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01 May, 2026
 

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Paphos-Polis highway project draws bids exceeding €125 million

Paphos-Polis highway project draws bids exceeding €125 million

Two construction proposals have been filed for the first phase of the long-planned highway linking Paphos with Polis Chrysochous, covering the stretch from Agia Marinouda to Stroumbi. ...

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Aykut transferred to Israel after property usurpation conviction

Aykut transferred to Israel after property usurpation conviction

Simon Aykut, who had been serving a five-year prison sentence for illegally exploiting Greek Cypriot properties, has been transferred to Israel. The move was completed on Thursday, according to sources from the Ministry of Justice....

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A turning point for Donald Trump?

A turning point for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....

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Pigs to be shot as part of foot-and-mouth disease control plan

Pigs to be shot as part of foot-and-mouth disease control plan

Authorities say pigs infected with foot-and-mouth disease will be euthanized primarily by shooting, as part of efforts to control the outbreak. ...

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Cost of essentials jumps with another rise in infant formula

Cost of essentials jumps with another rise in infant formula

Price increases have been recorded across a range of everyday goods in Cyprus, with infant formula among the products drawing particular concern from consumers....

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Free MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university

Free MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university

Health authorities have introduced precautionary measures following a series of meningococcal group B infections reported in the United Kingdom, concentrated among students in Canterbury, Kent....

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Lightning strikes cause forest fires, swiftly contained

Lightning strikes cause forest fires, swiftly contained

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under control within minutes on Friday morning after a rapid response by the Department of Forests....

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Freedom24 Wins Three Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 for Tradernet and Neo Compliance

Freedom24 Wins Three Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 for Tradernet and Neo Compliance

Freedom24, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), has been named a winner in three nominations of the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Awards, securing recognition for both its proprietary trading platform Tradernet and its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework....

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Closing Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Closing Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....

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226 hazardous buildings identified in Paphos

226 hazardous buildings identified in Paphos

Authorities in Paphos have identified 226 buildings considered structurally unsafe across the district, prompting renewed efforts to assess risks and improve how such cases are handled....

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Announcement: New Leadership Appointments at K. Treppides & Co Ltd

Announcement: New Leadership Appointments at K. Treppides & Co Ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...

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Body found on Akamas coast leaves authorities searching for answers

Body found on Akamas coast leaves authorities searching for answers

Authorities were mobilized in the early hours of Easter Monday after the body of an unidentified man was discovered along the remote coastline of Akamas, prompting a large-scale investigation that remains ongoing....

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Celebrations and shelling mark start of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Celebrations and shelling mark start of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

A temporary halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon has begun, marking a 10-day pause in hostilities that has resulted in both optimism and concern on the ground....

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The Mediterranean mud-bath: Nature’s free spa day is here

The Mediterranean mud-bath: Nature’s free spa day is here

If you woke up today feeling like you’re living inside a vintage photograph, you aren’t dreaming. That golden haze isn't a fancy camera filter; it’s just the atmosphere deciding to get a little "elevated" with its mineral content....

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Cyprus raises scooter age limit from 14 to 17

Cyprus raises scooter age limit from 14 to 17

Cyprus is tightening its rules on electric scooters and other personal micro-mobility devices, with Parliament approving a higher minimum age and new safety requirements....

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Memorial run planned in Limassol for 27-year-old Dex

Memorial run planned in Limassol for 27-year-old Dex

A memorial run will be held this Sunday in Limassol to honor the life of Dex, a 27-year-old Nigerian man who tragically lost his life in the recent apartment building collapse in Germasogeia....

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Drousiotis releases new messages and audio, disputing Police claims that Sandy fabricated evidence

Drousiotis releases new messages and audio, disputing Police claims that Sandy fabricated evidence

Makarios Drousiotis has escalated his public intervention in the controversial “Sandy” case by releasing new messages and audio material, while strongly criticizing the handling of the investigation by Cypriot authorities....

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Gaza as a riviera and… Iran as Texas

Gaza as a riviera and… Iran as Texas

The map of the Middle East is being redrawn. The Gulf states are in shock and looking for new alliances, uneasy about relying on what used to be called the American umbrella. ...

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Cyprus public sector workforce edges above 55,000 in March 2026

Cyprus public sector workforce edges above 55,000 in March 2026

In March 2026, the number of people employed by the Cypriot government rose slightly above 55,000, reaching a total of 55,367....

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Survey shows strong Turkish Cypriot backing for federal Cyprus settlement

Survey shows strong Turkish Cypriot backing for federal Cyprus settlement

A March 2026 survey by the Centre for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS) offers a snapshot of attitudes among Turkish Cypriots regarding a possible settlement of the Cyprus problem....

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Cyprus backs EU defence push as SAFE funding expands across Europe

Cyprus backs EU defence push as SAFE funding expands across Europe

Europe’s push to strengthen its defence capabilities gathered further momentum this week, as new funding approvals under the EU’s SAFE instrument were confirmed, an initiative that Cyprus has placed high on its agenda during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

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Cyprus population set to rise until 2060 before long-term decline

Cyprus population set to rise until 2060 before long-term decline

Cyprus is forecast to see its population rise over the next several decades before eventually entering a period of decline later in the century, based on projections released by Eurostat....

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Foot-and-mouth outbreak enters new stage after first pig infection

Foot-and-mouth outbreak enters new stage after first pig infection

The discovery of the virus in a pig unit is changing the situation and raising new concerns about how foot-and-mouth disease may develop. So far, 84 units have been infected, with 63 in the Larnaca district and 21 in the Nicosia district...

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Armored vehicles withdrawn as calm returns to Pergamos buffer zone

Armored vehicles withdrawn as calm returns to Pergamos buffer zone

A sense of calm has returned to the buffer zone in Pergamos on Thursday, following heightened tensions in the area a day earlier. ...

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Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus ahead of schedule

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus ahead of schedule

20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel resort in Cyprus, with one round remaining....

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Cyprus sets 15 as minimum age for social media accounts

Cyprus sets 15 as minimum age for social media accounts

Cyprus is moving to set stricter rules on young people’s access to social media, establishing 15 as the minimum age for opening and keeping an account....

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Thursday weather forecast: Dusty skies and rising clouds signal a turn in the weather

Thursday weather forecast: Dusty skies and rising clouds signal a turn in the weather

The atmosphere is beginning to shift, with a low-pressure system slowly edging into the region and bringing with it a familiar companion: dust....

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Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....

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Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case involving a 19-year-old in Larnaca, stemming from an incident that took place last Sunday....

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ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

The European Central Bank (ECB) says monetary policy in the euro area was highly effective during the tightening cycle of 2022 to 2023. ...

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European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

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