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Raouna ‘cautiously optimistic’ that EU negotiations with Moldova, Ukraine may start

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Thursday said she is “cautiously optimistic” that the European Union’s 27 member states could reach an agreement to commence accession negotiations with both Moldova and Ukraine next month.  “Enlargement remains one of the key priorities of the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the EU and we are […]

28.05.2026 21:34

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Cyprus sees opportunities in sustainable minerals strategy, minister says

Reducing environmental impacts while improving supply security is creating new opportunities for Cyprus, particularly in areas such as waste management, material recovery and the sustainable use of resources, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. Speaking at a business forum in Larnaca titled “Why we need minerals”, organised by the Cyprus Quarries Association and the […]

28.05.2026 21:09

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Customs seize refrigerant gas cylinders smuggled from Turkey

Customs officers seized 40 refrigerant gas cylinders and a commercial vehicle at the Ayios Dhometios crossing on Thursday, suspecting they were smuggled from Turkey. According to the customs department, officers stopped a vehicle driven by a 36-year-old Turkish Cypriot during a routine crossing point check on May 25. The driver reportedly failed to provide documents […]

28.05.2026 21:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Reports on UN movement in Cyprus

Reports in the Cypriot press say the U.N. Secretary‑General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, will arrive on the island on June 6. Politis reported under the headline “Holguín to Meet Leaders Separately on June 8 — This Time She Comes Seeking at Least a Minimal Strategic Agreement” that Holguín is returning after a […]

28.05.2026 21:00

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Fidias party launches hiring drive for parliament staff

The Direct Democracy party is accepting applications for parliamentary aides and staff, its leader Fidias Panayiotou announced on Thursday. “We are officially hiring,” a chirpy Panayiotou said in a short video clip posted online. “There’s lots of work to be done…many job openings in Direct Democracy.” The party will consider anyone, including people who previously […]

28.05.2026 20:46

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Iran and U.S. reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks

The United States and Iran reached an outline agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire pending the approval of President Donald Trump, after Iran had targeted a U.S. air base in Kuwait following U.S. strikes on what Washington called an Iranian drone operation. According to a source familiar with the matter, the two sides agreed […]

28.05.2026 20:37

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‘Cyprus is beautiful’: Limassol a hit among EU ministers

Cyprus proved popular among the foreign ministers of European Union member states who had travelled to the island to attend Thursday’s informal summit, with many complimenting the island and its weather upon their arrival at the port of Limassol. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was the most exuberant, declaring that “Cyprus is beautiful, really”. “I […]

28.05.2026 19:38

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Youth unemployment and inactivity fall in Cyprus

The number of young people in Cyprus who are neither studying nor working has fallen by nearly eight percentage points over the past decade, reaching 10.6 per cent in 2026. This compares with 18.5 per cent in 2015 and places Cyprus close to the European Union average of 11 per cent. Across the EU, the […]

28.05.2026 19:35

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

THOC 2025 awards ceremony

President Nikos Christodoulides described THOC 2025 awards ceremony as an important moment of recognition for the personal journeys and achievements of Cyprus’ theatre community. In his address, he said the distinctions reflect the recipients’ hard work, persistence, talent and commitment to their artistic vision. Christodoulides noted that a key achievement of the Cypriot EU Presidency […]

28.05.2026 18:45

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Teen arrested over Limassol motorcycle robbery

Police arrested a 17-year-old on Thursday in connection with the robbery of a motorcycle in Limassol. According to the police, three hooded suspects attacked two 30-year-old men before stealing their motorcycle in the early hours of Wednesday. The motorcycle was later found abandoned in a Limassol park. Investigations are ongoing.

28.05.2026 18:24

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Polis road project could finish this year, says transport minister

The Polis Chrysochous-Stroumbi road could be completed within this year, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said during a meeting in Polis Chrysochous on Thursday. The meeting focused on three key issues: the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway, the Stroumbi-Polis Chrysochous road and the planned expansion of the port in Latsi. According to Vafeades, the transport ministry aims to […]

28.05.2026 17:49

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EU sets out opposition to Russian troops in Georgia, Moldova

The European Union’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday set out her and the bloc’s opposition to the presence of Russian troops in both Georgia and Moldova, at the end of the day’s informal summit of the foreign ministers of the 27 EU member states in Limassol.  “There are broader security concerns when we […]

28.05.2026 17:26

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Ailing Sinner falls to Cerundolo in French Open second-round shock

Jannik Sinner’s bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke as he experienced physical issues in his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and fell to a 3-6 2-6 7-5 6-1 6-1 defeat on a scorching Thursday. Sinner arrived in Paris as the favourite for the title having […]

28.05.2026 17:05

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President rejects claims of poor coordination on foot-and-mouth issue

President Nikos Christodoulides says he will take the initiative to speak both publicly and directly with those affected by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, while rejecting claims of poor coordination between Veterinary Services and the Agriculture Ministry. He again urged cooperation, warning that “otherwise we will all lose.” The president said the virus had previously been contained […]

28.05.2026 17:00

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Court finds psychologist guilty of sexually abusing patient

A psychologist was found guilty by the Limassol criminal court on Thursday of sexually abusing a patient under his care. According to Phileleftheros, the court, which heard the case in a closed session, convicted the defendant on four charges relating to sexual abuse. In its ruling, it found that the offences were committed against a […]

28.05.2026 16:51

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How people are spending their free time in the digital era

Technology has quietly rewritten the rules of leisure time. Not all at once — but steadily, screen by screen. The way we rest, play, and connect looks almost nothing like it did twenty years ago. The big shift in leisure time Free time used to mean something physical. A walk. A board game. A book […]

28.05.2026 16:42

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Turkey accused of excluding Cyprus from COP31 preparations

Turkey is facing criticism over its handling of preparations for this year’s United Nations climate summit after reports emerged on Thursday that the republic had been excluded from a series of informal contacts and briefings linked to COP31, which will be hosted in Antalya in November. According to a report by Politico, Ankara has allegedly […]

28.05.2026 16:41

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Man arrested over drug case in Nicosia

Police arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an ongoing drug investigation in Nicosia on Thursday. The suspect was detained under a court warrant and is expected to appear before the Nicosia district court on Friday morning for a remand hearing. The case involves the discovery of about 135 grams of cannabis, six ecstasy pills, […]

28.05.2026 16:32

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British couple named Ayia Napa tourism ambassadors after 35 visits

A couple from Northern Ireland have been awarded Ayia Napa’s highest tourism distinction after making 35 visits to the resort town over the years, municipal authorities announced on Thursday. Ronald Parys and Irene Hughes were officially proclaimed “tourism ambassadors” of Ayia Napa in recognition of their connection with the municipality and their repeated holiday visits. […]

28.05.2026 16:28

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Three new FMD cases identified in Nicosia ahead of farmer’s protest

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been identified at farms in the Nicosia district, authorities confirmed on Thursday, with the total number of infected units across Cyprus rises to around 120. The latest infections were detected in Mammari, Paliometocho and Kokkinotrimithia, all within the existing restricted zone of western Nicosia. Officials said the units […]

28.05.2026 16:17

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Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks

An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed to halt fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. The Israeli military said it had conducted a precise strike in Beirut but […]

28.05.2026 16:09

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EU fines Temu €200 million over unsafe products

Chinese online retailer Temu has been fined €200 million by the European Commission for failing to properly assess the risk of illegal and dangerous products being sold to EU consumers through its platform. The fine, imposed under the Digital Services Act (DSA), follows a Commission investigation into whether Temu had adequate systems in place to […]

28.05.2026 15:54

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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”. The collaboration, which began in 2021, is a central pillar of Lidl […]

28.05.2026 15:51

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Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 of an older model next year, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a joint press conference on Thursday. The two leaders had signed a letter of intent last year paving the way for Sweden to sell […]

28.05.2026 15:44

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