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New motorcycle safety measures after rise in road deaths

A series of measures aimed at improving motorcycle safety will be introduced, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday, warning that motorcyclists continue to account for a disproportionate number of road fatalities. Speaking after a meeting of the road safety council, Vafeades said the authorities would move ahead with targeted interventions, including subsidies for safety […]

12.05.2026 16:49

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Tatar: I wish I had never become Turkish Cypriot leader

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Tuesday said he wished he had never held the post and instead remained in post as Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’. Speaking during an interview with social media creator Oya Kutsal, he said that in the runup to the 2020 Turkish Cypriot leadership election, he had instead suggested that […]

12.05.2026 16:24

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‘Strengthening nurses a key prerequisite for ensuring quality health services’

The strengthening of the nursing profession is central to ensuring quality health services are delivered on the island, the health ministry said on International Nurses Day on Tuesday. “Continuing education, professional development, the use of technology and the creation of modern and supportive working conditions are important axes for strengthening the role of nurses in […]

12.05.2026 16:04

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Undeclared work down 10 per cent in 10 years

Reaching five per cent in 2026, undeclared work has dropped by 10 per cent since 2016, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Tuesday. “The issue remains a complex challenge that undermines workers’ rights, distorts fair competition and deprives national economies of substantial revenue,” he said, speaking at a conference on fair labour mobility on the […]

12.05.2026 16:00

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‘Limited but meaningful’ progress on Cyprus issue says UN

“Limited but meaningful” progress has been recorded in recent months on the Cyprus issue, the UNSG’s special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne, said on Tuesday. Speaking at an EU policy forum marking 20 years of the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, he said the United Nations remains committed to facilitating a Cyprus-led […]

12.05.2026 15:48

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Returns of third-country nationals increase in 2025

Cyprus recorded an increase in returns of third-country nationals in 2025, according to Eurostat data released on Tuesday. Figures show Cyprus carried out 10,630 returns in 2025, up from 8,910 in 2024. The number of people refused entry also rose, to 1,145 from 800 a year earlier. A total of 132,600 third-country nationals were refused […]

12.05.2026 15:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Fitch affirms Cyprus at ‘A‑’, keeps outlook positive

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Cyprus’ long‑term credit rating at A‑ and maintained a positive outlook, the government has said. Officials called the decision a strong signal of confidence, noting it comes amid a difficult and volatile global environment. The agency said Cyprus’ economic prospects remain positive despite shifting international conditions. Fitch said the war in […]

12.05.2026 15:30

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Greece ‘our most steadfast support’, Annita says after Mitsotakis meeting

Greece is “our most steadfast support”, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said after meeting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday. She said that she and Mitsotakis had “discussed developments in the Cyprus problem” coming “in anticipation of a new effort” for progress towards a solution reportedly set to be initiated by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio […]

12.05.2026 15:29

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Autopsy on pensioner found dead inconclusive

The autopsy on the body of 79-year-old Achilleas Michael, who was found dead in Paphos on Monday, has been completed, police said on Tuesday. Samples were taken for further scientific examination. Marks were found on the lower part of one leg, possibly from a viper bite, police said. Authorities confirmed that the body discovered in […]

12.05.2026 15:23

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Minister hails EU plans to secure stocks of critical medicines

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Tuesday hailed a deal reached by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament regarding a new regulation aimed at securing stocks and supply lines of critical medicines across the bloc. “Patients should not have to worry about whether critical medicines such as antibiotics will be available at […]

12.05.2026 15:21

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CFA Society Cyprus to host online career event for emerging finance talent

Young professionals, students and CFA candidates will be given a closer look at the changing face of finance and investment management next week, as CFA Society Cyprus prepares to host an online career event linking emerging talent with leading employers.  The CFA Society Cyprus Online Career Event, titled ‘Connecting Talent with Opportunity’, will take place on May 14, at 17.00, bringing together students, young […]

12.05.2026 15:16

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Trozena: authorities probe environmental violations

The redevelopment of Trozena village is under investigation by the environment department following reports of possible environmental and planning violations, with inspections already carried out on site. According to reports by Politis, allegations under examination include unauthorised earthworks and land clearances, interventions within protected Natura 2000 areas, construction activity prior to the issuance of planning […]

12.05.2026 15:14

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Kinisis Ventures backs Chicago-based firm in $2 million seed round

Kinisis Ventures (KV) has announced a strategic investment in Phase3D, a Chicago-based company developing real-time quality assurance technology for 3D metal printing, as part of a $2 million seed financing round. The round was carried out alongside New York Angels (NYA) and other investors, including Quest Venture Partners and DMG Mori, further strengthening Phase3D’s position […]

12.05.2026 15:13

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May festivals give Cyprus its best month yet

Temperatures are rising, the sun is out, and a buzzing energy is in the air. Is it the quiet hint of summer’s arrival? Is it a growing events agenda? Yes and yes! Throughout May The Agros Rose Festival returns this weekend. Unfolding across two weekends (May 9-10 and 16-17), a wide range of activities will […]

12.05.2026 15:12

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Kremlin repeats Putin’s assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow had no intention of ending it. “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” Putin told reporters on Saturday of the war, now in its fifth year. Asked […]

12.05.2026 15:11

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Upcoming elections to cost €6 million

The total cost of the upcoming parliamentary elections will reach €6 million, including remunerations of €617 for presiding officers and €316 for assistant officers at polling stations, assistant chief returning officer Menelaos Vasiliou said on Tuesday. Vasiliou said around 5,300 civil servants and 1,200 police officers are set to be deployed in the run-up to […]

12.05.2026 15:04

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Eurobank: building the bank of the future

The banking sector is advancing rapidly into a new era, with technology serving as the primary driver of transformation and growth. In Cyprus, Eurobank is proactively moving beyond digital transformation by adopting a model that integrates artificial intelligence, modern platforms, and advanced infrastructure, all aimed at creating a comprehensive and competitive digital ecosystem. Strategic transition: […]

12.05.2026 15:00

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How Dr. Andrew Jacono’s MADE facelift changed modern facial rejuvenation

For most of the twentieth century, a facelift meant pulled skin, unnatural tension, and a face that moved like a mask. Patients knew the look, surgeons knew the look, and the stigma it carried kept many people away from surgical rejuvenation entirely. What changed was not simply better technique. What changed was a fundamentally different […]

12.05.2026 14:36

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Red post boxes return to northern Nicosia

Two post boxes in northern Nicosia’s old town have been repainted in their original red colour, with the Turkish Cypriot Nicosia municipality on Tuesday saying that it plans to restore more post boxes across the old town’s northern half. One post box is located on Kyrenia Street, which was pedestrianised last year, while the other […]

12.05.2026 14:34

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WHO: no sign of larger outbreak of hantavirus

The head of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday there was no indication of the onset of a broader hantavirus outbreak, although he did not rule out further cases. “At the moment, there is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak, but of course the situation could change and, […]

12.05.2026 14:33

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Cypriot vessels linked to jurisdictions with ‘lax regulations’

Cypriot fishing vessels in non-European Union countries need to address what have been described as critical gaps in law enforcement abroad, international advocacy group Oceana told the government on Tuesday. “Transparency regarding vessel ownership is essential for enforcing fishing regulations, to ensure that illegal activities do not go unpunished and that legitimate businesses do not […]

12.05.2026 14:30

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Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the International Criminal Court, but said he was ready to face justice at home. Fearing arrest and hunkered down in his legislative office for a second day, Senator Ronald […]

12.05.2026 14:27

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus foreign minister sees progress on Ukraine EU talks

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos expressed optimism Tuesday that the European Union will open accession chapters with Ukraine in June, speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Kombos also highlighted the need for continued support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and reaffirmed Cyprus’ backing for EU sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in […]

12.05.2026 14:00

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Candidate says did not ‘crawl out of cave’

Stephanos Christodoulou did not crawl out of a cave or emerge from the sea. He just wants to see his children have better opportunities and this is why he is running for MP in the Larnaca district with MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s party, Direct Democracy. In a video on social media, Christodoulou is seen stretching as […]

12.05.2026 13:55

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