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Cyprus University of Technology unveils student dorm rooms at ''Vergaria'' complex in Polemidia (photos)

Cyprus University of Technology unveils student dorm rooms at ''Vergaria'' complex in Polemidia (photos)

The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) has released sample images of its new student dormitories in Pano Polemidia, located in the ''Vergaria'' settlement....

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Yonadav Buber at Green Agenda 2026

Yonadav Buber at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainability conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing together leading figures from the fields of sustainable development and innovation....

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Cyprus talks ''wake up'' again, but is a settlement really closer than anyone thinks?

Cyprus talks ''wake up'' again, but is a settlement really closer than anyone thinks?

Let me remind you that President Nikos Christodoulides, from the very first day of his election, threw himself body and soul into what he described as an effort to find a way to… restart the heart rhythm of the Cyprus problem through a kind of “electric shock,” so that negotiations could begin again. ...

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Eurobank raises €700 million after investor demand surges nearly fourfold

Eurobank raises €700 million after investor demand surges nearly fourfold

Eurobank has raised €700 million through a new bond issue after attracting far stronger investor interest than expected, another sign that international markets remain confident in the bank and the wider Greek banking sector....

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Tensions rise at Cyprus prisons ahead of strike by guards’ union

Tensions rise at Cyprus prisons ahead of strike by guards’ union

Tensions are growing at Cyprus’ Central Prisons ahead of a 24-hour strike planned for Friday by the Isotita union, with prison guards and government officials publicly clashing over working conditions, discipline cases and safety concerns behind bars....

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15 thousand hotel employees to receive state support

15 thousand hotel employees to receive state support

A total of 15,000 hotel employees are expected to benefit from the Special Employment Support Scheme for the hotel sector approved by the government and implemented through the Ministry of Labour....

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Son of Mango founder questioned in businessman’s fatal fall in Spain

Son of Mango founder questioned in businessman’s fatal fall in Spain

Spanish police have questioned the son of Isak Andic as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of the billionaire founder of the Mango fashion group, authorities said Tuesday....

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Church reviews sweeping changes to its governing charter after 16 years

Church reviews sweeping changes to its governing charter after 16 years

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus is examining a wide-ranging overhaul of its governing charter, 16 years after the current framework was introduced, with church sources saying the proposed changes could be ''sweeping.''...

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Gaza aid flotilla boat arrives in Paphos after reported attack near Crete

Gaza aid flotilla boat arrives in Paphos after reported attack near Crete

A boat linked to the ''Global Sumud Flotilla,'' an international activist mission carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, arrived Tuesday at the harbor in Kato Paphos after what crew members described as a tense journey across the eastern Mediterranean....

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Cabinet moves ahead on Cyprus gas deal and free breakfast program for children

Cabinet moves ahead on Cyprus gas deal and free breakfast program for children

Cyprus is moving forward with two major government initiatives this week, one focused on natural gas exports and the other on helping families with young children....

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Calm seas and a midweek surprise from the mountains

Calm seas and a midweek surprise from the mountains

Cyprus is easing through the week beneath soft skies and slow-moving clouds, with the weather feeling undecided between holding onto summer warmth and inviting spring back for one last visit....

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EU Commission gives positive assessment of Cyprus’ Schengen preparations

EU Commission gives positive assessment of Cyprus’ Schengen preparations

The European Commission has given a favourable review of Cyprus’ preparations for joining the Schengen area in its latest “State of Schengen” report, published on Monday. ...

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Online abuse becoming part of daily life for Europe’s teenage girls

Online abuse becoming part of daily life for Europe’s teenage girls

A study presented during a conference in Nicosia has found that online abuse has become a routine part of daily life for many teenage girls across Europe, with researchers warning that cyber violence now affects girls on a massive scale....

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Climate change is becoming a major public health threat in Cyprus

Climate change is becoming a major public health threat in Cyprus

Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly....

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Enclaved voters to cast ballots at polling stations in Nicosia and Acheritou

Enclaved voters to cast ballots at polling stations in Nicosia and Acheritou

Enclaved voters will be able to vote at two designated polling locations in Nicosia and Acheritou during the upcoming elections, according to Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis in comments to the Cyprus News Agency....

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Pre-primary school enrolment in Cyprus reaches highest level in a decade

Pre-primary school enrolment in Cyprus reaches highest level in a decade

Participation in early childhood education in Cyprus climbed to 89.2 per cent in 2024, according to new figures released by Eurostat on Monday....

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Forest Department issues strict warning over fire ban

Forest Department issues strict warning over fire ban

The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has reminded the public that starting fires in state forests, or within two kilometres of their boundaries, is forbidden by law....

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A Celebration of Cyprus’ Winemaking Heritage

A Celebration of Cyprus’ Winemaking Heritage

Located in the renowned wine-producing region of Paphos, where the rhythm of life has long been shaped by the vine, Minthis and SPM Family Office invite guests on Sunday, 31 May 2026 to experience an evening celebrating Cyprus’ rich wine culture, storytelling, and heritage in a setting deeply connected to the land....

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Kostas Bakoyiannis, Dimitris K. Melissas and Byron Ioannou at Green Agenda 2026

Kostas Bakoyiannis, Dimitris K. Melissas and Byron Ioannou at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing together leading figures from the fields of sustainable development and innovation....

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Eurobank returns to markets with new six-year bond issue

Eurobank returns to markets with new six-year bond issue

Eurobank has returned to international markets with a new senior preferred bond issue, continuing a broader trend among European banks seeking fresh funding and stronger financial buffers....

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Former Dianellios school site in Larnaca set for major comeback

Former Dianellios school site in Larnaca set for major comeback

More than 10 years after the former Dianellios Technical School in Larnaca shut its doors, the site is expected to come back to life in the coming years....

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Fake Facebook account impersonates Larnaca mayor in scam attempt

Fake Facebook account impersonates Larnaca mayor in scam attempt

Unknown individuals are attempting to scam citizens through a fake Facebook profile posing as Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras, the municipality has warned....

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The Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching Announced at European University Cyprus

The Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching Announced at European University Cyprus

In a distinguished ceremony held on May 11, 2026, the Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching for 2026 were presented, honoring members of the academic and research staff who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the delivery of high-quality education....

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Genikes Insurance: Once Again at the Top of the General Insurance Sector

Genikes Insurance: Once Again at the Top of the General Insurance Sector

Genikes Insurance continues its strong upward trajectory this year, securing once again the distinction of Best General Insurance Company in Cyprus at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026. At the same time, the Company is also awarded Best Insurance Website Cyprus 2026, a recognition that highlights its strategic investment in digital transformation and in delivering a modern, user‑friendly, and seamless online experience....

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Israel at Eurovision

Israel at Eurovision

Is it right for Israel to still take part in the international song contest taking place tonight in Vienna? Is it right for artists from that country to compete normally in the Venice Biennale or for its athletes to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games?...

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Athens warns Kyiv over Ukrainian naval drones operating near Greek waters

Athens warns Kyiv over Ukrainian naval drones operating near Greek waters

Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....

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Who will hold the power after Sunday’s May 24 parliamentary elections?

Who will hold the power after Sunday’s May 24 parliamentary elections?

The parliamentary elections on May 24 are, by all indications, set to be the vote that reshapes Cyprus’ political map as it has been known for decades....

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Fire safety rules slow down home solar battery storage rollout

Fire safety rules slow down home solar battery storage rollout

The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....

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Lucky ticket in Pano Deftera wins over €11.6 million in Joker draw

Lucky ticket in Pano Deftera wins over €11.6 million in Joker draw

A single Joker ticket purchased in the village of Pano Deftera in the Nicosia district has turned into a life-changing win of €11,653,128.87 following Sunday night’s draw on 17 May 2026....

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Monday skies, coffee sighs and summer just around the corner

Monday skies, coffee sighs and summer just around the corner

It’s Monday again. A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the region today, while a touch of fine dust drifts lazily through the atmosphere, giving the sky a soft, hazy look....

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