Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Investigation order for German usurper was legally issued, Nicosia court rules

The European investigation order issued by the Nicosia district court to compel the German authorities to collect evidence against a German woman accused of advertising real estate in the north owned by Greek Cypriots was issued legally, the Nicosia criminal court ruled on Friday. The woman’s lawyers had argued that the district court had no […]

15.05.2026 12:37

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Fines of €28,500 for undeclared work

Labour inspectors issued €28,500 in fines in March after identifying 12 undeclared workers during checks on cleaning, security and office businesses, the labour ministry said on Friday. The inspection service carried out 227 checks nationwide as part of a campaign targeting undeclared employment and breaches of labour legislation. A total of 104 inspections were conducted […]

15.05.2026 12:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

May rainfall over 150% of monthly average

Rainfall for May has already reached 163 per cent of the average just halfway into the month, with many areas recording triple or more amounts of the rain average. Meanwhile, reservoirs are up to 43.2 per cent of their capacity, with nine of the main 21 already full. From May 1 until Friday, rainfall reached […]

15.05.2026 12:26

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Berengaria Project by bbf: Enters Final Stretch — All Planning Permits Secured

bbf: announces that all required planning permits have now been secured for the hotel, luxury villas, townhouses, and residential apartments that form part of the landmark Berengaria development. This important milestone marks another decisive step toward the realization of a project of exceptional historical, architectural, and developmental significance for Prodromos and the wider Troodos mountain […]

15.05.2026 11:46

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CySEC releases investor guide to boost financial literacy

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday announced the publication of a new investor guide aimed at strengthening financial literacy and protecting investors in the digital age. The guide, titled “Building Personal Financial Independence in the Digital World,” was released as part of the regulator’s broader efforts to enhance public awareness and promote […]

15.05.2026 11:42

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‘Family relationships shape society’s future’

The quality of relationships within the family will determine the future of society, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Papaellina said on Friday in a message to mark International Family Day. Papaellina described the family as the “basic unit of society” and said the occasion was an opportunity to reflect on the role families play […]

15.05.2026 11:37

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus to use €1.18b EU money to cover defence needs

Cyprus will utilise the €1.18 billion from the EU Safe programme over a period of five years to cover defence needs and enhance the country’s role in the European security system, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday. Addressing the frogmen graduation ceremony at Evangelos Florakis naval base, Palmas said a priority was strengthening defence […]

15.05.2026 11:21

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Investment firm acquires 7,000 own shares in latest buyback move

Investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc executed the purchase of 7,000 own shares through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corp Ltd (CISCO) on May 14. According to an announcement on Friday, these buyback transactions were carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities […]

15.05.2026 11:18

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Limassol traffic problems to be addressed in new meeting

A new initiative to alleviate traffic congestion in Limassol was launched on Friday by the transport ministry. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has sent invitations to the mayors of Limassol, Curium, Polemidia and Amathus, as well as the community leaders of Parekklisia and Pyrgos, to attend a meeting on Monday in Limassol. Participants will exchange views […]

15.05.2026 11:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Elam remains in third place despite polling dip

Elam remains in third place in polling ahead of next week’s parliamentary elections, but once again saw its forecast vote share drop, according to a poll conducted by Prime Consulting for television channel Sigma on Friday. The party was forecast to win 10 per cent of the vote – a figure which amounts to its […]

15.05.2026 11:06

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Cosmos Insurance approves €1m dividend

Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Friday announced that its shareholders approved a €1 million dividend payout during the company’s annual general meeting held in Nicosia. The company confirmed that the approved dividend amounts to €0.0177 per share, based on a nominal value of €0.02 per share. The dividend corresponds to a yield of approximately […]

15.05.2026 11:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus water issues focus of new government website

Cyprus water issues are at the centre of a new website launched by the agriculture ministry on Friday, which aims to keep the public in formed on water scarcity and conservation measures. The ministry said the platform will serve as a central source of information on the country’s water situation, climate pressures and projects aimed […]

15.05.2026 10:59

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Liverpool boss Slot says Salah fit for cameo against Aston Villa

Forward Mohamed Salah could make his return from injury in Liverpool’s Premier League game at Aston Villa this week, manager Arne Slot said on Thursday. Salah has not played since he was forced off during a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace last month with a hamstring concern, sparking fears his campaign and potentially his Anfield […]

15.05.2026 10:48

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Chopin Night with Jeneba Kanneh-Mason at Minthis Music Festival 2026

On 9 July, the Minthis Music Festival 2026 welcomes internationally rising pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason for an evening dedicated to the poetic genius of Frédéric Chopin, who has appeared in leading venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, inviting audiences to an atmospheric musical experience of high aesthetic value and deep emotional intensity. Celebrated for her […]

15.05.2026 10:46

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Scheffler among leading pack as PGA Championship bares its teeth

Even after World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler joined a seven-way tie for the lead, the main character from the first round of the PGA Championship was Aronimink Golf Club, which stymied some of the best in the world and set the tone for a challenging week. Scheffler shot a 3-under-par 67 Thursday, after Aldrich Potgieter […]

15.05.2026 10:44

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Two Nicosia Microbreweries to Host Old Town Craft Beer Festival

Two craft microbreweries based in Nicosia’s old town will take part in an upcoming craft beer festival. Crossline Brewing and Golem Brewhouse, both operating within the walled city, are joining forces to present the Old Town Craft Beer Fest at Faneromeni Square. The event will be held on May 23 from 1 p.m. to 10 […]

15.05.2026 10:43

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Cyprus opens its first social enterprise with the launch of  True Heart Café

In a landmark and significant moment for Cyprus, the True Heart Café officially opened its doors today, marking the launch of the country’s first registered social enterprise. The inauguration, held under the auspices of President Nikos Christodoulides, was led by the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Clea Papaellina, joined by fellow Ministers, partners and supporters, […]

15.05.2026 10:41

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Sinner surges into Rome semis with record 32nd straight Masters win

Jannik Sinner continued his ominous form ahead of the French Open as the Italian set a record with his 32nd consecutive Masters 1000 victory, brushing aside Russia’s Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals on Thursday. The world number one moved clear of Novak Djokovic’s record and set his sights on further […]

15.05.2026 10:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Eaton Vance trims Bank of Cyprus stake below key threshold

Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC on Friday disclosed that Eaton Vance Management had reduced its shareholding in the lender below the 3 per cent regulatory threshold, according to a formal notification filed with authorities. The threshold crossing occurred on May 12, 2026, as confirmed in a standard TR-1 notification of major holdings submitted to both […]

15.05.2026 10:39

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus: connection lost

In Cyprus, nobody is ever out of reach. Voice notes arrive in the queue at the bakery. Teenagers at café tables talk through TikTok. At traffic lights, we’re all checking WhatsApp. Couples video-call each other across supermarket aisles: “Is this your shampoo?” “Does your mother like tahini?”. And right now, somewhere in Latsia, a parent […]

15.05.2026 10:28

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Price not a barrier at ongoing exhibition

Is art only affordable for high society collectors? Arriving to counteract this notion is the group exhibition Contemporary Art Under Pressure at Isnotgallery, an exhibition that has become an established annual event and whose title is a response to the socio-political conditions that increasingly shape everyday life on a global scale. Presenting a selection of […]

15.05.2026 10:00

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Beyond global reach: why the best employers build where they operate

In 2026, the definition of an “international employer” is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. Scale alone is no longer enough. A global footprint, multiple offices or a diverse workforce, once considered differentiators, have now become baseline expectations. What increasingly separates leading employers from the rest is something less visible, but far more consequential: their […]

15.05.2026 10:00

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The most glamorous Kataklysmos weekend comes to life at Cap St Georges HOTEL & Resort

This year’s Kataklysmos long weekend takes on a truly special character at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, where luxury meets the joy of a family seaside escape. Set against a breathtaking coastal backdrop, the award-winning resort offers families and guests of all ages the opportunity to experience an unforgettable Pentecost – Whit Monday (Kataklysmos […]

15.05.2026 09:50

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus awards Farantouri outstanding contribution medal

Greek singer Maria Farantouri was awarded the medal for outstanding contribution of the Republic of Cyprus, during a ceremony on Thursday evening. The medal was awarded by Education Minister Athena Michaelides on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides, in the framework of a Cyprus Symphonic Orchestra concert dedicated to composer Mikis Theodorakis, at Pallas theatre in […]

15.05.2026 09:47

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