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21 May, 2026
 

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Cyprus weighs energy measures if oil prices climb above $100

Cyprus weighs energy measures if oil prices climb above $100

The situation in the Middle East is raising concerns, while Europe says it is preparing for a longer period of instability that could include disruptions in shipping, higher energy prices, and inflationary pressures. These remarks were made Monday in Brussels by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis in the presence of Kathimerini, noting that energy remains at the center of attention....

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Cyprus moves to protect tourism as Government counters travel advisories

Cyprus moves to protect tourism as Government counters travel advisories

Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...

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Deep-sea test clears key hurdle for Greece-Cyprus power link

Deep-sea test clears key hurdle for Greece-Cyprus power link

Nexans has announced the successful completion of a critical sea trial for the submarine power cables that will be used in the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the planned electricity link between Greece and Cyprus. ...

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''Le Piano Tour'' brings a French-themed concert to Eleftheria Square

''Le Piano Tour'' brings a French-themed concert to Eleftheria Square

A special French-inspired edition of the concert series The Piano Tour will take place in Eleftheria Square in Nicosia on March 28, 2026, as part of the international celebration of Francophonie Month....

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Return to single-buyer electricity market proposed for Cyprus

Return to single-buyer electricity market proposed for Cyprus

A debate has emerged over the structure of Cyprus’s electricity market after Odysseas Michaelides suggested that electricity prices could fall if the country returned to a centralized purchasing system dominated by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK)....

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Missile strike hits Greek-flagged tanker near Novorossiysk

Missile strike hits Greek-flagged tanker near Novorossiysk

A Greek-flagged oil tanker carrying 24 crew members, including 10 Greek sailors, was struck early Saturday near the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea, according to Greece’s shipping authorities. Despite the incident, officials say all crew members are safe and unharmed....

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Formula One pulls plug on Bahrain and Saudi races

Formula One pulls plug on Bahrain and Saudi races

Formula One is set to cancel two major races in the Middle East as escalating conflict in the region forces the sport to put safety ahead of speed....

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After 52 years abroad, a Turkish Cypriot returns home and opens a café in his old village school

After 52 years abroad, a Turkish Cypriot returns home and opens a café in his old village school

Fifty-two years after leaving his birthplace in the hills of Paphos, he has finally come home. And this time, he says, he feels so complete that nothing could make him leave again....

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Anger after stranded Americans in Iraq evacuated by British RAF to Akrotiri

Anger after stranded Americans in Iraq evacuated by British RAF to Akrotiri

A group of American diplomats and intelligence personnel were evacuated from northern Iraq by the British Royal Air Force after being left waiting for hours without a confirmed extraction plan during escalating regional tensions....

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Cyprus narrows trade gap as exports rise and imports fall

Cyprus narrows trade gap as exports rise and imports fall

Cyprus may be small, but its trade numbers are starting to send a big signal: the island is buying less from abroad while selling more of its own products overseas, a mix that could help ease pressure on the economy....

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Dubai’s busy streets and hotels fall quiet as conflict scares off tourists

Dubai’s busy streets and hotels fall quiet as conflict scares off tourists

Dubai, a city known for packed beaches, luxury shopping and nonstop energy, is suddenly unusually quiet....

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EU Commissioner: All animals on infected farms must be culled

EU Commissioner: All animals on infected farms must be culled

Farms hit by foot-and-mouth disease will have to kill all animals on site, even those that appear healthy, under strict European Union rules aimed at stopping the outbreak before it spreads further, an EU commissioner said Friday during a visit to Cyprus....

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Japanese flower art takes root in Nicosia with live Ikebana demonstration

Japanese flower art takes root in Nicosia with live Ikebana demonstration

Traditional Japanese flower arranging took center stage in Nicosia earlier this month, as delicate blooms and bold branches transformed a cultural event into a lesson in art, balance and patience....

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New Polis Chrysochous hospital and National Cancer Institute to open by 2028

New Polis Chrysochous hospital and National Cancer Institute to open by 2028

Cyprus is getting ready for a big boost in healthcare, with a new hospital in Polis Chrysochous set to open by the end of 2028, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides announced. ...

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Turkish commentator threatens to ''take'' Cyprus if tensions with Israel escalate

Turkish commentator threatens to ''take'' Cyprus if tensions with Israel escalate

A Turkish commentator has put Cyprus in the spotlight, claiming the island could be taken by Ankara if a conflict with Israel and the United States breaks out....

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Man arrested in attack on mobile speed camera operator in Paphos

Man arrested in attack on mobile speed camera operator in Paphos

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man as part of an investigation into an attack on a driver operating a mobile speed camera vehicle and the deliberate damage caused to the company car....

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Drone threat elevates Cyprus’ strategic role in regional security

Drone threat elevates Cyprus’ strategic role in regional security

Cyprus’ effective management – both at the operational and diplomatic levels – of the drone attacks from Hezbollah, has upgraded it strategically....

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US lawmaker calls Turkey’s F-16 deployment to occupied Cyprus ''illegal''

US lawmaker calls Turkey’s F-16 deployment to occupied Cyprus ''illegal''

US Representative Chris Pappas has sharply criticized Turkey’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets to occupied northern Cyprus, calling the move ''unacceptable and illegal under US law.'' ...

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Foot-and-mouth: EU Animal Health Commissioner arrives in Cyprus

Foot-and-mouth: EU Animal Health Commissioner arrives in Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up its response to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with European officials now directly involved as pressure mounts from farmers and agricultural groups over how the crisis is being handled....

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SafeCY app upgraded to deliver real-time emergency alerts across the island

SafeCY app upgraded to deliver real-time emergency alerts across the island

Cyprus authorities are upgrading the SafeCY mobile application to send emergency alerts directly to people’s phones, aiming to close a key gap in the country’s public warning system....

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Government steps up deportations resulting from irregular migration

Government steps up deportations resulting from irregular migration

The Cypriot government says it is doubling down on immigration enforcement, pointing to fewer arrivals and a growing number of deportations as signs that its tougher approach is beginning to work, a policy shift that is likely to reignite debate over how the island handles migration....

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Cablenet Brings Seamless Connectivity to Every Corner of the Home with Smart Wi-Fi+

Cablenet Brings Seamless Connectivity to Every Corner of the Home with Smart Wi-Fi+

As part of Cablenet’s New Era of Connectivity and Entertainment, the company is strengthening its home connectivity ecosystem with Smart Wi-Fi+, which is an intelligent in-home networking solution designed to deliver strong, stable and seamless internet coverage in every room of the house....

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Lidl Cyprus presents its 3rd Sustainability Report for 2024

Lidl Cyprus presents its 3rd Sustainability Report for 2024

Lidl Cyprus presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting its steadfast commitment to responsible entrepreneurship that generates value for the Cypriot economy, society, and the environment. ...

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Petrolina: A longstanding sponsor of the ''Love Route''

Petrolina: A longstanding sponsor of the ''Love Route''

Petrolina continues to support the humanitarian initiative ''Love Route'', organized by the Cyprus Association for children with cancer and related diseases “One Dream One Wish”, for the 18th consecutive year, contributing to the effort to support children diagnosed with cancer and their families....

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Strong year for Aegean as profits climb to €147.8 million

Strong year for Aegean as profits climb to €147.8 million

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2025, confirming its consistent growth path....

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Friday forecast: Sahara's weekend road trip has officially begun

Friday forecast: Sahara's weekend road trip has officially begun

The horizon is looking a little crowded this morning as our neighbors in North Africa have officially sent a massive shipment of suspended dust our way. A low-pressure system hitching a ride from Egypt to turn our sky into a hazy, grit-filled mess feels like a bit of a cosmic prank....

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Cyprus among EU countries with fewest people living alone

Cyprus among EU countries with fewest people living alone

Cyprus remains one of the most family-oriented societies in Europe, with just 12.6% of people living alone, the third-lowest share in the European Union, according to new household composition data released by Eurostat....

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Six-month freeze on primary home foreclosures proposed

Six-month freeze on primary home foreclosures proposed

A proposal has been put forward to temporarily halt foreclosures on primary residences valued at up to €400,000 for a period of at least six months, as uncertainty grows over the potential economic impact of developments in the Middle East....

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Historic success for Cyprus at European Para Powerlifting Championship (video)

Historic success for Cyprus at European Para Powerlifting Championship (video)

Cyprus celebrated a series of significant achievements at the European Para Powerlifting Championship and European Open, held in Tbilisi, Georgia from March 6-11, 2026, with Cypriot athletes delivering historic performances and bringing home multiple medals....

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Russian envoy criticises NATO build-up near Cyprus

Russian envoy criticises NATO build-up near Cyprus

The Russian ambassador to Cyprus has expressed concern over the reported build-up of NATO forces in the eastern Mediterranean near the island, warning that increased military activity risks further destabilising an already tense region....

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