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09 May, 2026
 

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Nicosia’s Ledra street set for €3.4 million facelift after decades of waiting

Nicosia’s Ledra street set for €3.4 million facelift after decades of waiting

One of the busiest and most recognizable parts of Nicosia’s old town is about to get a long-awaited makeover, as restoration works along the Ledra–Onasagorou pedestrian area are set to begin shortly after Easter....

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Gold Partnership between Petrolina and the Cyprus Olympic Committee strengthens the Road to ''Los Angeles 28''

Gold Partnership between Petrolina and the Cyprus Olympic Committee strengthens the Road to ''Los Angeles 28''

The Cyprus Olympic Committee and Petrolina announce the signing of a sponsorship agreement, with Petrolina assuming the role of Gold Partner for the period 2025-2028, sealing a strategic alliance built on shared values, a common vision, and a longstanding commitment to society and sport....

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Lidl Cyprus supports the Cyprus Red Cross Society: Standing by our fellow citizens in the affected communities of Limassol

Lidl Cyprus supports the Cyprus Red Cross Society: Standing by our fellow citizens in the affected communities of Limassol

With a high sense of responsibility and social contribution, Lidl Cyprus actively stands by those affected in recent days, offering immediate humanitarian aid towards the structures for temporary accommodation and activities in Limassol....

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European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

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UK deploys second naval ship to the Eastern Mediterranean

UK deploys second naval ship to the Eastern Mediterranean

Britain is stepping up its military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, preparing to send a second Royal Navy vessel to the region as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and concerns grow over the safety of British nationals abroad....

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200 sick days a year? Cyprus prisons in chaos over staff leave

200 sick days a year? Cyprus prisons in chaos over staff leave

A Cyprus prison employee who took more than 200 sick days a year, backed by 111 medical certificates but only six recorded doctor visits, has become the most eye-catching example in a new Audit Office report exposing serious gaps in how staff sick leave is monitored....

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Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

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Cyprus’ ''safe'' shelters are anything but

Cyprus’ ''safe'' shelters are anything but

The organized creation of public shelters in Cyprus began in 1999, when legislation was introduced requiring that public buildings include underground spaces that could serve as shelters in emergencies. ...

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Tuesday forecast: Spring is flirting with us (but the dust is bringing a plus-one)

Tuesday forecast: Spring is flirting with us (but the dust is bringing a plus-one)

We are officially under the influence of a high-pressure system that, unlike last month’s cold snap, actually seems to like us. The sky is ditching the drama and staying mostly clear, letting the sun do some much-needed overtime....

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One in four children in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion

One in four children in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Around a quarter of children living in the European Union, close to 20 million across its 27 member states, are currently exposed to the risk of poverty or social exclusion, Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Papaellina said on Monday in Brussels....

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Mouflon protection sites in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas closed as precaution against foot-and-mouth disease

Mouflon protection sites in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas closed as precaution against foot-and-mouth disease

The Department of Forests has announced the temporary closure of public mouflon protection and observation facilities at Platania and Stavros tis Psokas as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting wildlife....

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White phosphorus strike reported over homes in southern Lebanon

White phosphorus strike reported over homes in southern Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it has verified evidence that Israeli forces fired white phosphorus artillery shells over the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, 2026, raising concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law....

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Crises give birth to opportunities

Crises give birth to opportunities

Everything happened at breakneck speed and within such a short period of time that it left little room for the brain’s digestive system to process events. Even more so because, at the same time, we were experiencing a déjà vu of failures and structural dysfunctions in the field of Civil Defence and Protection...

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Women still underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, House President says

Women still underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, House President says

President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Monday that women remain underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, despite gradual progress in recent years....

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Cyprus hosts Macron–Mitsotakis summit as Iran war continues

Cyprus hosts Macron–Mitsotakis summit as Iran war continues

Cyprus hosted a high-stakes trilateral summit Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met to discuss the widening war involving Iran and its growing impact on the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe....

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Oil prices climb past $116 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices climb past $116 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices are surging at a pace not seen in years, rattling global markets as the war in the Middle East fuels fears of a major energy supply crisis....

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Cyprus dams drop to 21% capacity as officials hope for March rains

Cyprus dams drop to 21% capacity as officials hope for March rains

Water levels in Cyprus’ dams remain worryingly low, with reservoirs across the island now just 21% full, according to the Water Development Department....

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Eurobank rolls out voluntary exit plan for up to 300 employees

Eurobank rolls out voluntary exit plan for up to 300 employees

Eurobank has announced a new voluntary exit plan aimed at reducing its workforce across the entire group, including employees from its insurance subsidiaries....

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Macron, Mitsotakis arrive in Cyprus for urgent talks on Iran war

Macron, Mitsotakis arrive in Cyprus for urgent talks on Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Cyprus on Monday for a high-profile trilateral meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

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Disturbing video of livestock culling circulates with activists alleging mistreatment (video)

Disturbing video of livestock culling circulates with activists alleging mistreatment (video)

Public anger is mounting after a social media post and accompanying video allegedly showing the mistreatment of livestock during a mass culling operation circulated widely online over the weekend....

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Hermes Airports: Cyprus’ air connectivity with Europe fully restored

Hermes Airports: Cyprus’ air connectivity with Europe fully restored

Hermes Airports informs the traveling public that Cyprus’ air links with Europe have been fully restored. ...

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BOC eyes strategic acquisitions in insurance, asset management and fintech

BOC eyes strategic acquisitions in insurance, asset management and fintech

Bank of Cyprus says it is keeping a close watch for potential acquisitions that could add value to the group, focusing on three main areas: insurance, asset management and fintech....

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Panic buying hit supermarkets last Monday as Middle East tensions rose

Panic buying hit supermarkets last Monday as Middle East tensions rose

Panic buying swept through Cyprus’ retail market at the start of the week, as anxious consumers rushed to supermarkets amid growing tensions in the Middle East and reports of attacks near the British bases at RAF Akrotiri....

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Dozens of flights continue to be canceled in Cyprus

Dozens of flights continue to be canceled in Cyprus

Flights between Cyprus and several Middle Eastern countries were thrown into chaos Monday, with 38 flights canceled at Larnaca International Airport as tensions across the region continue to disrupt air travel....

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Warships gather around Cyprus as Macron meets Christodoulides in Paphos

Warships gather around Cyprus as Macron meets Christodoulides in Paphos

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on Monday for high-level talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as European allies step up military support for the island following last week’s drone attack....

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Monday weather bulletin: Calm skies, before the atmosphere starts multitasking

Monday weather bulletin: Calm skies, before the atmosphere starts multitasking

A weak high-pressure system is currently in charge of the region, the atmospheric equivalent of a manager who mostly just keeps things running quietly....

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Farmers demand end to mass slaughter of healthy animals and push for nationwide vaccination

Farmers demand end to mass slaughter of healthy animals and push for nationwide vaccination

A nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying across Cyprus as agricultural organizations meet with President Nikos Christodoulides today to demand changes to the current strategy for tackling the outbreak....

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Turkey reportedly deploying four warplanes to occupied northern Cyprus

Turkey reportedly deploying four warplanes to occupied northern Cyprus

Turkey is expected to deploy four military aircraft to occupied northern Cyprus on Sunday, where they are scheduled to land at the airport in Tymbou, according to reports by the Turkish Cypriot newspaper Yeni Düzen....

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Pets prohibited in Cyprus Civil Defence shelters

Pets prohibited in Cyprus Civil Defence shelters

Cyprus Civil Defence officials have confirmed that pets are not allowed inside public emergency shelters, a rule introduced because of safety and capacity concerns....

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If not now, when?

If not now, when?

The unprecedented crisis our country is experiencing because of the war in the Middle East has revealed just how operationally unprepared we are to manage tensions that may arise....

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BUSINESS

EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

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Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

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