DIPLOMACY ‘The sky’s the limit’: Christodoulides touts U.S. ties as Trump shares interview Newsroom President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus has never been closer to the United States—and an interview setting out that message has received a boost from Donald Trump himself. READ MORE
Drugs, fights and makeshift weapons: Union says Cyprus prisons are ‘out of control’ Prison officers blame chronic overcrowding and severe staff shortages, warning that escalating violence is putting both ... Newsroom 06/08/2026 | NEWS
French investor throws its weight behind Cyprus-Greece power cable Meridiam is taking a majority stake in the Great Sea Interconnector, breathing new life into the long-delayed project meant ... Newsroom 06/08/2026 | NEWS
He promised imported cars. Police say €827,400 disappeared instead A 37-year-old extradited from Britain is accused of posing as a car importer and taking money from would-be buyers in 20 ... Newsroom 06/08/2026 | NEWS
Reshuffle leaves a bitter taste as government allies question Christodoulides DIKO emerges stronger, but DIPA and EDEK voice frustration while tensions with DISY expose growing cracks around the President. ... Rafaela Dimitriadi 06/08/2026 | NEWS
Thursday weather: The heatwave has re-entered the room Yellow alert issued for inland temperatures near 40°C. Newsroom 06/08/2026 | NEWS
National Cancer Institute expected to launch before end of 2026 Health minister says preparations are nearing completion, with a decision on the institute's location expected soon. Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Animal Party accuses government of breaking welfare commissioner pledge Party says the promised independent animal welfare commissioner was again left out of the cabinet reshuffle. Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
''Those who joined the municipal strike should not be paid'', ministry official says Antonis Oikonomidis says municipal workers who took part in the strike should not receive pay. Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Nicosia's ''Corner Pub'' destroyed in fire (video) Fire crews prevent flames from spreading to neighbouring properties. Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Ankara tells EU: End Turkish Cypriot isolation before seeking a role in Cyprus talks Turkey pushes for direct trade, flights and EU ties for Turkish Cypriots as Nicosia’s strategy of linking the Cyprus issue ... Pavlos Xanthoulis 05/08/2026 | NEWS
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