Latest news in Cyprus? September 8th, 2026

Property market data released by the Department of Lands and Surveys show that property sale contracts across Cyprus increased by 14 percent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching 13,288 contracts compared to the same period last year, with significant growth concentrated in Limassol and Paphos. In political developments, President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone discussion with UK Prime Minister focusing on bilateral ties, regional Middle East stability, and cooperation regarding EU relations. Additionally, local authorities in Limassol arrested two individuals following an alleged kidnapping case involving an 18-year-old, and police launched an overnight crime crackdown resulting in several arrests across the island.