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12 May, 2026
 

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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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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....

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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...

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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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Rising building costs could soon make homes even pricier

Rising building costs could soon make homes even pricier

The first major price increases in construction materials for new residential buildings are already becoming visible, driven largely by soaring fuel costs over the past two months, according to property market executives in Greece. ...

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UN criticizes Cyprus over treatment of Turkish Cypriots

UN criticizes Cyprus over treatment of Turkish Cypriots

A United Nations anti-racism committee has issued a series of sharp recommendations and criticisms toward Cyprus, expressing concern over what it described as obstacles faced by Turkish Cypriots in accessing equal rights compared to Greek Cypriots....

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Livestock crisis deepens as farmers clash with government over culling policy

Livestock crisis deepens as farmers clash with government over culling policy

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Tuesday with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the country’s response to foot-and-mouth disease, amid mounting tensions over mass animal culling and compensation rules....

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Outgoing US ambassador praises growing Cyprus-US ties in farewell meeting with president

Outgoing US ambassador praises growing Cyprus-US ties in farewell meeting with president

Outgoing US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie S. Davis praised the growing relationship between the United States and Cyprus during a farewell meeting Monday with President Nikos Christodoulides, saying the two countries have built closer ties in security, business and diplomacy over the past two years....

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Cyprus can’t keep praying for rain, Nicosia EOA chief says

Cyprus can’t keep praying for rain, Nicosia EOA chief says

Cypriots may still be paying ''satisfactory'' prices for water today, but the country is increasingly feeling the consequences of years of delayed planning and underinvestment in its water system, according to the head of Nicosia’s regional administration organization....

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Greek passenger from Hantavirus cruise ship flown to Athens for quarantine

Greek passenger from Hantavirus cruise ship flown to Athens for quarantine

In the ongoing story surrounding the cruise ship ''MV Hondius,'' where cases of Hantavirus have been reported, a Greek passenger has now been transferred to Athens and placed in precautionary quarantine, Greek authorities said Monday....

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Body found in rural Paphos area as police investigate identity (UPDATE)

Body found in rural Paphos area as police investigate identity (UPDATE)

A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end....

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Israel envoy pushes back against rhetoric targeting Israeli presence in Cyprus

Israel envoy pushes back against rhetoric targeting Israeli presence in Cyprus

The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus has pushed back against what he described as growing rhetoric portraying Israeli investments and the presence of Israelis on the island in a negative light, warning that such language risks fueling harmful stereotypes....

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Monday forecast: Cyprus swaps sleet for sizzle

Monday forecast: Cyprus swaps sleet for sizzle

We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....

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European Parliament approves proxy voting rights for pregnant and new mothers

European Parliament approves proxy voting rights for pregnant and new mothers

The European Parliament has approved a reform allowing female Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to temporarily delegate their voting rights during pregnancy and after giving birth, in what officials described as a major step towards greater gender equality and work-life balance within EU institutions....

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More than 23 dead hedgehogs found in suspected poisoning incident near Nicosia village

More than 23 dead hedgehogs found in suspected poisoning incident near Nicosia village

Authorities are being urged to investigate a serious suspected wildlife poisoning incident in Agioi Trimithias after more than 23 dead hedgehogs and several dead hooded crows were discovered near residential areas and cultivated farmland....

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Man clings to bonnet during motorway police chase (video)

Man clings to bonnet during motorway police chase (video)

A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....

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Dozens of solar and battery storage projects face delays over Cyprus grid capacity

Dozens of solar and battery storage projects face delays over Cyprus grid capacity

Cyprus’ electricity network is struggling to keep pace with demand for new solar and battery projects, according to fresh figures released by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus Distribution System Operator....

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Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....

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Cyprus hosts nearly 25,000 Ukrainians under EU protection scheme

Cyprus hosts nearly 25,000 Ukrainians under EU protection scheme

Cyprus had 24,890 people registered under the EU’s temporary protection program for those displaced by the war in Ukraine at the end of March 2026, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

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CING develops breakthrough IVF genetic test for inherited diseases

CING develops breakthrough IVF genetic test for inherited diseases

Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have created a new genetic testing method that is improving the way doctors identify inherited diseases during IVF treatment, according to an announcement from the institute....

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Cyprus patients waiting nearly two years for new medicines

Cyprus patients waiting nearly two years for new medicines

Patients in Cyprus wait more than 500 days on average to receive access to new medicines, placing the country among the slowest in Europe, according to speakers at a conference in Nicosia focused on pharmaceutical innovation and patient care....

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Man arrested at Larnaca airport over alleged fake apartment rental scam

Man arrested at Larnaca airport over alleged fake apartment rental scam

A 45-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca International Airport on Friday in connection with an alleged online apartment rental scam that police say targeted multiple people looking for housing....

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Ex-MP blasts solar power ''deception'' after repeated photovoltaic shutdowns

Ex-MP blasts solar power ''deception'' after repeated photovoltaic shutdowns

Former Cypriot MEP and doctor Eleni Theocharous has sparked fresh debate over Cyprus’s solar energy system after accusing authorities and energy officials of misleading the public about the benefits of household photovoltaics....

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Authorities on alert after explosive-packed sea drone found off Lefkada (video)

Authorities on alert after explosive-packed sea drone found off Lefkada (video)

Greek authorities are investigating a potentially serious security incident after a naval drone discovered off the island of Lefkada was reportedly found carrying possible explosive material, according to Greek media reports and security sources....

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Cyprus Airways Recognised as Fastest Growing Airline in Western Europe

Cyprus Airways Recognised as Fastest Growing Airline in Western Europe

Cyprus Airways is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the Fastest Growing Airline in Western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International Airport....

 |  BUSINESS
President pushes technical schools as ''real path'' for students, not second choice

President pushes technical schools as ''real path'' for students, not second choice

President Nikos Christodoulides is trying to shift a long-standing mindset in Cyprus: that technical schools are not a “second option" but a real and important path for students’ futures....

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Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

Sir David Attenborough says he has been ''completely overwhelmed'' by birthday messages from around the world as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday, marking a rare milestone for one of the world’s most recognizable natural history broadcasters....

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Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Professor Kostas Gouliamos, former Rector of the European University Cyprus, has been invited by the Greek Teachers’ Federation (DOE) to participate as a speaker at a scientific two-day conference titled “Artificial Intelligence as an Educational and Social Challenge: Critiques, Approaches, Expectations and Practices.”...

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