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Paphos rape trial delayed after judge seeks recusal

Proceedings in the rape case involving suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos were halted before they could formally begin on Thursday, after one of the judges requested to be excluded from the case. Phedonos had been referred to trial before the Paphos criminal court on April 21 and signed a €100,000 guarantee to secure his appearance. […]

28.05.2026 09:51

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Sinner set to switch from night owl to early bird in Roland Garros heat

French Open second round action continues on Thursday with top seed Jannik Sinner opening proceedings on Court Philippe Chatrier while women’s number one Aryna Sabalenka is also playing in the day session. Defending champion Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are also in action, as are Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Victoria Mboko. TOP MEN’S MATCH: JANNIK […]

28.05.2026 09:15

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Police investigate robbery of food delivery driver in Nicosia

Police are investigating the robbery of a 29-year-old food delivery driver in Nicosia. Authorities said the incident took place at around 5.20pm on Wednesday while the delivery driver was carrying out a food order. The victim was allegedly attacked by two unidentified individuals, who managed to steal a sum of money and his mobile phone […]

28.05.2026 09:06

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Tottenham chief executive Venkatesham says complete reset required

Tottenham Hotspur chief executive Vinai Venkatesham says the club needs a complete reset and a return to prioritising the football part of the business after narrowly escaping relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Venkatesham was appointed just over a year ago having stepped down from a similar role at Arsenal and said some aspects […]

28.05.2026 08:45

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Suspended Paphos mayor to appear before court in rape case

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos is due to appear before Paphos criminal court on Thursday in connection with an alleged rape case. During the hearing, charges are expected to be formally read out, with Phedonos set to enter a plea. Reports indicate, however, that before proceedings begin, the prosecution is expected to request that the […]

28.05.2026 08:44

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Unstable air mass brings afternoon showers and isolated storms

An unstable air mass continues to affect the island on Thursday, with sunshine expected to gradually give way to increasing cloud cover and the chance of scattered showers later in the day. Conditions will turn partly cloudy by midday, while developing clouds are expected to trigger localised showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon, mainly […]

28.05.2026 08:36

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Explosion damages butcher shop in Paphos

An explosion caused extensive damage to a butcher shop in Paphos in the early hours of Thursday, police said. According to authorities, police received information at around 3.30am regarding an explosion in the district. Investigations at the scene indicated that the blast was caused by an explosive device placed near the front entrance of the […]

28.05.2026 08:31

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How to choose the right SBOM vendor for regulatory compliance without wasting your budget

Software supply chain scrutiny has changed the way organisations buy security tooling. A few years ago, SBOMs sat quietly inside procurement conversations or niche DevSecOps discussions. Now they are tied directly to procurement reviews, cyber insurance expectations, software attestations, and sector-specific compliance obligations.  That shift created a crowded market. Every platform claims to generate accurate […]

28.05.2026 08:28

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Wharton pulls strings as Mateta fires Crystal Palace to Conference League crown

Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday, the perfect farewell for manager Oliver Glasner. Initially set to compete in the Europa League after their strong domestic campaign, Palace were reassigned to the third-tier Conference […]

28.05.2026 08:02

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Cypriot startup aims to reshape labour market with more transparent hiring

Cypriot startup Kyprium is aiming to transform the island’s recruitment sector through artificial intelligence, with founder Michalis Senekkis arguing that Cyprus must move away from informal hiring practices and adopt a more transparent and merit-based labour market. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Senekkis said the company is positioning itself as “the only job platform in […]

28.05.2026 08:02

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Iran targets US airbase after American strikes near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump rejected a report he was close to a compromise deal with Tehran. The escalation in hostilities […]

28.05.2026 07:55

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Middle East crisis threatens jobs, incomes and migrant workers, ILO says

The Middle East crisis is increasingly spilling into labour markets worldwide, threatening jobs, incomes and working conditions as higher energy costs, disrupted transport routes, weaker tourism and tighter migration flows begin to weigh on workers and businesses, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned.  In its latest Employment and Social Trends May 2026 Update, the ILO said the conflict is no […]

28.05.2026 07:50

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Analysts stay bullish on Greek lenders

Greek banks remain in a strong position despite recent weakness in their share prices, according to fresh assessments by Jefferies and UBS, with both investment houses maintaining positive recommendations for the sector after meetings with bank management teams in Athens. In a report, whose findings were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, Jefferies analyst Alexander […]

28.05.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: housing, Safe Bulkers, Keve, CySEC, petroleum

Cyprus has an opportunity to turn land development and construction from a traditional economic sector into a driver of sustainable, technologically advanced growth, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Speaking during a roundtable discussion with young entrepreneurs, entitled ‘Gen Z & Millennial Project – The new generation of business leaders roundtable discussion’, Ioannou said the […]

28.05.2026 07:30

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SpaceX IPO faces scrutiny as past blockbuster listings often underperform

Wall Street is abuzz with next month’s expected blockbuster debut of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker SpaceX, but few of the biggest IPOs in ​recent years have paid off for investors who bought in when the deals came to market. A Reuters analysis of the 50 IPOs with the ‌highest valuations in the past […]

28.05.2026 06:40

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What’s on this weekend

This is a special weekend, not because it is the last in May but because it is a long weekend and packed with festivals, concerts and culture Film nights, exhibitions and live music Before the three-day weekend arrives, those in Nicosia can enjoy a rooftop cinema experience. As part of the Agropoetics: Soils/Bodies at the […]

28.05.2026 06:40

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US consumer confidence dips in May as Iran war inflation concerns mount

US consumer confidence eased in May as worries about ​inflation linked to the war with ‌Iran intensified, offsetting an improvement in households’ perceptions of the labor market, a ​survey showed this week. The Conference ​Board said its consumer confidence index slipped ⁠0.7 points to 93.1 this ​month. Data for April was revised higher ​to show […]

28.05.2026 06:00

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Tombs of the Kings’ architecture ‘combines Greek, Egyptian, Macedonian elements’

The architecture of the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos “combines Greek, Egyptian and Macedonian elements”, the antiquities department said on Wednesday, adding that this fact reflects “the multicultural character of the Hellenistic period”. A book is being published documenting the department’s excavations of the Tombs of the Kings to mark the 35th anniversary of […]

28.05.2026 04:25

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Our View: Is joining Schengen a realistic goal right now?

President Christodoulides clearly sees Cyprus playing a larger role in Europe. He is keen to get the message out there that Cyprus is not just a destination in Europe but a gateway into the EU for business. If Cyprus were to join Schengen it would effectively make integration and connectivity with the other 25 EU […]

28.05.2026 04:20

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Migrant dies following balcony jump during immigration raid

One of the three men who jumped from a third-floor balcony during an immigration raid in Larnaca has succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday night. The man, whose details remain unknown, had suffered a serious head injury and was later intubated at Larnaca general hospital, where he passed away shortly before 10pm. He jumped from […]

27.05.2026 22:39

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Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House’s South Lawn as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a spate of construction projects, and is set to host a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The mixed martial arts arena is being assembled on a stretch of the grounds […]

27.05.2026 22:19

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Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years

A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, identified by police as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction, to 13 years in prison on Wednesday for a series of armed robberies as well as an attempted kidnapping. Klette, 67, was arrested in 2024 after more than three decades in hiding when she was found […]

27.05.2026 21:51

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Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas’ armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves to eliminate the militant group’s top brass despite a ceasefire. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in a targeted attack on […]

27.05.2026 21:01

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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country. Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal. “Iran is very much intent, […]

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