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THE CYPRESS OBSERVER

YOUR TOP CHOICE FOR CURRENT EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY OF CYPRUS

The Cypress Observer is your online news source for current events across the country of Cyprus. We strive to bring you the latest news, updates and current events from across the region with a major focus on politics and business.

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POLICE DISCOVER UNIDENTIFIED BODY IN AVIDMOU

The police found the body of an unidentified person in coastal Avdimou, which they suspect might be that of a Russian man, aged 56, who has been at large for over 3 weeks. The police said that the body was found highly decomposed, making it difficult to find any solid identifiable markers. A coroner from […]

FORMER CYPRIOT PRESIDENT GEORGE VASSILIOU HAS PASSED AWAY

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou has died, aged 94, at Nicosia General Hospital. The sad news was announced by his wife, ex-Commissioner of the EU, Androulla Vassiliou, on the social media platform X (formerly, Twitter). She said that after two difficult years health-wise, her husband of fifty-nine years has passed away in peace. She said […]

UPTICK IN PETROL SALES IN CYPRUS IN DECEMBER

Sales of petrol and petrol-related products in the island nation of Cyprus has seen an uptick of around 4.9% in December 2025, in comparison to sales in the same month in 2024. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), an increase in sales of aviation and marine fuels led to the sale of over 123,274 […]

MAN IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR STEALING A MOTORBIKE AND ASSAULTING A POLICE OFFICER

Cyprus Police have arrested a man for stealing a motorcycle and several assault-related offences, including assaulting an officer of the law. The matter started with the police getting a tip on an unidentified individual using a motorbike that has been reported as stolen days prior. The individual who made the tip at first tried to […]

CYPRUS RANKS FIRST IN GLOBAL INNOVATION IN SOUTHERN EUROPE

StartupBlink?s Innovators Business Environment Index 2026 has ranked the island nation of Cyprus 15th worldwide and first in all of Southern Europe in the field of global business innovation. Said ranking indicates that the island nation performs strongly in the areas of taxation and incentives to businesses and has an overall attractive market. The Index […]

PRISON KILLING SUSPECT REMANDED FOR 8 DAYS

A court in Nicosia has ordered an 8-day remand for the inmate accused of killing their fellow prisoner in Central Prisons. The inmate was produced before the court, where he was told about his charges and the remand, as the investigation is underway. After consulting with his advocate, the inmate decided not to contest. Gennadios […]

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