Cyprus

Cyprus president shakes up Cabinet with major reshuffle

Cypriot ministers of defence, health, justice and environment as well as the deputy ministers responsible for digital policy and European affairs have been changed.

08/01/2024

Cyprus

Israeli foreign minister wants to fast-track aid to Gaza via Cyprus

Israel wants to fast-track the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza through a maritime corridor from Cyprus, the country's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

20/12/2023

Business

Financial crime and Russian oligarchs: How Cyprus vows to crackdown

The Cypriot president has reached out to an unnamed 'third country' to help with investigations into alleged evasions of sanctions against Russia by oligarchs.

21/11/2023

Europe News

Cyprus, France want a maritime corridor for Gaza aid. It will be hard

The European Union is looking at ways it can establish a maritime corridor to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza despite port infrastructure in the Palestinian enclave being destroyed.

14/11/2023

Destinations

Limassol: A guide to Cyprus’ sophisticated beachside city

Want a city break on the beach? Limassol has year-round sun and a booming food scene.

14/10/2023

Culture news

BEONIX Review: Dance festival proves what's possible in Cyprus

Euronews Culture went to BEONIX Festival in Cyprus to check out the newcomer on Europe’s dance festival scene and find out if it will prove a future essential in music lovers’ calendars.

27/09/2023

Cyprus

Wave of anti-immigrant hostility grips Cyprus

There are fears of a climate of hate is emerging amid rising violence against immigrants.

12/09/2023

Tech News

Radar tech could be the last chance to find Cyprus' missing

Nearly 1,000 Cypriots are still missing after disappearing during the conflict of the 1960s and 1974. With witnesses dying, time is running out to find them.

11/09/2023

Culture news

BEONIX Preview: the final chance for summer fun in Cyprus

Electronic dance music fans need to check out how a Cyprus festival is keeping the summer joy alive a month after festival season ended.

03/09/2023

Moments

Inside the Cypriot vineyards producing ‘the king of wines’

With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation.

02/09/2023

Destinations

After an autumn getaway? This travel tool tells you the cheapest dates

We tried a new travel tool to find out the best time to visit some of Europe’s most popular destinations.

01/09/2023

Food and Drink

Cyprus reveals secret of ancient sweet spoons and fruit treats

Grapes, bitter oranges, walnuts and even eggplants - there's something for everyone. Nikki Agathocleous runs a firm in the Cypriot village of Agros that makes 'sweet spoons' from Middle Age recipes.

26/06/2023

World News

Eight EU nations experienced overcrowded prisons, latest data shows

Latest data ranks prisons in Cyprus, Italy, France and Sweden among the most overfull.

14/05/2023

Cyprus

Cyprus slashes VAT in bid to reduce inflation and prices

While inflation rates have fallen in Cyprus for a sixth consecutive month, consumer prices went up by 0.3 per cent in April after a 1.02 per cent rise in March. In an interview with Euronews, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos explained the move to cut costs.

08/05/2023

Sudan

Foreign governments rescue embassy staff from Khartoum

Foreign governments scrambled to rescue their consular staff and families from Khartoum with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden both tweeting about military operations. A French national was shot by a sniper when a convoy from its embassy was attacked.

23/04/2023

World

Cyprus president wants EU help to revive dialogue with Turkey

Euronews talks to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides about tackling the 'Cyprus problem', the upcoming Turkish elections, past ties with Russia, and energy sources in the Eastern Mediterranean.

24/03/2023

Travel News

Everything you need to know about Cyprus’ digital nomad scheme

Cyprus will welcome 500 digital nomads. Here’s everything you need to know.

14/03/2023

Cyprus

Paphos bishop elected as new leader of Cyprus Orthodox Church

Bishop Georgios was elected after the death in November of Archbishop Chrysostomos II.

24/12/2022

World News

Valencia: Europe's Smart Capital hosts Smart Destinations conference

From Monday to Wednesday, Spain's third largest city organised the conference On Smart Destinations, sharing its strategies on sustainability and accessibility, blended together with the use of modern technology.

26/11/2022

Moments

Smart tourism: How is tech transforming the world of travel?

Smart cities - from Paphos to Zagreb - are redefining tourism, using AR to bring art and history to life.

13/11/2022