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Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems, loading them and moving them to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise. In a statement released to state media, the Defence Ministry said its forces had practised bringing units to “the highest […]

20.05.2026 18:52

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Ebola outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, was declared last Friday and has alarmed experts […]

20.05.2026 18:44

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government. The indictment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s […]

20.05.2026 18:36

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Southampton CEO calls playoff final expulsion ‘manifestly disproportionate’

Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship playoff final and a four-point deduction for next season is a “sanction which bears no proportion to the offence”, the second-tier club’s CEO Phil Parsons said on Wednesday. Southampton were thrown out of Saturday’s Championship playoff final – the richest game in world soccer – after being found guilty of […]

20.05.2026 18:28

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Eagle chick rescued after mother collides with power line

A young Bonelli’s eagle was rescued on Wednesday after wildlife officers intervened when its mother was killed by a power line. In a post on social media, the game and fauna service said the adult female was being tracked through a satellite transmitter as part of the European LIFE Bonelli EastMed programme when she was […]

20.05.2026 18:25

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CSE reshuffles main market indices after half-year review

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced changes to the FTSE/CySE20 Index and broader CSE indices following a half-yearly review covering the period November 2025 to April 2026, according to an announcement issued on May 19, 2026. The review was carried out by the Advisory Committee on the Indices, which met on May 19, 2026, […]

20.05.2026 18:24

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Rare Cypriot sheep breed to be spared from culling

The veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that an exemption has been granted allowing fat tailed sheep in Dromolaxia to be spared from culling under strict conditions, following ongoing containment measures of the foot and mouth disease outbreak. The decision follows what authorities described as “a comprehensive evaluation of the epidemiological data”, including input from scientific […]

20.05.2026 18:06

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Euronext posts double digit revenue growth in first quarter

Euronext announced a substantial increase in both its consolidated turnover and overall corporate profitability during the first quarter of 2026. The pan-European exchange operator witnessed a 15.3 per cent revenue expansion during the three-month period, with total income climbing steadily to €528.5 million. The group’s bottom-line performance was equally robust, as net profits jumped by […]

20.05.2026 17:32

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Man arrested after embryos found in luggage

A 24-year-old man was remanded for two days on Wednesday after allegedly being found carrying four embryos in his luggage whilst attempting to leave from Tymbou (Ercan) airport in the north. According to media reports, the man was arrested at the airport, attempting to depart to a foreign country, carrying four embryos in tubes labeled […]

20.05.2026 17:13

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Synod approves election process for new Paphos bishop

The Holy Synod unanimously approved the new church statutes on Wednesday, while also launching the formal process for the election of a new bishop of Paphos. The decision marks the conclusion of days of deliberations over amendments to the church charter, including changes linked to the procedure for electing bishops following disputes surrounding the removal […]

20.05.2026 17:04

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3.2 Richter earthquake recorded off Cyprus

An earthquake was recorded on Wednesday in Cyprus, with initial data indicating a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake occurred around 4.00pm, with the epicentre located approximately 35 kilometres south of Limassol and 97 kilometres southwest of Nicosia. The focal depth was recorded at eight kilometres, […]

20.05.2026 17:04

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UK inflation cools more than expected but Middle East crisis clouds outlook

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask ‌a tough outlook for households, with global costs from the Iran war set to hit them harder later this year. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.8 per cent, down from March’s annual inflation rate of 3.3 per cent, […]

20.05.2026 17:03

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Larnaca welcomes King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Larnaca on Wednesday welcomed the baton of the 23rd Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, which arrived in the city as part of the international route of the King’s Baton Relay. “The cooperation of the municipality with the Cyprus Olympic Committee is excellent and the municipality of Larnaca wishes to assist in the efforts of the COC […]

20.05.2026 16:55

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Cyprus to host major EU digital conference on AI future

Cyprus will host a major EU digital policy conference in Nicosia next month, bringing together government leaders, technology executives and academics to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Europe’s evolving digital agenda, according to a press release issued by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy. The two-day event, titled “Shaping the […]

20.05.2026 16:47

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Cosmos Insurance approves €1 million dividend payout for shareholders

Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Wednesday issued a formal regulatory announcement confirming that its shareholders have officially approved a total dividend distribution of €1,000,000, following decisions made at its annual general meeting. The extensive cash distribution plan was ratified during the annual assembly held on May 14, 2026, backing a strategic proposal originally put […]

20.05.2026 16:24

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Akamas ‘an example of Cyprus biodiversity and challenges’

The Akamas is a living example of Cyprus’ rich biodiversity, but also of the challenges the island faces for the coexistence of humans and nature, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Wednesday. “The area hosts approximately 650 of the country’s 1,650 native plant species, including 46 endemic and 28 threatened species, as well as protected […]

20.05.2026 16:17

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Residential options with potential in Limassol and Paphos by Altia

The search for a residence or investment in Limassol and Paphos is linked to two of the most dynamic and recognisable real-estate markets in Cyprus. Limassol, with its strong business character, developed coastal zone and steady demand for quality properties, remains a point of reference for buyers and investors. At the same time, Paphos stands […]

20.05.2026 16:15

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Elam doubles down on Christofias role during Turkish invasion

Elam leader Christos Christou intensified his dispute with Akel on Wednesday over the wartime role of former president Demetris Christofias, arguing that official national guard records do not place him among those who fought at the Nicosia airport during the Turkish invasion. Taking to Sigma TV, Christou said the controversy followed an earlier televised confrontation […]

20.05.2026 16:15

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Set-piece kings Arsenal trade style for steel to seal title

As Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, there was an irony in how Mikel Arteta built the champions — not on the idealism and aesthetic style of play once associated with the club, but through the ruthless pragmatism of set-pieces. Their efficiency on set-pieces in the face of injuries in attack […]

20.05.2026 16:12

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Cyprus wins gold at European Girls’ Informatics Olympiad

Cyprus secured a gold medal at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI 2026) for the second consecutive year, following strong performances at the competition held in Italy from May 12 to May 18, 2026. According to an announcement from the Cyprus Computer Society, the standout achievement came from secondary school student Mariza Paspalli, who […]

20.05.2026 16:07

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Paphos hoteliers aim to boost competitiveness in local tourism sector

Evripides Loizides has been re-elected as president of the Paphos Hoteliers Association, securing a renewed mandate for a new three-year term as the organisation looks to strengthen its role in Cyprus’ tourism sector. The re-election confirms the continuation of Loizides’ leadership within the district’s organised hotel industry, with a focus on maintaining and expanding Paphos’ […]

20.05.2026 15:52

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UK rules out mandatory supermarket price caps

Britain’s government ruled out mandatory supermarket price caps on Wednesday, but said it was in talks with the sector on ways to ease cost-of-living pressures partly driven by the Iran war. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing potential leadership challenges after a heavy local election defeat this month, is pushing departments to shield households from rising […]

20.05.2026 15:45

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TV shows we love: Parks and Recreation

Created by Michael Schur and Greg Daniels, the NBC comedy used the mockumentary format to follow the Parks Department of fictional Pawnee, Indiana, building a series defined by character chemistry, civic optimism and tightly constructed comedy across seven seasons. At the centre of the series is Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, in a performance […]

20.05.2026 15:30

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Culling underway as authorities race to contain Limassol FMD outbreak

Authorities moved on Tuesday to contain the first confirmed foot and mouth disease outbreak in the Limassol district after a positive case was identified at a farm in Pachna, prompting immediate culling of infected livestock. The veterinary services said the outbreak involved a herd of 66 animals, with the total number of confirmed units nationwide […]

20.05.2026 15:26

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