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Dust clears as rain and storms forecast for midweek

High cloud, strong winds and a risk of rain and isolated storms are expected across Cyprus over the coming days, with temperatures set to fall below seasonal averages by Wednesday. The met office said on Monday that light dust affecting the atmosphere earlier in the day would gradually clear, while increased high cloud would continue […]

18.05.2026 08:35

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Regulatory safeguards essential for Cyprus electricity market, expert warns

The launch of Cyprus’ competitive electricity market represents an important modernisation step, but stronger regulatory safeguards are essential to prevent market distortions and protect consumers, according to energy expert Andreas Poullikkas. Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA), said the transition towards competition in […]

18.05.2026 08:32

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UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” after efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled. Emirati officials said […]

18.05.2026 08:11

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Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. on Sunday of fabricating a “fraudulent case” to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention. The minister’s comments followed a report by Axios on Sunday, citing classified intelligence, which said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones. “Cuba neither threatens nor desires war,” Rodriguez said in […]

18.05.2026 08:04

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From Bali to Brussels: remote work is reshaping Europe’s regions

As digital nomads rethink where to live, researchers are exploring whether their choices can help close Europe’s urban–rural divide. New research suggests the shift to remote working could support rural regions, but only where infrastructure and policy align. By Anthony King Mandy Fransz was working a nine‑to‑five office job in Dublin for a big American […]

18.05.2026 08:00

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Gaming displays lead monitor sector revival with 50 per cent growth surge

Global desktop monitor shipments reached a total of 133.4 million units in 2025, according to a report from market intelligence firm Omdia, marking a recovery from previous post-pandemic disruptions. This expansion represents a 4.3 per cent year-on-year growth and reflects the evolution of monitors into high-value tools for environments dominated by laptops. Gaming monitors have […]

18.05.2026 07:30

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Euro becomes lead currency for European primary good imports in 2025

The euro served as the primary currency for extra-EU imports of primary goods, excluding petroleum, during the year 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. This leading position was marked by a 47.4 per cent share of the market, placing the single currency just ahead of the US dollar, which accounted for 45.0 per cent. […]

18.05.2026 07:00

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Euro area financial integration improves despite structural fragmentation

Financial integration in the euro area has improved markedly since late 2022 due to resilient market functioning, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The latest findings on financial integration and structure show that price-based and quantity-based indicators have risen to levels exceeding their historical averages. This positive trend has been underpinned […]

18.05.2026 06:30

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Liopetri fishing shelter and an old familiar story

The upgrade of Liopetri fishing shelter (Potamos Liopetriou) isn’t the most extreme example of a scenic spot being altered – some will say destroyed – in Cyprus. It’s not even the most extreme in its area, which is also the area of Ayia Thekla and the Ayia Napa marina. Still, it’s notable for two reasons. […]

18.05.2026 04:24

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Does the truth matter anymore?

Last Sunday Arsenal played West Ham in the English Premier League. It was a hugely important game with Arsenal needing a win to lead the table two points ahead of Manchester City. Any other outcome meant that the league was going to be wide open with two matches left to play. The score stood at […]

18.05.2026 04:20

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Verstappen’s Nuerburgring 24hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure

Max Verstappen’s hopes of winning the Nuerburgring 24 Hours endurance race on his debut were dashed by a late driveshaft failure that put him out of contention on Sunday after leading for several hours. Red Bull’s four-times Formula One world champion was sharing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 car at the German circuit with Spaniard Dani Juncadella, […]

17.05.2026 17:40

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The new Guterres initiative and what it means for Cyprus

By Nikolas Xenofontos UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, after the last Christodoulides-Erhurman meeting on May 8, appears to be placing the new initiative on the Cyprus problem after the parliamentary elections and after the completion of the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU. And this is because the Cyprus problem does not move in […]

17.05.2026 17:35

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Fernandes equals league assist record in United’s 3-2 win over Forest

Manchester United secured a 3-2 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest in their final home game of a resurgent season on Sunday, with the club on the cusp of confirming Michael Carrick as their permanent manager. Luke Shaw, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo scored, while captain Bruno Fernandes equalled the league record for assists in […]

17.05.2026 17:00

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Napoli secure Champions League spot as Juventus stumble against Fiorentina

A 3-0 win over Pisa secured second-placed Napoli a place in the Champions League on Sunday, while Juventus suffered a shock 2-0 home loss to 10-man Fiorentina to drop from third to sixth in the Serie A standings. AC Milan moved up to third with a 2-1 win over Genoa. AS Roma’s 2-0 win over […]

17.05.2026 16:57

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‘No room for more losses,’ education minister says at road safety event

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou called for a collective effort to improve road safety and change attitudes towards driving behaviour, saying Cyprus could not afford “any more losses”. Speaking at a road safety event in the Troodos mountain village of Gourri on Sunday, Michaelidou said it was necessary “to join forces and cultivate a culture of […]

17.05.2026 16:52

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Federal funding for Trump’s ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

A U.S. Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom from a massive spending package, Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer money to the contentious project. The decision by the Senate’s parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his […]

17.05.2026 16:28

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Woman fined after customs seize untaxed tobacco at Ledra crossing

Customs officers seized untaxed tobacco products and a vehicle from a Romanian woman stopped at the Ledra street crossing on Sunday, authorities said. According to the customs department, the woman had previously been involved in dozens of cases relating to the transport of tobacco products from the north. The woman was stopped during routine checks […]

17.05.2026 16:24

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How realistic are the fears of World War III?

A Politico opinion poll conducted in the four biggest Nato countries in February revealed almost identical popular expectations about the likelihood of a global war in the next five years. In every one – the US, the UK, France and Germany – they think it is quite likely. Forty-six per cent of Americans think that, and so […]

17.05.2026 16:00

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Israel to establish defence offices in former UNRWA compound

Israel’s cabinet on Sunday approved a plan to build a defence compound on the site of the recently demolished premises of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in East Jerusalem. Israel in January demolished structures inside the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency’s East Jerusalem compound after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned […]

17.05.2026 15:18

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Five nights of world-class sounds: Minthis Music Festival 2026

Among the lush green grounds of Minthis resort, overlooking the valleys of rural Paphos, arrives an elegant and artistic music festival. The Minthis Music Festival returns this summer even more vibrant and ambitious than before, reaffirming its place as one of Cyprus’ most distinctive cultural experiences. Following its roaring success last year, the 2026 edition […]

17.05.2026 15:15

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Forestry department staff donate blood in nationwide drive

A nationwide voluntary blood donation organised by the forestry department took place on May 13 and 14, as part of events marking this year’s “Forest protection week”, the department said. According to an announcement, the initiative formed part of a broader series of activities running from May 11 to 17 under the slogan: “Don’t wait […]

17.05.2026 14:30

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Astronomers get the best look yet at the surface of an exoplanet

Astronomers have gotten their clearest look yet at the surface of an exoplanet – a planet beyond our solar system – ​thanks to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb gathered data on a rocky exoplanet with a diameter about 30 per cent larger than Earth that indicates it is a desolate ‌and airless world whose […]

17.05.2026 14:10

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Trozena and the man who bought a village

On Friday I drove the road I know so well but this time with a different destination in mind, Trozena. Taking the small winding roads, I passed through the wine villages of Limassol and descended into what can only be described as heaven on earth. Admittedly, at first glance, Trozena does not seem like much. […]

17.05.2026 13:38

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Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders’ ties to the president as critics say the gathering does not reflect the country’s diverse faith landscape. The nine-hour program, called “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” mostly features speakers from two Christian traditions — evangelical Christianity […]

17.05.2026 13:13

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