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No seat at the table: Europe absent from Trump-Xi dialogue

The recent meeting between the presidents of the United States and China marks a phase of “managed stability,” in which competition continues but with mechanisms designed to prevent escalation. For Europe, this gives rise to both opportunities and significant challenges. The main outcomes of the meeting include: China’s commitment to purchase agricultural products and 200 […]

31.05.2026 17:02

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Suspected Hamas operative in Cyprus thought behind alleged terror plot in Israel

An operative of Hamas living in Cyprus was, according to an indictment filed in Israel, the mastermind behind a major case of planned terrorist attacks there, leading to two people being arrested. The Cyprus News Agency said that according to the Israeli Prosecutor’s Office, H.G. and A.R.H., both aged 21 and residents of East Jerusalem, […]

31.05.2026 16:57

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Emergency warnings to rely on sirens and SMS for those without smartphones

The government’s newly launched nationwide emergency warning system and its ability to reach residents using older mobile devices has come under scrutiny, particularly regarding elderly people in remote communities who may not use smartphones. Authorities have stated that traditional sirens and direct SMS messaging will complement the new alert platform during emergencies. Speaking to the […]

31.05.2026 16:06

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Cyprus hotel bookings making slow comeback

A gradual improvement in hotel bookings, however they are still moving at lower levels than expected for the period, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said on Sunday. “We are at lower levels than we should have been for the month of May,” he said, adding that a similar picture is expected […]

31.05.2026 15:20

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Film screenings coming to the old town

Summer is on its way, and that means that outdoor film screenings. First up is Nicosia’s Images and Views of Alternative Cinema Festival, which returns to the old town from June 15 to 21, taking place in the inner courtyard of the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum. The festival is an initiative of the deputy ministry […]

31.05.2026 15:15

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‘Everyone’s cooperation needed’ to fight fires

Everyone’s cooperation is needed to deal with fires during the summer season, head of the Union of Cyprus Communities Andreas Kitromilides said on Sunday adding that village authorities must have the necessary staff and financial resources to cope with their responsibilities. “Dealing with fires is not only a matter for the communities,” kitromelides told the […]

31.05.2026 14:50

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I love Cyprus deeply, but …

I am a Cypriot citizen, a mother, a grandmother, and a person who deeply loves our island and everything it represents. I am writing not out of politics or personal interest, but out of disappointment and concern for the condition of our country – a country blessed with beauty, history, hospitality and tourism, yet increasingly […]

31.05.2026 14:25

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Kostyuk sends former champion Swiatek packing in French Open last 16

By Shrivathsa Sridhar Iga Swiatek’s 25th birthday celebrations turned sour at the French Open on Sunday as the former champion lost 7-5 6-1 to Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk, her bid for a fifth title ending just when she had looked to be rediscovering her form. Swiatek’s shock defeat comes amid a chaotic spell at […]

31.05.2026 14:24

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Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and ambition. Since ​being erected during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, it has stood impassively as time marched on and civilizations rose and fell. Researchers […]

31.05.2026 14:00

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Ukainian drones hit pipeline, refinery in overnight strikes

Ukrainian drones struck energy targets across several Russian regions overnight, including an oil pipeline pumping station and an oil refinery, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday, in an escalating campaign of strikes against Russian infrastructure. Ukraine’s General Staff said it had struck the Saratov oil refinery on the Volga river, causing a large fire. […]

31.05.2026 13:32

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Malta’s Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela claimed a record-breaking, fourth successive general election victory for his Labour Party on Sunday. “This is a victory of all the people based on the programme we presented for all the people,” Abela told reporters, saying results showed his party had “won a strong mandate”. “Let us maintain the spirit […]

31.05.2026 13:29

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Kanye West performs to 118,000 in Turkey despite bans elsewhere

US rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, drew more than 100,000 fans to a concert in Istanbul on Saturday night. West, also known as Ye, has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer following years of antisemitic remarks, including statements praising Adolf […]

31.05.2026 13:26

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Remand after arrest at football final

A 29-year-old man was remanded in police custody for three days on Sunday by the Nicosia district court after he reportedly threw a flare at a police officer trying to arrest him. He was initially arrested late on Saturday afternoon. He was the second arrest following incidents at the GSP stadium in Nicosia n Friday […]

31.05.2026 13:23

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Is the idea of non-citizens voting in all Cyprus elections just ridiculous?

A total of 378,150 people voted in last Sunday’s parliamentary elections – but what about the foreign nationals? That number represents 66.4 per cent of those who were eligible to vote, but it’s entirely separate from the 243,000 non-citizens (144,000 of them citizens of a non-EU country, the rest EU citizens) who also live in […]

31.05.2026 13:08

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Cyprus has too many politicians and too little government

By Yiannakis Kaponi A constituent telephones a newly elected MP in Nicosia. There have been repeated serious road accidents on a dangerous stretch of road in their area. Residents demand immediate action: traffic calming measures, better lighting, road redesign and stricter enforcement. The natural assumption is that their elected representative can fix the problem. But […]

31.05.2026 12:39

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Importance of foster care underlined

The importance of foster care as an essential form of alternative care for children under the care of the state was highlighted by the deputy ministry of social welfare on Sunday, World Foster Day. Social Welfare Services play a key role in strengthening the institution of foster care, through the continuous support of children and […]

31.05.2026 12:39

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President to head to Kazakhstan onboard first direct flight

President Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Wednesday accompanied by ministers and a business delegation, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Sunday. It is the first official visit by a Cyprus president to Kazakhstan, where, in addition to his meeting with the president, Christodoulides will also speak with the Cyprus-Kazakhstan […]

31.05.2026 12:09

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Death on Pervolia-Meneou road

The law needs to be changed in Cyprus so that the police accept the evidence from drivers’ dashcams and set up a website where drivers can upload their evidence of dangerous driving. The standard of driving in Cyprus is often dangerous and frequently appalling. I regularly drive on the road between Meneou and Pervolia. This […]

31.05.2026 11:58

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Cyprus expanding role as a bridge between continents

Cyprus acting as a bridge with the region is a continuation of the Informal European Council and now we have expanded the scope of this neighborhood, reaching as far as Saudi Arabia and India, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday. He added that expanding Nicosia’s geopolitical footprint was declared a central goal of foreign […]

31.05.2026 11:56

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From theory to summit diplomacy

During President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing, President Xi Jinping invoked the Thucydides Trap directly in his discussion with the American president. Its use, for the first time during a summit with an American president, is symbolically important. Ideas matter in diplomacy. Words are never innocent at that level. They signal. They frame. They […]

31.05.2026 11:28

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Horses bolt through Rome after policeman lights fireworks at parade rehearsal

Fireworks set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders, police said. The unexpected bangs shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday caused panic among the ceremonial horses, some of which had riders while […]

31.05.2026 11:24

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Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah

Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. It comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting […]

31.05.2026 11:22

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Four arrested in overnight police operations

Four people were arrested overnight as part of nationwide preventive policing, police said on Sunday as operations continue to prevent serious criminal acts, ensure public order and enhance the public’s sense of security. The arrests include cases of building burglary and theft, illegal stay on the island and fines. During the operations, 662 drivers and […]

31.05.2026 10:57

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Contacts with north ‘led to FMD crisis’

The enormous economic activity of some livestock breeders with those in the north was one of the reasons that led to the foot and mouth disease crisis, head of the special scientific committee for upgrading of the livestock sector Stavros Malas said. Speaking to CyBC radio, he stressed that if trade with the north continues, […]

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