Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Three arrested for assault in Limassol, victim in hospital

Three people were arrested on Sunday in connection with conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of an assault weapon and causing injury. The police said that at around 5am on Sunday, a 20-year-old reported that while he was walking in Limassol at approximately 1am, a car stopped next to him, three unknown people got out […]

11.05.2026 08:39

9 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Supply relief for global chip market unlikely before 2027, analysts warn

Market intelligence firm Omdia has significantly increased its semiconductor revenue forecast for 2026 to 62.7 per cent, pointing to unprecedented growth in DRAM and NAND markets driven by sustained demand and ongoing supply shortages. The revised outlook reflects continued constraints in memory supply, which are expected to persist throughout the year and underpin strong pricing […]

11.05.2026 08:30

10 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nurses call for better conditions ahead of international day

International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 and Cyprus’ association for nurses and midwives Pasynm called on Monday for targeted actions to improve staffing, working conditions, training and participation in decision making. They said a supportive working environment for nurses would translate into benefits for the patients. The nurses called on the state and […]

11.05.2026 08:21

15 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nine arrested overnight, 101 reported for speeding

The police arrested nine individuals on Sunday night, including for assault, drugs and illegal residence. A total of 400 vehicles were pulled over and 516 drivers and passengers checked. The police filed 225 reports for traffic violations and impounded 13 vehicles. As a result of the checks, 101 individuals were booked for speeding, five for […]

11.05.2026 08:11

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump rejects Iran peace terms, oil surges as Hormuz crisis deepens

President Donald Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed. Days after the U.S. floated an offer in the hopes of re-opening negotiations, Iran on Sunday released a response focused […]

11.05.2026 08:09

8 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Car destroyed by fire in Strovolos

A vehicle was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday evening in Nicosia. The police said the fire started at 9.20pm in a car belonging to a 30-year-old, which was parked in an area in Strovolos. The scene was cordoned off as investigations into the cause of the fire continue.

11.05.2026 08:05

8 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sunny with passing clouds and fine dust at times

The week starts off sunny with fine dust in the atmosphere and passing clouds in the afternoon. Winds on Monday will be a variable gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, and later in the day a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

11.05.2026 08:01

8 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak triggers global evacuations and quarantines

Australia will charter a government-supported flight to evacuate its citizens from the Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been linked to a deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus, authorities said Monday. The outbreak has prompted a multinational evacuation effort involving Australia, the United States, Spain, France, the Netherlands and several other […]

11.05.2026 08:00

8 0

Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Survey Finds Strong Support Among Young People for Federal Cyprus Solution

A recent survey by the University of Cyprus Field Research Center shows strong support among young people for a settlement of the Cyprus problem, with most members of Generation Z favoring a federal solution. According to the findings, psychology lecturer Haris Psaltis said respondents aged 18 to 30 believe their economic prospects would improve in […]

11.05.2026 08:00

7 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

SpaceX IPO filing reveals Musk will hold unchecked executive authority

SpaceX has adopted corporate governance policies that will erode typical shareholder protections in unprecedented ways, giving founder Elon Musk virtually unchecked executive authority when the rocket maker goes public later this year. Excerpts of SpaceX’s IPO registration statement reviewed by Reuters show the company is combining supervoting shares, mandatory arbitration, stricter rules on shareholder proposals […]

11.05.2026 08:00

6 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Keve backs pay transparency webinars for businesses

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced its participation in the European co-funded eValueJobs project, aimed at strengthening pay transparency and promoting equal pay in line with new European Union requirements. The chamber said that pay transparency and workplace equality have become central priorities within the EU’s modern employment policy framework. According to […]

11.05.2026 07:40

8 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Industry front loading lifts smartphone shipments ahead of cost hikes

The global smartphone market expanded by one per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report by market intelligence firm Omdia. The industry saw total shipments reach 298.5 million units as vendors accelerated activity to stay ahead of rising component costs. This performance exceeded initial expectations primarily because companies like Samsung […]

11.05.2026 07:30

8 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

ECB cyber test sparks major shift in bank defences

The European Central Bank (ECB) launched its qualitative cyber resilience stress test (CyRST) last month, assessing how 109 major euro area banks would withstand a severe cyberattack and marking a turning point for the sector’s digital defences. The exercise focused on the “supervisory scrutiny channel”, examining banks’ ability to maintain operations and recover systems rather […]

11.05.2026 07:00

12 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

European gas prices return to seasonal patterns in late 2025

European household gas prices returned to a traditional seasonal fluctuation pattern during the second half of 2025 as the market stabilised following the energy crisis of previous years. Average prices including taxes rose to €12.28 per 100 kWh between July and December, representing an increase from the €11.43 recorded during the first six months of […]

11.05.2026 06:00

12 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Undecideds may decide election result

While much of the focus regarding polling ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary election has been centred on movements between the parties, one of the tallest blocks in any polling bar chart in recent months has also been one of the least talked about – the undecided voters. With the election just two weeks ago, the […]

11.05.2026 04:24

12 0

Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Valve Disease, Study Finds

Adults who reported feeling lonely faced a higher risk of developing valvular heart disease, even after researchers accounted for traditional heart‑disease risk factors and genetic predisposition, according to new research. Valvular heart disease occurs when one of the heart’s four valves no longer functions properly. A report from the American Heart Association says the condition […]

11.05.2026 01:18

12 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trossard secures vital win for Arsenal at West Ham

Arsenal cleared arguably the most dangerous remaining obstacle in their path to the Premier League title by the skin of their teeth as Leandro Trossard’s late goal secured a dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham United to restore their five-point lead on Sunday. The visitors were living dangerously at the London Stadium but Trossard guided […]

10.05.2026 20:56

20 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus’ geology may be the key to its tourism future

By Konstantia Achilleos Sun, sea and sand has dominated Cyprus’ tourism identity for decades, but although it has had a titanic impact on the economy, it remains incomplete. It overshadows the lesser-known part of the island: the diverse geological landscapes waiting for their stories to be told. Maybe the first ones to realise Cyprus real […]

10.05.2026 18:55

11 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Religious pilgrimages to be organised on six-month basis

Religious pilgrimages undertaken by Armenian Cypriots, Greek Cypriots, and Maronite Cypriots in northern Cyprus and by Turkish Cypriots in the island’s southern two thirds will be organised by the administrations of the island’s two sides on the basis of six-month programmes, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said. “We presented the following proposal: instead of experiencing […]

10.05.2026 18:53

24 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cypriot landlords will feel impact of new UK rent law

For many Turkish and Greek Cypriot families who settled in the UK after the conflicts of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, property ownership meant more than having somewhere to live. It meant security, independence and control over the future. Like many migrant communities, Cypriots often arrived with little, worked long hours and tried to give […]

10.05.2026 17:16

26 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Forest fire near Limassol swiftly extinguished

A forest fire which broke out near the Limassol district village of Pyrgos was extinguished within half an hour of breaking out on Sunday, the forestry department said. The fire broke out at around 3.20pm, with five firefighters from the nearby village of Parekklisia being called upon to extinguish it. It was extinguished by 3.46pm.

10.05.2026 17:12

21 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Christodoulides denies ‘chaos’ prevails over foot and mouth

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday denied that “chaos” is prevailing in the government’s handling of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, during a visit to a memorial service for Eoka fighters in the Troodos mountain village of Palaichori. “I want to clarify that there is no chaos. We are in contact with all […]

10.05.2026 16:55

20 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Barcelona coach Flick’s father dies ahead of Clasico

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s father has died, the club said in a statement on Sunday, hours before their top-of-the-table clash with Real Madrid in LaLiga. The 61-year-old German coach has informed the club that he will be in the dugout during the home game with second-placed Real, Spanish newspaper Marca reported. “FC Barcelona and the […]

10.05.2026 16:16

24 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Celtic keep Scottish title race alive with 3-1 win over Rangers

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda struck twice in five second-half minutes, including a superb bicycle kick, as his side beat Rangers 3-1 at home in Sunday’s Old Firm derby to set up a dramatic final week in the Scottish Premiership. The win leaves Celtic on 76 points, one point behind league leaders Heart of Midlothian. Hearts […]

10.05.2026 16:15

23 0