First death of patient with West Nile virus recorded in Cyprus for this year
The first death from West Nile virus in Cyprus this year has been recorded, concerning a 90-year-old man, Infectious Disease Specialist Aristos Aristodemou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). He confirmed that the patient had underlying health conditions. Aristodemou emphasized that…
Seven gold, six silver and five bronze medals for Cyprus at “Taranto 2026”
Cyprus wrapped up its participation in the 20th Mediterranean Games “Taranto 2026” with seven gold, six silver and five bronze medals, recording a highly successful medal tally. Cyprus’ participation in the Mediterranean Games concluded on Wednesday, with Marios Georgiou winning gold…
Cyprus stands in solidarity with Germany after Russian drone attack, FM says
Cyprus stands in solidarity with Germany following a Russian drone attack at Leipzig Airport, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Wednesday, stressing that threats to critical infrastructure concern Europe as a whole. In a post on X, Kombos said Cyprus…
Middle Bronze Age building and tombs uncovered in Erimi village
An earlier version of the Central Building as well as three chamber tombs were uncovered during the 2026 fieldwork and research activities of the Erimi Italian Archaeological Mission, carried out at Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou, in Limassol district, between 27 July…
Cyprus records 10 times its normal rainfall in August
Cyprus recorded more than 10 times its normal rainfall in August, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Meteorology on Monday. Average rainfall in government-controlled areas of the Republic reached 30 millimetres by Monday morning, compared with a monthly…
More than 97,000 commercial flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports in 2025, according to Eurostat
A total of 97,096 commercial flights were recorded at Larnaca and Paphos international airports in 2025, according to Eurostat data published on Friday. Based on the sum of Eurostat’s monthly figures, 73,226 commercial flights were recorded at Larnaca Airport during…
New 900-tonne humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza via Amalthea Project
A new humanitarian aid shipment of 900 tonnes, comprising medicines, medical equipment, hygiene items, food and shelter equipment, has departed from Cyprus for Gaza as part of the ongoing implementation of the Amalthea Project. According to a statement from the…
Zelenskyy thanks Cyprus for continuous support
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses his gratitude to President Nikos Christodoulides for Cyprus’ support to Kiev. In a post on X on Tuesday evening Zelenskyy thanks the Cyprus President for his kind congratulatory message on the occasion of Ukraine’s 35th Anniversary…
Fuel price increases in Cyprus below EU-27 average
Retail fuel prices in Cyprus increased less than the EU-27 average for both 95-octane unleaded petrol and diesel, according to a comparison by the Consumer Protection Service (CPS) based on data from the European Commission’s EU Oil Bulletin. The comparison…
National Guard Chief visits force’s small UAV production laboratory
The National Guard General Staff has announced a new capability for the design and production of unmanned aerial systems by the National Guard, following a visit by its Commander, Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou, to the newly established Small Unmanned Aerial…
Nearly 145 tons of pufferfish were caught in 2 years, Fisheries Department tells CNA
Nearly 145 tons of pufferfish have been caught in the Cypriot seas over the last two years as part of the Fisheries Department’s scheme to address this invasive species, Nikoletta Varnava, a Fishery Department officer told CNA, on Friday. The…
West Nile virus case recorded in Cyprus, patient in serious condition
The first case of West Nile virus in Cyprus for 2026 has been identified, Health Ministry officials told CNA on Friday. Infectious disease specialist Aristos Aristodemou said that the patient, a 70-year-old man, is in serious condition and is hospitalised…
