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Customs seize 200 litres of diesel at Ayios Dhometios crossing point

Customs officers have seized 200 litres of diesel found in the fuel tank of a truck during a routine inspection at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point. Officers stated that the fuel was discovered during a check on a commercial vehicle entering the government-controlled areas from the north. According to the department, “200 litres of diesel […]

16.05.2026 13:59

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Summer fun for young museum explorers

Maybe May feels a little early for making summer plans, unless you are a parent. With just over a month to go until schools close for summer, summer schools are already on their way. The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and the AG Leventis Gallery have teamed up to create a special programme for June […]

16.05.2026 13:33

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Too simple to be memorable?

Tortilla Española is one of those dishes that seems almost too simple to be memorable, and yet it rarely is. Made with little more than eggs, potatoes, olive oil and salt, it has quiet confidence about it. In Spain it is simply tortilla de patatas, and it appears everywhere – on kitchen tables, behind café […]

16.05.2026 13:30

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Election authorities set out voting guidance ahead of next week’s ballot

The electoral service has issued detailed instructions and contact information for voters ahead of the parliamentary elections next Sunday, alongside clarification of valid voting marks and preference rules. In an announcement issued on Saturday, officials said a national information line is available on 77 77 22 12, with provincial numbers also in operation for voter […]

16.05.2026 13:10

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Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Montreal strippers are planning a strike for the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix, hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city’s strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) have called the strike for May 23, […]

16.05.2026 12:50

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Trump’s geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

During his first year back in office, U.S. President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict. But with Iran that same brand of coercive diplomacy, marked by public threats, insults and ultimatums, seems to have hit a wall and may be undermining his own […]

16.05.2026 12:42

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Christodoulides conveys ‘brotherly love’ for Greece in Athens address

President Nikos Christodoulides has reaffirmed the close ties between Cyprus and Greece, praising bilateral cooperation and outlining shared priorities on security, European policy and regional stability during an address at ruling New Democracy Party’s congress in Athens. Speaking at the metropolitan exposition on Saturday, Christodoulides said he participated “with great pleasure and pride” and conveyed […]

16.05.2026 12:42

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Labour Party says it will let Burnham run for parliamentary seat

Britain’s governing Labour Party said on Friday it had agreed to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seek a return to parliament, a step towards a possible challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. The prospect of a challenge from the left-leaning Burnham has deepened a crisis for Starmer, whose party suffered heavy losses in […]

16.05.2026 12:33

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Underwater robot tracks sperm whale conversations in real time

Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real ​time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices. Sperm whales use […]

16.05.2026 12:30

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Migrant smuggler remanded for six days after crashing into police car

A 56-year-old man was remanded on Saturday for attempting to transport four third-country nationals from the buffer zone into the government-controlled areas and crashing into a police patrol vehicle while attempting to flee. Police said the incident occurred at around 8.50pm on Friday when members of the mobile action unit (MMAD), conducting patrols in Lympia […]

16.05.2026 12:22

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Slot backs Liverpool to bounce back from Villa horror show

Liverpool manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after his side’s 4-2 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Friday night that has put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals. Liverpool dropped to fifth place in the table on the back of […]

16.05.2026 12:21

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Chelsea seek FA Cup salvation after tumultuous season, Man City still eye treble

A season that began with Chelsea as FIFA Club World Cup winners has unravelled into poor form, managerial upheaval and fan protests, but redemption could still come in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. For Chelsea, it is all or nothing as they try to shake off the turmoil currently enveloping the west London […]

16.05.2026 12:17

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Unheralded American duo share PGA Championship halfway lead

Maverick McNealy joined overnight co-leader Alex Smalley at the top of the PGA Championship leaderboard on Friday as the American pair reached the halfway stage tied at four under par after a testing second round at chilly, wind-swept Aronimink Golf Club. McNealy, who had been the on-course leader at five under with five holes to […]

16.05.2026 12:14

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Youth must help shape new push on Cyprus problem, says Ioannou

The role of young people in efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus issue was called attention to on Saturday by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, who said the new generation would be decisive in supporting reunification efforts. Speaking at an event organised by the Famagusta municipality-in-exile for the creation of the organisation’s youth movement, Ioannou […]

16.05.2026 12:12

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Fashion is Art

By Jye Marshall and Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne The 2026 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala has delivered, as per usual, the who’s who of Hollywood, decked out to the nines. This year’s dress code was Fashion is Art, linked to the Met’s new Costume Art exhibition, open to the public from today. The theme invites […]

16.05.2026 12:00

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Gunman aims weapon at police officer before firing shots at Nicosia building

Police in Nicosia are investigating a shooting incident after a motorcyclist allegedly pointed a firearm at an officer and opened fire at a commercial building on Saturday morning before fleeing the scene. According to police, the incident occurred at around 4.15am when a patrol observed a motorcycle “moving suspiciously” on a street in the capital […]

16.05.2026 11:37

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FMD cases rise to 116 farms as four new cases confirmed

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in livestock units in Dromolaxia and Athienou, bringing the total number of affected farms to 116. The veterinary services announced that the latest cases were identified on Friday evening and involved a total of 2,765 sheep and goats. Two of the new infections were detected in Dromolaxia, […]

16.05.2026 11:16

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Disy maintains narrow lead as polls point to fragmented parliament

Fresh polling published on Saturday points to a highly competitive parliamentary election, with Disy maintaining a narrow lead over Akel and a split House increasingly likely after the May 24 vote. Three major polls published by Phileleftheros, Sigma and Alpha all place Disy in first position, though the gap over Akel remains small and analysts […]

16.05.2026 11:01

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Police investigate overnight car fire in Limassol

Police in Limassol are investigating the cause of a car fire that broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to authorities, the blaze erupted at around 2am in a car owned by a 28-year-old man while it was parked near the old town of the city. Police and the fire brigade were […]

16.05.2026 10:38

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Three arrested as police conduct hundreds of overnight checks

Police carried out extensive overnight operations nationwide, resulting in three arrests, hundreds of traffic violations and the seizure of 15 vehicles. According to a police statement issued on Saturday, officers said 638 vehicles were stopped for inspection, while 771 individuals were checked during the operations. Police also carried out 57 inspections of premises, which led […]

16.05.2026 10:36

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Investigation underway after apartment fire in Latsia

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that broke out in an apartment building in Latsia on Friday night, prompting the evacuation of residents and the deployment of emergency services. According to a police statement issued on Saturday, the fire ignited at around 8.50pm in a second-floor apartment in the Nicosia suburb. Firefighters […]

16.05.2026 10:32

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The EU is not a middle power, but it is not a big power either

By Maria Demertzis Mark Carney’s call for an age of middle powers in the World Economic Forum this year has left European capitals in an awkward place. For Canada, the label makes sense. But for the European Union, this creates confusion, if not awkwardness. France, Germany or Italy may each fall into the category of middle powers, but the EU surely has the weight of a great […]

16.05.2026 10:30

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22-year-old arrested over series of arson attacks in Paphos

Paphos police confirmed on Saturday the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with a series of arson cases investigated in the district during March and April 2026. According to authorities, the suspect was arrested on Friday afternoon. Investigators are examining his alleged involvement in four separate incidents, including two vehicle arsons, one building fire […]

16.05.2026 10:23

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Factors influencing voters in the elections

By Les Manison The election to select 56 members to the House of Representatives will take place on May 24 with 19 political parties and 743 candidates participating. Will voters in Cyprus follow their European counterparts and cause a significant reduction in the parliamentary representation of traditional main political parties, that results in a swing […]

16.05.2026 10:03

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