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Restoration of Kouklia reservoir boosts climate resilience, says UNDP

Wildlife is returning to the historic Kouklia reservoir, in the Mesaoria plain, following recent rainfall and restoration works that have brought water back to the long-degraded wetland.  According to the announcement by the United Nations Development Programme, local stakeholders, environmental experts, bird protection groups, nature enthusiasts and communities working to safeguard wetlands gathered at one […]

08.05.2026 16:43

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Christodoulides expects enlarged meeting to be announced ‘soon’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that he expects for the date of an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, to be announced “soon”, with the meeting set to involve the island’s two sides, its three guarantor powers, Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. He said during a visit to a […]

08.05.2026 16:26

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AmCham Cyprus joins debate on AI opportunities and risks

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham Cyprus) on Friday announced that it participated in an event organised by UCLan Cyprus as part of the university’s alumni global skills training and networking series, focusing on the opportunities, challenges, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. The event, titled “AI Foundations, Possibilities, and Risks”, was organised […]

08.05.2026 16:25

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Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run, says McFarlane

Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane does not agree that his players have downed tools despite their run of six successive league losses which has made their hopes of Champions League football next season all but disappear. McFarlane, back for a second spell on the bench this season after the sacking of Liam Rosenior, started with […]

08.05.2026 16:21

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Health ministry donates €500 to mark Red Cross Day

The health ministry donated €500 on Friday to the Red Cross, symbolically opening this year’s fundraiser in the framework of World Red Cross Day celebrated on May 8. Speaking at an event to mark the day, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said the donation was “a small but meaningful gesture of support, which reflects our commitment […]

08.05.2026 16:19

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Putin is ready to talk with EU but won’t make the first move, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with “everyone”, including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European Union leaders were preparing for potential talks. The FT reported on Thursday that the shift by the EU was prompted by European frustration with negotiations to end the Ukraine war […]

08.05.2026 16:17

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Cyprus energy minister meets ICPAC to strengthen sector accountability

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) leadership held a meeting on Friday with Energy Minister Michael Damianos, to discuss the future of the hydrocarbons sector. The delegation also engaged with Kyriakos Iordanou, the Director General of the ministry, during the official proceedings. The primary focus of the strategic discussion centred on the […]

08.05.2026 15:56

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Man arrested for renting flats not belonging to him

A 45-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with the online advertising of flats for rent, which according to a complaint, did not belong to him. The police said five people filed a complaint on Wednesday in the Famagusta district, saying they had paid the suspect money to rent flats. The man was arrested […]

08.05.2026 15:55

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Kombos bids ‘warm and cordial farewell’ to outgoing US ambassador Davis

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday bid what he described as a “warm and cordial farewell” to outgoing United States ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis, who resigned from the US state department last month. “[I] had a warm and cordial farewell meeting with ambassador Julie Davis as she concludes her pivotal tenure,” he said, before […]

08.05.2026 15:53

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CySEC marks 30 year anniversary with focus on AI and supervision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) marked its 30th anniversary with a conference in Nicosia attended by more than 160 guests, including officials and senior representatives of European supervisory authorities. The event, held on April 29, focused on the regulator’s evolution over the past three decades and the future challenges facing financial supervision, particularly […]

08.05.2026 15:44

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Finance Ministry welcomes IMF findings, warns against foreclosure loopholes

The Finance Ministry welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s assessment of the Cypriot economy while issuing a clear warning that any changes to the foreclosure framework must not create room for abuse by strategic defaulters. In a statement responding to the IMF’s observations and recommendations following its Article IV mission to Cyprus from April 22 to […]

08.05.2026 15:30

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Kofinou farmer arrested for kicking veterinary officer

A livestock farmer was arrested on Friday in Kofinou for assaulting a veterinary officer. Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou said veterinary officers arrived at a farm in Kofinou at 11am on Friday, with a police escort, to take samples for foot and mouth testing. The 43-year-old owner of the far attacked and kicked one of […]

08.05.2026 15:26

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Restaurant review: Paphos favourite back to the good old days

When it comes to firm favourite venues, Oniro has always been a winner, and somewhere we would often take visitors who would always sit in awe of the views and location. In recent years, this incredibly successful restaurant was redeveloped to offer a temporary space while a new permanent structure was being built. Last summer, […]

08.05.2026 15:00

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Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies continue to severely strain the NATO alliance. The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, said the U.S. […]

08.05.2026 14:57

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TechIsland joins forces with CIBA on innovation push

Non-profit technology association TechIsland on Friday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA), aimed at strengthening collaboration across Cyprus’ technology and international business sectors. The organisation said that the partnership is based on a shared commitment to collaboration as a driver of growth for the Cypriot economy […]

08.05.2026 14:42

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Energy storage ‘cannot remain hostage to delays’

Cyprus’ lack of energy storage capacity was lamented by the energy markets association on Friday, which declared that energy storage “cannot remain hostage to delays”. It said that it is both concerned and dissatisfied “over the prolonged and unjustified delay in promoting energy storage projects”, which, it said, is “clearly serving to the detriment of […]

08.05.2026 14:41

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Invest Cyprus targets US tech giants at high-level Washington event

US tech companies explore Cyprus as reliable base for European expansion Invest Cyprus on Friday announced that it hosted a closed-door roundtable in Washington on May 4, alongside fDi Intelligence and the Financial Times to promote Cyprus as a technology and investment destination for US companies. The event took place at the Westin Washington National […]

08.05.2026 14:37

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New hantavirus case suspected on remote island as contact tracing continues

A new suspected case of hantavirus was identified in a British national on the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha on Friday, as efforts continue to trace passengers of the luxury cruise ship hit by the virus and their immediate contacts. The British health security agency did not disclose further details of the new […]

08.05.2026 14:34

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Cyprus says EU shipping policy must stay aligned with global rules

Cyprus must help ensure that Europe speaks with a clear and coordinated voice in global maritime affairs, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said during a working visit to Chios this week.  Speaking at the 1st Mare Forum Chios, where she delivered the keynote address, Hadjimanolis said global shipping is facing a period of regulatory change, geopolitical uncertainty and growing pressure […]

08.05.2026 14:23

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State ‘fully prepared’ for parliamentary elections

The government is fully prepared to hold and facilitate the forthcoming parliamentary elections, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. “The state apparatus is fully prepared to cope with these parliamentary elections, which have the most candidates to date, so that on election day, everything will run smoothly, without any problems whatsoever,” he said during a […]

08.05.2026 14:03

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Guided walks to Pervolia Lighthouse this weekend

Coastline walks at Cape Kiti this Saturday invite the public to a cultural walk around the Pervolia Lighthouse. Organised by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, the Faro Walks event will be an opportunity to explore the Pervolia coastline and embark on a guided tour of the new temporary outdoor exhibition, titled Lighthouse. Two walks […]

08.05.2026 14:02

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Child‑poverty risk falls in Cyprus, but EU highlights severe gaps in housing, energy and access to services

Cyprus has seen a decline in the number of children at risk of poverty or social exclusion in recent years, even as major inequalities persist across key social indicators, according to new European Commission findings. The number of children at risk fell from about 37,000 in 2019 to 26,000 in 2024, a reduction attributed to […]

08.05.2026 14:00

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Russia and Ukraine fight on despite WW2 celebration ceasefire proposal

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Four years since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, Russia and Ukraine […]

08.05.2026 13:54

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Trump says ceasefire still holds after fighting between the US and Iran flares

U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack, but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up, which dented hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution to the crisis. The escalation came as Washington awaited Tehran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end […]

08.05.2026 13:51

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