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29 May, 2026
 

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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....

US Ambassador pays tribute to GSP’s Phivos Constantinides

US Ambassador pays tribute to GSP’s Phivos Constantinides

US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis has expressed condolences following the death of Phivos Constantinides, a longtime and widely respected figure at GSP Stadium, whose name became closely tied to Cyprus’ sporting life over the years....

Cyprus wakes up moody, windy and not entirely sure what season it is

Cyprus wakes up moody, windy and not entirely sure what season it is

Cyprus appears to have entered that very specific time of year when the weather wakes up each morning, glances out the window and changes its mind three times before breakfast....

Cyprus fans offered free chance to watch England under-18s in Achna

Cyprus fans offered free chance to watch England under-18s in Achna

Football fans in Cyprus will have the chance to watch England’s under-18 national team in action this week, with two international friendlies scheduled at Dasaki Stadium in Achna....

Hunting dog training threatens nesting birds and leaves chicks exposed, British Bases warn

Hunting dog training threatens nesting birds and leaves chicks exposed, British Bases warn

British Bases authorities are continuing coordinated efforts to tackle the illegal training of hunting dogs in protected parts of Akrotiri, Episkopi and Paramali....

More Cypriots turn to EU digital health services for care abroad

More Cypriots turn to EU digital health services for care abroad

One year after the launch of Cyprus’ cross-border electronic health services, dozens of patients have already used the system both locally and across the European Union....

Takata airbag recall affects 664 SAAB vehicles in Cyprus

Takata airbag recall affects 664 SAAB vehicles in Cyprus

Cyprus authorities have announced the recall of 664 SAAB vehicles fitted with defective TAKATA driver airbags, following information received from General Motors....

Three injured after jumping from Larnaca apartment block during immigration raid

Three injured after jumping from Larnaca apartment block during immigration raid

Three foreign nationals were injured during a police and immigration operation at an apartment complex in Larnaca on Wednesday morning after reportedly jumping from balconies while trying to avoid detection....

Thousands of acres of forest land set aside for university in occupied Trikomo

Thousands of acres of forest land set aside for university in occupied Trikomo

The ''parliament'' in the Turkish-occupied north has approved a controversial amendment allowing the ''transfer and lease'' of around 3,500 dönums of forest land to Istanbul Technical University (ITU), with plans to build a new university campus in Trikomo....

€24,800 gone in minutes in new phone scam case

€24,800 gone in minutes in new phone scam case

A new online scam has cost a resident €24,800 after fraudsters tricked the victim into handing over access to her bank account, police said on Tuesday....

Who’s responsible if a balcony falls? Larnaca authorities issue warning to building owners

Who’s responsible if a balcony falls? Larnaca authorities issue warning to building owners

Cracked balconies, aging apartment blocks, and neglected buildings are becoming a growing concern in Cyprus, and authorities in Larnaca are now sending a clear warning to property owners: keeping buildings safe is their responsibility, not the government’s....

Andreas Poullikkas at Green Agenda 2026

Andreas Poullikkas at Green Agenda 2026

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

Nicosia book bazaar returns to help feed Cyprus’ stray animals

Nicosia book bazaar returns to help feed Cyprus’ stray animals

A popular book bazaar is returning this June, offering thousands of books at low prices while raising money to support stray animals in need....

Eurolife Awards: Where Dedication Drives Excellence

Eurolife Awards: Where Dedication Drives Excellence

At a special event dedicated to excellence and success, Eurolife honoured its Insurance Advisors and Managers on Friday, 22 May, recognising their daily effort, dedication, and professionalism....

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