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15 May, 2026
 

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44-year-old reports being shot with a hunting rifle

44-year-old reports being shot with a hunting rifle

A 44-year-old filed a serious complaint with the police on Sunday afternoon....

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Euromoney: Bank of Cyprus Named Best Bank for the 10th Consecutive Year

Euromoney: Bank of Cyprus Named Best Bank for the 10th Consecutive Year

Euromoney, one of the leading international magazines focused on banking, finance and financial markets, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank in Cyprus in its 2025 Awards for Excellence. This is the 10th year that Bank of Cyprus has been recognised by Euromoney as Cyprus’ Best Bank....

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Racist banner targeting Fidias publicly displayed by APOEL fans

Racist banner targeting Fidias publicly displayed by APOEL fans

Police in Larnaca are investigating the display of a banner containing racist and abusive language during a football match between Freedom 24 Krasava ENY and APOEL at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday....

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No approval for event in Akamas protected area, authorities say

No approval for event in Akamas protected area, authorities say

Authorities said no approval was granted for an event held inside the Natura 2000-protected Akamas Peninsula and near the green turtle nesting site at Toxeftra beach, after concerns were raised by environmental groups....

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Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional clouds plotting mischief

Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional clouds plotting mischief

A seasonal low-pressure system is stretching across the area, quietly running the show while pretending it’s not responsible for anything....

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From 3,000 to 250: Migrant numbers drop at Pournara Center

From 3,000 to 250: Migrant numbers drop at Pournara Center

All available data indicate that the government’s migration policies are producing results, Deputy Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides said....

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There is no quick fix to the Ukrainian question

There is no quick fix to the Ukrainian question

They did not allow a repeat of last winter’s scene, when President Zelensky was left alone at the mercy of Trump. ...

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Polis Chrysochous to launch €100 million in projects by 2026

Polis Chrysochous to launch €100 million in projects by 2026

Development projects worth €100 million are set to begin next year in the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, Mayor Giotis Papachristofi said....

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Drunk driver hits police officer, escapes with breathalyzer device

Drunk driver hits police officer, escapes with breathalyzer device

A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning in the Larnaca district after fleeing a traffic stop and striking a police officer’s hand, officials said....

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Cyprus secures return of antiquities from U.S., Belgium and Germany

Cyprus secures return of antiquities from U.S., Belgium and Germany

Cyprus has successfully repatriated several ancient antiquities from the United States and Europe, continuing a long-running effort to recover objects illegally exported from the island....

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EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus

EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus

Wildfires across the European Union have scorched more than 1 million hectares this year, marking the worst fire season on record since the bloc began tracking the data in 2006....

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Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not

Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not

The fact that humanity has stooped to counting victims and fatalities with such meticulous precision just to debate whether or not this constitutes genocide is itself indicative of the decadent decay we have fallen into....

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Ex-Abramovich yacht directors face €25M tax evasion trial in Cyprus

Ex-Abramovich yacht directors face €25M tax evasion trial in Cyprus

Former directors of a company tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s superyachts are set to face trial in Cyprus over a €25 million VAT tax evasion case....

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Cyprus ranks second in EU for long working hours, Eurostat says

Cyprus ranks second in EU for long working hours, Eurostat says

About one in 10 workers in Cyprus put in long hours each week, placing the island nation second in the European Union only to Greece, according to Eurostat data released Thursday....

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Officials warn public to avoid centuries-old Lania oak due to falling branches

Officials warn public to avoid centuries-old Lania oak due to falling branches

Authorities are warning the public to avoid the centuries-old Lania oak after several large branches fell Friday, creating what officials say is a serious risk of injury....

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Weather forecast: Sun-dominated skies, occasional fog creeping in

Weather forecast: Sun-dominated skies, occasional fog creeping in

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently hanging over the area, the meteorological equivalent of background noise: not thrilling, but still setting the mood....

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The war of the trolls and the President’s kiss

The war of the trolls and the President’s kiss

Get ready for the First Nationwide Cyprus War. Of trolls. Political, party, government, and opposition trolls. The armies are preparing and taking up battle positions....

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EU warns Turkey over threats to press freedom in occupied north

EU warns Turkey over threats to press freedom in occupied north

The European Commission on Wednesday expressed concern over attempts to restrict press freedom in the Turkish Cypriot community, following reports that Turkey sought the extradition of veteran journalist Şener Levent. ...

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Checkpoint cameras out for months as 5 Greek Cypriots cross into occupied areas

Checkpoint cameras out for months as 5 Greek Cypriots cross into occupied areas

The camera system at the Turkish Cypriot checkpoint in Strovilia has been out of operation for four months. At the “military court,” the hearing began with testimony from three prosecution witnesses....

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Cyprus faces potential controversy over alleged “fake” university degrees, mayor warns

Cyprus faces potential controversy over alleged “fake” university degrees, mayor warns

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, warned Thursday that Cyprus could soon face an international controversy over universities allegedly issuing degrees without proper student attendance....

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Public Works says cleaning of government buildings not its responsibility

Public Works says cleaning of government buildings not its responsibility

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the technical maintenance of government buildings but not for cleaning, odors, or disinfection, the department said in a statement Thursday....

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Runner hospitalized after snake bite in Limassol

Runner hospitalized after snake bite in Limassol

A man who went for a run in Limassol was hospitalized after being bitten by a venomous snake and later found unconscious, authorities said....

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Azerbaijani spy arrest in Cyprus linked to Greek operations

Azerbaijani spy arrest in Cyprus linked to Greek operations

Ongoing intelligence investigations in Greece have uncovered connections between a 26-year-old Azerbaijani arrested in Crete and a 44-year-old compatriot apprehended in Cyprus. ...

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Israel threatens destruction of Gaza City if Hamas refuses to disarm and release hostages

Israel threatens destruction of Gaza City if Hamas refuses to disarm and release hostages

Israel’s defense minister warned Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not disarm and release all hostages, as the Israeli cabinet approved plans for a major assault despite international and domestic opposition....

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Majority of wildfire aid distributed, government says

Majority of wildfire aid distributed, government says

Authorities in Cyprus say most of the emergency relief promised to families hit by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Limassol district has already been distributed....

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45-year-old arrested in Limassol over material theft at construction site

45-year-old arrested in Limassol over material theft at construction site

Police in Limassol arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the theft of construction materials from a residence under renovation in Kato Polemidia....

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Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional fog, and a very real chance of overheating

Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional fog, and a very real chance of overheating

Yellow warning in effect today: temperatures are set to hit 41°C, which is less “summer warmth” and more “oven preheating.”...

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Turkey reportedly expands military presence in occupied Cyprus

Turkey reportedly expands military presence in occupied Cyprus

Turkish media report a major military buildup in occupied northern Cyprus, with troop numbers expected to more than double in the near future....

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Elderly woman defrauded; Strangers seize her gold valuables and jewelry

Elderly woman defrauded; Strangers seize her gold valuables and jewelry

An elderly woman told police that strangers stole her gold valuables and jewelry after convincing her over the phone to place the valuables outside her home....

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Cypriot sets Guinness World Record by balancing 511 wine glasses on his head (VIDEO)

Cypriot sets Guinness World Record by balancing 511 wine glasses on his head (VIDEO)

Aristotelis Valaoritis, a 64-year-old Cypriot glass dancer, reclaimed his Guinness World Record by balancing 511 wine glasses on his head, surpassing his previous record of 319....

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