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Cyprus ‘not notified’ about interception of Gaza flotilla

The Cypriot authorities have not been formally notified about the interception of boats sailing towards Gaza in the eastern Mediterranean as part of the Gaza Sumud flotilla, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday evening. “No, we have not been notified, and of course, if we are asked for help, we will respond. It is in […]

18.05.2026 21:36

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Christodoulides demands ‘European’ reaction to Turkey’s ‘Blue Homeland’ bill

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said he expects for there to be a “European” reaction should Turkey’s parliament pass the planned “maritime jurisdiction law”, which will codify the country’s maritime claims in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas in line with the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, known as the “Mavi Vatan” in Turkish “It affects Cyprus, it […]

18.05.2026 20:59

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Former auditor-general digs into Vasiliko controversy, slams ‘corrupt establishment’

The leader of the Alma party Odysseas Michaelides and an MP candidate for Disy got into a fiery tussle over the weekend, with the former accusing the latter of leeching off of the Vasiliko LNG affair. The scrap spun off from a recent report by news outlet Offsite, which published official correspondence purportedly revealing that […]

18.05.2026 20:40

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Kombos stresses ‘importance of dialogue’ in meeting with Kazakhstan’s Bakayev

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Monday stressed the “importance of dialogue” as he met his Kazakh counterpart Alibek Bakayev in Nicosia. “During our meeting, the importance of dialogue, stability, and mutually beneficial cooperation was reaffirmed,” he said. He added that during the meeting, he and Bakayev had discussed bilateral relations between Cyprus and Kazakhstan, as […]

18.05.2026 20:11

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Cyprus wine exhibition by the sea

More than 25 wineries from all over Cyprus will meet at the Wine Aroma of Cyprus exhibition, full of aromas, flavours and wine stories. The Cyprus Oenophile Association hosts a special celebration of Cypriot wine on May 31 at Limassol’s Old Port Square. The event begins at 5pm and serenaded by the sound of waves […]

18.05.2026 19:30

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Sikou Pano! candidate ‘attacked’ at court

Sikou Pano! parliamentary election candidate and barrister Savvas Zannoupas was attacked at the Larnaca district court building and in its vicinity, he said on Monday. He confirmed in a post on social media that he intends to “file an official complaint for the unprovoked attack to which I was subjected” at the courthouse, before adding […]

18.05.2026 19:17

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Whopping €11.6 million for lucky Joker winner

A single Joker ticket landed its holder the jackpot, paying out a whopping €11.6 million – the second largest winnings ever recorded in Cyprus. The winning ticket was the only one to place in the first category (5+1), making its holder the sole winner of the multi-million-euro jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 40, 36, […]

18.05.2026 19:03

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2013 haircut victims ask for party support ahead of elections

Ahead of the parliamentary elections, two organised groups representing people whose savings got wiped out in the 2013 bank bail-in have asked the political parties to explicitly commit to restitution. The two groups sent letters to all the legacy parties, as well as to the new parties contesting the elections, demanding their positions on four […]

18.05.2026 18:54

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Justice minister calls for stronger action against online violence targeting girls

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris called for stronger coordinated action to combat online violence against girls, as a two-day conference on the issue opened in Nicosia under Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Justice ministry permanent secretary George Panteli delivered remarks on behalf of Justice Minister Costas Fitiris, saying the vision of a […]

18.05.2026 17:57

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PSG boss Enrique blasts flat display in last match before Champions League final

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique said he was disappointed with his side’s lack of intensity after they lost their last Ligue 1 game of the season on Sunday and urged his players to rediscover their fire ahead of the Champions League final. PSG, who had already secured their fifth straight title, were beaten 2-1 […]

18.05.2026 17:08

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Swatch’s Royal Pop launch triggers consumer frenzy as resale prices soar

Swiss watchmaker Swatch was forced to shut stores and cap queues after the launch of its Royal Pop pocket watch in collaboration with Audemars Piguet drew large crowds and triggered brawls among shoppers. The watches combining Swatch’s 1980s pop-art style with the Audemars Piguet octagonal bezel sell for $400 to $420, far below the many […]

18.05.2026 17:01

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Cyprus tourism arrivals may stabilise despite early slump

Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA) president Charis Papacharalambous on Monday outlined a cautious outlook for the island’s tourism sector, warning of continued pressures but expressing hope that declines in arrivals will gradually ease as the year progresses. Earlier today, the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reported a sharp 27.6 per cent year-on-year decline […]

18.05.2026 16:49

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Cyprus hosts key European banking federation meetings

The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) announced on Monday that Cyprus will host the official meetings of the European Banking Federation (EBF) this week, placing the island at the centre of key developments in the European banking sector. The meetings will take place in Limassol, bringing together senior banking executives and European financial leaders for […]

18.05.2026 16:34

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EUC academic to give lecture on how AI, ETFs shape global financial markets

European University Cyprus (EUC) honours and highlights the academic advancement and achievements of its faculty members through the institution of Inaugural Lectures. This distinguished and highly symbolic academic tradition offers members of the University community the opportunity to present their scientific, research, educational and social contributions to the wider public, as well as their role […]

18.05.2026 15:48

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Pontic genocide to be taught in all public Cypriot schools

Schools across Cyprus will teach and commemorate the genocide of the Pontic Greeks under measures formally integrated into the education system, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou confirmed on Monday Addressing students during a remembrance event at Ayios Ioannis Chrysostomos high school in Lakatamia, Michaelidou said Cyprus had made the “preservation of historical memory a priority” and […]

18.05.2026 15:37

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Bank of Cyprus approves record dividend payout for 2025

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced that shareholders approved a final cash dividend of €0.50 per share for the 2025 financial year, marking the largest payout since the bank resumed distributions in 2022. The approval followed the outcome of the annual general meeting held on May 15, confirming a total dividend of €0.70 […]

18.05.2026 15:35

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Elam MEP lambasts EU display of LGBT flag

Geadis Geadi has criticised the display of the LGBT flag outside the European Commission headquarters, describing the move as an “unacceptable equation” between activist movements and official state flags. In a letter sent to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday, the Elam MEP questioned whether the commission was “institutionally equating the LGBT […]

18.05.2026 15:33

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‘We didn’t cross the border; the border crossed us’

Sofoklis is a character full of quiet contradictions. He wants to return to the Cyprus he has lost; and is left with loss and absence. His connections to the past, still shape his life in Cyprus today. The idea for Sofoklis began in Cypriot film director Evren Maner’s warm and comfortable home, which he shares […]

18.05.2026 15:30

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Cyprus unions warn of possible electricity price hikes under new solar‑energy plan

Unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus warned that a government plan to compensate households for excess electricity produced by rooftop solar systems could lead to further increases in power prices. SEPAIK union president Marios Papoutis told RIK radio that the policy would mainly burden consumers who do not have photovoltaic systems. He also questioned […]

18.05.2026 15:29

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Cyprus consumers association flags widespread supermarket price hikes

Consumer goods prices continued to rise on the e-kalathi platform in the first half of May, with increases recorded across 182 product barcodes, the Cyprus consumers association said on Monday. According to the association, the increases were recorded between May 1 and May 15, covering 31 product categories, with price rises ranging from 1 per cent to 9 […]

18.05.2026 15:19

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EU backs Cyprus Schengen accession in new report

The European Commission published its fifth State of Schengen report on Monday, highlighting progress across the borderless travel zone, while explicitly reaffirming that work must continue to complete Cyprus’ accession to Schengen, linking the island’s bid to wider reforms in border security and migration management. The report comes as Cyprus authorities maintain that the country […]

18.05.2026 15:06

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Defence minister attends Cyprus Forum London ahead of Healey meeting

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas attended the annual Cyprus Forum London 2026 on Monday as part of his visit to London, ahead of a scheduled meeting with UK Defence Secretary John Healey on Tuesday. In a post on X, Palmas said he took part in the forum at the invitation of the Cyprus high commission in […]

18.05.2026 15:04

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Women’s financial wellbeing gap poses risk to Cyprus’ economic resilience

Only four in 10 women in Cyprus have enough money to cover an emergency without borrowing, while just one in four has made additional retirement plans, early findings from the Financial Wellbeing Index 2025 have shown. The findings were presented during a high-level event organised by the Financial Wellbeing Institute, bringing together government officials, regulators, the private sector and civil […]

18.05.2026 14:56

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Beyond Business: Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation supports Cyprus’s first social enterprise and a new era of inclusion

Following the opening of True Heart Café, the conversations it sparked across Cyprus continue to resonate far beyond the café’s walls. More than a new business launch, the country’s first registered social enterprise has become a powerful reminder of what can happen when vision, inclusion and social responsibility come together with purpose. The official inauguration […]

18.05.2026 14:46

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