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Cypriot navy special forces complete training at Mari ceremony

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said Cyprus remains committed to strengthening its role in regional security during a graduation ceremony for members of the national guard’s naval special forces at the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari. The ceremony, held on Friday, marked the completion of training for the 86th school of underwater demolition team (Oyk), […]

15.05.2026 20:21

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Cypriot sailor Lappa heads to Portugal for European Championship

Cypriot sailor Natasa Lappa will compete on Friday in the iQFOiL European Championship in Portimao, Portugal, following the strongest international result of her career earlier this year. The championship, hosted by Clube Naval de Portimao, will feature around 200 athletes from more than 40 countries. Racing is scheduled to begin on Monday and conclude on […]

15.05.2026 20:19

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Netanyahu says Israel now controls 60 per cent of Gaza Strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israeli forces now control 60 per cent of the Gaza Strip, marking the first official confirmation of an expansion in territory held by Israel inside the Palestinian enclave. Speaking during events marking “Jerusalem Day”, Netanyahu said Israel had maintained its military positions despite international pressure during […]

15.05.2026 20:15

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Greek probe finds suspected Ukrainian sea drone lost course after malfunction

Greek investigators believe a military sea drone found on a Greek island last week went off course due to a technical failure and may not have travelled far, sources said on Friday. The explosives-laden drone – which Greece says is Ukrainian, a claim Kyiv has officially denied – was discovered by fishermen on the shores […]

15.05.2026 20:12

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New energy efficiency funding for homes launches in September

The government will be accepting proposals for the third energy efficiency plan for homes in September, with a budget of €20 million, the energy ministry announced on Friday. Energy Minister Michael Damianos said the new Save-Upgrade Houses tender will bring the amount allocated through Thalia programme to €85 million. Speaking at a press conference, Damianos […]

15.05.2026 19:48

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Learn sustainability food tricks at new festival

“Join us for a unique day dedicated to food, farming, sustainability, and community at the Go Regenerative Festival, the first event of its kind in Cyprus,” say organisers of the upcoming festival. Held on Sunday at the Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation in Nicosia, the day has a lot of fun planned for all ages. Tastings, […]

15.05.2026 19:36

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Court orders detention of three suspects in organised crime investigation

Three suspects, including a serving police officer, were remanded in custody on Friday by the Nicosia district court as part of an investigation into alleged organised criminal activities, money laundering and tax evasion linked to a suspected syndicate operating in Cyprus. The court issued seven-day detention orders for two suspects aged 49 and 50, while […]

15.05.2026 19:19

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E-health authority dismisses medicine shortage fears

The National e-Health Authority on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that the availability of medicines in Cyprus was at risk due to prescriptions issued abroad. Commenting on recent concerns raised by the Cyprus Pharmaceutical Association regarding the possible impact of online prescriptions, the authority said the MyHealth@EU system, which provides cross-border healthcare services, does not affect […]

15.05.2026 19:16

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Cyprus joins European initiative for special tribunal against Putin

Cyprus joined 35 other countries on Friday in backing the creation of a special international tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The agreement was formalised during the annual meeting of foreign ministers of the Council of Europe, with the tribunal set […]

15.05.2026 18:52

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Church denies claims of sale of historic Aspelia Hotel in Varosha

The church has firmly denied reports circulating online that the historic Aspelia Hotel in Famagusta has been sold, insisting on Friday that no such action has ever been considered. A representative of the archbishopric dismissed the claims in statements to local media, describing the reports as entirely unfounded and rejecting speculation surrounding the property, which […]

15.05.2026 18:41

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Three minors remanded over attack on food delivery drivers in Paphos

Three minors aged 14, 14 and 15 were remanded in custody for three days by the Paphos district court on Friday in connection with an attack on two food delivery drivers in Paphos. On Thursday night, two delivery workers, aged 21 and 22, were reportedly attacked by youths throwing stones, sticks and glass bottles. Some […]

15.05.2026 18:40

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Erhurman stresses Turkish Cypriots’ ‘strong will’ for solution at Turkic states summit

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday stressed the Turkish Cypriots’ “strong will” for a solution to the Cyprus problem as he attended an Organisation of Turkic States summit for the first time in the city of Turkistan, in southern Kazakhstan. “The Turkish Cypriot people have been subjected to unjust isolation for many years. The […]

15.05.2026 18:38

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ECB integrates climate change into monetary policy strategy

The European Central Bank (ECB) has expanded its macroeconomic modelling toolkit to incorporate nature degradation and climate-related shocks into its regular forecasting. Indeed, ECB executive board member Philip Lane recently delivered a keynote speech detailing how climate change and the green transition are fundamentally altering monetary policy and banking stability. Speaking in Frankfurt am Main, […]

15.05.2026 18:04

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Erdogan calls on Turkic states to strengthen ties with Turkish Cypriots

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called on Turkic states to strengthen their ties with the Turkish Cypriots as he attended an informal Organisation of Turkic States summit in the southern Kazakh city of Turkistan. “An aspect which made the summit meaningful for us has been the inclusion of the Turkish Cypriot people, an […]

15.05.2026 17:53

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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but China gave no indication it would weigh in. As he flew back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, Trump said he […]

15.05.2026 17:47

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Montenegro’s EU path to dominate presidential talks in Cyprus

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic will visit Cyprus on Monday for talks with President Nikos Christodoulides, with Montenegro’s European Union accession process expected to dominate discussions. Speaking to journalists at the presidential palace on Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the visit reflects the “positive dynamics” in relations between the two countries and comes shortly after […]

15.05.2026 17:46

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Planning permission given for Cyprus’ first crematorium

Planning permission has been awarded for Cyprus’ first crematorium, which will be built in the Paphos district village of Ayia Varvara, the company behind it, Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium, said on Friday. “This milestone represents a historic step in the modernisation of funeral care services in Cyprus,” it said, before adding that it will “now […]

15.05.2026 17:44

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Government pushes for expanded conference on Cyprus talks

An expanded conference on the Cyprus issue is necessary to achieve meaningful progress and resume substantive negotiations, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday. Speaking during a briefing for journalists at the presidential palace, Letymbiotis said the format of an expanded meeting involving all relevant parties would be essential to moving the process forward. “We […]

15.05.2026 17:35

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Foreclosure activists threaten to take vetoed law to European court

The movement against foreclosures on Friday threatened to take the President Nikos Christodoulides’ veto of a law passed by parliament regulating the matter to the European court of justice, arguing that the law is fundamental to Cyprus’ adherence of European Union law regulating loans and mortgages. The law had been jointly put to parliament by […]

15.05.2026 17:33

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Syrian ambassador leaves prison meeting after security dispute

A scheduled meeting between the Syrian ambassador to Cyprus and officials at the central prisons ended abruptly on Friday after a dispute over security procedures prompted the diplomat to leave the premises. According to information surrounding the incident, Dr Ammar Awad had arranged to meet deputy prison director Maria Siali to discuss concerns relating to Syrian […]

15.05.2026 17:29

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Clash erupts between Akel and Elam representatives during debate

A confrontation broke out on Friday during a televised political panel on Alpha TV, as representatives of Akel and Elam exchanged accusations of fascism, extremism and political intimidation ahead of the parliamentary elections. The clash involved Akel MP Georgios Loukaides and Elam representative Evgenios Chamboullas during a debate featuring representatives from multiple political parties. Tensions […]

15.05.2026 17:13

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XM credits people-first strategy and innovation for global growth

The XM Group has established itself as a premier international provider of online trading services over a period exceeding 15 years, according to a statement by the company’s co-CEO Stavri Morti. Operating across 190 countries, the group currently serves more than 20 million clients in over 30 languages through an extensive network of regulated entities […]

15.05.2026 17:10

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Two new public defibrillators installed in Nicosia

As part of the “Heart Safe Nicosia” campaign to enhance emergency response to cardiac arrests, two public defibrillators were installed on Stasikratous street and 28th October street in Engomi on Friday. The municipality stated that quick access to a defibrillator is vital during sudden cardiac arrests, where every minute matters. Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos said […]

15.05.2026 17:09

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Cyprus road freight rises sharply in fourth quarter of 2025

Road freight transport activity in Cyprus recorded significant increases in both domestic and international movements during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). According to the official data, total road freight transport in Cyprus rose sharply during the period from October to December 2025. The figures showed […]

15.05.2026 17:00

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