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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 11: Eurobank S.A. released its interim consolidated financial statements on Monday, providing further detail on its performance following the initial publication of its financial results on last week. The comprehensive report reveals a resilient adjusted net profit of €351 million for the three-month period ending in March 2026. The […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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EU regulator finds weaknesses in fund manager oversight and independence

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published the findings of its 2025 Common Supervisory Action review, revealing that while most fund managers are compliant, significant governance weaknesses remain across the European Union. The EU-wide review focused specifically on the compliance and internal audit functions of fund managers and was conducted with the participation […]

17.05.2026 08:30

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Our View: A growing dissatisfaction with systemic hypocrisy

A week before the parliamentary elections, it’s unclear how much of a shock to the system they’ll turn out to be. Disy and Akel remain by far the biggest parties, with middle-of-the-road Diko at historically low but still respectable figures. This won’t be as momentous an upheaval as, for instance, the rise of Reform and […]

17.05.2026 08:00

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Global shipping faces hidden crisis as seafarer shortage deepens

Global shipping is facing a deepening shortage of seafarers just as geopolitical instability, rising trade demand and decarbonisation are placing heavier pressure on the industry, according to Uniteam Marine. The international ship management organisation, which provides services across a wide range of countries and jurisdictions, said the sector is confronting “a blunt, uncomfortable reality”, it […]

17.05.2026 08:00

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. Cyprus finished in 19th place, having received a total of 75 points, receiving 41 points from […]

17.05.2026 07:50

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Cyprus braces for ‘anarchic’ elections

Depending on where you stand, the record participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections either augurs chaotic fragmentation – the political landscape gone unhinged – or signals a pluralistic, maturing political culture. More competition is better, the latter would say. Whatever the case, it has definitely created an opening for smaller parties/political movements. Their time has […]

17.05.2026 04:25

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What the fuzz?

A rock powered weekend approaches to quench the thirst of Larnaca’s head-banging rock enthusiasts. Get ready for heavy psych, stoner rock and fuzz-drenched riffs as the What The Fuzz festival makes its official comeback. Across two evenings, May 29 and 30, Savino Live will host a line-up of explosive bands which will rock the Larnaca […]

16.05.2026 19:32

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Semenyo stunner sees City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final

Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday, beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final with a deftly finished 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo to complete an English cup double. Ghana’s Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal from an Erland Haaland cross. The goal sparked what had been a […]

16.05.2026 19:03

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Dust and strong winds set to hit Cyprus

Dust, strong winds and a risk of isolated storms are expected across Cyprus in the coming days, while temperatures shall remain high before cooling by midweek. Weather conditions on Saturday night are expected to become partly cloudy, with a chance of light rain in some areas. Temperatures will fall to around 16C in Nicosia, 17C […]

16.05.2026 18:20

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Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer

Former health minister Wes Streeting said on Saturday that he would challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any leadership contest held, days after stepping down and urging Starmer to set a timetable for his departure. “We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing,” Streeting told […]

16.05.2026 18:18

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‘Politics is not TikTok,’ Disy leader urges youth to vote responsibly

Disy president Annita Demetriou intensified her party’s pre-election campaign in Nicosia on Saturday, accusing political opponents of avoiding clear positions on major national issues. Addressing a party youth rally, Demetriou said that with only a week remaining before voters go to the polls, several parties and candidates had failed to present clear proposals on the […]

16.05.2026 18:07

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Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests – one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians. Police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements from outside the capital, and pledged “the most assertive possible use of our powers” in what they called their biggest public […]

16.05.2026 17:22

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French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing

A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the country’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office (PNAT) said on Saturday, after a court ruled the case admissible. The probe, covering charges of torture and enforced disappearance, follows a May 11 ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal that […]

16.05.2026 17:19

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Cyprus helped dismantle Europe‑wide fake‑medicine network, Eurojust says

Cyprus was among 15 countries that took part in an operation to dismantle a criminal network accused of defrauding people across Europe with fake supplements and medicines. The group allegedly claimed to sell legal treatments for serious illnesses and generated an estimated 240 million euros in illegal revenue, according to Eurojust. Cyprus participated through the […]

16.05.2026 17:00

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Concerns grow over proposed expansion of Pyrga quarry

Government plans to examine the expansion of quarrying activity in the Pyrga area have prompted concern among residents of nearby communities, with questions raised over environmental impacts and proximity to residential zones. The issue has drawn political attention after Akel’s MP for Larnaca, Andreas Pasiourtides, requested information from the agriculture ministry regarding the proposed extension […]

16.05.2026 16:46

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Broken Hearts: Celtic snatch Scottish title at the death

Celtic beat Heart of Midlothian 3-1 in a nerve-racking final-day title showdown to be crowned Scottish champions on Saturday. Late goals by Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sparked wild celebrations as Celtic, who trailed Hearts for almost the whole season, won the title for the 14th time in 15 seasons. It was despair for Hearts […]

16.05.2026 16:41

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Supporters of suspended bishop Tychikos protest outside archbishopric

Supporters of suspended former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered outside the archbishop’s palace in old Nicosia on Saturday, calling on the Holy Synod to reverse its decisions against the cleric and allow his return to church duties. Protesters assembled carrying banners, religious icons and signs expressing solidarity with the former bishop, while chanting slogans in support […]

16.05.2026 16:30

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Ronaldo judged on form not age as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else. Ronaldo could play in a sixth World Cup with this year’s tournament in North America set to begin in less than a month, […]

16.05.2026 16:06

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At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles, they said, adding the crash involved a train, the bus, […]

16.05.2026 15:38

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Israel’s military says Hamas armed chief killed in air strike on Gaza

Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. A senior Hamas official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed Izz […]

16.05.2026 15:34

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Time to dance: ‘A journey to come to terms with death’

The facts are there, hidden behind a curtain in Arianna Economou’s rehearsal space in old Kaimakli: shelves upon shelves of boxes, the earliest dated ‘1983’. This is her personal archive, the official mementos – videos, photos, flyers – of all the modern-dance pieces she’s performed and choreographed in the past 50 years. The facts are […]

16.05.2026 15:15

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Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russia was seeking to draw Belarus deeper into its war in Ukraine and was weighing plans to attack Ukraine’s north or a NATO country from Belarusian territory. “We continue to document Russia’s attempts to draw Belarus deeper into the war against Ukraine,” Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messaging app after […]

16.05.2026 15:00

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Concerns raised in Peyia over loss of ATMs affecting residents

Concerns have been raised in Peyia over the absence of ATMs and bank branches, with calls for the immediate installation of at least one cash machine in the area to serve residents. Municipal councillor, Savvas Theodosiou, said on Saturday that access to basic banking services has become increasingly difficult following the closure of local branches […]

16.05.2026 14:31

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Veteran Turkish journalist confirms 1974 POW photograph as authentic

A photograph circulating online showing two blindfolded men, believed to be Greek Cypriot prisoners of war from 1974, has been verified as authentic by a former Turkish broadcaster who says he appears in the image. The Cyprus Independent Reporting Network, (Ciren), contacted Turkish journalist Selim Esen after questions were raised regarding the photograph’s authenticity on […]

16.05.2026 14:28

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