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Cyprus to launch nationwide mobile emergency alert system on June 2

Cyprus to launch nationwide mobile emergency alert system on June 2

Cyprus will officially launch the CY-Alert emergency warning system on June 2, giving authorities the ability to send instant alerts directly to mobile phones during dangerous situations such as wildfires or other emergencies....

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Customs seize nearly €200,000 hidden in socks at Paphos airport

Customs seize nearly €200,000 hidden in socks at Paphos airport

Customs officers at Paphos Airport confiscated nearly €200,000 in undeclared cash from a passenger arriving from Ireland....

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New Metropolitan of Paphos elected after long standing vacancy

New Metropolitan of Paphos elected after long standing vacancy

The Holy Synod has brought an end to a long-standing vacancy in the Metropolitan seat of Paphos, filling a position that had remained open since May 2026....

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Constantinos Yiorkadjis at Green Agenda 2026

Constantinos Yiorkadjis at Green Agenda 2026

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

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Petrolina’s Dynamic Presence at Doers Summit Limassol 2026 as Silver Partner

Petrolina’s Dynamic Presence at Doers Summit Limassol 2026 as Silver Partner

Petrolina participated dynamically as a Silver Partner at Doers Summit 2026, alongside its e-mobility brand pcharge and the Lefkaritis Group brands Petrolina Solar and Petrolina Electric, showcasing the Group’s continuous evolution into a modern and diversified energy organization focused on innovation, sustainable development, and the energy transition....

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UN envoy returns to Cyprus as talks on easing divisions resume

UN envoy returns to Cyprus as talks on easing divisions resume

A senior United Nations envoy is set to return to Cyprus next month for a new round of separate meetings with the island’s two leaders, as international efforts continue to keep dialogue alive on the long-running Cyprus issue....

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Tension in Pachna as farmers block veterinary visit over feared animal culling

Tension in Pachna as farmers block veterinary visit over feared animal culling

Veterinary Services officials cancelled a planned visit to a farm in Pachna on Tuesday after being told that livestock farmers were reportedly blocking access to the site and that the situation had become tense, with claims of threats and people carrying “dangerous objects.”...

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Elderly woman allegedly forced into car and taken to ATM in terrifying ordeal

Elderly woman allegedly forced into car and taken to ATM in terrifying ordeal

Police have arrested two men in connection with the alleged kidnapping and intimidation of a 69-year-old woman in the Morphou district, in a case that has raised concern over crimes targeting elderly residents....

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Sunshine, slow clouds and the scent of summer in the air

Sunshine, slow clouds and the scent of summer in the air

Cyprus wakes today beneath bright skies and gentle breezes, with the island slowly settling into that familiar stretch of late spring where summer suddenly feels very close indeed....

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Wall and roof collapse at occupied Larnaca home

Wall and roof collapse at occupied Larnaca home

A section of a residential building collapsed Sunday in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca, forcing three women from their home after part of a wall and roof gave way....

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Palestinian suspects held after anti-terror raids uncover explosive materials

Palestinian suspects held after anti-terror raids uncover explosive materials

Cypriot police are investigating two Palestinian men, ages 32 and 38, on allegations linked to terrorism offenses and participation in a criminal organization following their arrest under court warrants....

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No more noise

No more noise

With the rise of artificial intelligence, even the most convincing things placed in front of us are now viewed with suspicion, treated as potentially deceptive, manufactured, or false. Misinformation has therefore become one of the defining challenges of our time. Yet just as serious, perhaps even more serious, is information overload....

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Women win record number of seats in Cyprus Parliament

Women win record number of seats in Cyprus Parliament

Women secured a record 11 seats in Cyprus’ new Parliament following the 2026 legislative elections, marking the highest level of female representation in the country’s parliamentary history. ...

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Search for Cyprus missing persons continues at eight active excavation sites

Search for Cyprus missing persons continues at eight active excavation sites

The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) has carried out 26 excavations since the start of 2026, leading to the discovery of two more missing persons, according to Turkish Cypriot CMP member Haki Muftuzade....

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Thyroid cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in Cyprus

Thyroid cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in Cyprus

Cases of thyroid cancer in Cyprus reached 335 in 2023, according to figures from the Cyprus Cancer Registry cited by PASYKAF....

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European University Cyprus Students Support Special Olympics Cyprus through Volunteering and Community Service

European University Cyprus Students Support Special Olympics Cyprus through Volunteering and Community Service

European University Cyprus (EUC) reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to community engagement, inclusion, and health promotion through the participation of its students in the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Screening Event, held on April 29, 2026, in Nicosia....

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Pension reform moves forward, but Cypriots told to wait a little longer

Pension reform moves forward, but Cypriots told to wait a little longer

Cyprus is moving a step closer to a long-promised overhaul of its pension system, with the Labour Ministry saying it plans to submit draft legislation to parliament by mid-July....

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MP election delivers familiar faces, and a few new surprises

MP election delivers familiar faces, and a few new surprises

Six political parties will form Cyprus’ new 56-seat House of Representatives after Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with a reshaped political map marked by gains for ELAM and the entry of two new movements....

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MP pay goes up again as Cypriots feel the squeeze at home

MP pay goes up again as Cypriots feel the squeeze at home

Cyprus lawmakers are set to take home higher pay this year, with new figures showing an increase in both monthly and annual salaries for members of parliament in 2026....

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Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

For months, Cyprus looked ready to punish the political establishment again....

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DISY celebrates surprise victory as Demetriou strengthens grip on party

DISY celebrates surprise victory as Demetriou strengthens grip on party

A victory far beyond what even the party’s biggest optimists had expected emerged when the ballot boxes opened, or, as late former President Glafcos Clerides famously used to say, when ''the tin was opened,'' for Democratic Rally (DISY)....

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Monday arrives softly with patchy fog and slow-moving clouds

Monday arrives softly with patchy fog and slow-moving clouds

An unstable air mass continues to influence the region today, although the morning begins quietly enough. Any patches of mist or fog will gradually fade away, making room for a partly cloudy day with soft sunshine filtering through the skies....

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Elections deliver shake-up as new parties break through while old guard feels pressure

Elections deliver shake-up as new parties break through while old guard feels pressure

The political landscape in Cyprus appeared to shift dramatically Sunday night as early parliamentary election results pointed to gains for new political movements, setbacks for smaller traditional parties and a reshaped House of Representatives. ...

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From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...

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At 105, a Paphos woman heads to the polls once again

At 105, a Paphos woman heads to the polls once again

At 105 years old, Argyri Achillea of Tala is preparing to cast her ballot once again, continuing a tradition she has kept through every election in Cyprus....

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Limassol’s economic transformation through the centuries

Limassol’s economic transformation through the centuries

Limassol is one of the clearest examples in the Eastern Mediterranean of a city that transformed its economic identity over the centuries. What began as a small farming settlement gradually developed into a complex economic hub with international reach. Its geographic position, historical circumstances, and the adaptability of its people shaped a dynamic economic journey....

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Voting underway in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Voting underway in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Cyprus is voting today in parliamentary elections that will determine the composition of the next House of Representatives and mark the country’s 13th legislative election since independence in 1960....

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Suspect killed after gunfire erupts near White House checkpoint

Suspect killed after gunfire erupts near White House checkpoint

A man was killed Saturday evening after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Officers returned fire after the suspect allegedly pulled a weapon from a bag and began shooting near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m....

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Chaos outside White House after reports of gunfire cause emergency lockdown - VIDEO

Chaos outside White House after reports of gunfire cause emergency lockdown - VIDEO

Sounds resembling multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday, prompting an immediate security response and a temporary lockdown inside the complex....

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Scottish woman dies after parking lot accident in Paphos

Scottish woman dies after parking lot accident in Paphos

A 75-year-old woman from Scotland has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hotel parking area in Paphos on Friday afternoon....

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