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Two arrests after drugs found

Two people were arrested on Sunday by the drugs squad Ykan after a search of their home uncovered various suspect items. The search of the couple’s- a 33-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman – home uncovered 136g cannabis, 12g cocaine, 2g amphetamines, 20 ecstasy tablets, a precision scale and an amount of cash. The two […]

03.05.2026 13:19

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Energy security and economy still depend on oil

In recent years, the world has witnesses record investment in environmentally friendly renewable energy, rapid advances in battery technology and ambitious net‑zero commitments, all supported by sharply falling costs. Yet, the events of recent months have served as a reminder that oil remains an important driving force of the global economy. Global oil production rose […]

03.05.2026 13:14

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Air travel demand rises despite Middle East disruption

Global passenger demand increased by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March, despite significant disruptions in key regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figures showed that total capacity declined by 1.7 per cent compared with March 2025, while the global load factor reached 83.6 per cent, representing an increase of 3.1 percentage […]

03.05.2026 13:13

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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

By Steven Scheer Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement, is a first […]

03.05.2026 12:59

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Two women die in Channel crossing attempt from France to Britain

Two women died after a boat carrying about 80 migrants trying to cross to Britain from France capsized near Calais, the local French administration said on Sunday. “We regret to say that we found two people, two women, who had died,” said Christophe Marx, an official for the Pas-de-Calais administration, adding that authorities had rescued […]

03.05.2026 12:55

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Cyprus foreign policy ‘will not be dictated by Turkey’

Cyprus will further strengthen its relations with the Gulf countries, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday, adding that he will soon undertake another tour of the region. Speaking to Phileleftheros, he said that the island is “close to all the countries where we have relations”. He recalled the presence of leaders from the countries […]

03.05.2026 12:51

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President heads to Armenia for European summit

President Nikos Christodoulides leaves on Sunday for Yerevan, Armenia, where he will participate in a European Political Community (EPC) summit the following day. During the work of the summit, Christodoulides will take part, in a coordinating role, in a discussion of the Plenary Session of the EPC, on the subject of European security and with […]

03.05.2026 12:19

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‘Worst of days’ for press freedom

Press freedom is not going through its best of its days either in Cyprus or internationally, chairman of Union of Cyprus Journalists Giorgos Frangos said on Sunday, stressing that Cyprus’ plummet down the World Press Freedom Index should concern us all. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on World Press Freedom Day celebrated around the […]

03.05.2026 11:51

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The bulldozers finally move in on Polis campsite

The die has been officially cast on the redevelopment of the Polis Chrysochous campsite, with bulldozers having entered the site this week and the municipality confirming it will remain closed until next summer. The protracted project is now finally moving forward under the direction of Cypriot investor, Costas Myrianthous, marking a decisive shift after years […]

03.05.2026 11:34

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The 2013 crisis was caused by banks, no matter what Disy says

In the run-up to the parliamentary election on May 24, candidates have clashed on the ability of their political parties to manage the economy. In particular, in reaction to the policy proposals of Akel to improve the performance of the economy for the benefit of the people, candidates of “more right-wing” parties, including Disy, have […]

03.05.2026 11:30

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Elephant trunk inspires the universal robot gripper

EU-funded researchers have developed a soft robot that moves like an elephant’s trunk – precise enough to pick fresh fruit, yet powerful enough to help lift a patient. By Michael Allen Lucia Beccai, an expert in soft robotics at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, had an idea while watching a documentary about elephants. […]

03.05.2026 11:30

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Weather sees Limassol events cancelled

Two events in Limassol planned to take place on Sunday have been cancelled due to the bad weather. In the Footsteps of the Lanitio and Love without Limits – Adopt a Friend, which were both planned for Sunday will no longer go ahead. Meanwhile, the Akrotiri Spring Festival organised by the Akrotiri Environmental Educational centre […]

03.05.2026 10:30

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Ukraine hits two shadow fleet tankers near Russia’s Novorossiysk port, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian forces attacked two shadow fleet tankers in waters at the entrance to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday. “These tankers had been actively used to transport oil – not anymore,” Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messaging app. “Ukraine’s long-range capabilities will continue to be developed comprehensively […]

03.05.2026 10:09

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Ambulances set on fire outside private hospital

Fire broke out among four ambulances parked outside the Royal Artemis Medical Center in Yeroskipou, Paphos at about 1am on Sunday. The ambulances were parked one next to the other outside the main entrance to the clinic. The fire was put out by members of the fire service. The damages to the fronts of the […]

03.05.2026 09:52

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Arrest after football violence

Police arrested a fan had been arrested after an incident of violence at a lower league football match on Saturday, police said on Sunday. The match was between Rotsides Mammari and Apop Parekklisias. Towards the end of the match an unknown person threw a plastic bottle that hit the assistant referee. At the same time, […]

03.05.2026 09:44

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Pensioner dies three days after car crash

A pensioner involved in a traffic accident on Wednesday died of his injuries overnight, police said on Sunday morning. The 87-year-old was named as Lefteris Koumoulis, from Mammari. He had been in a critical condition at Nicosia general hospital since the crash on Griva Digeni in Kokkinotrimithia. At 11am on April 29, while Koumoulis was […]

03.05.2026 09:30

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Winter weather returns with yellow warning, snow possible in the mountains

A yellow weather warning in place since 9am will stay in force until 5pm on Sunday afternoon, the Met office said as storms are set to hit the entire island. Isolated storms starting from the west are then expected to cover the rest of the island. Strong winds will bring hail while rain in some […]

03.05.2026 09:19

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

The average monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus rose to €2,605 in 2025, according to a report based on provisional data published by the state statistical service (Cystat). However, the median salary stood significantly lower at €1,968, highlighting disparities in income distribution. The distinction is important because average earnings can be skewed by high earners, […]

03.05.2026 09:00

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EU positions itself as a defence alliance as Nato wobbles

Ever mindful of defence contingencies, the EU has positioned itself to evolve into a defence alliance as well as an economic and political union by adopting a mutual assistance clause into the Treaty on European Union (TEU), drawing on the legacy of the Western European Union (WEU). The first treaty to contain a mutual assistance […]

03.05.2026 09:00

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Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. A senior Iranian official said on Saturday that an Iranian proposal so far rejected […]

03.05.2026 08:33

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Volkswagen profit drops as US tariffs and weak EV demand bite

Volkswagen could begin building its China-specific models in Europe for sale to local markets, or share plants ‌on the continent with Chinese partners, CEO Oliver Blume said earlier this week, after another drop in quarterly profit underscored the need for a fundamental overhaul of the company. The German auto group, which has lost its decades-long […]

03.05.2026 08:30

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: From messiah to punching bag: The many lives of Ody

REGULARS will know that our establishment was never a fan of Odysseas Michaelides, not even in the days when his popularity was sky-high, when the media celebrated him like a political messiah and assorted politicians treated his word as gospel. Our establishment could not abide with his self-righteousness, self-regard, self-promotion, self-glorification and the non-stop marketing […]

03.05.2026 08:30

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Israeli military urges residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid operations against Hezbollah

The Israeli military issued an urgent warning on Sunday to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, urging them to evacuate their homes and move at least 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) away to open areas. The military said it was conducting operations against Hezbollah following what it described as a violation of their […]

03.05.2026 08:26

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Our View: The government should resist subsidy pressure from hoteliers

Things are not looking good for tourism at present and there does not seem very much the authorities can do about it. Although there are no figures to describe the general picture, reports from different sources give an indication of what is happening. Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said tourist arrivals were down 30 […]

03.05.2026 08:00

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