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Wall and roof collapse at occupied Larnaca home

Wall and roof collapse at occupied Larnaca home

A section of a residential building collapsed Sunday in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca, forcing three women from their home after part of a wall and roof gave way....

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Palestinian suspects held after anti-terror raids uncover explosive materials

Palestinian suspects held after anti-terror raids uncover explosive materials

Cypriot police are investigating two Palestinian men, ages 32 and 38, on allegations linked to terrorism offenses and participation in a criminal organization following their arrest under court warrants....

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No more noise

No more noise

With the rise of artificial intelligence, even the most convincing things placed in front of us are now viewed with suspicion, treated as potentially deceptive, manufactured, or false. Misinformation has therefore become one of the defining challenges of our time. Yet just as serious, perhaps even more serious, is information overload....

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Women win record number of seats in Cyprus Parliament

Women win record number of seats in Cyprus Parliament

Women secured a record 11 seats in Cyprus’ new Parliament following the 2026 legislative elections, marking the highest level of female representation in the country’s parliamentary history. ...

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Search for Cyprus missing persons continues at eight active excavation sites

Search for Cyprus missing persons continues at eight active excavation sites

The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) has carried out 26 excavations since the start of 2026, leading to the discovery of two more missing persons, according to Turkish Cypriot CMP member Haki Muftuzade....

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Thyroid cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in Cyprus

Thyroid cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in Cyprus

Cases of thyroid cancer in Cyprus reached 335 in 2023, according to figures from the Cyprus Cancer Registry cited by PASYKAF....

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European University Cyprus Students Support Special Olympics Cyprus through Volunteering and Community Service

European University Cyprus Students Support Special Olympics Cyprus through Volunteering and Community Service

European University Cyprus (EUC) reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to community engagement, inclusion, and health promotion through the participation of its students in the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Screening Event, held on April 29, 2026, in Nicosia....

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Pension reform moves forward, but Cypriots told to wait a little longer

Pension reform moves forward, but Cypriots told to wait a little longer

Cyprus is moving a step closer to a long-promised overhaul of its pension system, with the Labour Ministry saying it plans to submit draft legislation to parliament by mid-July....

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MP election delivers familiar faces, and a few new surprises

MP election delivers familiar faces, and a few new surprises

Six political parties will form Cyprus’ new 56-seat House of Representatives after Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with a reshaped political map marked by gains for ELAM and the entry of two new movements....

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MP pay goes up again as Cypriots feel the squeeze at home

MP pay goes up again as Cypriots feel the squeeze at home

Cyprus lawmakers are set to take home higher pay this year, with new figures showing an increase in both monthly and annual salaries for members of parliament in 2026....

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Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

For months, Cyprus looked ready to punish the political establishment again....

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DISY celebrates surprise victory as Demetriou strengthens grip on party

DISY celebrates surprise victory as Demetriou strengthens grip on party

A victory far beyond what even the party’s biggest optimists had expected emerged when the ballot boxes opened, or, as late former President Glafcos Clerides famously used to say, when ''the tin was opened,'' for Democratic Rally (DISY)....

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Monday arrives softly with patchy fog and slow-moving clouds

Monday arrives softly with patchy fog and slow-moving clouds

An unstable air mass continues to influence the region today, although the morning begins quietly enough. Any patches of mist or fog will gradually fade away, making room for a partly cloudy day with soft sunshine filtering through the skies....

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Elections deliver shake-up as new parties break through while old guard feels pressure

Elections deliver shake-up as new parties break through while old guard feels pressure

The political landscape in Cyprus appeared to shift dramatically Sunday night as early parliamentary election results pointed to gains for new political movements, setbacks for smaller traditional parties and a reshaped House of Representatives. ...

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From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...

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At 105, a Paphos woman heads to the polls once again

At 105, a Paphos woman heads to the polls once again

At 105 years old, Argyri Achillea of Tala is preparing to cast her ballot once again, continuing a tradition she has kept through every election in Cyprus....

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Limassol’s economic transformation through the centuries

Limassol’s economic transformation through the centuries

Limassol is one of the clearest examples in the Eastern Mediterranean of a city that transformed its economic identity over the centuries. What began as a small farming settlement gradually developed into a complex economic hub with international reach. Its geographic position, historical circumstances, and the adaptability of its people shaped a dynamic economic journey....

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Voting underway in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Voting underway in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Cyprus is voting today in parliamentary elections that will determine the composition of the next House of Representatives and mark the country’s 13th legislative election since independence in 1960....

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Suspect killed after gunfire erupts near White House checkpoint

Suspect killed after gunfire erupts near White House checkpoint

A man was killed Saturday evening after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Officers returned fire after the suspect allegedly pulled a weapon from a bag and began shooting near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m....

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Chaos outside White House after reports of gunfire cause emergency lockdown - VIDEO

Chaos outside White House after reports of gunfire cause emergency lockdown - VIDEO

Sounds resembling multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday, prompting an immediate security response and a temporary lockdown inside the complex....

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Scottish woman dies after parking lot accident in Paphos

Scottish woman dies after parking lot accident in Paphos

A 75-year-old woman from Scotland has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hotel parking area in Paphos on Friday afternoon....

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Kontides claims third European sailing crown in Split

Kontides claims third European sailing crown in Split

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides captured his third European Championship title after a dramatic week of racing in Split, Croatia, capping off a comeback that saw him climb through the standings despite difficult weather conditions and delayed races....

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Cypriot troops take on elite Best Warrior contest in New Jersey

Cypriot troops take on elite Best Warrior contest in New Jersey

Cypriot personnel from the Cyprus National Guard took part in the 2026 “Best Warrior” military competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from May 5 to 8, testing their endurance, tactical ability, and operational readiness alongside international counterparts....

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EU proposes €9.2 million in wildfire recovery aid for Cyprus

EU proposes €9.2 million in wildfire recovery aid for Cyprus

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to grant Cyprus €9.2 million through the EU Solidarity Fund to support recovery efforts after the destructive wildfires that swept through parts of Limassol and Paphos in July 2025....

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Cyprus Airways and flydubai announce interline partnership to expand global connectivity

Cyprus Airways and flydubai announce interline partnership to expand global connectivity

Cyprus Airways and flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across the Middle East and the GCC, Asia and Africa....

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Invest Cyprus Strengthens Business and Investment Ties with India

Invest Cyprus Strengthens Business and Investment Ties with India

On 21 May 2026, Invest Cyprus successfully organized a closed Investors’ Roundtable in Mumbai during the Official Visit of H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, to India, reaffirming Cyprus’ commitment to strengthening economic and investment relations with one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies....

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Lupita Nyong’o responds to backlash over casting as Helen of Troy

Lupita Nyong’o responds to backlash over casting as Helen of Troy

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is pushing back against online criticism over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, saying she has no interest in getting drawn into social media debates over the role....

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Bora Markovic at Green Agenda 2026

Bora Markovic at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the island’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),''...

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Bullet wound killed 77-year-old found in burned car in Liopetri

Bullet wound killed 77-year-old found in burned car in Liopetri

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the man whose charred body was found inside a burned vehicle in Liopetri earlier this month, in a case that continues to raise serious questions....

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Nearly 900 buildings in Larnaca flagged as dangerous, officials say

Nearly 900 buildings in Larnaca flagged as dangerous, officials say

Nearly 900 buildings in Larnaca have now been classified as dangerous, according to local authorities, raising fresh concerns about building safety and what it could mean for residents living in older apartment blocks across the district....

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