Latest news in Cyprus? September 29th, 2026

Here are the key news updates in Cyprus as of September 29, 2026:

• 2028 Presidential Election Race: President Nikos Christodoulides remarked at the Cyprus Forum that it is still premature to launch campaign tracks for the February 2028 presidential elections, though political maneuvering is already surfacing, including comments from former DISY leader Averof Neophytou.

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• Bird Flu Detection: Veterinary services confirmed a case of H5N1 bird flu in a goose at the lake in Nicosia’s Athalassa National Park, prompting local monitoring.

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• Independence Day Preparations: Preparations are underway for the upcoming October 1 Independence Day military parade, which will feature international participation, including an Egyptian Air Force transport plane and Greek F-16 fighter jets alongside low-level flypast rehearsals over Nicosia.

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• Cyprus Problem: President Christodoulides stated that negotiations regarding the Cyprus problem are not currently in a deadlock.

• Economy and EU Funding: Discussions at the Cyprus Forum emphasized moving away from a property-led economic growth model, while separate EU cohesion funding initiatives were announced to support roughly 800 new businesses across the island.

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