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24 May, 2026
 

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Bollywood, sheep and church drama: Cyprus never does boring

Bollywood, sheep and church drama: Cyprus never does boring

In India, our young Nikos turned up—and yes, he went dressed… as an Indian. As you can imagine, that sparked all kinds of reactions. Lucky he didn’t show up dressed as a delivery rider, I suppose....

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Portugal’s veterinarians say ''We treat animals, not humans''

Portugal’s veterinarians say ''We treat animals, not humans''

In Portugal, a growing social media trend is sparking a very real-world response from professionals, and it has nothing to do with pets....

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Major power outage hits parts of Cyprus after technical fault at Vasilikos

Major power outage hits parts of Cyprus after technical fault at Vasilikos

A technical failure at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) generation system caused a widespread power outage on Thursday morning, briefly leaving parts of the island without electricity....

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Cyprus moves closer to Schengen entry by end of 2026 or early 2027

Cyprus moves closer to Schengen entry by end of 2026 or early 2027

Cyprus could be only a few months away from joining Europe’s Schengen Area, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the process is moving forward and a political decision is expected in late 2026 or early 2027....

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Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments

Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments

Eurobank officially opened its representative office in Mumbai on Thursday, marking a major step in its expansion into India, with Cyprus playing a key role in the new bridge between Europe and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies....

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Cool breezes and afternoon storms keep Cyprus in a springtime mood

Cool breezes and afternoon storms keep Cyprus in a springtime mood

Cyprus is holding onto its springtime personality for a little longer, with shifting breezy weather and the chance of afternoon thunderstorms once again making an appearance across the island....

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Cyprus student wins gold at European informatics competition

Cyprus student wins gold at European informatics competition

Cyprus earned another major distinction in computer science after winning a gold medal for the second year in a row at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics 2026, held in Italy from May 12 to 18....

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Europe’s bee population climbs to new highs while Cyprus sees fewer hives

Europe’s bee population climbs to new highs while Cyprus sees fewer hives

EU farm beehive numbers climbed to a record 9.4 million in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat, with Italy, Romania and Greece leading the bloc in bee colony numbers. Cyprus, however, recorded a decline over the past three years....

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European Parliament calls for Turkish troop withdrawal from Cyprus

European Parliament calls for Turkish troop withdrawal from Cyprus

The European Parliament has approved a recommendation calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and the restart of negotiations on the Cyprus issue under a bizonal, bicommunal federation framework with political equality, in line with United Nations resolutions....

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Talking past the real issue

Talking past the real issue

Mr. Uriel Kurtz said that besides the beauty of the landscape and the island’s proximity to Israel, he was also drawn to the fact that we Cypriots speak English. As a European citizen, he explained, he could live and invest anywhere in the EU. What made Cyprus attractive to him was that he could communicate in English without having to learn the local language....

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Man arrested after embryos found in luggage at Tymbou airport

Man arrested after embryos found in luggage at Tymbou airport

Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus detained a 24-year-old man after four embryos were discovered in his luggage at the illegal airport in Tymbou....

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Earthquake felt across parts of Cyprus

Earthquake felt across parts of Cyprus

A mild earthquake was felt across Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon, May 20....

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Foot-and-mouth culling begins in Limassol after new outbreak in Pachna

Foot-and-mouth culling begins in Limassol after new outbreak in Pachna

Veterinary authorities in Cyprus are scrambling to contain a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after an active case was confirmed at a sheep and goat farm in the Limassol district village of Pachna....

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Cablenet Highlights Customer-Centric Digital Transformation at IBM Technology Summit Cyprus

Cablenet Highlights Customer-Centric Digital Transformation at IBM Technology Summit Cyprus

Cablenet and its Chief Digital Officer, Ingrid Camilleri, were invited at the “IBM Technology Summit Cyprus: Accelerating AI, Hybrid Cloud & Automation Together”, where Ingrid Camilleri participated in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders and senior executives from various sectors....

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Cracks, fear and uncertainty as residents await court decision

Cracks, fear and uncertainty as residents await court decision

Dozens of residents living in the Seagate apartment building in Limassol’s tourist area are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will soon be forced to leave their homes, after authorities moved forward Wednesday with a request to evacuate and demolish the aging building....

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Nikos Christodoulides arrives in India with red-carpet welcome

Nikos Christodoulides arrives in India with red-carpet welcome

Nikos Christodoulides arrived in India on Wednesday for an official state visit aimed at strengthening economic and political ties between Cyprus and one of the world’s fastest-growing global powers....

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RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus announces results of 2026 Q1

RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus announces results of 2026 Q1

KPMG in Cyprus announces that the “RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus” has been issued for the first quarter of 2026....

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Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 welcomes Christos D. Katsanos

Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 welcomes Christos D. Katsanos

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainability conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026 under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading voices from the world of sustainable development and innovation. Among this year’s speakers is Christos D. Katsanos, Agronomist, ESG Ambassador and Brand Strategist....

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“Every Pedal Stroke, A Wish”

“Every Pedal Stroke, A Wish”

The Panos Evripidou Foundation successfully organised the 10th annual “Cycling for Preemies 2026” ride on 17 May, in collaboration with the Mora Thavmata Association and with the support of the Limassol Municipality Cycling Team, honouring the memory of brothers Panos and Christian Evripidou, who were born prematurely....

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Experience the Flavours of France at the French Brunch & Flea Market at European University Cyprus

Experience the Flavours of France at the French Brunch & Flea Market at European University Cyprus

The French Student Association of European University Cyprus, in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs, invites students to a vibrant cultural gathering celebrating French cuisine, culture, and community....

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Cyprus banking map set to shrink as two smaller banks change hands

Cyprus banking map set to shrink as two smaller banks change hands

Developments involving two smaller Cypriot banks are reshaping the country’s banking sector, pointing to further consolidation in an industry that has steadily strengthened in recent years....

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Christodoulides heads to India for high-level state visit

Christodoulides heads to India for high-level state visit

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....

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Cyprus Airways teams up with flydubai as president heads to India

Cyprus Airways teams up with flydubai as president heads to India

Cyprus Airways has finalized a partnership with Dubai-based low-cost carrier flydubai, according to information obtained by Kathimerini....

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Storm clouds gather as Cyprus braces for a blustery day

Storm clouds gather as Cyprus braces for a blustery day

A weak low-pressure system continues to hover over the region, while a more unstable air mass slowly approaches the island, preparing Cyprus for a blustery and unpredictable midweek performance....

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Restoration planned for historic Panagia Melandrina church

Restoration planned for historic Panagia Melandrina church

Rhestoration efforts are set to begin at the Church of Panagia Melandrina in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, with maintenance work now entering the tender phase....

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EAC to launch inspections into illegal solar installations from June 1

EAC to launch inspections into illegal solar installations from June 1

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus distribution system operator will begin inspections on June 1 targeting illegal photovoltaic installations and unauthorized increases in renewable energy system capacity....

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First foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed in Limassol

First foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed in Limassol

The first case of foot-and-mouth disease in the Limassol district has been confirmed at a small goat and sheep farm in the village of Pachna, where around 60 to 70 animals are kept....

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Cyprus sets minimum e-scooter age at 17

Cyprus sets minimum e-scooter age at 17

Cyprus has introduced new rules for electric scooter users, setting the minimum legal age at 17 years old under legislation now in effect....

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Cyprus and British forces test wildfire response in Hephaestus 2026 exercise

Cyprus and British forces test wildfire response in Hephaestus 2026 exercise

Cyprus authorities and British military personnel carried out a large-scale wildfire response exercise on Monday in the Machairas National Forest Park near the village of Kapedes, testing the island’s emergency coordination systems ahead of the summer fire season....

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Appeals court increases prison sentence in child sexual abuse case

Appeals court increases prison sentence in child sexual abuse case

A Cyprus appeals court has increased the prison sentence of a man convicted of sexually abusing his underage daughter, ruling that the punishment originally imposed by a lower court was too lenient....

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