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Cyprus Weather – Tuesday 16th June

Cyprus will see mostly clear skies today, though periods of increased cloud cover are expected, with isolated showers or thunderstorms likely after midday, mainly in the mountains and interior. Hail…

Cyprus trade deficit widens in first four months of 2026

Cyprus’ trade deficit grew in the first four months of 2026 as imports rose and exports declined, according to data released by the Statistical Service and reported by Politis. Total…

Cyprus casinos generated €166.4 million for state between 2018 and 2025, report says

Casinos operating in the Republic of Cyprus have contributed €166.4 million to state revenues between 2018 and 2025, the head of the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission said, according…

Greece to maintain fighter jets in Cyprus as Nicosia, Athens deepen defense ties

Greece plans to keep its F‑16 fighter jets stationed at the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos on a more permanent basis, and Greek naval forces are expected to continue…

East Med ‘3+1’ partners announce new energy center after Houston meeting

Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the United States announced the creation of a new Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center following a “3+1” energy ministers’ meeting held Saturday in Houston, according to a…

EU asylum and migration pact takes effect as ministers meet in Nicosia

The European Union’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum came fully into force on Sunday, marking a major overhaul of how the bloc handles asylum procedures and migration management. The…

Police chief orders inquiry after 17‑year‑old escapes custody

Cyprus’ police chief has ordered an investigation into how a 17‑year‑old detainee escaped from the Omorfita police station, and has begun procedures to suspend an officer who may face disciplinary…

President urges public to review government platform

President Nikos Christodoulides is urging the public to visit the government platform diakivernisi.gov.cy, saying citizens should be able to judge the administration’s record by comparing its promises with its actions.…

Cyprus sets next steps with Central Asian states, foreign minister says

Cyprus has already mapped out its next steps with Central Asian countries following a regional tour, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in an interview published Sunday. Speaking to the newspaper…

President rejects ‘constructive ambiguity’ in Cyprus talks

Cyprus’ president is rejecting the use of “constructive ambiguity” in efforts to restart talks on the island’s division, saying any new process must be based on previously agreed principles. In…