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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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High school student becomes Cyprus health minister for a day (video)

High school student becomes Cyprus health minister for a day (video)

A high school student stepped into the role of Health Minister for a day after winning a nationwide competition that asked participants what they would do if they were in charge of the country’s health sector....

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Garbage truck catches fire in Limassol after batteries ignite

Garbage truck catches fire in Limassol after batteries ignite

A fire involving roughly two tons of garbage was reported in Limassol on Monday night after waste inside a municipal garbage truck caught fire during collection operations....

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Trozena plan fuels clash over development and protected nature zones (photos)

Trozena plan fuels clash over development and protected nature zones (photos)

A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....

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A dusty 33°C peak before the Friday fade

A dusty 33°C peak before the Friday fade

It looks like the high-pressure system is giving us one last warm hug today before it hands over the keys to a low-pressure system tomorrow. We are currently stuck in that hazy, "pre-summer" vibe where the air feels a bit thick and the thermometer is working overtime....

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Police defend response in shocking windshield drag case

Police defend response in shocking windshield drag case

Cyprus police are defending their handling of a shocking highway incident in which a 65-year-old man was carried on the windshield of a moving car for nearly two kilometers after a crash on the Larnaca motorway....

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Explosive sea drone off Greece sparks fears of war creeping into Mediterranean

Explosive sea drone off Greece sparks fears of war creeping into Mediterranean

The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....

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Russian Victory Day events held across Cyprus

Russian Victory Day events held across Cyprus

Commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory Day took place across Cyprus on May 9, with ceremonies, marches and concerts organised in several cities....

 |  DIPLOMATICA
An election campaign with substance

An election campaign with substance

Last week, nominations were officially submitted for the parliamentary elections taking place exactly two weeks from today. It confirmed the surge in participation that had already become impossible to miss across Cyprus in recent months, where it seemed like every neighborhood suddenly had its own candidate...

 |  OPINION
Free liver checks offered in Cyprus as part of European health campaign

Free liver checks offered in Cyprus as part of European health campaign

Millions of people across Europe are living with liver disease, yet many remain unaware they are affected until serious damage has already developed, according to Marko Korenjak, president of the European Liver Patients’ Association....

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German tourist wins nearly €1,000 after losing daily battle for pool loungers in Greece

German tourist wins nearly €1,000 after losing daily battle for pool loungers in Greece

A German tourist has been awarded nearly €1,000 after a court ruled that constant competition for poolside loungers ruined his family holiday in Greece....

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Ancient industrial landscape discovered near Larnaca Salt Lake

Ancient industrial landscape discovered near Larnaca Salt Lake

Archaeologists working in the Larnaca Salt Lake region have identified surface finds dating to the Late Roman era during the 2025 season of the Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Project....

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