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04 May, 2026
 

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Wednesday weather bulletin: A warm spell with a cloudy curtain

Wednesday weather bulletin: A warm spell with a cloudy curtain

A brief spell of high pressure is giving Cyprus a calm and warm pause, but it’s the kind that feels temporary, like a quiet interlude before the next act begins....

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Cyprus prepares for record-breaking number of candidates in May elections

Cyprus prepares for record-breaking number of candidates in May elections

Officials are preparing for what could be the most crowded parliamentary race in the country’s recent history, with expectations that the number of candidates in the upcoming May 24 elections will surpass previous records....

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Greek Cypriot sentenced to two months by Turkish Cypriot ''court'' over drug case

Greek Cypriot sentenced to two months by Turkish Cypriot ''court'' over drug case

A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to two months in prison by a ''court'' in the occupied Nicosia after being found in possession of drugs at a crossing point....

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Cyprus claims silver and strong finishes at European Judo Hopes in Bosnia

Cyprus claims silver and strong finishes at European Judo Hopes in Bosnia

Cyprus celebrated an impressive showing at the European Judo Hopes tournament held in Bosnia, where the national delegation delivered strong performances and earned multiple top placements....

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Cyprus tops EU in social media use among young people

Cyprus tops EU in social media use among young people

In 2025, 98.25% of individuals aged 16-29 in Cyprus reported using social networking platforms, placing the country at the top among the 19 EU member states with available data....

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Turkey excludes Cyprus from UN climate briefing

Turkey excludes Cyprus from UN climate briefing

The European Union has voiced strong criticism following a decision by Turkey to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from a recent United Nations briefing tied to climate discussions....

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Resurrection Day

Resurrection Day

This year’s Easter feels different from anything even the oldest people in this country can remember. Hell has opened its gates in a region that for centuries has been a meeting ground of civilizations and religions....

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Tensions escalate in Pyla buffer zone while UN steps up monitoring

Tensions escalate in Pyla buffer zone while UN steps up monitoring

Tensions have resurfaced in the buffer zone surrounding the mixed village of Pyla, with developments on the nearby plateau drawing the attention of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), local authorities, and international observers....

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Parliament tightens doctor registration rules, adds Greek language requirement

Parliament tightens doctor registration rules, adds Greek language requirement

Parliament has approved amendments to the legislation governing the registration of doctors, introducing a series of changes aimed at improving oversight, modernizing procedures, and supporting the country’s growing focus on medical tourism....

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Limassol building collapse exposes longstanding building safety risks

Limassol building collapse exposes longstanding building safety risks

A recent building collapse in Limassol that killed two people and injured three others has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by aging and poorly maintained buildings....

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Sandy case intensifies with police reviewing key statement

Sandy case intensifies with police reviewing key statement

The investigation surrounding Sandy continues to unfold, with authorities confirming that key testimony has already been obtained and is currently under review....

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Easter bonfires drive Fire Service into high alert

Easter bonfires drive Fire Service into high alert

The Fire Service reported a sharp rise in incidents over a five-day period, with more than 120 calls linked to traditional bonfires....

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Tuesday forecast: Haze and a warm-up before a late-week shift

Tuesday forecast: Haze and a warm-up before a late-week shift

Tuesday begins on a bright and easy note, with mostly clear skies greeting the island. But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a crystal-clear kind of day. A fine layer of dust is slipping into the atmosphere, softening the sunshine and giving the horizon that familiar hazy glow....

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Germasogeia building collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Germasogeia building collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Part of a two-story apartment building collapsed in Germasogeia shortly before 13:30 on Holy Saturday, triggering a major emergency response with reports of trapped individuals and multiple injuries....

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Kathikas revives Good Friday cross procession tradition

Kathikas revives Good Friday cross procession tradition

A Good Friday tradition was once again revived in the village of Kathikas, where residents and visitors gathered for a reenactment of Jesus Christ carrying the Holy Cross from the Praetorium to Golgotha....

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EU increases Russian LNG imports despite looming energy ban

EU increases Russian LNG imports despite looming energy ban

The European Union has significantly increased its reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia in early 2026, despite its stated goal of phasing out all Russian gas imports within the next two years....

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Thousands already blocked as EU border system enters first day of full rollout

Thousands already blocked as EU border system enters first day of full rollout

A newly implemented European border control system has already led to thousands of travelers being refused entry, with authorities also flagging hundreds of individuals as potential security risks....

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NewMed Energy signs deal to export 100 BCM from Cyprus’s Aphrodite field to Egypt

NewMed Energy signs deal to export 100 BCM from Cyprus’s Aphrodite field to Egypt

A new agreement is taking shape around the development of Cyprus’s Aphrodite gas field, as NewMed Energy moves forward with plans to export natural gas to Egypt....

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Climate progress hinges on peace in the Eastern Mediterranean, says Jeffrey Sachs

Climate progress hinges on peace in the Eastern Mediterranean, says Jeffrey Sachs

Professor Jeffrey Sachs emphasized that meaningful climate action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East depends heavily on achieving political stability and cooperation across the region....

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Easter bonfires go ahead under strict controls and heightened policing

Easter bonfires go ahead under strict controls and heightened policing

Authorities across Cyprus are stepping up safety measures and enforcement efforts ahead of Easter, as the long-standing tradition of lambratzies (Easter bonfires) continues to be observed under tighter regulation....

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Breezy skies accompany Epitaphio processions this Good Friday

Breezy skies accompany Epitaphio processions this Good Friday

Good Friday arrives with a sky that seems to understand the mood of the day; quiet at first, a little unsettled, then gradually clearing as evening approaches and communities gather for the Epitaphio processions....

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Police officers in Larnaca save unconscious tourist with rapid first aid response

Police officers in Larnaca save unconscious tourist with rapid first aid response

Police officers in Larnaca are being credited with potentially saving the life of a 32-year-old woman who collapsed in a public area on Thursday morning....

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Cypriot lamb demand surpasses supermarket forecasts

Cypriot lamb demand surpasses supermarket forecasts

Demand for locally produced meat in Cyprus is rising as Easter approaches, with officials reporting that supply levels remain stable and the market is functioning without shortages....

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Konstantinou wins bronze for Cyprus at European Powerlifting Championship

Konstantinou wins bronze for Cyprus at European Powerlifting Championship

Christos Konstantinou delivered a strong and disciplined performance to win a bronze medal at the European Powerlifting Championship held in Malta....

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Only 36% of older people in Cyprus say their health is good

Only 36% of older people in Cyprus say their health is good

Data released by Eurostat shows that in 2024, just over a third of people aged 65 and above in Cyprus considered their health to be good or very good, with the overall figure standing at 36.4%....

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Europe after the illusion

Europe after the illusion

Even if a “normal” politician wins the next U.S. presidential election, Europe will find it hard to trust the United States again. What it is going through right now has convinced even the most committed Atlanticists that something has to change. ...

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Cyprus pledges €300,000 aid package to Lebanon

Cyprus pledges €300,000 aid package to Lebanon

Cyprus has pledged €300,000 in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, as the island nation responds to the worsening situation affecting civilians there....

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Greek and Turkish Cypriot veterinarians unite to tackle animal diseases

Greek and Turkish Cypriot veterinarians unite to tackle animal diseases

Veterinary professionals from both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have begun a new phase of collaboration aimed at addressing animal health concerns across the island....

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Political storm intensifies with Europol probe and claims of cover-up at center of Drousiotis case

Political storm intensifies with Europol probe and claims of cover-up at center of Drousiotis case

A growing political and institutional crisis in Cyprus has intensified following serious allegations by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, with authorities moving swiftly to submit evidence for independent forensic examination while public exchanges between government officials and the journalist deepen divisions....

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UN appoints Bangladeshi general as new peacekeeping force commander in Cyprus

UN appoints Bangladeshi general as new peacekeeping force commander in Cyprus

António Guterres has selected Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh to take on the role of Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

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Nine countries ease travel advisories while officials weigh new support for struggling hotels. Photo credit: booking.com
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Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

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MEP admits he did not read EU budget, says he was ''in Cyprus'' during debate
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MEP admits he did not read EU budget, says he was ''in Cyprus'' during debate

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