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18 May, 2026
 

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Intermittent clouds and scattered showers ahead

Intermittent clouds and scattered showers ahead

Today's weather brings partly cloudy skies with occasional clouds and local showers or isolated thunderstorms expected. ...

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Shell halts Red Sea route amidst Houthi threats

Shell halts Red Sea route amidst Houthi threats

In a significant move responding to heightened security risks, oil giant Shell has officially opted to suspend the utilization of the Red Sea Route for cargo transport, a decision unveiled through the Wall Street Journal....

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Antoniou: ''Expect price hikes in consumer goods by month's end''

Antoniou: ''Expect price hikes in consumer goods by month's end''

In a recent interview with Diaspora News, Marios Antoniou, the General Secretary of the Pancyprian Retail Trade Association, delved into the challenges emerging from the Red Sea crisis....

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Greek cargo ship survives Red Sea ambush unscathed

Greek cargo ship survives Red Sea ambush unscathed

In a concerning incident in the Red Sea, a cargo ship named Zografia, flying the Maltese flag and owned by Greece, faced an attack. Initial reports indicate that the vessel sustained minor damage during the assault....

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Can mobile cameras monitor traffic from both directions?

Can mobile cameras monitor traffic from both directions?

The Cyprus Traffic Police issued a statement addressing recent concerns about the directional functionality of speed cameras, emphasizing that the capability to monitor both directions has been in effect since the system's initiation...

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Cyprus shines with 20% tourism surge!

Cyprus shines with 20% tourism surge!

In a burst of post-pandemic enthusiasm, Cyprus shines as the EU's tourism star, celebrating an impressive 20% surge in 2023 – a dazzling spectacle second only to a breathtaking fireworks display!...

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Cyprus dominates EU exports in November

Cyprus dominates EU exports in November

Cyprus recorded the highest annual increase in exports among the member states of the EU in November 2023 compared to November 2022......

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Cablenet teams up with KINX Gaming for Global Game Jam 2024

Cablenet teams up with KINX Gaming for Global Game Jam 2024

It is with great pleasure that Cablenet announces its strategic cooperation with KINX Gaming pioneer in eSports industry in Cyprus and we are excited to invite you to the Global Game Jam - Cyprus 2024, which will take place for the second time in Cyprus from January 26th to 28th....

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Non-performing loans hold steady at €2B amid rising rates

Non-performing loans hold steady at €2B amid rising rates

Non-performing loans in the Cyprus banking system remained essentially unchanged at €2 billion in October 2023, marking a marginal reduction of just €2 million, in an environment of rising interest rates....

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Faster approvals in just 90 days, Deputy Minister reveals

Faster approvals in just 90 days, Deputy Minister reveals

The average processing time for the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) applications has been reduced by 75%, from 12 months to 90 days, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou, said during a press conference on the modernisation and upgrade of the GMI....

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Police arrested for leaking Mafia-style execution video

Police arrested for leaking Mafia-style execution video

Two officers of the police’s motorcycle division were arrested on Monday for leaking a video showing the body of a man who was gunned down in a mafia-style execution in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos in the early hours of Sunday....

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Nicosia operation nets 11 arrests in illegal residence crackdown

Nicosia operation nets 11 arrests in illegal residence crackdown

In a coordinated operation aimed at combating illegal residence within the Republic of Cyprus, police arrested 11 individuals in the Nicosia district....

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Switzerland hosts global peace summit for Ukraine

Switzerland hosts global peace summit for Ukraine

Ukraine's plea for peace resonated as Switzerland stepped forward to host a summit, according to a joint announcement by the presidents in Bern. ...

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Central Bank chief cautions on early rate cuts amid global tensions

Central Bank chief cautions on early rate cuts amid global tensions

Central Bank Governor and European Central Bank (ECB) member Constantinos Herodotou stated that discussions regarding interest rate reductions are premature, given ongoing geopolitical conflicts and potential disruptions in the supply chain arising from tensions in the Red Sea....

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High-stakes legal battle rocks Cyprus

High-stakes legal battle rocks Cyprus

In a significant development, Cypriot lawyer Akan Kirsiat, currently under arrest in Rome, is set to decide today on his extradition to the Republic of Cyprus....

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Turkey implements vessel traffic system in occupied territories

Turkey implements vessel traffic system in occupied territories

Turkey is taking steps to bolster maritime security in the occupied territories with the implementation of a ''Vessel Traffic Service System.''...

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Shots fired during car chase in Larnaca

Shots fired during car chase in Larnaca

In the early hours of today, gunfire erupted as law enforcement engaged a 35-year-old woman from Larnaca wanted in connection with various criminal cases. The incident occurred in Livadia, within the Larnaca district....

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Kaili slams Qatargate probe and freemason judges in TV interview

Kaili slams Qatargate probe and freemason judges in TV interview

MEP Eva Kaili, facing corruption and money laundering charges in the Qatargate scandal, vehemently defended herself in a recent interview with Italian channel Retequattro....

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CEO predicts price drops for homes over 500K euros

CEO predicts price drops for homes over 500K euros

In the latest property data, the real estate landscape in Cyprus paints a picture of continuous growth, particularly in the apartment sector. However, a closer look reveals a potential plateau in the high-end market, specifically for properties priced at 500 thousand euros and above....

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Trump leads GOP race with big Iowa win

Trump leads GOP race with big Iowa win

In a resounding win, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the Iowa caucuses, marking a significant step in his potential bid for the Republican candidacy in the upcoming election....

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Gunmen target family in Cyprus street shooting

Gunmen target family in Cyprus street shooting

In a chilling incident reminiscent of recent fatal shootings in Limassol and Nicosia, organized crime once again sends shockwaves through authorities....

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Rain and thunderstorms to hit western regions

Rain and thunderstorms to hit western regions

A mild low-pressure system has a subtle impact on the region. Expect variable weather conditions today, primarily characterized by intermittent clouds....

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Cyprus stays neutral on South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Cyprus stays neutral on South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Cyprus remains impartial and refrains from making anticipatory interpretations concerning the legal outcomes of war conflict cases brought before international judicial bodies, stated Theodoros Gotsis, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman....

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Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus?

Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus?

Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus? Well, they recently gave their overall life satisfaction a score of 7.2 out of 10, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. That's pretty close to the EU average, which stands at 7.1....

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Cyprus cheers as beer sales bubble up in 2023

Cyprus cheers as beer sales bubble up in 2023

In a frothy turn of events, Cyprus witnessed a 1.5% surge in total beer sales last year, with a notable 9% boost in exports....

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Commissioner: ''86 years before gender equality is achieved in Cyprus''

Commissioner: ''86 years before gender equality is achieved in Cyprus''

The European Commission has positioned Cyprus at 21st among the 27 member states concerning gender equality, revealed Josie Christodoulou, the Commissioner for Gender Equality. ...

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Forty percent of global jobs face disruption because of AI

Forty percent of global jobs face disruption because of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the global job market, potentially affecting 40% of jobs worldwide, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva....

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Platres' historical tapestry unfurls with new Open Museum

Platres' historical tapestry unfurls with new Open Museum

In the next few months, the completion of the Open Museum of Platres is expected. In an interview with ''K,'' Platres Mayor Panagiotis Papadopoulos disclosed that work has commenced on the exhibition space, serving as the starting point for a historical walk through Platres....

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One killed, twelve injured in Israel attack

One killed, twelve injured in Israel attack

In a tragic incident in Ra'anana, central Israel, a terror attack involving stolen vehicles has claimed one life and left at least 12 individuals injured, according to emergency services....

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Houthi rebels launch anti-ship missile at US destroyer in Red Sea

Houthi rebels launch anti-ship missile at US destroyer in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile at the USS Laboon, an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The missile was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet in the latest attack unsettling global shipping....

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