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Agreement signed for second phase of Yeroskipou coastal walkway project

An agreement to construct the second phase of the Yeroskipou coastal walkway project, worth €1.08 million, has been signed, the municipality said on Thursday. The project involves renovating the coastal walkway from the Phaethon hotel to the Athena Royal hotel and adding another footpath near the municipal boundary of Paphos and Ierokipia. The total contract […]

14.05.2026 13:27

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Columbia Sun sets pace for summer’s first hot weekend

The first weekend that puts everyone in a summer state of mind has arrived, and Columbia Sun is ready to lead it with two days of music, sea, sunset and the kind of atmosphere that makes Lady’s Mile feel like the place to be. Over May 16-17, 2026, Columbia Sun welcomes guests for an opening […]

14.05.2026 13:11

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Cyprus building permits skyrocket in January as residential pipeline doubles

Cyprus’ real estate sector saw a sharp rise in building permits issued in January of this year, reflecting a significant expansion in construction activity. According to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), a total of 789 building permits were authorised during the month. The total value of permits reached €445.2 million, while the […]

14.05.2026 13:01

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Everything unlimited with Epic for just €14.99/month and no contract

This May, Epic is giving you the chance to transfer your number to the Unlimited Plan and enjoy unlimited data, calls and SMS at the special price of €14.99/month, with no contract commitment. With Epic’s Unlimited Plan, subscribers enjoy unlimited communication at a truly affordable price, on a mobile network renowned for its technological excellence […]

14.05.2026 13:00

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Mall of Cyprus debuts season-defining styles via spectacular Fashion Show

Mall of Cyprus welcomed the new fashion season with a spectacular Fashion Show held on May 6, 2026, transforming the Mall’s underground parking into a contemporary lifestyle venue filled with fashion, music, glamour and elevated experiences. Dedicated to fashion-forward living and modern style culture, the event showcased the latest Spring/Summer Collections from Mall of Cyprus […]

14.05.2026 12:53

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Minthis Golf Club elevates players’ game by introducing TrackMan™ system

Minthis Golf Club continues to redefine its golfing experience with the introduction of TrackMan™, a world-leading performance technology trusted by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. Situated in the wine-producing region of Paphos, where natural landscape and considered design come together, Minthis introduces a new dimension to the game, where innovation, insight and playability are seamlessly integrated. […]

14.05.2026 12:41

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Cyprus shipping positioned for growth despite global geopolitical shifts

Cyprus shipping remains strongly positioned for further growth, with the sector’s foundations, resilience and international role highlighted during the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s (CSC) 37th annual general meeting in Limassol this week. CSC president Andreas Neophytou said “the industry continues to benefit from strong foundations and significant prospects for further development, at a time when global shipping is being reshaped […]

14.05.2026 12:38

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Living better for longer: longevity medicine goes mainstream

By Dina Gavarieva For the past few years, longevity goals have been associated with billionaires and tales of plasma transfusions and stem-cell therapies that sound more like science fiction than realistic healthcare, but in recent months the landscape has changed dramatically. Rather than ‘live forever’ aspirations, the pursuit of longevity has evolved into something far […]

14.05.2026 12:30

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Cyprus’ candidate sets out vision for UN general assembly presidency

Cyprus’ candidate for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations general assembly, Andreas Kakouris, presented his vision for the role during an informal dialogue at UN headquarters in New York. Addressing member states during the session convened by incumbent general assembly president Annalena Baerbock, Kakouris said the upcoming general assembly session, which […]

14.05.2026 12:20

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Starmer faces possible leadership challenge, vows to fight on

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the increasing prospect of a leadership challenge on Thursday, with his health minister reported to be ready to resign and his former deputy calling on him to “reflect” on his position. Starmer, who has repeatedly said he would fight to keep his job, has so far been unable to stem […]

14.05.2026 12:19

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Leptos Calypso Hotels posts stronger 2025 results as revenues and bookings rise

Leptos Calypso Hotels Public Limited recorded higher revenues and operating profits in 2025, with the group describing its performance for the year as particularly satisfactory, according to its annual financial report.  The group’s revenues rose by €4.7 million, while company revenues increased by €4.15 million, helping operating profit climb by 54 per cent at group level and 81 per cent at company level.  […]

14.05.2026 11:57

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Worker seriously injured on Paphos-Limassol motorway

A man working on motorway linking Paphos and Limassol on Thursday morning was seriously injured when he was hit by a passing car. The police arrived on the scene and an ambulance took the man to hospital. Due to the accident, which happened near the motorway tunnel, both lanes on the motorway in the direction […]

14.05.2026 11:50

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Cyprus activates EU’s crisis response mechanism over hantavirus

Cyprus on Thursday activated the Council of the European Union’s integrated political crisis response mechanism, in its role as the holder of the council’s rotating presidency, with regard to information sharing in relation to hantavirus, with the number of cases of the virus rising worldwide. According to the council, “the activation of the … arrangements […]

14.05.2026 11:39

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Bank of Cyprus raises €300m in oversubscribed bond deal

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced that it successfully launched and priced a €300 million senior preferred notes issuance under its EMTN Programme. According to a filing on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), the transaction was carried out by Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company together with its subsidiary Bank of Cyprus […]

14.05.2026 11:16

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Forestry college students help contain fire

Forestry college students helped contain a forest fire that broke out on Wednesday night near the Troodos mountain village of Prodromos, the forestry department said on Thursday. The fire started shortly after 10pm near the college buildings and was first tackled by 17 students armed with portable fire extinguishers. Their immediate response helped contain the […]

14.05.2026 11:13

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Cyprus banks warn on rising cyber fraud risks

The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) has stressed that remaining proactive constitutes the most reliable safeguard against digital crime and financial fraud, urging businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. “Prevention is always the most effective defence,” the Association of Cyprus Banks said in a statement. The association highlighted that businesses should invest in basic cybersecurity […]

14.05.2026 10:53

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Man arrested in Nicosia over robbery and knife attack

A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with a robbery and knife attack in Nicosia, the police said on Thursday. The incident occurred last Saturday at around 8pm, when a 32-year-old man was approached by two suspects who asked him for money. One of the suspects allegedly pulled out a knife and slightly injured the […]

14.05.2026 10:49

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Scheffler seeks repeat as McIlroy eyes major momentum at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler enters this week’s PGA Championship as a hot favorite to become the event’s first repeat winner since Brooks Koepka in 2019, while a confident Rory McIlroy eyes more major glory after successfully defending his Masters title. Lurking behind the two best golfers on the planet is a cast of contenders with unfinished business […]

14.05.2026 10:43

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Mural painted in memory of poisoned cat

A mural painted on the wall of a family home in Lakatamia is turning grief into a public display of art and colour. The artwork was created by Nicosia artists Tashi Stylianou and Sascha of Jewel of Space in memory of Lex, a cat poisoned near his home earlier this year. What started as a […]

14.05.2026 10:40

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Guardiola hails Foden’s spark as Man City stay on Arsenal’s heels

Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden supplied the kind of inspiration that cannot be drawn up on a tactics board after the England midfielder drove Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. City stayed hard on Arsenal’s heels, cutting their lead atop the table to two points with two games remaining, dominating […]

14.05.2026 10:40

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Iheanacho’s last-gasp penalty sets up Celtic v Hearts title decider

Celtic’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored a controversial penalty with the last kick of the game to secure a 3-2 win at Motherwell on Wednesday, sending the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day showdown against leaders Heart of Midlothian. With Hearts beating Falkirk 3-0 at home and Celtic being held after Motherwell’s Liam Gordon scored an […]

14.05.2026 10:37

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European strategic autonomy unattainable without shipping, says Safe Bulkers CEO

Shipping must be treated as one of the foundations of Europe’s resilience agenda, Safe Bulkers CEO Polys Hajioannou said during the EU Trade Policy Retreat in Geneva, held in the context of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union.  The retreat was organised by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations (UN) and […]

14.05.2026 10:18

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Cyprus-based company ‘builds tech to reveal identities of Starlink users’

A company which is based in and operating out of Cyprus has developed technology capable of revealing the locations and identities of people who use South African billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, Starlink, according to reports. Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the company, named as TargetTeam, “has developed a system called Stargetz that, according […]

14.05.2026 10:16

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SHRMiner expands energy and infrastructure strategy as AI computing demand accelerates

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping global demand for computing power, placing increasing pressure on energy systems, operational efficiency, and long-term hardware sustainability. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity consumption linked to data centres, AI systems, and digital infrastructure is expected to rise significantly over the coming years as global […]

14.05.2026 10:00

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