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Wu becomes second-youngest Crucible champion after epic 18-17 win

Wu Yize became the second-youngest winner of the Snooker World Championship when the 22-year-old beat Briton Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a deciding frame thriller on Monday. The Chinese player edged a tight battle against former champion Murphy, who recovered from going behind overnight to keep the battle going long into Monday evening. Wu is the […]

05.05.2026 10:25

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Fire damages vehicle in Paphos

A fire broke out in a parked car in Paphos early on Tuesday, causing damage to the front and engine, police said. The car belongs to a 31-year-old man. The fire, reported at around 1.15am, was extinguished by the fire brigade. Authorities cordoned off the area for further investigations later in the morning to determine […]

05.05.2026 10:15

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Lanes and Courtyards of Lania open again

Evergreen and colourful, filled with artists’ studios and historic museums, the village of Lania is getting ready to host another exciting annual event. The Lanes & Courtyards of Lania, which has been happening since 2006, returns for a weekend full of activities, performances, demonstrations and workshops for all ages, organised for free by the Women […]

05.05.2026 09:59

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Christodoulides: Comprehensive defence planning crucial for EU

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, on Tuesday stressed the importance of a comprehensive defence framework for the European Union during a meeting with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the DEFEA 2026 conference in Athens, where both sides underlined the significance of strengthening the EU’s mutual assistance clause, as outlined […]

05.05.2026 09:51

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Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says

A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting a call from President Xi Jinping for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday. The explosion in Liuyang, under the administration of Hunan’s capital city of Changsha and a hub for fireworks manufacturing, occurred on Monday […]

05.05.2026 09:43

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President condemns attacks on UAE, expresses solidarity

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, expressing Cyprus’ full support for the country and its leadership. In a post on X, the President said he “strongly condemns” the attacks and conveyed his solidarity with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and […]

05.05.2026 09:40

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Man arrested after causing disturbance on Ledra Street

Police proceeded with the arrest of a man who was causing a disturbance in Ledra Street, following an incident reported on Monday afternoon. According to police, a shop owner in the Ledra’s area contacted authorities, reporting that a foreign national was banging on the door of the premises and causing concern. A police officer responded […]

05.05.2026 09:31

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus posts 1.5% budget surplus in first quarter

Cyprus recorded a general‑government surplus equal to 1.5 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, slightly below the 1.6 percent surplus in the same period last year, according to preliminary figures from the Statistical Service. Total revenue in the quarter rose 5.4 percent, while total expenditure increased 7.3 percent, the agency said.

05.05.2026 09:15

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President Christodoulides in Athens for DEFEA defence conference

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is in Athens on Tuesday, where he is set to address the DEFEA 2025 defence industry conference. On the sidelines of the conference, President Christodoulides will hold a bilateral meeting with Nikos Dendias, Greece’s Minister of National Defence. He will also meet with the European Commissioner for Defence, […]

05.05.2026 09:12

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UAE pledges to meet global oil demand without restrictions after OPEC exit

The United Arab Emirates owes it to its investment partners to produce what ‌global oil markets require without restrictions, while cooperating with other crude producers, its energy minister said on Monday after the Gulf state left OPEC. The UAE, one of OPEC’s biggest producers, exited the group on May 1, widening a rift ​with its […]

05.05.2026 09:02

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Seven arrests in island-wide police crime prevention operations

Police carried out coordinated, targeted patrols across Cyprus overnight, leading to seven arrests as part of ongoing efforts to prevent serious crime and enhance public safety. The intensified police presence was evident across urban areas nationwide, with officers focusing on key locations in a bid to maintain public order and strengthen the sense of security […]

05.05.2026 08:56

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Unsettled weather with isolated showers and storms across Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the region, bringing mixed weather conditions across Cyprus, with periods of cloudiness, isolated showers and the possibility of thunderstorms in some areas. Temperatures will rise to around 20°C inland and along the coasts, and to approximately 8°C in the higher mountains. More specifically, on Tuesday, conditions will be […]

05.05.2026 08:35

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Limassol mall proposals face scrutiny and local pushback

The examination of two applications for the development of shopping centres in eastern Limassol began in late March by the five-member Derogations Council, with the process expected to continue in subsequent sessions until final decisions are reached. According to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce (Evel), the council is currently […]

05.05.2026 08:02

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Ellinas Finance raises €210,000 through new bond tranche

Ellinas Finance Public Company Limited has announced that its board of directors approved the second issuance of part of its Series F bond, amounting to €210,000. The decision follows an earlier resolution dated November 17, 2025, under which the company moved forward with the second tranche of the Series F bond programme. The company confirmed […]

05.05.2026 07:50

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US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz with duelling maritime blockades, shaking a fragile truce. The fresh volleys of missiles and drones came after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new effort to get stranded tankers and other ships through […]

05.05.2026 07:45

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Global tourism set for climate-driven shift

Climate, quality and digital data will define tourism development over the next five years, according to the research director of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), who outlined key global trends shaping the sector’s future. “Climate, quality and digital data will determine tourism development over the next five years,” Nejc Jus, research director at […]

05.05.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, weekend work, banking, technology, startups, Keve

The Cyprus general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €573.3 million during January-March 2026, according to a report based on preliminary data by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The surplus corresponded to 1.5 per cent of GDP, compared with a surplus of €600.60m, which was equivalent to 1.6 per cent of GDP, during the same […]

05.05.2026 07:30

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Financial firms pivot from cuts to “active hold” in latest BoE poll

Financial firms surveyed by the Bank of England ​last month did not expect ‌the central bank to raise interest rates this year, though they ​no longer expected rates to ​be cut, according to a ⁠poll released by the BoE. The BoE’s quarterly Market ​Participants Survey, conducted from April 15-17, showed a median expectation for Bank […]

05.05.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

May snowfall surprises visitors at Troodos

An unusual late‑season snowfall covered the Troodos mountains overnight and into Tuesday morning, creating a rare winter scene in early May. Meteorological officer Andreas Chrysanthou said he does not recall May snowfall during his time at the department, noting that while records show it has happened before, the phenomenon is extremely rare. He described the […]

05.05.2026 06:30

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UK mortgage approvals hit four-month high as buyers rush to beat rising rates

British lenders approved the most mortgages in four months in March while consumer lending grew at the fastest ​annual rate in over two years, according to Bank of England ‌data which showed some resilience in the economy at the start of the Iran war. The number of mortgages approved for house purchase – a leading […]

05.05.2026 06:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Tuesday weather: Partly cloudy skies and periods of heavier cloud cover

A weak low‑pressure system is influencing the area on Tuesday, bringing partly cloudy skies and periods of heavier cloud cover. Isolated showers are possible along the coasts early in the day. By midday, developing clouds are expected to produce isolated showers, with a chance of a brief thunderstorm, mainly in the mountains and eastern half […]

05.05.2026 06:13

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Tesla sales rebound in Europe as Iran war drives demand for electric vehicles

Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but ​fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD (002594.SZ) kept chipping away ‌at the US electric vehicle maker’s market share. Tesla’s sales have recovered strongly in Europe this year after two consecutive annual declines, including a drop ​of nearly 27 per […]

05.05.2026 06:00

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Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The U.S. Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and “suspicious individual” near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement. The incident led to a brief lockdown at the White House. Agents patrolling the outer perimeter of the White House complex […]

05.05.2026 05:23

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Cyprus sees people with disabilities report lowest levels of discrimination in EU

Only 3.1 per cent of Cypriots with disabilities feel discriminated against in administrative offices and public services, Eurostat data published on Monday showed, ranking the island lowest in the EU alongside Italy. In the EU as a whole, shares of disabled people who felt discriminated against in administrative offices and public services were higher than […]

05.05.2026 04:24

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