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14 May, 2026
 

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Minthis Golf Club Introduces TrackMan™ Technology

Minthis Golf Club Introduces TrackMan™ Technology

Minthis Golf Club continues to redefine its golfing experience with the introduction of TrackMan™, a world-leading performance technology trusted by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide....

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Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia

Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia

There are evenings in Nicosia that feel like they belong somewhere between history and a fairytale, and the Polish National Day reception last week at the 1888 Club was one of them....

 |  DIPLOMATICA
Cyprus shipping booms as industry hts 25-year high

Cyprus shipping booms as industry hts 25-year high

Cyprus’ shipping industry is reaching new highs, with the country strengthening its position as one of the world’s major maritime hubs at a time when global trade and regional instability continue reshaping international shipping routes....

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Cyprus hotels brace for tough summer as Middle East tensions hit tourism

Cyprus hotels brace for tough summer as Middle East tensions hit tourism

A difficult summer season is shaping up for Cyprus’ hotel industry, as uncertainty caused by the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East is dampening people’s appetite for travel and holidays....

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Sunshine, sea breezes and a sprinkle of mountain magic

Sunshine, sea breezes and a sprinkle of mountain magic

The weather seems to be in one of its gentle moods today, drifting across Cyprus with soft clouds, warm breezes and just the tiniest hint of mountain mischief. ...

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€208,000 in cash seized at Agios Dometios crossing

€208,000 in cash seized at Agios Dometios crossing

Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line....

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Cyprus approves national plan targeting wildlife poisoning

Cyprus approves national plan targeting wildlife poisoning

Cyprus has formally adopted a National Action Plan aimed at tackling the use of poisoned bait in rural areas and improving safeguards for wildlife....

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Kontides wins the Open Croatian Sailing Championship

Kontides wins the Open Croatian Sailing Championship

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides took first place at the Open Croatian Sailing Championship just days before the start of the European Championship on May 17....

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On Trozena’s pitch-black ridge

On Trozena’s pitch-black ridge

Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....

 |  OPINION
Forest firefighters say dangerous policy failures are putting lives and forests at risk

Forest firefighters say dangerous policy failures are putting lives and forests at risk

Cyprus’ forest firefighters will stage a 48-hour strike on May 25-26, accusing the Forestry Department of ignoring agreements designed to protect both firefighters and forests during wildfire operations....

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Father accused of taking toddler across checkpoint after forcible removal from Limassol home

Father accused of taking toddler across checkpoint after forcible removal from Limassol home

Police in Limassol are investigating the reported abduction of a two-year-old child by his 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot father after a complaint was filed by the child’s 35-year-old British mother....

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Everything unlimited with Epic for just €14.99/month and no contract commitment

Everything unlimited with Epic for just €14.99/month and no contract commitment

This May, Epic is giving you the chance to transfer your number to the Unlimited Plan and enjoy unlimited data, calls and SMS at the special price of €14.99/month, with no contract commitment....

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Futurist Amelia Kallman at Green Agenda 2026

Futurist Amelia Kallman at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the island’s leading sustainability conference, will return to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend)”, bringing together key voices from the fields of sustainability and innovation....

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Cyprus moves to tighten motorcycle safety after deadly year

Cyprus moves to tighten motorcycle safety after deadly year

Cyprus is preparing a series of new road safety measures aimed at motorcyclists after a sharp rise in deadly crashes left authorities sounding the alarm over helmet use, poor maintenance, and risky driving behavior....

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Deloitte launched the 5th edition of the Middle East & Cyprus Technology Fast 50, celebrating a new generation of regional tech champions across the region

Deloitte launched the 5th edition of the Middle East & Cyprus Technology Fast 50, celebrating a new generation of regional tech champions across the region

Deloitte Middle East has announced the results of the 5th edition of its Technology Fast 50 programme, celebrating the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East, and spotlighting the founders shaping the region’s future....

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Closer to People, Ahead in Technology: Eurolife Once Again Recognised as the Leading Life Insurance Company for 2026

Closer to People, Ahead in Technology: Eurolife Once Again Recognised as the Leading Life Insurance Company for 2026

Eurolife’s consistently strong upward course is once again confirmed, as for the sixth consecutive year the company has been recognised at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026 as the Best Life Insurance Company in Cyprus....

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Brace for another interest rate hike in June, Cyprus Central Banker warns

Brace for another interest rate hike in June, Cyprus Central Banker warns

Cyprus’ central bank chief has left the door open to another possible interest rate move by the European Central Bank next month, warning that rising energy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are once again putting pressure on prices....

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Halloumi recipe changed as effects of foot and mouth hit milk supply

Halloumi recipe changed as effects of foot and mouth hit milk supply

Cyprus’ most famous cheese is once again at the center of a growing crisis after the government announced it will temporarily reduce the amount of goat and sheep milk required in halloumi production because of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak....

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Alphamega Hypermarkets and Slimstock join forces to redefine their supply chain planning

Alphamega Hypermarkets and Slimstock join forces to redefine their supply chain planning

Alphamega Hypermarkets are proud to announce a strategic partnership with Slimstock, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions. This partnership is part of the company’s ongoing growth and investment in advanced technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the overall customer experience....

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Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....

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Invest Cyprus and the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Strengthen the Bridge Between Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus and Middle East

Invest Cyprus and the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Strengthen the Bridge Between Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus and Middle East

Invest Cyprus participated in the exclusive event “From Brazil to Europe & MENA: Unlocking Business & Investment Opportunities through Portugal and Cyprus”, held on 28 April 2026 at the WTC Lisbon. The event brought together distinguished leaders, investors, policymakers, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem to highlight new strategic pathways connecting Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus, Europe, and the Middle East....

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Wednesday weather: The 33°C inland peak and the looming Friday shift

Wednesday weather: The 33°C inland peak and the looming Friday shift

The high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but a change in the atmosphere is already waiting in the wings. For now, we are dealing with a thick, pre-summer heat that has pushed the mountains and the coastline into a rare temperature tie....

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EU could propose social media age limits for children this summer, von der Leyen says

EU could propose social media age limits for children this summer, von der Leyen says

At the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen, Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the impact digital platforms and artificial intelligence are having on young people across Europe....

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Give peace a chance

Give peace a chance

In 2015, during his presidential campaign, Donald Trump said of the foreign policy he intended to pursue that “there’s something unpredictable about Trump, and that’s wonderful.” He was obviously referring to himself in the third person and suggesting that leaders should never reveal what they are about to do....

 |  OPINION
CySEC suspends voting rights of Lydya Financial owner

CySEC suspends voting rights of Lydya Financial owner

Cyprus’ financial regulator has suspended the voting rights of the sole shareholder of Lydya Financial Ltd. and banned him from carrying out management duties, saying his influence over the company poses a risk to its proper operation....

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Sandy case nears critical stage with Legal Service set to take over

Sandy case nears critical stage with Legal Service set to take over

According to reports, the Legal Service of the Republic of Cyprus is expected to take over the next phase of the high-profile “Sandy” case, as the possibility of the Council of Ministers appointing criminal investigators now appears unlikely based on the information gathered so far and the report submitted to the Minister of Justice....

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Woman loses €39,000 in online ‘investment’ scam

Woman loses €39,000 in online ‘investment’ scam

A 64-year-old woman in Cyprus lost €39,000 after falling victim to what police believe was a sophisticated online investment scam that unfolded over several months, authorities said Tuesday....

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Parliamentary elections expected to cost €6 million

Parliamentary elections expected to cost €6 million

Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....

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Two men arrested after man was dragged on car bonnet during highway hit-and-run

Two men arrested after man was dragged on car bonnet during highway hit-and-run

Police arrested two men in connection with a road incident on the Rizoelia to Kalo Chorio highway that took place on May 6, 2026. Investigators believe the suspects were involved in a crash before leaving the scene....

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Dead cattle transported to burial site despite farmer objections

Dead cattle transported to burial site despite farmer objections

Authorities completed the transport of dead cattle to a burial site designated by Veterinary Services in the Palaiometocho area, despite protests from livestock farmers on Monday afternoon....

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