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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....

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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....

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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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