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Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....

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A new wave of European instability

A new wave of European instability

Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....

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Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspectors uncovered 13 undeclared employees during targeted checks carried out in Cyprus’ education sector and retail trade, with authorities issuing administrative fines totaling €25,000....

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EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus says electricity prices are unlikely to fall in the near future, with officials pointing to delays in large-scale solar development and the continued absence of natural gas infrastructure as major factors keeping costs high....

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ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated the fair trial rights of a Cypriot judge who challenged a failed promotion decision within the judiciary....

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Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

Questions over ownership and access to the abandoned village of Trozena in Cyprus have prompted a response from local authorities after online claims alleged that Israelis had purchased the entire settlement and were preventing visitors from entering....

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Minthis Music Festival 2026 Opens with Florian Christl & Ensemble featuring Niklas Liepe

Minthis Music Festival 2026 Opens with Florian Christl & Ensemble featuring Niklas Liepe

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 opens on 8 July with a program of high artistic quality, featuring internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Florian Christl, winner of the German Film Music Award. He will perform alongside his ensemble, with distinguished violinist Niklas Liepe as a special guest artist, signed to Sony Music....

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Cyprus' loan collection agencies face major overhaul under new EU crackdown

Cyprus' loan collection agencies face major overhaul under new EU crackdown

Cyprus’ growing ''shadow banking'' sector is entering a period of major change as stricter European rules force credit servicing companies to tighten controls, cut risky partnerships, and rethink how they handle technology and security....

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University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

The Miami Herbert Business School of the University of Miami —ranked #2 worldwide in academic research in Business Technology— announces the launch of its executive program, “AI Strategy for Legal Professionals,” taking place in Cyprus on June 5–7, 2026....

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Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police have dismantled an alleged forgery ring accused of producing fake rental agreements that were later used in attempts to secure student registration status in the country, authorities said....

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Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

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Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as

Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as "Man of the Year 2025" in the "Entrepreneur" category

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited received the top honour at the "Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2025". The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, in the presence of representatives from government, the business community and the civil society....

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BYD expands Cyprus presence as demand for electric and hybrid cars grows

BYD expands Cyprus presence as demand for electric and hybrid cars grows

BYD is strengthening its presence in the Cyprus market in 2026, expanding both its infrastructure and sales performance as demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow on the island....

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Have organisational functions outlived their purpose?

Have organisational functions outlived their purpose?

In a constantly changing business landscape, where the nature of work is on a constant transformation through automation and the use of AI, traditional organisational functions seem not only outdated, but unable to achieve the agility and adaptability necessary to thrive in today’s business environment....

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Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Hadassah Medical Center is making a major entry into the Cyprus healthcare market, expanding its presence on the island with a new medical center in Limassol expected to open in June, as well as plans for a hospital development in Nicosia within the next three years....

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Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

New developments are emerging in the increasingly controversial case involving the search of lawyer Nikos Clerides’ home and office after the court allowed a legal challenge against the warrant to move forward but refused, for now, to stop authorities from using the evidence already seized....

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Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

We have finally made it to the 'calm after the storm' phase of the week. A weak high-pressure system is moving in like a peace offering, and the atmosphere is finally starting to feel like it actually belongs in May....

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Registered unemployment climbs by 10.4% in April 2026

Registered unemployment climbs by 10.4% in April 2026

The number of people registered as unemployed at the end of April 2026 reached 8,962, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistical Service using records from the District Labour Offices. ...

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Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....

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Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....

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Ted Turner, founder of CNN and broadcasting pioneer, dies at 87

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and broadcasting pioneer, dies at 87

Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television news, has died at 87, according to the network he created....

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Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

Cyprus’ Supreme Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have allowed the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to provide up to €13.7 million in financial assistance to communities near the Dhekelia power station. ...

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Politics Blog: Wedding envelopes, roadblocks and political drama

Politics Blog: Wedding envelopes, roadblocks and political drama

You can accuse Fidias of many shortcomings, lack of education, knowledge, eloquence, and a few other things, but you cannot say a word against his Cypriot DNA....

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Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

Health authorities across Europe are keeping a close eye on a rare virus outbreak linked to a cruise ship after three passengers died and several others became sick during the voyage....

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Ryanair to shut down Thessaloniki base in dispute over airport fees

Ryanair to shut down Thessaloniki base in dispute over airport fees

Low-cost airline Ryanair is preparing to close its operational base at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport, according to reports in Greek media, in a move that could affect hundreds of workers and reshape flight connections in northern Greece....

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Man of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in Cyprus with emotional ceremony in Nicosia

Man of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in Cyprus with emotional ceremony in Nicosia

The 24th edition of the Man of the Year Awards took place Tuesday night at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, bringing together leading figures from across Cyprus and Greece to honor individuals recognized for achievement, character, and contribution to society....

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People, Purpose, and Precision in Financial Services: The SPL Audit approach

People, Purpose, and Precision in Financial Services: The SPL Audit approach

In today’s dynamic business environment, success depends not only on numbers but also on relationships, engagement, and care for clients, employees, and society. SPL Audit embodies this approach, combining expertise in Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Accounting services with a modern, human-centric mindset that places people and purpose at the heart of business....

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UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....

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Greek business wave in Cyprus seeks stronger voice

Greek business wave in Cyprus seeks stronger voice

Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy....

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Airlines slash millions of seats as fuel fears shake global travel

Airlines slash millions of seats as fuel fears shake global travel

Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry. ...

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