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Cyprus sees influx of Indian firms tracking entry to EU market, says president

Cyprus is already seeing the first results of its upgraded relationship with India, President Nikos Christodoulides said this week, pointing to growing interest from Indian businesses using the island as a gateway to the European market. Speaking at the gala dinner and award ceremony of the 18th InBusiness Awards 2026, Christodoulides said the momentum follows […]

19.05.2026 11:26

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Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal

Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of U.S. forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for destruction caused by the U.S.-Israeli war, state media reported on Tuesday. In Tehran’s first comments on the proposal, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran also […]

19.05.2026 11:26

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Shipping ministry honours women’s role in shaping maritime future

Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Ministry marked the International Day for Women in Maritime with a cocktail reception honouring the role of women across the shipping sector and recognising efforts to promote greater inclusion in the industry. The event brought together members of the maritime community to celebrate the international day, which was established by the International […]

19.05.2026 11:13

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Spurs must use rivals’ taunts to fuel survival bid, De Zerbi says

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi has called on his players to use taunts from their rivals as motivation in the fight against relegation from the Premier League. Tottenham, two points above West Ham United in the final relegation spot, need two points from their remaining two games to be sure of survival, though one […]

19.05.2026 11:13

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Cabinet approves development plan for Kronos gas field

Cabinet on Tuesday approved the development and production plan for the Kronos gas field, which is located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with President Nikos Christodoulides stressing the importance of the plan’s approval ahead of the day’s cabinet meeting. “Let me remind you that the first discovery in the Republic of […]

19.05.2026 11:11

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Man City prepare for shock Guardiola exit

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League history, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to replace him. The 55-year-old will reportedly announce his departure shortly after City’s final game of the season against […]

19.05.2026 11:10

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WISTA Cyprus marks international day for women in maritime

WISTA Cyprus marked the International Day for Women in Maritime by reaffirming its commitment to strengthening visibility, representation and leadership opportunities for women across the maritime sector. The day, celebrated globally across the industry, recognises the contribution of women working both at sea and ashore, across all areas of maritime activity.  Speaking on the occasion, […]

19.05.2026 11:09

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Gaza flotilla vessel docks in Paphos after Israeli interceptions at sea

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza sought refuge in the port of Paphos on Tuesday morning after Israeli naval forces intercepted dozens of boats in international waters off the west coast of Cyprus. The ship, identified by organisers as the Sabra, arrived in Paphos as Israeli commandos carried out an interception […]

19.05.2026 11:07

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Arsenal close in on title with narrow win over Burnley

Arsenal cleared the penultimate obstacle in their quest to win the Premier League title with Kai Havertz securing an anxious 1-0 win over Burnley to move them five points clear on Monday. Havertz broke stubborn Burnley’s resistance when he headed in a Bukayo Saka corner shortly before halftime and while Arsenal were nowhere near their […]

19.05.2026 11:06

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Shipping costs climb as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supplies

The global shipping industry is facing rising costs and growing supply pressure after the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted flows of bunker fuel, tightening availability in Asia and sending prices sharply higher at Singapore, the world’s biggest refuelling hub.  According to an Associated Press (AP) report, bunker fuel, the heavy residual product […]

19.05.2026 11:05

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Father remanded in north after Limassol child abduction

A Turkish national accused of abducting his two-year-old son from Limassol and taking him to the north was remanded in custody on Tuesday by the Famagusta ‘district court’, while the child remains under ‘state’ custody in the north. The 26-year-old suspect was ordered to be held for a period not exceeding one month after being […]

19.05.2026 10:58

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Former Russian governor has €3.1 million in assets frozen in Limassol

Authorities have frozen more than €3 million in luxury real estate linked to former Russian politician and businessman Mikhail Yurevich, a naturalised Cypriot who remains wanted internationally over allegations tied to a €35 million bribery case in Russia. According to Phileleftheros, the order was secured by the anti-money laundering unit (Mokas) and approved by the […]

19.05.2026 10:51

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Farm Groups Report Progress After Meeting Agriculture Minister

Farm organizations met Tuesday with the agriculture minister to discuss compensation for the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak and milk‑quota rules for halloumi. Livestock producers left the meeting largely satisfied, despite reservations and some disagreements, after receiving clarifications on how compensation will be calculated. The two sides also agreed on a package of relaxations for grazing and animal […]

19.05.2026 10:45

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The trees, root and lifecycles of Cyprus

Photographs and poems are the creative mediums of the new exhibition Echoes of Trees – Between Image and Verse, set to open on May 27 at the head offices of Electricity Authority of Cyprus in Strovolos. Organised by the Cyprus Red Cross in collaboration with EAC, the exhibition is held under the auspices of first […]

19.05.2026 09:49

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Cyprus Says Gaza‑Bound Flotilla Never Entered Its Waters

Cyprus’ Joint Rescue Coordination Center said no international flotilla bound for Gaza has entered the territorial waters of the Republic of Cyprus. It said the center has not received any distress signal requiring activation of search‑and‑rescue procedures, state radio reports. The passage of the vessels and any related activity took place in international waters about […]

19.05.2026 09:15

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Israel’s Haskel hails ‘alliance of stability’ with Greece, Cyprus

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel extolled the “alliance of stability” her country has formed with both Greece and Cyprus, pushing back against distaste, particularly in Turkey and inside the Turkish Cypriot community, at deepening relations between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. “Look at what is happening around the world – so much war, instability, the […]

19.05.2026 09:03

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Cyprus needs commercialisation to bridge gap to market, says MIT expert

Cyprus must focus on commercialising research into market-ready products, according to Rana K. Gupta, Executive Director of the MIT Deshpande Centre, who spoke to the Cyprus Mail ahead of his participation in the Cyprus Seeds Innovation Showcase in Limassol. The event, scheduled for May 22, 2026 at the Kolla Factory as part of the 2026 […]

19.05.2026 09:02

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UAE builds oil escape route around Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that it is accelerating construction of a second oil pipeline to Fujairah, in a strategic move aimed at reducing its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening the country’s energy security amid rising regional tensions.  According to Abu Dhabi Media Office and ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), Abu Dhabi […]

19.05.2026 08:58

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Today’s weather: Largely sunny, sparse clouds

Tuesday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny across most of the island, with sparse cloud cover in parts. Temperatures are set to rise to 30 degrees Celsius inland, 27 degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, 25 degrees Celsius on the west and north coasts, and 23 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, […]

19.05.2026 08:39

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Cyprus exposed in fragmented EU energy market

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a paper warning that Europe’s fragmented energy system continues to expose firms to high and uneven energy costs, with particular implications for countries such as Cyprus where industrial electricity prices remain significantly above EU peers. Indeed, recent Eurostat figures showed that Cyprus recorded the second-highest electricity prices for […]

19.05.2026 08:32

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Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside the mosque before the suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said local law enforcement and the FBI were investigating the […]

19.05.2026 07:51

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Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue

President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington. Trump said he had instructed the U.S. military that “we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack […]

19.05.2026 07:44

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Weather- Tuesday 19th May

On Tuesday, high cloud will continue at intervals. Winds will be variable before shifting later to mainly southwest to northwest, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will remain slight. Temperatures will reach 31 C inland, about 29 C on the south and east coasts, 25 C on the west and north coasts, […]

19.05.2026 07:34

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, UFL, Ermes, energy, Schengen, BoC, consumer prices

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 per share when combined […]

19.05.2026 07:30

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