Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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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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Trump releases previously classified UFO files
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Trump releases previously classified UFO files

President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien and extraterrestrial life to provide what they called “unprecedented transparency” to the American people. The disclosure of the long-sought documents and photos of “unidentified anomalous phenomena” will be followed by future releases as […]

08.05.2026 21:55
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Rubio questions allies’ support on Iran following Italy talks
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Rubio questions allies’ support on Iran following Italy talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday and afterwards questioned why allies including Italy were not backing Washington’s efforts to confront Iran and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. “I don’t understand why anybody would not be supportive,” Rubio told reporters, adding that countries needed “something more than just strongly […]

08.05.2026 21:20
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Cyprus to expand summer school programme to 64 sites in 2026

Cyprus to expand summer school programme to 64 sites in 2026

Cyprus’ Education Ministry will expand its network of Summer Public Schools for the 2025‑26 school year, increasing the number of sites from 58 to 64 across all five districts. The programme, running from 22 June to 24 July 2026, offers learning and creative activities, with a focus on children from vulnerable groups. Teachers from primary, […]

08.05.2026 21:00
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MEP Panayiotou’s wedding drone show rejected over paperwork
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MEP Panayiotou’s wedding drone show rejected over paperwork

MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s request to stage a drone show on his wedding night was rejected because he had not submitted the necessary paperwork in time, the Civil Aviation announced on Friday. Following Panayiotou’s statements on social media, the Civil Aviation explained that it observed a strict legislative framework to promote safety in the air space […]

08.05.2026 20:09
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Athens Philharmonic to stage peace concert in Platres forest
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Athens Philharmonic to stage peace concert in Platres forest

Amid a natural landscape, where the forest’s silence gives way to the power of music, Cyprus hosts the Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert. This Saturday, a unique concert arrives, organised by the non-profit Cyprus Music Festival Platres, with the aim to establish it as a landmark institution on the global cultural map and to position […]

08.05.2026 19:56
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Waterpipe fault closes Nicosia city centre roads
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Waterpipe fault closes Nicosia city centre roads

A waterpipe fault in the early hours of Friday has closed part of Vyronos avenue, close to Omirou and Mikis Theodorakis avenues, and Nehru street. The Nicosia municipality announced that until Saturday traffic from Omirou and Mikis Theodorakis avenues will be directed through Nehru street. The municipality urged the public to follow instructions and take […]

08.05.2026 19:49
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Quake felt in Paphos, Limassol
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Quake felt in Paphos, Limassol

An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was felt in Paphos late on Friday afternoon. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake was also felt at a lesser extent in Limassol. The epicentre of the quake was approximately 64km west of Limassol and 8km west to southwest of Paphos, at a depth of […]

08.05.2026 19:40
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Cyprus ‘unapologetically European’, Raouna says on Europe Day
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Cyprus ‘unapologetically European’, Raouna says on Europe Day

Cyprus remains “unapologetically European”, strengthening European autonomy, promoting key priorities and remaining resilient amid the crises affecting the wider region, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said on Friday. Raouna was speaking at an event at EU House in Nicosia marking Europe Day, during which European officials reaffirmed their support for Cyprus and reiterated […]

08.05.2026 19:40
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Cyprus cancer‑prevention group urges stronger national strategy on tobacco use

Cyprus cancer‑prevention group urges stronger national strategy on tobacco use

Cyprus’ cancer‑prevention organisation PASYKAF is calling for a renewed national strategy on tobacco control, warning that the rise of nicotine products targeting young people makes prevention more urgent than ever. Marking May as the international month dedicated to tobacco‑related issues, the organisation said its 40 years of work in cancer prevention show the need for […]

08.05.2026 18:45
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European business gas prices fall 8.3 per cent in late 2025
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European business gas prices fall 8.3 per cent in late 2025

Average gas prices for non-household consumers across the European Union fell by 8.3 per cent during the second half of 2025, according to Eurostat. The cost for industrial users dropped to €6.05 per 100 kilowatt-hours in the final six months of the year, compared to the €6.60 recorded in the first half of 2025. This […]

08.05.2026 18:38
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Cyprus ‘has an obligation’ to offer special needs children opportunities
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Cyprus ‘has an obligation’ to offer special needs children opportunities

Cyprus has an obligation to offer children with special needs opportunities to further their education or enter the world of work once they complete their compulsory education, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday during a visit to a school in Nicosia. “We have the minimum obligation – it is the minimum we can do – […]

08.05.2026 18:30
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New FMD incidences in Kokkinotrimithia, Paliometocho
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New FMD incidences in Kokkinotrimithia, Paliometocho

New incidences of foot and mouth disease have been identified at farms in Kokkinotrimithia and Paliometocho, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. “We have a sheep farm with 35 sheep in Kokkinotrimithia and a cattle farm with 160 cows in Paliometocho. Both units are in the infected area of western Nicosia,” the services said. The […]

08.05.2026 18:14
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Cyprus patients face long waits for new medicines, officials warn
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Cyprus patients face long waits for new medicines, officials warn

Patients in Cyprus wait on average more than 500 days to access new medicines, one of the longest delays in Europe, as officials warn the EU is falling behind global competitors in pharmaceutical innovation and access. Speaking on Friday at a conference in Nicosia titled “Unlocking the potential of Europe’s life sciences: A policy agenda […]

08.05.2026 17:43
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Rodri doubtful for Brentford clash as Guardiola banks on home support
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Rodri doubtful for Brentford clash as Guardiola banks on home support

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is in a race to be fit for Saturday’s Premier League home clash with Brentford, as the hosts look to keep up the pressure on leaders Arsenal in the final weeks of the season. Rodri suffered a groin injury when City beat Arsenal last month. With the Spanish midfielder sidelined, City […]

08.05.2026 17:40
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Cyprus non-performing loans ratio falls to record low
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Cyprus non-performing loans ratio falls to record low

Cyprus’ banking sector maintained its historically low level of non-performing loans in February 2026, according to updated figures published on Friday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Specifically, the non-performing loans ratio remained stable at 1.6 per cent as of February 28, 2026, the bank reported, marking the lowest level recorded since systematic monitoring […]

08.05.2026 17:21
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Akamas not protected by promises alone
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Akamas not protected by promises alone

Protecting Akamas will take more than slogans and promises, the municipality said on Friday ahead of the fire season and increased traffic in the area over the summer. The municipality of Akamas pointed out that protection of the national forest park depends on prevention, control, operational readiness and respect for biodiversity and human life. Taking […]

08.05.2026 17:18
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Fire in Kaimakli buffer zone
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Fire in Kaimakli buffer zone

A fire is raging in the buffer zone in Kaimakli on Friday afternoon and, according to information so far, it appears to be quite big. The fire brigade is operating in the area with six fire trucks, supported by the forestry department and the Nicosia district administration. Staff has been called in and is on […]

08.05.2026 17:15
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Demetra Holdings completes buyback of 6,500 own shares
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Demetra Holdings completes buyback of 6,500 own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc conducted a share buyback on May 7, 2026, acquiring a total of 6,500 own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). The transaction was officially announced to the investment community on Friday, May 8, in accordance with the regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The company executed the […]

08.05.2026 17:00
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Christodoulides expects Erhurman to ‘face the challenges’ in meeting
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Christodoulides expects Erhurman to ‘face the challenges’ in meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides said he expects Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to “face the challenges set by some who are trying to create problems” ahead of a meeting of the pair on Friday afternoon. He told journalists that United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin is “actively entering the game again”, having spoken to her on […]

08.05.2026 16:54
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