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Different tastes at Fork Food Market this Friday

“We’re back for another Friday night at Fork Food Market,” say the event organisers as they get ready to take over the Nicosia Municipal Gardens once more. This Friday, from 7pm onwards, food stalls, bars and DJ booths will transform the public gardens into a culinary haven, welcoming old, young and four-legged friends. Food will […]

21.05.2026 14:03

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Eurobank opens representative office in India

Eurobank on Thursday opened a representative office in Mumbai, becoming the first bank from southeastern Europe to operate such a service in India. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion at the city’s Taj Mahal Palace hotel, with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides saying that it is “particularly fitting that this inauguration takes place here […]

21.05.2026 13:58

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Greek court finds Azerbaijani man guilty of spying for monitoring military base

A Greek court sentenced a 27-year-old Azerbaijani man to prison on espionage charges on Tuesday for monitoring a military base on the island of Crete, legal sources said on Thursday. He has denied wrongdoing and has appealed the ruling. The man, sentenced to seven years and one month in prison, was arrested in June last […]

21.05.2026 13:57

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Why Snapgram is the best Instagram photo downloader?

Whenever people search for an Instagram video downloader or photo saver, Snapgram rarely appears on the first page of Google. Ironically, this service is actually one of the cleanest and most pleasant to use among a pile of competitors filled with gambling ads, fake buttons, and redirect tricks. This article will uncover the reasons why […]

21.05.2026 13:54

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UK finds no evidence of vetting for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s trade role

The British government on Thursday published historic documents on the 2001 appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a trade envoy, saying it found no evidence that formal due diligence or security vetting was carried out at the time. The government agreed to release the documents after an opposition party used a rare parliamentary device to request […]

21.05.2026 13:51

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Pakistan steps up diplomatic bid to get US-Iran peace talks on track

Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts on Thursday to hasten U.S. and Iran peace talks, as Tehran said it was reviewing Washington’s latest responses and President Donald Trump suggested he could wait a few days for “the right answers” from Tehran but was also willing to resume attacks on the country. Six weeks since a fragile […]

21.05.2026 13:49

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Cyprus faces sovereignty test in the age of AI, Tenstorrent COO says

Keith Witek, Chief Operating Officer of Tenstorrent, said sovereignty in the age of artificial intelligence is no longer only a political or regulatory question, but a practical question of which technology capabilities a country can control, operate, secure and use to create differentiated value. Speaking during a keynote speech titled ‘Sovereignty in the Age of […]

21.05.2026 13:30

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How did foot-and-mouth disease reach Pachna? Investigation under way, official says

Authorities are investigating how foot-and-mouth disease reached a sheep and goat unit Pachna, with a veterinary official saying a possible breach in biosecurity protocols may have allowed the virus to spread. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Natia Kalli, a veterinary officer at the agriculture ministry, said it was still too early to determine exactly how […]

21.05.2026 13:26

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Retrial opens in ‘Zavrantonas’ drug case over protected witness pardon

Fresh scrutiny fell on the handling of a key protected witness on Wednesday as Giorgos Christodoulou, known as ‘Zavrantonas’, appeared before the Nicosia criminal court for the start of his retrial after his original conviction and 22-year prison sentence were overturned. The appeal court earlier this month annulled the 2022 conviction in connection with a […]

21.05.2026 13:11

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Cyprus College seminar on active listening to highlight key career skill

Cyprus College is organising the annual seminar of its Secretarial Studies Group, titled “The Art of Active Listening” for the 33rd consecutive year. The event underscores the importance of contemporary professional skills that enhance employability and support long-term career development. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 11am to 1.30pm, at […]

21.05.2026 13:00

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Djokovic names compatriot Troicki as coach ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic has confirmed long-time friend and compatriot Viktor Troicki as his head coach ahead of next week’s French Open where the Serb will bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title. “Welcome my friend, teammate and now coach… Viktor Troicki,” former world number one Djokovic wrote on Instagram. The pair have previously combined. Troicki, […]

21.05.2026 12:51

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Another dangerous building in Larnaca to be evacuated

Measures will be taken over the next few days for another dangerous building in Larnaca to be evacuated, with authorities also concerned about the social aspect of the process. Larnaca’s district government organisation (EOA) president Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Thursday that the 24-flat building was in Faneromeni area in Larnaca would have to be evacuated […]

21.05.2026 12:38

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Authorities assure voters ballot secrecy is protected

The chief returning officer on Thursday assured voters that measures are in place to ensure vote secrecy during Sunday’s parliamentary elections. The elections office stated that both administrative and legislative safeguards guarantee complete voting confidentiality for all citizens, including detainees and prisoners. Voters must enter polling booths alone after receiving their ballots, with access and […]

21.05.2026 12:29

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Israel deports Gaza flotilla activists after detention sparks international outcry

Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel’s far-right police minister have been released from prison and will be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said. The activists were arrested at a port in southern Israel after the Israeli navy intercepted their protest flotilla […]

21.05.2026 12:23

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Regulate or accelerate? Cyprus joins debate on Europe’s tech future

Europe’s regulatory approach to technology came under scrutiny in Limassol this week, as policymakers and industry figures warned that the bloc risks falling further behind the United States and Asia unless it simplifies rules and helps companies scale faster. The discussion took place during the panel ‘Regulate or Accelerate? Europe’s Approach to Innovation’, held as […]

21.05.2026 12:22

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‘In a normal democracy Anastasiades might be in prison’, says Alma

Alma launched a fierce attack against former president Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday after comments he made regarding the party’s leader Odysseas Michaelides during a televised interview. The movement accused Anastasiades of contributing to institutional decline and corruption in Cyprus, declaring that “in a normal democracy and an incorruptible rule of law” he “might be in […]

21.05.2026 12:22

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US – Russia tensions flare over Cuba

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the “sanctions noose” around the Communist‑run island republic. The United States announced murder charges against former President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in Washington’s campaign against Cuba, where Castro’s communists have […]

21.05.2026 12:08

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Supporters allegedly prevented from accessing Gaza Flotilla ship in Paphos

Access to the Global Sumud Flotilla ship “Vivy Sabre”, which currently remains docked in the harbour of Kato Paphos, has allegedly has allegedly been restricted, with activists claiming that they were prevented from providing food and drinks to the crew on Thursday. “It was okay yesterday and suddenly I am not allowed to get in […]

21.05.2026 12:04

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Cyprus seeks to turn innovation infrastructure into investable startups

Cyprus has moved beyond talking about becoming a technology hub, but its next challenge is harder: turning new AI infrastructure, global partnerships and university-led research into companies that can compete internationally. That was the central message of a panel discussion titled ‘Cyprus’ Innovation Bet’, held as part of STEM for All by TechIsland and Women […]

21.05.2026 12:03

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Kadis: illegal and unregulated fishing a major challenge

Illegal and unregulated fishing remains one of the biggest threats facing the Mediterranean, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis said on Thursday, stressing that stronger regional cooperation would be essential to protecting the marine environment. Speaking in Limassol during events marking European Maritime Day, Kadis said the issue was a central priority under […]

21.05.2026 11:54

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Appeals court upholds ruling over illegal Melios zoo

The appeals court ratified a ruling by the Nicosia district court against the owner of Melios zoo, who was found to be operating the zoo with an expired permit. The hearing was on Monday and the ruling was announced on Thursday. The zoo owner had appealed his conviction by the district court, which heard that […]

21.05.2026 11:47

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21-year-old arrested over Limassol café burglary

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Limassol late on Wednesday night in connection with the burglary of a cafeteria, after a member of the public reported suspicious activity in the area, police said on Thursday. A resident contacted authorities shortly after 11.30pm to report that a man had broken into a cafeteria before entering a […]

21.05.2026 11:23

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Akel ‘are the descendants of Stalin, Lenin and Ceausescu’, says Elam

A televised debate between political leaders intensified on Wednesday night after a dispute between Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou and Elam leader Christos Christou escalated into accusations involving fascism, communism, Eoka B and the Turkish invasion of 1974. The confrontation erupted during Alpha TV’s “Countdown” programme after discussion turned to a social media post by an […]

21.05.2026 11:16

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Christou defends Elam’s opposition to same sex adoption during televised debate

Elam leader Christos Christou defended his party’s opposition to same sex adoption during a televised political debate on Wednesday night, saying he believes children are better raised in a traditional heterosexual family unit.   The exchange took place during Alpha TV’s election debate, when journalist Emilia Kenevezou asked Christou whether a child would be better […]

21.05.2026 11:12

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