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DEK leader Themistocleous files candidacy in Limassol

Andreas Themistocleous, the leader of the Democratic National Movement (DEK), on Wednesday filed his candidacy at the top of his party’s ballot in the Limassol district. “For DEK, today is a historical day. It is the first time that we are demanding entry into parliament. We hope that the people will vote with the right […]

06.05.2026 11:12

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Action Global ranked amongst 15 best agencies in the Middle East

Cyprus-headquartered Action Global Communications has once again been listed among the Top 15 agencies in the Middle East. The annual ranking of PRovoke Media, a leading authority in the global communications industry, recognises agencies that demonstrate consistent excellence across key criteria including financial performance, creativity, innovation, thought leadership and organisational culture. Founded in Cyprus in […]

06.05.2026 11:09

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Independent candidate Larry Fergeson pulls out of race

Communications professional Larry Fergeson on Wednesday morning decided at the last minute not to stand in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. He had been given a timeslot to register his candidacy in Nicosia by the interior ministry, and while he arrived at the registration centre on time, he ultimately elected not to run for election. It […]

06.05.2026 11:08

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Dipa leader Garoyian presents ‘diverse list of candidates’

Dipa leader Marios Garoyian on Wednesday morning accompanied his party’s candidates to register their candidacies in the Nicosia district, though after having spent 15 of the last 20 years as an MP, he will not stand as a candidate himself. On this front, he said he has “mixed feelings”, but stressed that not standing in […]

06.05.2026 11:03

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60 convictions for child sexual abuse cases in 2025

A total of 60 convictions in child sexual abuse cases were seen in 2025, police said on Wednesday. Each case reflects detailed investigations carried out by the unit for the management of vulnerable people (Ydyep). Police stressed that protecting minors remains a priority, with efforts focused on prompt investigations and child-friendly procedures. They said victims […]

06.05.2026 10:59

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Anastasiou presents Edek candidates in Nicosia

Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou on Wednesday presented his party’s candidates in the Nicosia district, hailing the diversity of their ballot. “Edek is proud because 25 per cent of our candidates are women, 69 per cent are young people. Edek is not only a historical party, but it is present in the future,” he said. He […]

06.05.2026 10:57

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Coral Cyprus supports ‘No Child Left Behind-Portage’ scheme

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) announces its support for the “No Child Left Behind-Portage” programme, implemented by the Pancyprian Association of Rare Genetic Diseases “Unique Smiles”, in collaboration with the Rotary Clubs of Cyprus. This is a collaboration with a meaningful social impact, actively strengthening access for children and families to early intervention services across Cyprus. […]

06.05.2026 10:57

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‘Inappropriate behaviour’ by nurse probed by Okypy

An investigation into a complaint lodged by the family of an elderly patient against inappropriate behaviour on behalf of nursing staff, which they claimed placed the woman’s life in danger, was opened on Wednesday by state health services organisation (Okypy). The woman had reportedly been admitted to a state hospital after the private clinic treating […]

06.05.2026 10:54

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Regional leader of Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there

The regional government of Spain’s Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly hantavirusto dock on the archipelago, its leader, Fernando Clavijo, said on Wednesday. “This decision is not based on any technical criteria, nor is there sufficient information to reassure the public […]

06.05.2026 10:50

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Hunters’ leader Prodromou files candidacy in Famagusta

Hunters’ Movement leader Nicolas Prodromou on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy for the forthcoming elections at the top of his party’s ballot in the Famagusta district. He said his party’s candidates are “not people of politics, but people of hard work and toil”. “They are ready to fight for their principles, for justice, and for […]

06.05.2026 10:48

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SocialTech Lab appointed Cyprus representative for EIT Food

The non-profit organisation SocialTech Lab has been appointed as the National Representative of EIT Food for Cyprus, a role that will expand access for startups, researchers and other stakeholders in Cyprus to European funding, programmes and collaborations within the agrifood sector. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a […]

06.05.2026 10:45

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Sikou Pano! candidates register in Nicosia

Candidates from the Sikou Pano! (Get Up!) party on Wednesday morning registered their candidacies for the forthcoming parliamentary elections in the Nicosia district, with both the party’s founder and figurehead Chistofer Tornaritis and current leader Sotiris Christou speaking to reporters afterwards. “This is the first time I have made statements as a politician. We have […]

06.05.2026 10:40

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Iran demands “fair and comprehensive” agreement amid US push to end Gulf conflict

Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump cited “great progress” in the process. “We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations,” Foreign […]

06.05.2026 10:27

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Demal’s Christos Clerides files candidacy in Nicosia

Former bar association chairman Christos Clerides on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy in the Nicosia district at the top of the ballot of Demal (Democratic Change), the party he founded last year, for the forthcoming parliamentary elections. He has made the headlines in recent weeks for his commentary on the ‘Sandy’ case, in which Volt […]

06.05.2026 10:18

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XM represents Cyprus at Great Place To Work® For All Summit™

The XM Group of Companies proudly participated at the Great Place To Work® For All Summit™, the leading conference that brings together business leaders to highlight workplace culture as a catalyst for business performance. XM was represented by Dr Stavri Morti, co-CEO of the Group, alongside executives from major international organisations including Delta Air Lines, […]

06.05.2026 10:07

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Diko leader Papadopoulos files candidacy, ‘ready to take responsibility’

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections at the top of his party’s ballot in the Nicosia district. “Today, we stand before the public and society with a group of people who are ready to take responsibility. Our fellow men and women are asking for something simple; […]

06.05.2026 10:02

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Larnaca exhibition honours great Cypriot artist

“I was a Varoshiotoui [kid from Varosha], I wanted to work, to create and I didn’t have enough time, I had to learn as much as I could as fast as I could,” the great Cypriot artist Nina Iacovou of whom a retrospective exhibition is being organized once said. The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation […]

06.05.2026 10:00

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Ecologists’ leader Papadouris files candidacy in Nicosia district

Ecologists’ Movement leader Stavros Papadouris on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections at the top of his party’s ballot in the Nicosia district. “We understand how difficult these elections will be and the populism which is prevailing,” he said, with his party likely to face an uphill battle to retain any […]

06.05.2026 09:59

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Akel leader Stefanou files candidacy in Nicosia

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections at the top of his party’s ballot in the Nicosia district. “The parliamentary elections are taking place at a time when our country is facing many problems and challenges. There is a need for society to be protected and supported […]

06.05.2026 09:49

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Annita files candidacy in Larnaca

Disy leader Annita Demetriou, who served as House president during the last parliament, filed her candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary election at the top of her party’s ballot in the Larnaca district on Wednesday morning. “Along with our Larnaca ballot, I am also putting forward my own candidacy. Larnaca and our homeland deserve the best,” […]

06.05.2026 09:48

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Almost 750 candidates to register for parliamentary elections

Almost 750 people were expected to file candidacies for the forthcoming parliamentary elections on Wednesday, as official registrations opened for those vying to win one of the 56 seats in the House. Candidacies are to be filed at six locations across the island, with all candidates, from household political names belonging to the island’s largest […]

06.05.2026 09:47

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Israel prepares for new strikes as it issues evacuation warning for 12 villages and towns in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military issued an urgent warning on Wednesday to residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, including some north of the Litani River, telling them to leave their homes, saying Hezbollah had violated the ceasefire agreement. The military said civilians near Hezbollah fighters or facilities may be at risk.

06.05.2026 09:45

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Prisoner dies in hospital

An 81-year-old male prisoner died in hospital on Tuesday night, the justice ministry announced on Wednesday. The ministry said the man had been “facing serious health problems” prior to his death, and that he was undergoing regular kidney dialysis. He was serving a six-year sentence, having been convicted of what the ministry described as “sexual […]

06.05.2026 08:48

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Today’s weather: Largely clear, rain possible in afternoon

Wednesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though clouds are expected to gather in the afternoon and possibly produce isolated pockets of rain, mostly inland and in the mountains. Temperatures are set to rise to 23 degrees Celsius inland, 22 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 12 degrees Celsius […]

06.05.2026 08:43

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