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Akel and Alma clash over Vasiliko allegations amid corruption probe

The squabble between Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides heated on up Tuesday, with the former calling for the disclosure of documents proving that he never interfered with the Vasiliko LNG project. Stefanou responded firmly to accusations hurled at him by Michaelides, now the leader of the Alma party and running for […]

12.05.2026 20:24

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Kontides wins Croatian title ahead of European Championship

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides secured first place at the Open Croatian Sailing Championship on Tuesday, completing a strong final test ahead of next week’s European Championship in Croatia. Kontides topped the overall standings after three days of racing held from Friday to Sunday, in a regatta featuring more than 70 boats in the ILCA7 class. “Overall, […]

12.05.2026 20:11

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Historic Famagusta Nautical Club returns to district

The historic Famagusta Nautical Club will return to the Famagusta district after more than 50 years in Limassol, Ayia Napa marina announced on Tuesday. The club relocated to Limassol for operations following the Turkish invasion in 1974. Its return will take place through a collaboration between the Ayia Napa marina and Pedalion Yachting. The marina […]

12.05.2026 20:07

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President stresses govt health priorities ‘aligned with Osak’

The government’s health care priorities are fully aligned with those of the federation of patients’ association (Osak), President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Addressing representatives of patient organisations and government officials during the inauguration of the organisation’s new offices in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the attendance of five cabinet members reflected both the importance attached to […]

12.05.2026 19:59

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Cyprus ranks 30th in Europe on LGBT rights index

Cyprus ranked 30th among 49 European countries in ILGA Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map, scoring 33.69 per cent on legislation and policies affecting LGBT people across the continent. The annual index, published on Tuesday, assesses countries on areas including equality, non-discrimination, family rights, hate crime legislation, asylum protections and civic freedoms. Cyprus remained below the EU […]

12.05.2026 19:52

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Cyprus’ tastiest weekend returns to Ayia Napa Marina

Get ready for a delectable experience this month at Ayia Napa Marina. Following its sensational debut, the Chef’s Kiss Food Festival is back for its second consecutive year, bringing together gastronomy, creativity and the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean. This Saturday and Sunday, the Marina grounds will transform into a gastronomic destination with not one […]

12.05.2026 19:48

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Greens MPs shown to be most active in the House

Greens MP Charalambos Theopemptou was the most active parliamentarian over the past five years, while former Akel leader Andros Kyprianou ranked last, according to a scorecard of legislative activity published on Tuesday. Published on Nomoplatform – an initiative of the Oxygen for Democracy NGO – the scoresheet covers the current legislative period of 2021 to 2026. […]

12.05.2026 19:12

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Asylum seeker released after 15 months in detention

The Supreme Court ruled that the detention of a 26-year-old asylum seeker from the Congo had become unlawful after approximately 15 months in custody, finding there was no realistic prospect of his deportation and ordering his immediate release. In a decision issued last Friday but made public on Tuesday, the court ruled in favour of […]

12.05.2026 19:09

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Evacuation of residential building in Yermasoyia sought over safety concerns

The Limassol district government organisation (EOA) is expected to apply to court on Monday for an evacuation order for a residential building in the Yermasoyia tourist area deemed unsafe. District governor Yiannis Tsouloftas said the application concerning the Seagate apartment building on Vasileos Georgiou I Avenue will be filed at Limassol district court on May […]

12.05.2026 19:06

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Birdlife calls for immediate halt of Paralimni lake drainage

The native bird population of Paralimni lake is under threat during its reproductive season as water is being drained from it, Birdlife Cyprus said on Tuesday. “This action takes place during the most critical period for the birds of the lake, their nesting period,” Birdlife said. The group warned that species including the white-winged, the […]

12.05.2026 19:03

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UN rapporteurs warn both sides over threats to Imagine peace programme

The United Nations has warned that Cyprus risks breaching international law over obstacles surrounding the Imagine bicommunal peace education programme, with three UN Special Rapporteurs raising concerns over delays, political interference and the suspension of participation in the north. In letters made public on Tuesday, the independent experts urged both the Republic and the authorities […]

12.05.2026 18:59

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Supreme Court annuls biometric order against arson suspect

The Supreme Court on Tuesday annulled a district court order authorising the compulsory collection of biometric data from a man arrested on suspicion of arson, ruling that the lower court acted ultra vires (beyond its authority) and failed to justify the necessity and proportionality of the measure. The case concerned an individual arrested last February […]

12.05.2026 18:58

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Cyprus inflation rises in April on higher fuel prices

Inflation in Cyprus continued to climb in April, driven mainly by rising fuel costs, the Statistics Service say. The Consumer Price Index showed annual inflation at 2.8%. The sharpest increases compared with April 2025 were recorded in: • Petroleum products: +18.3% • Agricultural goods: +9.6% • Transport: +8.2% • Clothing and footwear: +5.2% • Food […]

12.05.2026 18:45

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European services production dips by 0.3 per cent in February

Seasonally adjusted services production decreased by 0.3 per cent in both the euro area and the European Union during February, according to a report from Eurostat. This slight contraction follows a period of growth in January 12, 2026, when production rose by 1.0 per cent in the euro area and 0.4 per cent across the […]

12.05.2026 18:32

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Best AI trading bots and software in 2026: ranked, reviewed, and ready to use

The landscape of retail trading has shifted more in the last three years than in the previous thirty. AI-driven systems now account for the majority of volume across crypto markets and a growing share of equities activity, and the tools powering institutional desks have increasingly filtered down to individual investors through accessible platforms. For anyone […]

12.05.2026 18:30

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MUSKITA Named Main Sponsor of the SHARE 2026 International Architecture Forum in Cyprus

MUSKITA Aluminium Industries, the leader in the aluminium industry in Cyprus with strong export activity and a firm commitment to innovation, is pleased to announce its participation as Main Sponsor of the upcoming architectural forum organized by Share Architects, which will take place on May 15th in Cyprus at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. The forum […]

12.05.2026 18:11

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Cyprus Stock Exchange seeks bigger regional role through privatisation

Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) chairman Marinos Christodoulides on Monday said that the institution is preparing for a new phase of privatisation, international expansion and technological modernisation. Speaking during an event for the exchange’s 30 year anniversary at the Landmark hotel in Nicosia, Christodoulides described the exchange’s three-decade history as a journey shaped by challenges, transformation, […]

12.05.2026 18:00

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Premier League’s six-yard battles test limits of the laws

For all the spectacular goals, remarkable saves and dazzling individual skill on show across the 2025-26 Premier League season, the abiding memory for many fans may be something far less edifying — penalty-area wrestling. Fans of the NFL have long been able to get their fix of American football in Britain, with games regularly staged […]

12.05.2026 17:46

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Solar power cut off up to 17 times a month

Residential solar panel owners faced repeated production cutoffs over the past month, with some systems taken offline up to 17 times, according to media reports on Tuesday. Daily Phileleftheros cited data made available by the Electricity Authority (EAC) and covering the period April 4 to May 4. The data show cutoffs ranging between 15 and 17 times […]

12.05.2026 17:39

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US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

The United States’ war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last month. With just six months before midterm elections in which President Donald Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats […]

12.05.2026 17:33

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Cyprus salary growth outpaces euro area wage trends

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest wage tracker showed easing negotiated wage growth across the euro area in 2026, while recent data from Cyprus pointed to continued salary increases alongside persistent income disparities across the labour market. The latest figures from the European Central Bank and Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) highlighted how wage growth, inflation […]

12.05.2026 17:08

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Appointment of independent investigator in ‘Sandy’ case ‘out of the question’

The prospect of an independent criminal investigator being appointed to examine allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis against a number of high-profile figures is now “out of the question”, according to reports on Tuesday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the idea has now been “definitively closed”, with Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and the rest […]

12.05.2026 17:03

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Cyprus says Hantavirus risk in Europe remains very low

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has said that the risk to the general population in Europe from hantaviruses remains very low, while noting that the situation is being closely monitored by international and European health authorities. The ministry said hantaviruses are a group of viruses transmitted mainly through contact with rodents such as mice and rats, or […]

12.05.2026 17:00

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Students in Cyprus join forces for a plastic-free planet

Filtered water coolers, reusable water bottles and an educational programme that inspires action are transforming three elementary schools in Cyprus into small hubs of change for a plastic-free planet. Through the Schools for Change initiative, students and teachers are gaining not only the necessary tools to reduce daily plastic use, but also the knowledge and […]

12.05.2026 16:53

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