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Archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim

Archaeologists in Italy’s Pompeii have for the first time used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the appearance of one ​of the victims of the volcanic eruption that destroyed ‌the ancient Roman city nearly 2,000 years ago. The AI-generated image, released by the Pompeii Archaeological Park on Monday, shows a man ducking for cover ​while holding a […]

09.05.2026 13:30

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UK PM Starmer, aiming for leadership reset, says former PM Gordon Brown to become adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance on Saturday, turning to a man credited with shoring up banks during the global financial crisis to help bolster his own support. Starmer is on the back foot after the Labour Party recorded the worst losses of […]

09.05.2026 13:02

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Simple dish feels at home in warmer weather

Huevos Rancheros is a dish that speaks of mornings, warmth and open kitchens. Translating as Ranchers’ Eggs, it began as a rural breakfast in Mexico, traditionally served to farm workers after the early hours of labour. Built from ingredients that were readily available – eggs, tortillas, beans and chilli – it offers substance without complexity, […]

09.05.2026 13:00

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Trump hopes for extension to agreed three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire that will run from May 9 to May 11, and U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped it would be extended. Trump’s announcement of the temporary ceasefire on Truth Social earlier in the day also said each country, locked in […]

09.05.2026 12:45

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Preliminary phase of volleyball nations cup kicks off in Protaras

The CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup 2026 was officially opened with a ceremony at the fig tree bay in Protaras on Friday. “This will be the biggest international Beach Volleyball event ever hosted in Cyprus, bringing together emerging athletes and promising two days of intense competition on the sand through a tournament that continues to […]

09.05.2026 12:40

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Iran war hits Asia’s polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

By Dhwani Pandya, Sumit Khanna, Helen Reid and Ruma Paul A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M. Filatex, one of India’s biggest polyester yarn producers, is paying nearly 30 per […]

09.05.2026 12:00

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Man arrested over ten burglaries in Ayia Napa

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa on Friday night on suspicion of attempting several burglaries and thefts According to the police, the man was arrested at around 12.30pm after police officers identified him from CCTV footage recorded over the past few days, which showed him attempting to break into residences. He was taken […]

09.05.2026 11:34

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Christodoulides first President to visit Moldovan capital Chisinau

President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to depart on Saturday for Chisinau marking the first-ever visit to the Moldovan capital by a Cypriot president. Director of the president’s press office Victoras Papadopoulos said that during his visit, Christodoulides is set to meet with Moldovan President Maia Sandou to discuss bilateral relations between Cyprus and Moldova, the […]

09.05.2026 11:06

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Limassol tech meetup evolves into global community

A small weekly meetup launched in Limassol in 2017 has evolved into one of Cyprus’ largest recurring tech and business networking communities, with Cyprus_iT recording more than 40,000 visits across its events over the past nine years. The community-driven tech ecosystem said that it has now hosted more than 444 weekly meetups in Limassol since […]

09.05.2026 11:00

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Ryanair to shut Thessaloniki base in Greece due to high fees

Ryanair RYA.I will close its operating base at Greece’s Thessaloniki airport this winter and cut the number of flights in and out of the city after airport operator Fraport FRAG.DE hiked annual fees, a senior executive said on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Athens, Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer Jason McGuinness said there was no progress […]

09.05.2026 10:35

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Today’s weather: Clear at up to 31 degrees

On Saturday, the weather will be overwhelmingly clear, with temperatures reaching around 31 degrees Celsius inland, around 29 degrees on the south and east coasts, around 25 degrees on the west and north coasts and around 20 degrees in the higher mountains. Initially, there will be mild winds, locally variable at up to 3 Beaufort, […]

09.05.2026 10:25

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Cyprus to host European rare diseases conference in June 2026

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) will host a European conference on rare diseases on June 16, jointly organised with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, bringing together leading experts to advance innovative treatments. The conference, titled “Advancement of Treatments for Rare Diseases”, will take place on June 16 and […]

09.05.2026 10:00

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Paphos celebrates spring with flower festival

Spring’s most anticipated and fragrant celebration is coming up in Paphos this Sunday as Paphos municipality hosts the Anthestiria Flower Festival2026 event. An afternoon of colour, nature, music and joy awaits as the city comes alive. The annual celebration marks not only the season of spring but also a period of renewal and growth, following […]

09.05.2026 09:59

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Eurobank announces revisions to its 2026 financial calendar

Eurobank S.A. has issued a formal notification regarding significant revisions to its financial calendar for the remainder of the year. The update, which follows an initial schedule released earlier in February, primarily adjusts the timing of future corporate events including dividend distributions. While some milestones on the 2026 calendar have already passed, such as the […]

09.05.2026 09:30

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Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, Cyta, shipping, US tech firms, NPLs, electricity

Eurobank on Friday reported an adjusted net profit of €351 million for the first quarter of 2026, with the bank citing strong lending activity, resilient operating performance and continued growth across its core markets. The group’s reported net profit reached €331 million, while earnings per share stood at €0.09 and the return on tangible book […]

09.05.2026 09:00

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A case of “easier to start a war than to end one”

The developments of the past few days clearly demonstrate the adage “it is easier to start a war than to end one,” a recognised principle of military history and geopolitics. As the FT points out, Epic Fury’ has turned into ‘Economic Fury.’   With the US-Israel-Iran war, now in its third month, fuel supply disruptions are spreading to Asia and are threatening Europe. The shutdown of crude oil and products flows through the Strait […]

09.05.2026 08:00

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Voting ballots to be printed today for Cyprus elections

Ballot papers for the May 24 parliamentary elections will begin printing today and be completed by May 14. Staffing of polling stations is expected to be finalized next week, followed by training for the employees selected from more than 16,000 workers and unemployed individuals who expressed interest in assisting with the election process. The total […]

09.05.2026 07:00

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US corporate profits fuel stock market rally to record highs

A humming US corporate profit engine is at the heart of the US stock market’s rally to record highs – an encouraging sign for investors as long as the fuel driving profits keeps flowing. More than two-thirds through ​the first-quarter reporting season, S&P 500 companies are on track for their highest quarterly earnings growth in […]

09.05.2026 07:00

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UK manufacturing costs explode to 4-year high as Hormuz closure chokes supply

A gauge of British manufacturers’ cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the ​standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a survey that underscored ‌the impact of the Iran war. S&P Global’s UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.7 in April from 51.0 in […]

09.05.2026 06:00

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Aradippou to build new €4m solar farm

A new solar farm worth more than €4 million is to be built in the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou, the suburb’s municipality announced on Friday. It said it has now put out a tender for the new solar farm to be constructed, with construction expected to take 18 months. The new solar farm, it added, […]

09.05.2026 04:24

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Our View: Authorities failed a vulnerable child at every level

The ongoing case concerning the suicide of a 15-year-old abused boy in September 2019 makes for harrowing reading, not only for the misery he endured his entire life but for the fact he was let down by a group of people whose job it was to protect him from harm. Only days ago President Nikos […]

09.05.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Registered unemployment in Cyprus rises in April, official data show

The number of registered jobseekers in Cyprus stood at 8,962 at the end of April, according to figures released by the island’s Statistical Service. Citing the data, the newspaper Alithia reported that seasonally adjusted unemployment — considered a clearer indicator of underlying trends — showed what it described as a worrying increase. The number of […]

08.05.2026 23:45

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Prizmic stuns idol Djokovic at the Italian Open

Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic stunned his childhood hero Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open on Friday, as the Serbian struggled with exhaustion and backhand errors in his first match on clay this year. It was the first time Djokovic lost his opening match at the Italian Open in […]

08.05.2026 22:41

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Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on social media that there would be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 until May 11 to mark the end of World War II for the Russians. Trump had said after a phone call with Putin on April 29 that a […]

08.05.2026 22:36

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