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25 May, 2026
 

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Genikes Insurance: Once Again at the Top of the General Insurance Sector

Genikes Insurance: Once Again at the Top of the General Insurance Sector

Genikes Insurance continues its strong upward trajectory this year, securing once again the distinction of Best General Insurance Company in Cyprus at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026. At the same time, the Company is also awarded Best Insurance Website Cyprus 2026, a recognition that highlights its strategic investment in digital transformation and in delivering a modern, user‑friendly, and seamless online experience....

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Israel at Eurovision

Israel at Eurovision

Is it right for Israel to still take part in the international song contest taking place tonight in Vienna? Is it right for artists from that country to compete normally in the Venice Biennale or for its athletes to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games?...

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Athens warns Kyiv over Ukrainian naval drones operating near Greek waters

Athens warns Kyiv over Ukrainian naval drones operating near Greek waters

Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....

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Who will hold the power after Sunday’s May 24 parliamentary elections?

Who will hold the power after Sunday’s May 24 parliamentary elections?

The parliamentary elections on May 24 are, by all indications, set to be the vote that reshapes Cyprus’ political map as it has been known for decades....

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Fire safety rules slow down home solar battery storage rollout

Fire safety rules slow down home solar battery storage rollout

The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....

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Lucky ticket in Pano Deftera wins over €11.6 million in Joker draw

Lucky ticket in Pano Deftera wins over €11.6 million in Joker draw

A single Joker ticket purchased in the village of Pano Deftera in the Nicosia district has turned into a life-changing win of €11,653,128.87 following Sunday night’s draw on 17 May 2026....

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Monday skies, coffee sighs and summer just around the corner

Monday skies, coffee sighs and summer just around the corner

It’s Monday again. A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the region today, while a touch of fine dust drifts lazily through the atmosphere, giving the sky a soft, hazy look....

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Farmers warn food production at risk over water crisis

Farmers warn food production at risk over water crisis

Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....

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Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026

Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026

With strong competition, high-level participation and a touch of world-class football, the Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026 is getting ready to kick off, attracting the interest of athletes and football fans across Cyprus....

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Bulgaria claims first Eurovision crown as Cyprus finishes 19th overall

Bulgaria claims first Eurovision crown as Cyprus finishes 19th overall

Bulgaria celebrated a historic night at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer DARA secured the country’s first-ever victory with her song Bangaranga....

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Romania’s blunt-talking ambassador to Cyprus had one unfinished dream: a cat museum

Romania’s blunt-talking ambassador to Cyprus had one unfinished dream: a cat museum

For an ambassador, Sorin Dan Mihalache is surprisingly easy to describe. Direct. Blunt at times. Political to the bone. Occasionally unorthodox. ...

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Lake Paralimni drained for mosquito control despite study linking outbreaks to human activity

Lake Paralimni drained for mosquito control despite study linking outbreaks to human activity

BirdLife Cyprus has criticized the ongoing drainage of Lake Paralimni, warning that the work is taking place during the peak nesting season for protected bird species in the Natura 2000 wetland....

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US gas now supplies most of Europe’s LNG imports

US gas now supplies most of Europe’s LNG imports

Europe imported more liquefied natural gas than ever before in 2025, according to a new report from the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). The findings show how LNG has become a central part of the continent’s energy supply after European countries reduced purchases of Russian gas....

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New Nicosia café creates jobs and training opportunities for young people on the autism spectrum

New Nicosia café creates jobs and training opportunities for young people on the autism spectrum

Cyprus has launched its first registered social enterprise with the opening of True Heart Café in central Nicosia. ...

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Cyprus approves first crematorium in Paphos

Cyprus approves first crematorium in Paphos

Cyprus has granted approval for the country’s first crematorium, with construction expected to begin in September 2026 in Agia Varvara, Paphos....

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Cyprus extends insurance cover to contract soldiers in high risk military roles

Cyprus extends insurance cover to contract soldiers in high risk military roles

The government has approved expanded insurance coverage for Contract Soldiers (SyOP) serving in high risk positions within the Cyprus National Guard, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus....

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Freight transport rises in Cyprus as trade and domestic movement pick up

Freight transport rises in Cyprus as trade and domestic movement pick up

Road freight transport in Cyprus increased in the final quarter of 2025, with both domestic and international cargo activity showing steady growth over the year, according to new figures released Friday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

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Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....

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€35.6 million on livestock compensation after foot and mouth outbreak

€35.6 million on livestock compensation after foot and mouth outbreak

Cyprus authorities say they will spend more than €35.6 million compensating livestock farmers and helping them rebuild their herds after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that led to widespread animal culling earlier this year....

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Cyprus government hands Larnaka marina and port upgrade to Ports Authority

Cyprus government hands Larnaka marina and port upgrade to Ports Authority

The long-awaited upgrade of the Larnaka marina and port is being handed over to the Cyprus Ports Authority, the government announced on Friday, marking a major shift in how one of the island’s most important coastal redevelopment projects will move forward....

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John Josephakis at Green Agenda 2026

John Josephakis at Green Agenda 2026

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

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EAC pays €9 million to Siemens for new Dhekelia generators

EAC pays €9 million to Siemens for new Dhekelia generators

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has begun a major overhaul of Cyprus’ aging power infrastructure, paying German engineering giant Siemens a €9 million advance for the purchase of three new generators for the Dhekelia power station, EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said....

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Wizz Air celebrates 22nd birthday with 1,000,000 sets under €22

Wizz Air celebrates 22nd birthday with 1,000,000 sets under €22

Wizz Air is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with one of its biggest promotions ever, offering 1,000,000 seats for under €22 on selected routes across its network for just three days....

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Wiz 30 Best Bars Cyprus – Wiz presents the 30 Best Bars in Cyprus

Wiz 30 Best Bars Cyprus – Wiz presents the 30 Best Bars in Cyprus

Wiz Guide presents the "30 Best Bars Cyprus," an evening dedicated to innovation, creativity, and quality in entertainment. On July 6, 2026, Cyprus will host for the first time an institution designed to recognize and reward excellence in hospitality and modern bar culture....

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Berengaria Project by bbf: Enters Final Stretch

Berengaria Project by bbf: Enters Final Stretch

bbf: announces that all required planning permits have now been secured for the hotel, luxury villas, townhouses, and residential apartments that form part of the landmark Berengaria development....

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No phones allowed: U.S. officials enter China in digital lockdown over spy fears

No phones allowed: U.S. officials enter China in digital lockdown over spy fears

A U.S. government delegation visiting Beijing reportedly left behind one of the most basic tools of modern life, their personal mobile phones, as part of strict cybersecurity precautions designed to prevent surveillance and data collection while in China. ...

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The most glamorous Kataklysmos weekend comes to life at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

The most glamorous Kataklysmos weekend comes to life at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

This year’s Kataklysmos long weekend takes on a truly special character at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, where luxury meets the joy of a family seaside escape. Set against a breathtaking coastal backdrop, the award-winning resort offers families and guests of all ages the opportunity to experience an unforgettable Pentecost - Whit Monday (Kataklysmos Escape), filled with moments of relaxation, entertainment and carefree summer living....

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Cyprus president tells Greek Parliament reunification talks must resume

Cyprus president tells Greek Parliament reunification talks must resume

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed a special session of the Hellenic Parliament on Thursday, becoming the first Cypriot head of state to speak before Greece’s parliament in 16 years during a period of growing regional instability and renewed discussion around the Cyprus problem....

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128 drivers caught speeding in one night across Cyprus

128 drivers caught speeding in one night across Cyprus

Drivers across Cyprus were met with heavy police presence overnight as authorities carried out islandwide patrols aimed at tackling crime, dangerous driving, and boosting public safety....

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Cyprus dances into Eurovision final with explosive ''Jalla'' performance

Cyprus dances into Eurovision final with explosive ''Jalla'' performance

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 fever is officially back in Cyprus after Antigoni Buxton powered her way into Saturday’s grand final with an explosive performance of ''Jalla'' during Thursday night’s second semi-final in Vienna....

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Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments
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Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments

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After a busy weekend for the island, today brings quieter skies and a steadier pace. Photo credit: Unsplash
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Monday arrives softly with patchy fog and slow-moving clouds

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