Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

TV shows we love: The Swarm

One word that comes to mind when I think of The Swarm isunsettling. An ecological thriller that slowly builds the idea that the planet itself might be reacting to human actions, it turns natural events into something far more mysterious and connected. At first, everything seems like separate incidents across the world. But as the […]

27.05.2026 15:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Volt to assess path forward following election defeat

Discussion over Volt’s electoral defeat and the party’s future direction began on Wednesday following meetings of its collective bodies, with former MP Alexandra Attalides saying the new House is expected to function with “a more conservative agenda”. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Attalides said the party’s message “clearly did not get through” despite what […]

27.05.2026 14:54

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says

An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM 011200.KS in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Saeed Koozechi, the Iranian ambassador to South Korea, denied Iran’s role in the South Korean vessel attack saying his country […]

27.05.2026 14:49

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus bodies prepare proposal for lung cancer screening

Health and scientific bodies in Cyprus are working on a joint proposal for a national lung cancer screening programme under the European SOLACE Plus initiative it was announced on Wednesday. According to the Cyprus Medical Association, the programme supports early diagnosis through low-dose CT scans and forms part of the European Union’s wider cancer prevention […]

27.05.2026 14:48

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

EOA says dangerous buildings are owners’ sole responsibility

Responsibility for dangerous buildings lies solely with their owners, the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) said on Wednesday, stressing that public safety is “not up for negotiation”. In a statement, the authority urged all building owners, as well as management committees of jointly owned properties where applicable, to recognise that they bear full and […]

27.05.2026 14:45

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Remote marketing work trends and opportunities for professionals in Cyprus

Is remote work still “a thing” or just a phase after the pandemic? If you’ve been looking at job boards at 2 AM thinking this, the answer is yes, it’s alive and changing fast. And for marketing professionals in Cyprus (or anyone considering working with Cypriot companies), the remote scene is actually becoming one of […]

27.05.2026 14:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Radio station loses appeal over ‘car horn honking’ ad

An appeal lodged by radio station Kiss FM against a fine imposed for playing adverts unsuitable when driving, was thrown out on Tuesday by the supreme constitutional court. In the ruling made public on Wednesday, the court said the radio station had challenged the initial decision by the administrative court, which said Kiss FM had […]

27.05.2026 14:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CHP’s Cyprus branch sides with Ozel as Turkish political crisis deepens

The Cyprus branch office of Turkish opposition political party the CHP has sided with Ozgur Ozel, with the party and Turkish politics at large now engulfed by a crisis after a court annulled the results of Turkey’s largest opposition political party the CHP’s 2023 party conference and thus removed Ozel from office. Social media accounts run […]

27.05.2026 14:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Scene

Sad News from TFR – The Foreign Residents in the TRNC

Tributes to Marion Stuart and Robert George Burns, two much‑loved members of the TRNC expat community. We share condolences with their families and friends at this sad time.The postSad News from TFR – The Foreign Residents in the TRNCappeared first onCyprusScene.com.

27.05.2026 14:28

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Timur Turlov presents Freedom case at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., a parent company of Freedom24, addressed MBA students at Stanford University in California on May 26, 2026. The session marked the first academic case study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) dedicated to the corporate strategy of a Central Asian company. The teaching material, published by Stanford […]

27.05.2026 14:11

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

New farmer protest announced for Friday

A livestock‑farmers’ group plans a new protest in Nicosia on Friday, escalating opposition to government measures aimed at containing foot‑and‑mouth disease. The group, “Voice of Livestock Farmers,” said members will gather at GSP Stadium at 10:30 a.m. before marching to the Presidential Palace. Organizers said they have already notified police to secure the necessary permits […]

27.05.2026 14:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones

Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defence systems and arm staff to repel drone attacks, a document published by the lower house of parliament showed. Ukraine struck the central bank’s office in Sevastopol in Crimea with a missile on Wednesday, local governor Mikhail Razvozhaev […]

27.05.2026 13:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Demosthenous murder trial delayed over defence objections

Proceedings in the trial over the killing of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous were adjourned on Wednesday after defence raised objections concerning the charges and disclosure of evidence in the case. The six accused appeared before the Limassol criminal court yet were not called to answer the indictment following objections submitted by defence counsel representing defendants […]

27.05.2026 13:54

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Theatro Ena presents The Talented Mr Ripley

One of the most compelling psychological thrillers of the 20th century, The Talented Mr Ripley, Patricia Highsmith’s iconic novel, continues to captivate audiences with its atmosphere, tension and deep psychological complexity, exploring identity, obsession and the darker paths of human ambition. This month, Theatro Ena brings its story to Nicosia’s theatre stage, premiering on Wednesday. […]

27.05.2026 13:53

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

West Ham stick with Espirito Santo despite relegation from Premier League

West Ham United have decided to keep manager Nuno Espirito Santo in charge of the London side despite their relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season, the club said on Wednesday. West Ham finished 18th in the standings to drop down to the second-tier Championship for the first time since […]

27.05.2026 13:47

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Larnaca to attempt Guinness record for battery collection

The Federation of Parents’ Associations of Larnaca Primary Schools will try to set a Guinness World Record for the longest line of AA batteries at an environmental event in Larnaca on 7 June at Zouchouri Square from 5pm. Organisers aim to collect over 33,000 AA batteries, surpassing the current record of 31,204 set in the […]

27.05.2026 13:41

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus petroleum sales fall amid fuel price pressures

Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus fell by 5 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, as the island continued to feel the effects of rising fuel prices and broader energy market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran. According to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), total sales of petroleum products reached 118,375 […]

27.05.2026 13:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus work-life balance remains strained by long weekly hours

The rhythm of the working week in Cyprus remains more demanding than the European Union average, with new Eurostat data highlighting a clear divergence between the island’s labour market and the rest of the bloc. According to the statistical office’s employment report for 2025, the average actual weekly working hours for individuals in Cyprus stood […]

27.05.2026 13:17

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Papadopoulos remains coy over House presidency, ‘will meet’ Elam

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Tuesday held his cards close to his chest over the prospect of him standing for House president when the new parliament convenes for the first time next week. He told Politis radio that his party “is taking into account the intentions of the parties” which will join it in parliament, […]

27.05.2026 13:16

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Denmark goalkeeper Schmeichel retires due to shoulder injury

Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday after failing to recover fully from a serious shoulder injury. The 39-year-old Dane suffered the injury during Denmark’s Nations League quarter-final defeat by Portugal in March 2025, continuing to play after his side had used all their substitutes. The issue then […]

27.05.2026 13:06

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Elam eyes education, environment and defence committee chairs in new parliament

Elam leader Christos Christou said on Wednesday that Elam will seek to chair the parliamentary committees on education and environment in the new House of Representatives, following the party’s strong electoral performance in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Speaking on CyBC, Christou said the party intends to claim the leadership of three parliamentary committees, identifying education and […]

27.05.2026 13:01

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

ICT specialist employment in Cyprus dips, gender gap persists

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector in Cyprus faced a minor contraction in 2025, with the share of specialists in total employment falling to 4.9 per cent from 5 per cent in the previous year. According to figures released by Eurostat, 10.45 million people were employed as ICT specialists across the European Union during […]

27.05.2026 12:58

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Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre launches new PET/CT service

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre announces the launch of its new PET/CT service, a significant technological upgrade that substantially enhances the level of care provided to oncology patients. The addition of the PET/CT system, the most advanced currently available in Cyprus, marks an important milestone for the Centre, enabling greater accuracy in the diagnosis, […]

27.05.2026 12:53

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Livestock farmers call sampling row a ‘major fiasco’

The association “Voice of Livestock Farmers” has branded the controversy over sampling procedures a “major fiasco” with a protest expected to take place outside the presidential palace on Friday morning. Stella Petrou, spokeswoman for livestock association Voice of the Livestock Farmers, said that a large turnout is expected at the demonstration. “They made fools of […]

27.05.2026 12:52

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