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Evel backs Larnaca port and marina redevelopment

The Larnaca chamber  of commerce and industry (Evel) has welcomed government decisions on the redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina. In the organisation’s statement issued on Monday, the chamber said the decision was “particularly important” as it creates a unified framework for managing the entire project. Among the measures endorsed by the chamber are plans […]

18.05.2026 14:39

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Cautious holidaymakers seek bargain travel packages amid regional volatility

Travel packages to long-haul destinations have become cheaper in some cases this year, even as the war in the Middle East pushes up fuel costs and adds uncertainty to travel plans, the honorary president of the Association of Cypriot Travel Agents Akis Kelepeshis said. Speaking to Politis, Kelepeshis explained that the market is not moving […]

18.05.2026 14:39

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Cyprus set to receive €9.2m in EU aid for 2025 wildfires

Cyprus is set to receive €9.2 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), as part of a €144 million aid package proposed by the European Commission for three member states hit by climate-related disasters in 2025. According to the commission, the funding for Cyprus relates to two devastating wildfires that struck the island in […]

18.05.2026 14:33

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Modi allies push for bigger families despite India’s 1.4-billion population

India may be the world’s most populous country, with 1.42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate. Even though the United Nations projects India’s population will keep rising for about four decades, peaking at around 1.7 […]

18.05.2026 14:18

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Starmer says he is focused on doing his job as PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is under intense pressure to quit from within his Labour Party after a set of poor local election results, said on Monday he remained focused on doing his job. The heavy losses for Labour in the May 7 elections triggered almost a quarter of his lawmakers to call for […]

18.05.2026 14:17

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Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says

Pakistan has shared with the U.S. a revised proposal from Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East, a Pakistani source told Reuters on Monday, as peace talks appeared to remain stalled. “We don’t have much time,” the source said, when asked if it would take time to close gaps, adding that both countries […]

18.05.2026 14:12

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Cyprus backs Montenegro’s EU bid

Cyprus reaffirmed its support for Montenegro’s European Union accession bid on Monday, as President Nikos Christodoulides hosted Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic in Nicosia for talks focused on EU enlargement, bilateral ties and regional cooperation. Speaking after their meeting at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said Cyprus had delivered on its commitment to advance Montenegro’s EU path […]

18.05.2026 14:01

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

May rainfall in Cyprus far above normal levels

Average rainfall for May has already been exceeded in the first half of the month, with several areas recording more than triple their usual levels. Rainfall so far stands at 163 percent of the monthly norm. Paphos Airport reported the highest total, reaching 385 percent of its average. The new Limassol port recorded 357 percent, […]

18.05.2026 14:00

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CHP calls for Turkish EEZ declaration in eastern Mediterranean

Turkey’s main opposition CHP has made a fresh intervention over the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, calling for proposed legislation on maritime jurisdiction zones to include explicit references to the eastern Mediterranean, an exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and disputed islets and rocky outcrops in the Aegean. CHP deputy chairman Yanki Bagcioglu called on the Turkish government to […]

18.05.2026 13:55

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Woman remanded for role in alleged murder conspiracy case

A 27-year-old woman was remanded in custody for four days on Monday by the Paphos district court in connection with a murder conspiracy investigation. A 30-year-old man, also arrested in the case, is already in five-day detention. The case was reported on May 16, leading to arrest warrants for both suspects. The man was arrested […]

18.05.2026 13:49

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Mavroyiannis backs Akel alliance ahead of parliamentary elections

Former presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis has declared his support for Akel -Left-Social Alliance in the upcoming parliamentary elections, saying the current political climate demands active civic engagement. In a written statement issued from Geneva, where he is attending sessions of the United Nations International Law Commission, Mavroyiannis said Cyprus was at a critical juncture, as […]

18.05.2026 13:33

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Minor details that you never noticed

Sometimes films will go to unnecessary lengths to ensure realism and elicit actual emotions from audiences, even when it comes down to the most minute details. Most of the time this is hailed as devotion to the art, although sometimes, things get out of hand. Four films that went to extreme lengths for minor details […]

18.05.2026 13:30

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Firm secures planning approval for advanced aircraft engine test facility

United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO) Ltd has secured planning permission for a specialised aircraft engine test cell facility in the Aradippou industrial zone, marking a further step in Cyprus’ efforts to strengthen its role in aviation maintenance and support services.  The approval paves the way for the expansion of UAMCO’s activities on the island, where the company already operates maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.  The new […]

18.05.2026 13:26

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Israeli navy intercept Gaza flotilla off Cyprus coast

Israeli naval forces intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in the Levant on Monday morning, in an operation carried out off the coast of Cyprus. The flotilla, carrying activists and aid bound for the Gaza Strip, was attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade and deliver humanitarian supplies when Israeli commandos boarded at least one […]

18.05.2026 13:05

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Investigators await handover as north takes custody of abducted child

A two-year-old child abducted from Limassol has been placed under ‘state’ protection in the north, with Greek Cypriot authorities now awaiting information on whether the child’s father will be handed over. The child was taken last week from the home of his British mother by his father, a Turkish national, who later crossed back into […]

18.05.2026 13:02

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Election preparations enter final stretch as ballots set for delivery

Preparations for Cyprus’ parliamentary elections have entered their final phase, with ballot papers due to be delivered on Tuesday, less than a week before voters head to the polls. Chief returning officer Elikkos Elia said the authorities were in the final stretch of preparations, with only the last procedural steps remaining. Training for presiding officers […]

18.05.2026 12:47

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Scammers posing as Larnaca mayor

Scammers have created a fake Facebook profile impersonating Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras and are trying to extort money and personal details from people. The municipality urged the public on Monday to be cautious and not reply to messages or requests, and not send personal or bank account details. It also called on recipients of such […]

18.05.2026 12:40

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Cyprus construction costs rise amidst increased building activity

The price index of construction materials in Cyprus rose modestly in April, even as building activity continues to surge across the island, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index reached 120.67 units in April 2026, based on 2021 as the reference year, marking a monthly increase of 0.64 per cent. […]

18.05.2026 12:32

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ERB ASFALISTIKI supports third student charity run for road safety awareness

With a strong social impact, Kokkinotrimithia B’ Primary School organised the Third Student Charity Marathon “Little Runners – Big Hearts, Drive Safely” with great success on April 25, 2026. The event was held under the auspices of Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides. As in 2025, this year’s event was dedicated to road safety, highlighting the importance […]

18.05.2026 12:29

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Cyprus tourist arrivals continue to slide as war impact bites

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday reported a sharp decline in tourist arrivals in April 2026, highlighting the deepening impact of the war in Iran on the island’s tourism sector. The statistical service’s latest report showed that tourist arrivals fell to 303,031, compared with 418,730 in April 2025, marking a drop of 27.6 per […]

18.05.2026 12:19

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus approves holiday subsidy plan for low‑income pensioners

The Cabinet has approved a scheme subsidizing short holidays for low‑income pensioners at hotels in the mountain resorts and in Pyrgos Tyllirias. The program covers three nights with full board. The Labor Ministry said the scheme will run in two phases: from June 5 to the end of July, and again from September 1 to […]

18.05.2026 12:15

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Larnaca green points ban bulk renovation waste

Green points in Larnaca operated by the district government organisation (EOA) announced on Monday that they will no longer be accepting bulk construction debris from house renovations and thus premises will need to hire skips at their own expense to remove waste materials. To ensure the smooth operation of green points, the Larnaca EOA has […]

18.05.2026 12:13

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Cyprus focuses on competitiveness and inclusion for national digital transition

Cyprus is pushing ahead with its digital transition, placing competitiveness, resilience and inclusion at the centre of its strategy, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The day, marked each year on May 17, was established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) […]

18.05.2026 12:10

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Cyprus-based Strikerz Inc. sets sights on UFL mobile’s global rollout

Cyprus-headquartered gaming company Strikerz Inc. is preparing the global rollout of UFL Mobile in the second half of 2026, as the football title looks to carve out its own space in a competitive market dominated by established names such as FC Mobile and eFootball.  Founded in 2016, Strikerz Inc. operates internationally through several regional offices and has a global team of more […]

18.05.2026 12:07

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