He described the move as…

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Israel and UK lead Cyprus tourism surge in December

Cyprus record a sharp rise in tourist arrivals in December 2025, driven primarily by visitors from Israel and the United Kingdom, according to data released on Monday by the Cyprus…

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Cyprus casts doubt on EU outreach to Putin as it takes rotating presidency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her team of commissioners were in Cyprus on Wednesday to mark the start of the island nation’s six-month rotating presidency of the…

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Former Cypriot president George Vassiliou dies aged 94

George Vassiliou, a former president of the Republic of Cyprus and a central figure in the island’s modern political and economic development, died overnight at the age of 94, his…

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Cyprus shaken by corruption claims as first lady resigns charity post

Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera said she will step down from the management committee of a charity fund amid corruption allegations tied to a secretly recorded video that authorities say…

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Cyprus assumes EU presidency with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy attending

Cyprus assumed the European Union’s rotating presidency on Wednesday, starting its term with a meeting attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European…

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Cyprus parties receive €12.7 million in state funding ahead of parliamentary elections

Political parties in Cyprus will this week receive €12.7 million in public funding, providing a significant financial boost ahead of the island’s next parliamentary elections. The funds form part of…

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Cyprus Commits to New Approach as EU Presidency Begins

Cyprus says it will bring “a new approach to the table” when it assumes the EU presidency on Thursday, as defence, migration and Ukraine continue to top the agenda at…

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Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean

Greece, Israel and Cyprus will step up joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean in 2026, deepening their defence cooperation, Greek military officials and a senior source said…

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Cyprus unveils EU presidency priorities on security and migration

Cyprus unveiled its priorities for its upcoming European Union presidency on Sunday, pledging to work toward an "autonomous Union open to the world" as it prepares to assume the rotating…

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Turning screws on Russia should not impact legitimate maritime sector, say Cyprus and Malta

Discussions on the need to tighten sanctions on Russia, including the possibility of a blanket ban on providing maritime services, should not be at the expense of legitimate businesses in…

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Minimum wage in Cyprus set to rise to €1,125

The minimum wage will be raised to €1,125, outgoing Cypriot labour minister Yiannis Panayiotou confirmed during Monday’s formal handover to newly appointed minister Marinos Moushiouttas. Panayiotou said the increase reflects…

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Cyprus Introduces €85 Penalty for Blocking Public EV Charging Points

Parliament in Cyprus has endorsed new measures aimed at curbing the misuse of electric-vehicle charging bays, approving a bill that introduces an €85 fine for parking violations at publicly accessible…

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Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime demarcation deal, paving way for possible energy exploration

Lebanon and Cyprus signed a long-awaited maritime demarcation deal on Wednesday, paving the way for potential exploration of offshore gas fields and energy cooperation in the Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph…

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Strong earthquake rocks Cyprus

A moderate earthquake, registering 4.7 on the Richter scale as per the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was experienced on the island at approximately 11.30 am on Wednesday. According to Paphos district…

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Cyprus Tables Bill to Cut Traffic Congestion and Promote Sustainable Mobility

Cyprus has unveiled a new bill introducing five key measures to tackle chronic traffic congestion and promote sustainable mobility. The proposed Road Network Decongestion and Sustainable Mobility Law seeks to…

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Cyprus and Malta almost entirely depend on sea transport for trade

The European Union relied heavily on maritime transport for international trade in goods in 2024, Eurostat data showed. Imports by sea reached 1.1 billion tonnes, valued at €1.25 trillion, while…

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Mediterranean Heat Grips Cyprus and Italy as Weather Extremes Intensify

Much of the Mediterranean sweltered Thursday as Cyprus issued a yellow alert for soaring inland temperatures and Italy battled a mix of searing southern heat and violent storms in the…

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Cyprus Reservoirs Near Record Lows as Drought Persists

Cyprus warned the population of severe water shortages as reservoir levels plunged to just 16% of capacity amid the island’s worst drought in years. The Water Development Department said inflow…

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Cyprus Hotels Experience Peak Summer Occupancy

Cyprus hotels will be at their busiest from the following weekend until August 18, with occupancy rates between 90 and 95 per cent, according to Thanos Michaelides, president of the…

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Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge fatal wildfire

Aircraft from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Spain were sent to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. Police were investigating reports that…

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Cyprus a step closer to joining Schengen

Parliament in Cyprus on Thursday voted into law a bill which allows for the European Union’s visa information system (VIS) to be implemented and operated in Cyprus, bringing the island…

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New gas discovery off Cyprus coast may reduce EU energy dependence

ExxonMobil and its partner, Qatar Energy, have discovered a new natural gas deposit off the coast of Cyprus, a find that bolsters the region's potential as an energy exporter. A…

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UPDATED:Man arrested on suspicion of spying in Crete and another in Cyprus

A man has been arrested on suspicion of spying in Crete, which is home to a NATO military base. Greek police said the 26-year-old Azerbaijani man was detained on Sunday,…

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Cyprus Launches Campaign to Lure Skilled Nationals Back Home

Cyprus is making a concerted push to bring its diaspora home with a new initiative aimed at reversing brain drain and injecting fresh talent into the island nation’s economy. The…

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Cyprus struggles to fill jobs

Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists. According to Kathimerini's Dorita…

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44 per cent of Cypriot workers say ready to emigrate for better life

A staggering 44 per cent of workers would consider moving to another country for better pay, Sek trade union said this week. Presenting the findings of a survey it commissioned,…

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Cyprus flights cancelled due to strike in Greece

An air traffic control strike in Greece has affected 31 flights to and from Cyprus’ airports to and from those in Athens and Salonica, Hermes Airports said on Wednesday. Due…

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Cyprus to face severe water crisis

Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire…

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Cyprus has the lowest number of female MPs in the EU

Only 14.3 per cent of MPs in the Cypriot government are women, ranking Cyprus the lowest among all EU countries according to a recent Eurostat study. At 14.6 per cent,…

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Over 1,500 Syrians planning on leaving Cyprus

Approximately 1,200 Syrians have withdrawn their asylum applications with an additional 500 requesting the revocation of their subsidiary protection status, reported figures on Tuesday showed. A further 20 have requested…

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Energy Grid Strained Amid Freezing Temperatures in Cyprus

Cyprus is grappling with freezing temperatures as a fault at the Vasiliko power station has placed strain on the electricity grid. The transmission system operator (TSO) has warned of “limited”…

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Cyprus online betting revenue hits €214.65 million

Cyprus betting revenues rose 13 per cent year-on-year during the third quarter of 2024, according to the National Betting Authority. The authority on Wednesday reported that total betting revenues from…

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Hundreds of Syrians drop asylum bids in Cyprus

Hundreds of Syrians who sought refuge in Cyprus after the onset of civil war over a decade ago have withdrawn asylum applications in the weeks since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad, Cypriot…

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Cyprus faces severe water shortage as drought persists

Cyprus is bracing for a severe summer water shortage, with authorities urging immediate action to curb wastage and ensure supply for all. Deputy director of the Water Development Department (WDD),…

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Cyprus records second driest January since 1901

Cyprus is experiencing its second driest January in over 120 years, with rainfall at just 17 percent of normal levels, according to the Cypriot Department of Meteorology. Despite beneficial rains…

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Israel suspends commercial flights to Paphos in Cyprus for unspecified reasons

Israel has temporarily halted commercial flights to Paphos, a city on the western coast of Cyprus, due to unspecified security reasons, Cypriot officials announced. The decision, made by Israel’s domestic…

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Cyprus says US decree on security affirms island’s stabilising role in region

Cyprus on Thursday hailed a U.S. memorandum allowing military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming recognition of the island as a pillar of stability in the…

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‘Mass exodus’ of Syrians could hit Cyprus’ construction industry

A number of Syrian nationals have already left Cyprus to return to a post-Assad state, raising local concerns over the impact a flood of returns may have on the country’s…

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Britain and Cyprus team up to stop illicit Russian cash flow

Britain and Cyprus pledged on Tuesday to fight illicit Russian cash flows during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in an endorsement of the pro-west tilt the Mediterranean…

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