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New rules tell pharmacies: Keep patient data quiet

New rules tell pharmacies: Keep patient data quiet

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has clarified how personal information should be handled in pharmacies under Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), stressing that while collecting identification details is necessary, it must be done with care and discretion....

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No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....

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Pelendritou wins silver in Paris world series

Pelendritou wins silver in Paris world series

Cyprus marked another strong international showing by Karolina Pelendritou, who claimed a silver medal at the Para Swimming World Series in Paris....

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Farmers in Karpasia seek compensation for crop damage caused by wild donkeys

Farmers in Karpasia seek compensation for crop damage caused by wild donkeys

Farmers in the Karpasia peninsula are seeking compensation after repeated damage to crops caused by wild donkeys....

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The top spot is not what’s at stake

The top spot is not what’s at stake

We are in the final stretch before the parliamentary elections on May 24. In just the first four months of 2026, we have already lived through everything....

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Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...

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No, the government is not reopening the young couples housing scheme

No, the government is not reopening the young couples housing scheme

Confusion spread Tuesday after many people interpreted a government announcement on Cyprus’ housing scheme for young couples as a reopening or extension of the program....

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Protecting Guests, Staff and Reputation: Tackling Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Sector

Protecting Guests, Staff and Reputation: Tackling Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Sector

Hospitality venues, hotels, bars and restaurants, face continuous risks of on-site human trafficking, including exploitation for the purposes of labour, sex and criminal activities. ...

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Crypto users could now be taxed without cashing out

Crypto users could now be taxed without cashing out

Crypto investors in Cyprus are entering a very different landscape this year, as new tax rules tighten the government’s grip on digital assets and close loopholes many traders had relied on for years....

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“May Summer” begins at Alphamega Hypermarkets in a cheerful mood

“May Summer” begins at Alphamega Hypermarkets in a cheerful mood

May, as the peak of spring, has always been associated with blooming flowers, being a vibrant transition period signalling that summer is just around the corner. As the weather is gradually warming, so does our mood. Leaving winter behind, we feel more inspired to embrace outdoors, enjoy sunny afternoons with friends, and spend lovely evenings with barbecues, music, and refreshing drinks....

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Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus

Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus

For the 16th consecutive year, the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus reaffirm their pivotal role in strengthening bi-communal collaboration on the island by creating business opportunities and encouraging shared growth and peaceful coexistence....

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Reserva 52 Lounge Officially Presents Its Dinner Menu

Reserva 52 Lounge Officially Presents Its Dinner Menu

Reserva 52 Lounge held the official launch and presentation of its dinner menu on 24 April, in a warm and celebratory atmosphere with live music, a DJ set, flavours and a strong guest presence....

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Capital.com eyes expansion and Cyprus fintech push with new electronic money plans

Capital.com eyes expansion and Cyprus fintech push with new electronic money plans

Capital.com is exploring further international expansion, including new hiring in Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Germany, following an 11.2% rise in trading volumes in the first quarter of 2026. ...

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Erdogan blames Cyprus issue and EU bias for stalled Turkey membership bid

Erdogan blames Cyprus issue and EU bias for stalled Turkey membership bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday pointed to Cyprus and Greece as key factors blocking Turkey’s long-standing path to European Union membership, arguing that political bias, not technical criteria, has slowed Ankara’s accession process....

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Man of the Year Awards: Cyprus honors excellence tonight

Man of the Year Awards: Cyprus honors excellence tonight

Everything is set for the glamorous “Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards” ceremony taking place tonight, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia....

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Eastern Mediterranean tensions ease as warships begin leaving region

Eastern Mediterranean tensions ease as warships begin leaving region

The de-escalation seen in recent weeks in the conflict involving Iran is also leaving its mark on the eastern Mediterranean, with a noticeable reduction in the naval presence in the region....

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New two-minute cancer jab could replace hours-long hospital treatments

New two-minute cancer jab could replace hours-long hospital treatments

Thousands of cancer patients across England are set to spend far less time in hospital thanks to a new injectable form of immunotherapy that can be given in as little as one or two minutes instead of through lengthy IV drips....

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‘Mafia State’ report lands on anti-corruption authority’s desk

‘Mafia State’ report lands on anti-corruption authority’s desk

Cyprus’ Independent Anti-Corruption Authority said Tuesday it has received the long-awaited final report linked to the investigation surrounding the book Mafia State but stressed that no conclusions or findings will be made public until legal and institutional procedures are completed....

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IMF warns Cyprus against costly energy measures and foreclosure delays

IMF warns Cyprus against costly energy measures and foreclosure delays

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued clear warnings and observations about the Cypriot economy following the conclusion of its mission to the country, which took place from the last 10 days of April through early May. ...

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Tuesday forecast: A cheeky case of May frostbite

Tuesday forecast: A cheeky case of May frostbite

It is May in Cyprus, yet the atmosphere has decided to pull a winter wardrobe out of storage for one last uninvited encore. A weak low-pressure system is currently loitering, making for a very confused Tuesday....

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Medicine linked Cyprus and Israel long before diplomacy

Medicine linked Cyprus and Israel long before diplomacy

The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....

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Cyprus celebrates bronze as Vera Tugolukova reaches European Cup podium

Cyprus celebrates bronze as Vera Tugolukova reaches European Cup podium

Cyprus celebrated an important achievement in rhythmic gymnastics as Vera Tugolukova secured a bronze medal in the ball final at the 2026 European Cup in Baku....

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The illusion of cancer prevention

The illusion of cancer prevention

“Grand, empty words…” cry out the “witnesses” of harsh cancer, along with all their relatives, whenever they hear talk about cancer prevention. At those infamous, “sinful” gala dinners, dignitaries and others loudly proclaim that prevention is the primary goal, yet no one explains how such prevention can actually be achieved....

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People with intellectual disabilities demand equal access to voting rights

People with intellectual disabilities demand equal access to voting rights

Advocacy groups representing people with intellectual disabilities are calling for changes to ensure they can fully take part in elections and public life....

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Air conditioning to be ready in schools before summer exams

Air conditioning to be ready in schools before summer exams

Air conditioning installation in schools is advancing ahead of the summer season, with authorities aiming to complete key phases in time for student exams and extend coverage across all education levels by 2026....

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Europe debates energy aid as families fear new spike in bills

Europe debates energy aid as families fear new spike in bills

As tensions linked to the conflict in Iran continue to shake global energy markets, European finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Monday facing a question many Cypriots already know too well: how do you help people cope with rising costs without blowing a hole in state finances?...

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

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

Fidias Panayiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament, has sparked controversy after openly admitting in a televised interview that he did not read the European Union’s budget, saying he simply ''didn’t have time because he was in Cyprus.''...

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Four ambulances torched in suspected arson attack in Paphos

Four ambulances torched in suspected arson attack in Paphos

Police in Paphos are investigating what appears to be a deliberate arson attack after four ambulances parked outside a clinic in Geroskipou were set on fire overnight....

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Turkey pulls ahead as regional leader in renewable energy race

Turkey pulls ahead as regional leader in renewable energy race

Turkey is rapidly positioning itself as one of the region’s biggest renewable energy players, with experts saying the country is now outpacing parts of Europe in battery storage development and clean energy growth....

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Athalassa Hospital says all patients currently have beds

Athalassa Hospital says all patients currently have beds

Athalassa Hospital said Monday that there are currently no patients without beds at the facility, after concerns were raised last week over reports that some people had been forced to sleep on the floor because of overcrowding....

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