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Our View: Buses will be a rare sight if govt does not invest in them

In March, following an announcement that the Pame Express bus route taking commuters from GSP carpark into Nicosia would be scrapped due to a shortage of bus drivers, which sparked threats concerning the contractual obligations of the company, it was decided that the service would continue – but only for two months. In the meantime, […]

05.05.2026 04:20

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Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig

Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of the eastern German city of Leipzig, Mayor Burkhard Jung said, the latest in a spate of such incidents in recent years in Germany. Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man […]

05.05.2026 00:49

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus signs joint statement affirming will to ‘tackle’ irregular migration

President Nikos Christodoulides was one of 33 heads of government to sign a joint statement affirming their will to work together to “tackle” irregular migration on the sidelines of the day’s European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Alongside Christodoulides, the statement was signed by the leaders of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech […]

04.05.2026 23:41

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Nicosia’s Ochi market to temporarily relocate

Nicosia’s Ochi market is to temporarily relocate from its usual location atop the Venetian walls’ Constanzo bastion, next to the Bayraktar mosque, for around seven months, the Nicosia municipality said on Monday. Instead, the market will be held every Wednesday and Saturday in the car park next to the Podocataro bastion, east of the old […]

04.05.2026 23:23

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Cyprus sends Safe programme loan agreement to Commission for approval

Cyprus is one of ten European Union member states which has now sent its loan agreement to receive funds under the EU’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme to the European Commission for approval, commission spokesman Thomas Reiner confirmed on Monday. Alongside Cyprus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia have […]

04.05.2026 23:11

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Erdogan: Cyprus issue blocked Turkey’s journey towards EU

The Cyprus issue “blocked” Turkey’s journey toward membership of the European Union, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “Recently, some damaging debates regarding Turkey’s position in Europe, again triggered by European actors, have been witnessed,” he said after the day’s cabinet meeting, before pointing out that Turkey first applied for association with […]

04.05.2026 22:54

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North criminalises journalists naming high-profile crime suspects

Journalists’ reporting of the names of high-profile individuals who appear in court accused of crimes was on Monday criminalised in the north, after a bill banning the act was passed through the Turkish Cypriot legislature with the votes of members of the three ruling coalition parties, the UBP, the DP, and the YDP. As such, […]

04.05.2026 21:59

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Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles

Fire broke out at a major UAE oil industry zone on Monday after a drone attack originating from Iran, authorities said, as the Gulf state’s military separately intercepted three Iranian missiles over its waters and a fourth crashed into the sea. Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the blaze at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, […]

04.05.2026 20:05

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Mitsotakis highlights Cyprus’ proximity to Middle East in Wadephul meeting

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday highlighted Cyprus’ proximity to the Middle East as he welcomed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to Athens ahead of Tuesday’s Defence Exhibition Athens. “Welcome to Athens. You are coming at a time of great turmoil, so we have a lot to discuss. We are, along with Cyprus, the […]

04.05.2026 19:56

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Vyras redoubles criticism of govt over Larnaca port, marina

Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Monday redoubled his criticism of the government over the ongoing projects to redevelop his town’s port and marina, saying that he has “reasonable questions” over the matter which “cannot remain unanswered”. “It was mentioned that the marina docking projects are ready to begin. Are there complete construction plans and all […]

04.05.2026 19:37

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Forest beat disjointed Chelsea 3-1

Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-1 home Premier League defeat by a second-string Nottingham Forest side on Monday, extinguishing any lingering hope of a top-five finish that would guarantee Champions League football next season. It was the listless and error-ridden London side’s sixth league defeat in a row, after buoyant Forest went ahead within two minutes […]

04.05.2026 19:23

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Theatre workshops travel to the mountains

A series of free theatre workshops titled The Place Is Its People are happening soon in the villages of Foini, Kyperounta and Lania. The programme is an initiative of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) in collaboration with the Cultural Committee of the Troodos Mountain Regions and the Commissioner for Mountain Communities, which has been ongoing […]

04.05.2026 19:18

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Cyprus’ banking sector resilient, shows limited vigour

Although the banking sector in Cyprus remains resilient, it displays limited vigour, while any tampering with the foreclosures framework could slow the clearing out of bad loans and also raise the cost of borrowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. The IMF issued its ‘concluding statement’ after wrapping up its latest mission to Cyprus, […]

04.05.2026 19:15

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Ballot printing for May 24 parliamentary elections to begin on May 9

Ballot papers for the May 24 parliamentary elections will begin printing on May 9 and be completed by May 14, according to the Government Printing Office’s schedule, Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia has said. Elia said staffing of polling stations is expected to be finalized next week, followed by training for the employees selected from […]

04.05.2026 18:45

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Arsos village denies online claims surrounding takeover

The community council of a mountain village on Monday rubbished claims made on social media about part of it being turned into an Israeli community. The Arsos – Gerovasa/Trozena community council issued a firm denial of online claims surrounding the village of Trozena, dismissing the reports on social media as “unfounded” and “not reflecting reality.” […]

04.05.2026 18:37

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Fuel costs and Middle East conflict hit air freight demand

Global air cargo demand fell by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in March, reflecting significant disruption across key logistics hubs, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The decline was more pronounced in international operations, where demand dropped by 5.5 per cent compared with March 2025. At the same time, cargo capacity decreased by 4.7 […]

04.05.2026 18:22

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Anti corruption authority to release info on probe Tuesday

The anti-corruption authority said on Monday it will release some ‘technical data’ regarding its investigation into allegations of systemic corruption made in Mafia State, a book published by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Head of the authority Harris Poyadjis told media that on Tuesday it will make known certain data about the probe – the number of […]

04.05.2026 17:15

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Election candidate furious over defaced banner

Hunters’ Movement parliamentary election candidate Stefanos Rousou Roskos on Monday expressed fury after a banner advertising his candidacy was defaced. He said the vandalism was “unacceptable”, and that such actions “do not scare us” and “do not stop us”. “On the contrary, they make us even more determined. We continue our fight, with dignity and […]

04.05.2026 17:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Twelve firefighting aircraft ready ahead of wildfire season, official says

Twelve firefighting aircraft are already prepared to support this year’s wildfire response, with a thirteenth expected to be ready in the coming days, Fire Service Chief Nikos Longinos has said. Speaking on CyBC — Longinos – who has served as national coordinator of the Civil Protection Mechanism since March 11 — reminded the public that […]

04.05.2026 17:00

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Three-day remand after cigarettes found at airport

Two passengers arrested at Larnaca airport when hundreds of packets of cigarettes were found in their luggage were remanded in police custody on Monday by the Larnaca district court. The cigarettes were seized by customs officers at the airport on Sunday, following tip offs and checks on the luggage of two passengers heading to Manchester, […]

04.05.2026 16:52

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Petrolina board approves dividend proposal

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on Monday confirmed its final financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, following a board meeting held on April 29, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Larnaca. The board of directors approved the audited consolidated financial statements and the audited financial statements of the parent company, marking the formal […]

04.05.2026 16:49

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History made in Limassol: Cyprus marks first-ever grand Gujarat Statehood Day

The vibrant spirit of India’s western coast illuminated the Mediterranean on May 1, 2026, as the island’s Gujarati community hosted a historic celebration for the 66th Gujarat Statehood Day (Gujarat Sthapana Divas). Held at the prestigious Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol, the gala marked the first time the day has been celebrated on such a […]

04.05.2026 16:48

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Ukraine hopes to open negotiation areas for EU accession within two months

Ukraine hopes to open negotiations on six areas for European Union accession within two months, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. “We are counting on the opening of all six negotiation clusters over the course of this and next month. Technically, Ukraine is fully ready,” Zelenskiy said after he met with European Council President Antonio […]

04.05.2026 16:31

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Church donates 15 buses to National Guard

A contract for the purchase of 15 buses by the church of Cyprus, to be donated for use by the National Guard, was signed at the Archbishopric on Monday. “The Orthodox Church has always blessed and blesses defensive and liberation struggles and prays to God to grant victories,” Archbishop Georgios said. The agreement was signed […]

04.05.2026 16:30

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