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09 May, 2026
 

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Cyprus’ Eurovision entry divides the nation, and the internet

Cyprus’ Eurovision entry divides the nation, and the internet

Cyprus’ 2026 entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, featuring Antigoni Buxton and the song Jalla, is already stirring strong reactions, both cheers and criticism, days after its release....

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Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Why Friday the 13th is nothing to worry about (probably)

Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Why Friday the 13th is nothing to worry about (probably)

If your coffee spilled, your Wi-Fi lagged, or your boss scheduled a ''quick call'' at 4:59 p.m., don’t panic. It’s not fate. It’s just Friday the 13th, the only date on the calendar with its own built-in PR problem and a tongue-twisting fear name: paraskevidekatriaphobia....

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27 countries, one market: Can the EU make it?

27 countries, one market: Can the EU make it?

The European Union appears determined to win its ''bet'' on strengthening competitiveness amid major geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts....

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Friday the 13th: The post-meat coma purge

Friday the 13th: The post-meat coma purge

Today’s forecast has a low-pressure system clocked in, and it’s brought some desert dust along for the ride. Expect cloudy skies with rain and local thunderstorms....

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CYTA eyes entry into Cyprus electricity market with renewable power strategy

CYTA eyes entry into Cyprus electricity market with renewable power strategy

CYTA is preparing an ambitious move into Cyprus’s electricity market, aiming first to serve consumers who cannot install their own photovoltaic systems. ...

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Cyprus among EU’s fastest-rising countries for internet access

Cyprus among EU’s fastest-rising countries for internet access

Cyprus has recorded one of the strongest improvements in internet access in the European Union over the past decade, according to new Eurostat data on digital economy and society trends in 2025....

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Study finds about 5% of Cypriots carry genetic changes linked to treatable inherited diseases

Study finds about 5% of Cypriots carry genetic changes linked to treatable inherited diseases

A major research project in Cyprus has identified, for the first time, genetic changes in the local population that could help doctors spot serious inherited health risks earlier and improve prevention and treatment....

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Cyprus wins three medals in international grand prix skeet events

Cyprus wins three medals in international grand prix skeet events

Cyprus recorded a successful start to the new year in skeet shooting, winning three medals across two international Grand Prix competitions held in Doha, Qatar and Abu Dhabi....

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Cyprus warns of a growing counterfeit halloumi flood from Latin America

Cyprus warns of a growing counterfeit halloumi flood from Latin America

Cyprus’s Environmental Movement has warned that halloumi could face increased competition from counterfeit products if the EU moves forward with the Mercosur trade agreement without stronger protections for geographical indications....

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Limassol carnival ignites with grills, music and a queen’s coronation

Limassol carnival ignites with grills, music and a queen’s coronation

Limassol is firing up the grills and turning up the music as carnival season officially kicks off today, launching an 11-day celebration packed with parades, performances and street-party energy, city officials said....

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Aegean Airlines returns to Paphos with new flights to Athens

Aegean Airlines returns to Paphos with new flights to Athens

Good news for travelers and locals alike: Aegean Airlines is returning to Paphos this summer, reconnecting the city with Athens and expanding its presence in Cyprus....

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Belgian police raid EU Commission offices over €900 million property sale

Belgian police raid EU Commission offices over €900 million property sale

Belgian police raided several European Commission offices in Brussels Thursday morning as part of an investigation into a controversial property sale, sending a ripple through EU circles....

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Mystery as cats vanish outside Nicosia supermarket

Mystery as cats vanish outside Nicosia supermarket

Nicosia is buzzing over a strange case: several cats went missing from a local supermarket last month, and police are now on the case....

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Eurobank to build day care center for adults with disabilities and autism

Eurobank to build day care center for adults with disabilities and autism

A new chapter in care and inclusion for adults with disabilities and autism is starting in Strovolos, thanks to an initiative led by Eurobank....

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Greek Cypriot held in occupied north after gathering vegetables near buffer zone

Greek Cypriot held in occupied north after gathering vegetables near buffer zone

Authorities in the Republic of Cyprus are scrambling to secure the release of a Greek Cypriot man being held in the occupied north after he was detained while collecting wild asparagus near the buffer zone, according to the Cyprus News Agency....

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Family demands answers after 72 year old dies in hospital

Family demands answers after 72 year old dies in hospital

A grieving family is accusing Larnaca General Hospital of negligence after a 72-year-old woman died there last month, saying what they saw and were told simply doesn't add up....

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Can Europe break free from the U.S.? Leaders clash over economy game plan

Can Europe break free from the U.S.? Leaders clash over economy game plan

Can Europe become more economically competitive and less reliant on the United States? That’s the central question facing European leaders gathering today at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium’s Flemish region, at the invitation of European Council President Antonio Costa....

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€15 Million mixed-use tower planned near Agios Athanasios roundabout

€15 Million mixed-use tower planned near Agios Athanasios roundabout

A new mixed-use development featuring homes, offices, and leisure spaces is in the works for Limassol, with plans submitted to environmental authorities for review....

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Delivers Key Insights at the Legal500 GC Summit 2026

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Delivers Key Insights at the Legal500 GC Summit 2026

Continuing its active involvement in this prestigious international summit, Elias Neocleous & Co. LLC sponsored the Legal500 GC Summit 2026 in Cyprus, marking eight consecutive years of support....

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Mystery deepens after rare beaked whale washes ashore in occupied Akanthou

Mystery deepens after rare beaked whale washes ashore in occupied Akanthou

A massive deep-sea whale washed ashore on Cyprus’ northern coast this week, puzzling wildlife experts and reviving memories of a rare mass stranding just a few years ago....

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Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

A weak low-pressure system is drifting in, and it’s bringing suspended dust with it today and tomorrow. ...

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Love is in the air in Ayia Napa Marina… and on screen

Love is in the air in Ayia Napa Marina… and on screen

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Ayia Napa Marina is getting ready to transform into the island’s most atmospheric destination, offering a different take on the celebration of love, one that goes beyond the usual traditions. ...

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Digital euro could cut costs for Cyprus SMEs, says ECB Executive Board member

Digital euro could cut costs for Cyprus SMEs, says ECB Executive Board member

ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the planned digital euro could bring major advantages for Cyprus, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses that currently face high fees when accepting card payments through international schemes....

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Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....

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Von der Leyen: ''Made in Europe'' is necessary, but not a blank cheque

Von der Leyen: ''Made in Europe'' is necessary, but not a blank cheque

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended the strategy of “European preference” (“Made in Europe”) before the plenary session of the European Parliament, stressing that strengthening Europe’s industrial base is a crucial tool for boosting the Union’s competitiveness....

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Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

A 66-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days in Limassol as police investigate an alleged €32,000 fraud involving the supposed sale of agricultural land....

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Police investigate illegal bird trapping in Larnaca

Police investigate illegal bird trapping in Larnaca

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating an illegal bird-trapping case after a 35-year-old man was caught trying to remove wild birds from nets early Thursday morning....

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Cyprus’s credit rating boosted as public debt drops and economy strengthens

Cyprus’s credit rating boosted as public debt drops and economy strengthens

Cyprus’s long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded by Scope Ratings to A from A-, with a stable outlook, reflecting sharp falls in public debt, ongoing budget surpluses, and a stronger banking sector....

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Together for sport and movement: CRIVIT and Stefanie Graf launch international partnership under the motto ''Find Your Move''

Together for sport and movement: CRIVIT and Stefanie Graf launch international partnership under the motto ''Find Your Move''

Stefanie Graf and CRIVIT - a perfect match. The former world-class athlete and the sports brand CRIVIT are impressively staging the start of their partnership as part of an international campaign in over 30 countries....

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Freedom Holding Corp. reports $1.7 billion in revenue for 9 months of FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp. reports $1.7 billion in revenue for 9 months of FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on December 31, 2025. For the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, Freedom Holding Corp. delivered resilient operating results across its diversified financial services businesses....

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Trade unions warn of escalating labor action while pushing for investment in energy and desalination projects. Photo credit: Unsplash
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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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