Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

2026 Minthis Music Festival opens with Florian Christl, ensemble featuring Niklas Liepe

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 opens on July 8, 2026 with a programme of high artistic quality, featuring internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Florian Christl, winner of the German Film Music Award. He will perform alongside his ensemble, with distinguished violinist Niklas Liepe as a special guest artist, signed to Sony Music. Renowned for his […]

07.05.2026 13:27

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Innovation showcase highlights Cyprus as a bridge for research and impact

Cyprus Seeds will host its 4th Cycle Innovation Showcase on May 22, 2026, at the Kolla Factory in Limassol, bringing together a diverse group of inventors, entrepreneurs, and international mentors to celebrate technological advancement. The flagship event, which takes place within the framework of the 2026 DOERS Summit, serves as a vital bridge between academic […]

07.05.2026 13:21

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Eurobank backs €65m UNIC Athens investment

Eurobank has announced that it has financed the development of the new UNIC Athens campus, a project exceeding €65 million that marks a major international investment for Cypriot higher education and expands the presence of the University of Nicosia in Greece. The official inauguration ceremony for UNIC Athens took place on April 30 in the […]

07.05.2026 13:14

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Spring at IKEA: new products deliver small changes, big refresh for your home

IKEA Cyprus welcomes spring with a new product collection, offering solutions to refresh the home easily, affordably and with style. The new IKEA spring collection strikes the perfect balance between contemporary design, functionality and affordable prices, presenting solutions that enhance every personal space. Through new furniture, linens and accessories, every room can be transformed into […]

07.05.2026 13:00

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CING breakthrough for healthy pregnancies in monogenic disorder families

Αn advanced test that transforms how families plan for healthy pregnancies for those with genetic conditions has been developed by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics. The test has upgraded methodologies for preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders, namely genetic conditions caused by pathogenic variations in a single gene, including beta-thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia, […]

07.05.2026 12:57

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Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board

An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas’ chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated talks over Gaza’s future, a senior Hamas official said on Thursday, as leaders of the militant group held talks in Cairo aimed at safeguarding their truce with Israel. Azzam Al-Hayya, son of Khalil Al-Hayya, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday after […]

07.05.2026 12:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

TechIsland to host STEM for All stage at Doers Summit

TechIsland and Women in Tech Cyprus will host a full-day “STEM for All” programme at The Doers Summit 2026 in Limassol on May 21, bringing together technology leaders, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss artificial intelligence, inclusion and the future of work. The event, organised by TechIsland in collaboration with Women in Tech Cyprus, will […]

07.05.2026 12:38

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Cyprus expands harm reduction efforts as drug risks rise

The Cyprus addiction treatment authority is stepping up harm reduction policies as new synthetic opioids, polydrug use and widening inequalities increase drug-related risks, the organisation said on Thursday. In a statement for international harm reduction day on May 7, the authority’s president, Christos Minas, said harm reduction is now a key part of modern drug […]

07.05.2026 12:29

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Record number of candidates file for May 24 parliamentary elections

Candidates have formally entered the final stretch ahead of Cyprus’ May 24 parliamentary elections, which will determine the new composition of the House of Representatives for the 13th parliamentary term. With two and a half weeks to go, a record‑breaking 753 candidates submitted their papers across the six electoral districts, the highest number ever recorded […]

07.05.2026 12:15

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President must take clear stance on Akamas environmentalists say

Five environmental organisations have called on President Nikos Christodoulides to make clear commitments towards protecting the environment – as outlined in his governance programme – following events unfolding in Akamas. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria, Cyprus Wildlife Society, Friends of the Earth Cyprus and Cyprus Natural Coastline Initiative call […]

07.05.2026 12:14

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Bayern Munich lacked killer instinct against PSG, says Neuer

Bayern Munich lacked the clinical finishing and killer instinct shown by Paris St Germain, their goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said, after the French side reached the Champions League final with a 1-1 draw in Germany on Wednesday. Holders PSG earned a 6-5 aggregate victory over the Germans and will face Arsenal in the final on May […]

07.05.2026 12:09

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

AmCham Cyprus hosts CBC governor, honours outgoing US ambassador

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham) this week hosted Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides at its latest Breakfast Series event, while also organising a farewell reception for outgoing United States ambassador Julie Davis, bringing together senior figures from the business, financial and diplomatic communities. The breakfast event featured CBC governor […]

07.05.2026 12:09

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How to recognise fear, obligation and guilt tactics

Many people have walked away from a conversation feeling unsettled, guilty, pressured or strangely responsible for someone else’s emotions, without fully understanding why. Human behaviour analyst Chase Hughes explains that this is often how manipulators and narcissistic people gain control: not always through shouting or obvious aggression, but by quietly triggering your emotions. Their goal […]

07.05.2026 12:00

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Response expected to hotel worker subsidy scheme as May bookings remain low

Trade unions representing hotel employees say they expect a response in the coming days from the labour ministry regarding the extension of a subsidy scheme for workers in the hotel industry, as booking levels for May continue to lag. Representatives of Sykxa – the hotel workers’ union affiliated with Peo –and Ouxeka – affiliated with […]

07.05.2026 11:51

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Man arrested for a series of arson cases

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a series of arson cases in the Paphos district, police said on Thursday. The suspect was seen at around 3pm outside a barbershop in Chloraka, owned by a 37-year-old, allegedly setting a fire outside the premises. When officers moved in to arrest him, he attempted […]

07.05.2026 11:38

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Cyprus shipping minister to lead high-level equality talks in Brussels

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis departed Cyprus on Thursday for a working visit to Chios and Brussels, where she is scheduled to participate in major maritime events linked to the future of global shipping and the promotion of equality and inclusion in the sector. According to an announcement from the Deputy Ministry, Hadjimanolis will first […]

07.05.2026 11:37

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

More flights coming to Larnaca and Paphos as TUS Airways expands Cyprus fleet

TUS Airways on Thursday announced the arrival of a new Airbus A320 aircraft at Larnaca International Airport, further expanding the carrier’s fleet as part of its broader growth strategy in Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. The airline described the latest addition a “significant milestone” for the company, particularly during what it called a period of […]

07.05.2026 11:27

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Cyprus records highest ever temperatures in July 2025

Globally, 2025 was the third-warmest year on record, with Cyprus recording the highest temperature of 46.1C on July 27, 2025, in Lefkara, and 44.7C on July 24, 2025, in Athalassa, the latter being the highest recorded in July since measurements began in 1983. Data from around the world and particularly Europe’s vulnerable hotspots are included […]

07.05.2026 11:17

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Armenian monastery pilgrimage cancelled at last minute by north’s authorities

A planned pilgrimage to the Sourp Magar Armenian monastery in the Kyrenia district was cancelled at the last minute by the Turkish Cypriot authorities, Armenian Cypriot non-voting representative in parliament Vartkes Mahdessian said on Thursday. He told the Cyprus Mail that the paperwork for the trip to take place had been filed through the United […]

07.05.2026 11:05

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Police presence planned in Rizoelia ahead of farmers’ protest

Police will be deployed in the Rizoelia area on Friday to ensure public order and safety during a planned protest over the foot-and-mouth measures by a group of livestock farmers. According to an official police announcement, organisers expect demonstrators to gather at around 11am in the Rizoelia area. Police said their primary objective is to […]

07.05.2026 10:54

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Countries scramble to track passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cape Verde, in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease. Three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died in the outbreak on […]

07.05.2026 10:53

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UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and renew questions over his ability to govern. Elections for almost 5,000 council seats in England and to the parliaments in Scotland and Wales could signal […]

07.05.2026 10:49

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus, Greece and Jordan vow deeper cooperation at Amman summit

Cyprus, Greece and Jordan reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, de‑escalation and regional peace during their fifth trilateral summit in Amman. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus is a stable, reliable partner and a bridge between Europe and the Middle East, adding that Nicosia is proud to stand with Jordan and Greece in what he called a […]

07.05.2026 10:45

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Man spotted acting suspiciously near the central prisons

A 23-year-old third-country national was found to be staying illegally in Cyprus after being spotted acting suspiciously near the central prisons in Nicosia, police said on Thursday. They received information around 9.35pm on Tuesday about a man in the area. Officers went to the scene and identified the man, who said he intended to apply […]

07.05.2026 10:44

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