Cyprus

EU aid programme allocates €34m to Turkish Cypriots

The European Commission on Friday approved an EU aid programme worth €34 million for 2026 to support the socioeconomic development of the Turkish Cypriot community and facilitate the reunification process in Cyprus. According to a Commission...

Bomb threat alert lifted at Larnaca Airport

A bomb threat at Larnaca Airport triggered security protocols and grounded a flight to Rome after a message in English claimed that a bomb was inside luggage on the aircraft and would explode within 20 minutes,...

Patient in the ICU after plasmapheresis – Allegations against illegal medical centers

Serious allegations over the operation of medical centres in Cyprus and the authorities' inability to intervene effectively in cases of illegal or unlicensed medical practices have been raised by physician Dr Vassos Oikonomou. Speaking on the programme...

260 cartons of duty-free cigarettes seized

A total of 260 cartons of duty-free cigarettes were seized by the Cyprus Customs Department in two separate incidents on September 9, 2026. In the first case, Customs officers conducting routine checks under the Green Line...

Staffing crisis at Famagusta General Hospital: Neurology appointments face 6–7-month wait

Serious staffing problems continue to affect the General Hospital of Famagusta, with shortages in key medical specialities and a need for further nursing staff, according to a statement by Famagusta District Local Government Organisation President Yiannis...