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29 May, 2026
 

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Bulgaria puts limits on U.S. military aircraft stay after visa dispute

Bulgaria puts limits on U.S. military aircraft stay after visa dispute

Bulgaria will allow US military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after ‌the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for Bulgarian visitors, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said....

Cyprus celebrates first student accepted to U.S. Naval Academy

Cyprus celebrates first student accepted to U.S. Naval Academy

Cyprus has marked a small but symbolic milestone in its defense relations with the United States, as a Cypriot student prepares to join one of the most prestigious military academies in the world for the first time....

Farmers take protest, and animals, to Presidential Palace

Farmers take protest, and animals, to Presidential Palace

Frustrated livestock farmers returned to the streets Friday, bringing their protest over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak directly to the Presidential Palace in a tense demonstration that once again highlighted growing anger in rural Cyprus....

Antonia Theodosiou at Green Agenda 2026

Antonia Theodosiou at Green Agenda 2026

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

More Cypriots are finding work, but young people are still struggling to get hired

More Cypriots are finding work, but young people are still struggling to get hired

Finding a job in Cyprus may finally be getting a little easier, at least for many adults already in the workforce....

Families, students and pet owners set sail again from Limassol

Families, students and pet owners set sail again from Limassol

For many Cypriots, summer does not truly begin until the Cyprus-Greece ferry pulls out of Limassol port....

Hong Kong drama ‘Afterpiece’ to open Shanghai International Film Festival

Hong Kong drama ‘Afterpiece’ to open Shanghai International Film Festival

The Hong Kong drama 'Afterpiece', produced by Derek Yee and directed by debut filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong, will have its world premiere as the opening film of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, set to run from June 12 to 21....

Coffee shop conversations

Coffee shop conversations

In the coffee shops of the Cypriot countryside, the atmosphere is shaped by the conversation. Every time, in fact, it is different, depending on what people are talking about....

Paphos hotels set for packed holiday weekend despite slower tourism season

Paphos hotels set for packed holiday weekend despite slower tourism season

Hotels in Paphos are preparing for a busy Kataklysmos holiday weekend, with occupancy rates expected to climb above 90 percent as many Cypriots choose the coastal city for a short break....

SppMedia lights up in green for Green Agenda throughout June

SppMedia lights up in green for Green Agenda throughout June

As part of the ''Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026,'' SppMedia will illuminate its building in green throughout the month of June, sending a message in support of sustainability, environmental action, and the green transition....

Cyprus-Lebanon ferry route announced, but officials say it’s not cleared to sail

Cyprus-Lebanon ferry route announced, but officials say it’s not cleared to sail

A Lebanese shipping company is advertising a ferry connection between Cyprus and Lebanon without having secured the necessary permissions, raising serious questions and concerns among Cypriot authorities. ...

Livestock farmers return to streets this morning over foot-and-mouth crisis

Livestock farmers return to streets this morning over foot-and-mouth crisis

Frustration is boiling over among Cyprus’ livestock farmers, who are set to stage another protest in Nicosia on Friday over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, a crisis many farmers say is threatening not only their animals but also their livelihoods....

Sunshine turns shifty as afternoon clouds return to Cyprus

Sunshine turns shifty as afternoon clouds return to Cyprus

Cyprus wakes up warm, bright and almost convincingly summery today, although the atmosphere still seems unwilling to fully commit to stable weather just yet....

EU says carbon storage expansion remains on track for 2030 targets

EU says carbon storage expansion remains on track for 2030 targets

The European Union says plans to build large-scale carbon dioxide storage infrastructure across Europe remain on track, with several new carbon capture and storage projects expected to begin operations over the next few years....

Cyprus hospitals see major rise in patients while GHS expands in 2024

Cyprus hospitals see major rise in patients while GHS expands in 2024

Cyprus’ healthcare system handled a sharp jump in patients during 2024, with new figures showing more people than ever turning to hospitals, specialists and day-treatment clinics through the General Healthcare System....

€400,000 allocated to restoration of historic churches in Famagusta district

€400,000 allocated to restoration of historic churches in Famagusta district

Conservation and restoration works are progressing at a series of historic churches in the Famagusta district, with projects either underway or in preparation at monuments in Frenaros and Liopetri....

Technical Gymnasiums to open in Famagusta and Paphos for first time

Technical Gymnasiums to open in Famagusta and Paphos for first time

Technical Gymnasiums will operate in four districts during the 2026 to 2027 school year after the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth decided to expand the programme to Famagusta and Paphos....

What antisemitism really is

What antisemitism really is

Racism is when “the well-known anarchist group, dressed uniformly almost like a militia, once again marched in formation through the Psyrri neighborhood with the goal of identifying Jewish tourists and business owners.”...

17-year-old arrested after motorcycle robbery in Limassol

17-year-old arrested after motorcycle robbery in Limassol

Police in Limassol arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an alleged robbery and motorcycle theft that took place early Wednesday morning....

ComplianceSuite.ai Launches New Website Showcasing Unified Compliance Operating Infrastructure for Regulated Organisations

ComplianceSuite.ai Launches New Website Showcasing Unified Compliance Operating Infrastructure for Regulated Organisations

As regulatory obligations continue to expand across Europe and globally, organisations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen compliance operations while maintaining speed, scalability, and operational efficiency. From AML and KYC obligations to transaction monitoring, KYB verification, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, and third-party risk management, businesses are seeking more connected and intelligent ways to manage compliance within increasingly complex regulatory environments....

Lidl Cyprus and AKTI: 5 years of joint action against plastic pollution through project zero

Lidl Cyprus and AKTI: 5 years of joint action against plastic pollution through project zero

Remaining true to its commitment to protecting the environment and reducing plastic pollution, Lidl Cyprus announces the continuation of its strategic collaboration with the AKTI Project and Research Centre for the 5th consecutive year, under the umbrella of the comprehensive programme “Project Zero”....

G. Papathanasiou, M. Sofocleous and G. Petrou at Green Agenda 2026

G. Papathanasiou, M. Sofocleous and G. Petrou at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainable development conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing to the stage leading figures from the fields of sustainability and innovation....

Cyprus’s new archaeological museum takes shape

Cyprus’s new archaeological museum takes shape

A massive new archaeological museum under construction is being described as one of the most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Cyprus, with developers saying it will reshape how the island presents its history to the world....

Free cold water in Larnaca? Honestly, more of this please

Free cold water in Larnaca? Honestly, more of this please

In a country where stepping outside in summer can sometimes feel like opening an oven door, one small but thoughtful initiative in Larnaca is getting a lot of people smiling and hydrated....

From Crisis Response to Crisis Prevention: The Role of Recovery Planning

From Crisis Response to Crisis Prevention: The Role of Recovery Planning

The strongest recovery plans are not designed for the moment a crisis begins, but to prevent it from escalating in the first place. In a period marked by heightened financial volatility, regional geopolitical uncertainty, and continuously evolving regulatory expectations, the need for early preparedness and meaningful resilience is more relevant than ever. For banks, this is where Recovery Planning plays a central role....

Fuel prices in Cyprus expected to drop within 10 days, industry says

Fuel prices in Cyprus expected to drop within 10 days, industry says

Drivers in Cyprus could soon see some relief at the pump, with fuel prices expected to fall within the next 10 days following a recent drop in international oil prices, according to the head of the Pancyprian Association of Gas Station Owners....

University of Cyprus launches first English-language degree program

University of Cyprus launches first English-language degree program

The first English-language undergraduate program of the University of Cyprus is finally taking shape, albeit with some delay, following approval by the Council of Ministers. ...

Judge recuses himself ahead of high profile trial

Judge recuses himself ahead of high profile trial

A high-profile rape trial involving the suspended mayor of Paphos was briefly delayed on Tuesday before it even began, after the presiding judge asked to withdraw from the case due to potential conflict of interest concerns....

Timur Turlov presents Freedom case

Timur Turlov presents Freedom case

On 26 May, Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., a parent company of Freedom24, addressed MBA students at Stanford University in California. The session marked the first academic case study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) dedicated to the corporate strategy of a Central Asian company....

OEB Endorses Green Agenda Summit 2026 as Institutional Supporter

OEB Endorses Green Agenda Summit 2026 as Institutional Supporter

Driven by its focus on sustainable development and the competitiveness of the economy, the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) supports the Green Agenda Summit 2026 as an Institutional Supporter. The Summit organized by SPP Media, will take place on 4 June 2026 at the Hilton Nicosia....

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