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Shipping deputy ministry headquarters enter final review

The Shipping Deputy Ministry’s long-planned relocation to a new headquarters at the former Nemitsa factory site in Limassol is moving closer, as the government examines plans for a landmark building in an area fast emerging as one of the city’s most important business districts.  Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce (Evel), the Deputy Ministry […]

15.05.2026 07:50

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Cyprus, Greece and Czech Republic join forces for research and innovation summit

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) branches in Cyprus, Greece, and the Czech Republic will host a significant research and innovation matchmaking gathering in Athens starting on June 8, 2026. The two-day international event is scheduled to take place at the Syggrou Estate in Marousi through June 9, 2026, acting as a hub for cross-border collaboration. […]

15.05.2026 07:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Weather – Friday 15 May

A weak low‑pressure system is influencing the region. Friday will be partly cloudy with the chance of isolated showers, mainly over the mountains and the southeast. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest, moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort and at times very strong, reaching 5 to 6 Beaufort. Seas will be […]

15.05.2026 07:34

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Over 100 drivers caught speeding in overnight operations

The police reported 281 drivers for various traffic violations in overnight operations, including 128 for speeding. During the night, 458 vehicles were pulled over and 562 drivers and passengers checked. Three individuals were found to be drink driving and three others tested positive for drugs. Seven cars were impounded. The police also inspected 40 establishments […]

15.05.2026 07:33

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Cyprus Business Now: banks, housing, banks, CSE, industrial production

Shipping must be treated as one of the foundations of Europe’s resilience agenda, Safe Bulkers CEO Polys Hajioannou said during the EU Trade Policy Retreat in Geneva, held in the context of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The retreat was organised by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United […]

15.05.2026 07:30

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Passing clouds and isolated showers as winds pick up

Friday starts off partly cloudy, with isolated showers expected in the mountains and to the southeast. Winds will be a southwest to northwest moderate to fresh breeze of 4 to 5 Beaufort, and at times a strong breeze of up to 6 Beaufort, over moderate to rough seas. Temperatures will reach 27C inland and along […]

15.05.2026 07:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Alpha Bank sets date for first quarter results release

Greek lender Alpha Bank this week announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 20, while also reporting major international distinctions for its economic research team. The bank confirmed that the results announcement will take place at 08:00, accompanied by a press release to be published on its website and […]

15.05.2026 07:10

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Heroes Square delay tests patience after completion date gets pushed to June

The redevelopment of Heroes Square and the surrounding streets is expected to be completed in June, around one month later than originally planned, according to Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis. Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce (Evel), Armeftis said the project, which was initially scheduled to be delivered in […]

15.05.2026 07:00

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EU emissions trading system updates to reward most efficient industrial firms

The European Commission recently proposed an update to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) benchmark values for the 2026–2030 period to determine future levels of free carbon allowances. This regulatory update is mandatory under the ETS Directive, which requires a revision every five years to ensure the carbon market remains responsive to technological progress. The […]

15.05.2026 06:30

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European rail travel hits 8.7 billion trips as passenger demand surges

People in the European Union took 8.7 billion rail trips throughout the previous year, according to a report from Eurostat. This massive volume of travel amounted to a total of 444.5 billion passenger-kilometres across the member states. Germany and France emerged as the largest overall contributors to the performance of the continental rail network. Statistics […]

15.05.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Report says military balance in Cyprus continues to favour Turkey

The balance of military forces in Cyprus remains clearly in Turkey’s favour, according to a report published on Thursday. The report, compiled by the Cyprus Centre for Strategic Studies, said Turkish forces maintain “significant superiority in manpower, firepower, aeronautical capabilities and operational support”, while the upgrading of military infrastructure in the north has further strengthened […]

15.05.2026 04:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Our View: Did the army really need the archbishop’s buses?

It’s no surprise when listening to Archbishop Georgios’ public messages that the Church is heavily invested in the Cyprus issue and stopping the ‘turkification’ of the island at all costs. This has now apparently extended to donating 15 buses to the National Guard to ferry conscripts to and from their army camps. “The Orthodox Church […]

15.05.2026 04:20

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CDC says no hantavirus cases in US, 41 people being monitored

There are no confirmed cases in the United States of the Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a luxury cruise ship this month, U.S. health officials said on Thursday, but 41 people, including 18 quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta, are being monitored for possible infection. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

14.05.2026 23:13

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Bosnian Serb general Mladic’s early release denied by UN court

A U.N. war crimes court said on Thursday it had denied a bid for early release by Ratko Mladic, the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity, who had cited his deteriorating health. Mladic is serving a life sentence for his role in the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, and is currently […]

14.05.2026 22:51

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Suspected child kidnapper in police custody in the north

The 26-year-old man suspected of kidnapping his 23-month-old child from Limassol was on Thursday placed under arrest by authorities in the north. According to Turkish Cypriot media, the man is now in custody on suspicion for trespassing in a prohibited zone and having departed the north of the island without the required permit. Meantime social […]

14.05.2026 22:15

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Tacoy demands European Parliament seats for Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriot non-voting representative at the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe Hasan Tacoy has called for designated seats to be allocated to the Turkish Cypriot community at the next European Parliament elections, which are set to take place in 2029. “Just as the referendum was held on two separate sides, this election should […]

14.05.2026 21:15

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Man in critical condition after being run over on highway

Police on Thursday placed under arrest a 37-year-old driver after he ran over a 24-year-old man on the Paphos-Limassol highway. The incident happened around 9.40am. According to the police, the driver slammed into the 24-year-old who was part of a roadworks crew. His car then crashed into a traffic sign before coming to a standstill. […]

14.05.2026 20:49

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Christodoulides: Cyprus–Greece bond “unbreakable”

Cyprus and Greece stand side by side amid contemporary challenges and the ongoing aggressive Turkish posture, President Nikos Christodoulides told the Greek political leadership on Thursday. “In this great effort to rid ourselves of the bonds of occupation, we never feel alone,” Christodoulides said in an address to the Greek parliament. “We have the support […]

14.05.2026 20:36

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Stefanou says Akel open to House speaker bid after elections

Akel boss Stefanos Stefanou said on Thursday that Akel does not rule out seeking the role of House speaker after the parliamentary elections, while insisting that political offices are not an end in themselves for the party. Speaking during a press conference, the secretary-general outlined the party’s legislative record over the past five years and […]

14.05.2026 20:13

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Where to smell the roses this May

If there is one thing Agros village is well-known for, it is its pink, fragrant rose. Its cool climate and fertile land offer Cyprus the most aromatic rosewater, rose liquor and everything rose-infused. Behind it are the hard-working people of Agros who each year present an iconic local event – the Agros Rose Festival. Its […]

14.05.2026 19:49

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True Heart Cafe opens as Cyprus’ first inclusive social enterprise

Social Welfare Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina on Thursday inaugurated the True Heart Cafe in Nicosia, describing it as a “historic moment for Cypriot society” and the country’s first social enterprise aimed at integrating people with disabilities into the workforce. Speaking at the event, Papaellina said the cafe marked “an important milestone on the road towards […]

14.05.2026 19:37

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Pentakomo, fish farm probes ongoing, says attorney-general

Police investigations into the cases of the Pentakomo waste treatment plant and the Trimiklini fish farm are ongoing, attorney-general George Savvides said Thursday, declining to give a timeline for when the two probes would wrap up. Savvides was being queried by journalists as to progress in the two investigations. Regarding the Trimiklini fish farm, police […]

14.05.2026 19:29

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Customs fines truck owners €2,000 each for illegal use of heating oil

Two truck owners were fined €2,000 each after customs officers caught them using coloured heating oil to power their vehicles, the customs department said on Thursday. The violations were uncovered during inspections carried out on Wednesday at Limassol port, where customs officials checked trucks for the possible illegal use of subsidised heating oil as fuel. […]

14.05.2026 19:24

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State and borrowers clash over foreclosure law changes

President challenges foreclosure amendment citing risks to financial stability — borrowers association rejects claims of unconstitutionality Serious constitutional and institutional concerns have been raised over a new foreclosure law, following a referral by president Nikos Christodoulides to the Supreme Court, according to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). Citing a government source, the agency reported that […]

14.05.2026 19:16

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