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22 May, 2026
 

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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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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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Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments
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Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments

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