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1. Cyprus signs deal for new Israeli patrol vessel

Cyprus is adding a new patrol vessel to its navy under an agreement signed with Israel on Monday, as the island seeks to strengthen its ability to monitor and respond to incidents at sea....

2. Who would lead a reunited Cyprus? President responds to rotating presidency claim

Who gets to be president of a reunited Cyprus, and when would that change? The question is back in the spotlight after Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman reportedly said President Nikos Christodoulides had accepted a rotating presidency....

3. Hala Sultan Tekke excavations push Cyprus city’s history back to the 17th century BC

Archaeological excavations at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, near Hala Sultan Tekke in the Larnaca district, have uncovered architectural remains and pottery dating to the 15th to 17th centuries BC, providing the earliest directly documented evidence of urban occupation yet identified by the Swedish-led mission at the site....

4. December in sight for Schengen decision

Cyprus is pushing for a December discussion on its entry into the Schengen travel zone, with President Nikos Christodoulides in Brussels on Thursday for European Council meetings and talks with fellow EU leaders....

5. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

6. Familiar with Cyprus and Turkey, Joshua Huck takes charge of U.S. Embassy in Athens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens has a new person at the helm, and unlike his high-profile predecessor, he is a career diplomat who already knows the political fault lines of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey....

7. Max Nikias: ''Where you begin does not determine how far you can go''

From a small village in Cyprus to the presidency of one of the leading universities in the United States, Chrysostomos Loizos Nikias, better known as C.L. Max Nikias, has followed a path connecting science with leadership and education with innovation....

8. The University of Limassol supported Women in Business & Beyond Conference

The University of Limassol (UoL) supported the Women in Business & Beyond Conference, which took place on 9–10 October 2026 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol. Professor Constantina Constantinou, Executive Vice-President for Health Sciences Strategy and Development at the University of Limassol, participated as a speaker, bringing women’s health, cancer prevention and wellbeing into the conference’s wider conversation on empowerment. ...

9. Cyprus turns to the U.S. for talent and investment

For the second consecutive year, the government is seeking to build ties with the U.S. market and connect with Cypriots living and working there through a series of meetings with international investors, business organizations, and members of the Cypriot diaspora....

10. Erdogan puts the EU through the wringer over Christodoulides

Ankara put the EU through the wringer by attempting to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from the United Nations climate change conference, COP31, taking place in Antalya from Nov. 9 to 20, according to information obtained by Kathimerini....

11. 10 years of Fresh Partnership: Lidl extends Global Handball Partnership with the IHF World Championships through 2030

Lidl becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the 2027 and 2029 IHF Women’s and Men’s Handball World Championships, where it will continue to present the “Best Young Player Award”. Lidl also becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the U20 Women’s and U21 Men’s World Championships. ...

12. Genikes Insurance Stands by the Cyprus Fire Service

Genikes Insurance is supporting the demanding work of the Cyprus Fire Service once again this year by providing electrolytes and energy bars to assist its members during prolonged and demanding operations. ...

13. U.S. troops leave Iraq, shifting the regional balance toward Iran

The United States completed the withdrawal of its remaining troops from Iraq on Wednesday, closing another chapter in a military involvement that began with the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein 23 years ago....

14. Terror scare at UK air base puts Akrotiri’s growing military role in focus

British counterterrorism police arrested the five men after receiving information that three vans were travelling toward RAF Fairford, a U.S.-operated military base used in strikes against Iran....

15. U.S. Embassy welcomes new public affairs chief as fresh team takes shape

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus hosted a reception Wednesday evening to welcome its new Public Affairs Officer, Kahina Robinson, bringing diplomats, media representatives, and other guests together at the Center for Visual Arts and Research in old Nicosia....

16. Royal Air Force to use Akrotiri to support Saudi Arabia against Houthis

RAF Akrotiri is being drawn into another Middle East security operation, with Britain preparing to deploy a refueling aircraft from Cyprus to support Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels....

17. The EUDIS Defence Hackathon comes to Cyprus for the first time, with €10,000 in prizes

For the first time, Cyprus takes its place in one of Europe's most significant defence-innovation initiatives. It has been officially selected by the European Commission as one of eight locations across the EU to host the EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 – Autumn Edition....

18. Morocco and Israel move to full diplomatic ties despite Gaza tensions

Israel and Morocco have agreed to open full embassies and exchange ambassadors, pushing their relationship to its highest diplomatic level since the two countries restored ties nearly six years ago....

19. China and Cyprus celebrate a friendship built across the miles

China and Cyprus may be separated by thousands of kilometers, but the message inside the Hilton Nicosia on Monday evening was simple: distance has not stopped the two countries from growing closer....

20. Cyprus and Greece open the door to new business deals

New business partnerships and joint ventures between Cyprus and Greece are in the pipeline across a broad range of economic sectors....

21. Cyprus and US put closer ties on the table

Diplomatic meetings often come wrapped in broad statements about friendship and cooperation....

22. Fire breaks out near Arsos with four aircraft joining firefighting effort (video)

A fire broke out near the Limassol community of Arsos on Monday afternoon, burning through dry grass, wild vegetation and trees as strong winds affected the area....

23. Germany sends more than 150 Russians home as drone dispute deepens

More than 150 employees of Russian missions and members of their families have been ordered to leave Germany as relations between Berlin and Moscow sink to a new low....

24. Cold War thriller ‘Jack Strong’ comes to Nicosia

The Embassy of Poland is pleased to announce a special screening of the acclaimed Polish feature film Jack Strong, to be held on the 17th of September at the Pantheon Theatre in Nicosia, at 20:30....

25. Excavations reveal major Bronze Age complex and tombs at Erimi

The 2026 archaeological season at Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou has concluded with significant new findings on the organisation, architecture and burial customs of the Middle Bronze Age community that once occupied the site....

26. Greek wildfire team arrives in Cyprus for September standby

Cyprus has received a 21-member Greek forest firefighting team as part of the European Prepositioning 2026 programme, with the unit set to remain on operational standby from September 1 to 15....

27. Greece signs historic €3 billion ‘Achilles Shield’ defence deal with Israel

Greece and Israel signed a defence agreement worth about €3 billion on Monday, the largest ever between the two countries and one of the biggest military deals in Greek and Israeli history....

28. Cyprus keeps Gaza aid moving with another 900 tons

Cyprus is continuing to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, with another 900 tons moving through the Amalthea maritime corridor as civilians face an increasingly desperate humanitarian situation....

29. Christodoulides and Erhürman agree to step up Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman agreed on Wednesday to increase the frequency of their meetings as efforts to advance the Cyprus settlement process continue....

30. payabl. teams up with Visa to help merchants quickly resolve disputes and prevent costly chargebacks

European financial technology provider payabl. has expanded its relationship with Visa to extend access to real-time dispute management tools for merchants across the EU and UK....