Cyprus

Holiday spots in Turkey and Cyprus have been impacted by the Iran war and last-minute booking trends. To boost tourism, seaside resorts are slashing prices by as much as 8% in an effort to attract visitors and fill their rooms.

The energy minister stated that natural gas from a deposit off Cyprus can supply European consumers as early as March 2028. The project involves the Cronos field and partners TotalEnergies and Eni, which will transport gas to Europe by first routing it through Egypt's Zohr natural gas deposit for liquefaction.

According to the energy minister, European consumers can expect natural gas from Cyprus to help meet their energy needs by March 2028. The potential supply highlights a move toward new energy sources. This development occurs while the EU is actively seeking alternative supplies.

An 88-year-old British man and his dog died after their car caught fire while en route to visit a Cyprus animal shelter.

A pro-Eisenkot election billboard in Cyprus was defaced with Palestinian colors, covering the face of the Yashar chief and former IDF head. The twin billboards, aimed at Israeli tourists, sparked anger among locals.

A British man charged with negligence after his 3-year-old son fell from a hotel window in Cyprus is seeking a court order to attend the funeral in the UK. His lawyer, Alexandros Alexandrou, plans to petition the court to lift travel restrictions by August 7.

A British man charged with negligence in the death of his 3-year-old son at a Cyprus hotel is seeking a court order to attend the boy's funeral in the U.K. His lawyer will petition the court to temporarily lift travel restrictions, with a decision expected by August 7. The case is set to continue in mid-September after the court's summer break.

A British-Azerbaijani man was arrested in Cyprus for allegedly spying on a UK airbase and passing information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He is in custody as extradition proceedings continue.

A dual British-Azerbaijani national, Rashad Sultanov, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a British air base and passing information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He was taken into custody on July 17, and extradition proceedings are underway.

A UK-Azerbaijani man was arrested in Cyprus for spying on a UK military base for Iran, accused of sharing information with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. British police seek his extradition under the National Security Act.

A man was arrested in Cyprus as part of the first overseas investigation under the National Security Act. The arrest marks a significant development in international security operations.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to convene a multi-party meeting on resolving Cyprus's 50-year division. The meeting will include Greece, Britain, and Turkey as guarantor powers of Cyprus's independence.

Nicosia's divided capital in Cyprus remains separated by a UN-controlled buffer zone since the 1974 Turkish invasion following a Greek-backed coup. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting to push for resumed peace talks between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, though positions have hardened over decades of failed negotiations.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visits Cyprus to push for renewed peace talks between the island's rival sides after nearly a decade of deadlock. The sides show tentative readiness to negotiate but remain divided on the rules for talks, with failure risking tensions between Greece, Turkey, and the European Union.

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot faced backlash over election campaign billboards in Cyprus targeting Israeli tourists and residents. A Cypriot MEP criticized the billboards, stating they undermined Cyprus's sovereignty, as the island is a major destination for Israeli visitors.

Israeli election campaign billboards in Cyprus have sparked debate over foreign political influence. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou criticized the billboards, calling for legislation to ban non-EU election campaigns in Cyprus. Concerns were raised about increasing Israeli presence, including real estate purchases and Hebrew-language ads.

A British father has been charged over the death of his two-year-old son in a hotel fall in Cyprus. The family is appealing to Ed Miliband for assistance.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week to attempt to restart stalled peace talks. The visit is seen as an effort to revive the peace process, though specific details about the plan or changes this time remain unclear.

Cyprus commemorated the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion as the United Nations seeks to revive stalled peace talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. Air raid sirens were sounded in southern Greek Cypriot government-controlled areas to mark the hour Turkish forces landed in 1974.

A British father of a two-year-old boy who died after falling out of a hotel window in Cyprus is set for release but could still face charges. The incident occurred at a hotel in Cyprus, and the child's death remains under investigation.

A British father of a two-year-old boy who died after falling from a hotel window in Cyprus is set for release but may still face charges. The incident occurred at a hotel in Cyprus, where the child fell from a window.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus at the end of July to discuss peacebuilding efforts between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The visit comes amid speculation about a potential UN push to resolve the Cyprus split before his term ends.

A British man detained in Cyprus is experiencing severe trauma after his two-year-old son accidentally fell to his death from a hotel window. His lawyer disclosed the emotional distress, and the family is urging for his release.

A British father faces negligence charges after his three-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus 40 minutes after the family checked in. The incident occurred shortly after their arrival at the hotel.

The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and private companies linked to a yearslong cyber espionage campaign targeting governments and critical infrastructure since 2010. The EU accused Russia's FSB 16th Centre of controlling cyber threat groups and conducting sabotage operations in at least nine European countries, including France, Germany, and Poland.

Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer, and Merz in Paris for Ukraine-related discussions. The EU has imposed new sanctions against Russia for cyber attacks targeting EU countries, including France, Germany, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, and Finland. Russia's cyber activities involve espionage and sabotage of critical infrastructure.

A British toddler died after falling from a fourth-floor hotel balcony in Cyprus during a family holiday. The child's father was arrested following the incident.

Omani authorities rescued 23 crew members of the Cyprus-registered GFS Galaxy vessel, with one crew member still missing. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for striking the vessel, which was disabled by fire and engine damage, while the Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported 10 of 11 Indian nationals rescued.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the crew of a container ship attacked by an Iranian missile off the Omani coast were rescued by local authorities. The Cyprus-flagged M/V GFS Galaxy was struck, leading to a fire and the crew abandoning ship in a lifeboat. The incident prompted a third round of US military strikes on Iran.

The United States attacked Iran after an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing it to catch fire and forcing the crew to abandon it. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, while declaring the strait closed until further notice.

The crew of a Cyprus-flagged container ship, M/V GFS Galaxy, abandoned the vessel after it was struck by a missile from the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident, citing military authorities and the ship's security officer.

UKMTO advises ships to transit cautiously after an Iranian missile struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The incident occurred 9NM east of Oman, followed by US military strikes on Iranian cities.

The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran announced the closure of this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship named GFS.

The US launched strikes on Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship, M/V GFS Galaxy, in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused an onboard fire, engine damage, and left a civilian crew member missing. US Central Command (Centcom) stated the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian and commercial ships in the strait.

Cyprus has resumed regular visa processing in Russia after a contract lapse led to temporary operations by the country’s consulates. The resumption occurred nearly a month after the service disruption.

Interpol issued a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian woman suspected of bombing a Monaco apartment building targeting Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born construction magnate. The June 30 explosion injured Yermolaiev and others, with investigators suggesting the sophistication of the device indicates she did not act alone.

The Gaza interim administration concluded two days of 'highly productive' talks in Cyprus with experts from the Board of Peace, the Office of the High Representative for Gaza, and the Tony Blair Institute. The discussions focused on reconstruction, security, governance, and institutional arrangements to ensure transparency and accountability for international donors.

A parcel bomb attack in Monaco injured a Ukrainian-origin family, with authorities identifying the target as businessman Vadym Yermolaiev. The prosecutor called it an 'attempted assassination,' ruling out terrorism as the motive.

ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy plan to start natural gas production by 2033 from two undersea deposits in Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, with gas likely transported via pipeline to Egypt for liquefaction. The deposits, Glaucus and Pegasus, hold an estimated 7 trillion cubic feet of gas, and the companies aim to expand exploration in the region.

President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace will meet in Cyprus as it faces scrutiny over its work in Gaza. A Board official called the meeting 'regularly' held, while an EU official described it as a 'reset.' Sen. Jeanne Shaheen criticized the board for 'lack of accountability,' and a draft resolution offering 'broad protections' to board members is under scrutiny.