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Late Roman copper slag found in Larnaca Salt Lake area

Copper slag dating to the Late Roman period has been discovered in the Aliki area of Larnaca during archaeological work carried out in 2025, the department of antiquities said on Monday. This discovery was made during the Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Project, which ran for three weeks in October and November last year around the […]

12.05.2026 04:24

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Our View: All the real issues being avoided in Cyprus talks

Negotiations on the Cyprus problem seem to have entered a period that could be described as a lesson in how to maintain the status quo without having a falling out by simply avoiding the real issues. After their meeting on Friday, the leaders came up with several extremely low-level confidence building measures, things they could […]

12.05.2026 04:20

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US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials said on Monday that 18 passengers from the luxury cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were flown back to the U.S. and quarantined, with the one passenger who tested positive in a Nebraska biocontainment unit. The passengers are currently being monitored for hantavirus at U.S. medical […]

11.05.2026 21:50

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Ustel handwrites draft bill to cut Turkish Cypriot politicians’ salaries

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday handwrote a draft bill to cut Turkish Cypriot ‘MPs’ salaries by 10 per cent during a session of the Turkish Cypriot legislature. Members had been discussing the north’s rising cost of living and matters related to income equality, with opposition party CTP member Devrim Barcin pointing out that […]

11.05.2026 21:29

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Fidias accused of fueling antisemitism

MEP Fidias Panayiotou has courted more controversy, this time after his remarks about Israeli nationals buying up property in Cyprus drew condemnation from the Israeli ambassador. The story was picked up by a number of Israeli media outlets, including Ynet, the Jerusalem Post and Maariv. In a recent video, filmed against the backdrop of the […]

11.05.2026 20:49

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‘Era of revelations’ on UFOs has begun

The release of declassified material on unidentified flying objects marks the start of a new phase of disclosure, head of the Cyprus space exploration organisation (CSEO) George Danos said on Monday. Speaking to Cyprus News Agency, he said the coming period could be key in answering whether humanity is alone in the universe or being […]

11.05.2026 20:47

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Christodoulides meets EU commissioner for energy

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday met European Union commissioner for energy and housing Dan Jorgensen in Nicosia. During their meeting, the president emphasised that both housing and energy were matters of high priority for the EU. Jorgensen thanked Christodoulides for his work in the field during Cyprus presidency of the EU council. He stressed that […]

11.05.2026 20:45

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Michaelides accused of portraying himself as a ‘Messiah’

Opposition Akel on Monday hammered former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides for insinuating that its leader was implicated in the Vasiliko scandal. Michaelides, who made the comments on CyBC, had first floated the idea last week during a live televised debate featuring party leaders. Hitting back hard on Monday, an outraged Akel accused Michaelides – now the […]

11.05.2026 20:39

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EU ministers dismiss Putin’s idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

European governments on Monday rejected asuggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the continent’s security. Putin said on Saturday he believed the war in Ukraine was coming to an end and that he would be willing to negotiate new security […]

11.05.2026 20:38

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Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. court, claiming the shooter was aided by ChatGPT in planning the attack. The family of Tiru Chabba filed the lawsuit on Sunday in Florida federal court against the company and the […]

11.05.2026 20:22

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Eurovision’s other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

This week’s Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to address complaints about Israel’s ability to mobilise votes in the last competition. The contest, a celebration of pop music and high camp now in its 70th year, is no stranger to tussles […]

11.05.2026 19:53

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ after he rejects Tehran’s response

President Donald Trumpsaid on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, fuelling concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict that has killed thousands and halted vital energy flows. Days after Washington floated a proposal aimed at reopening negotiations, Iran […]

11.05.2026 19:36

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‘Where to vote’ website goes live ahead of elections

The chief returning officer for the upcoming elections on Monday announced the website Where Do I Vote website had gone live while a helpline to notify qualifying electors of their voting locations the upcoming elections was also available. Voters can check the polling station they are to vote at by either entering their birth date […]

11.05.2026 19:32

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Time for kleftiko?

It is almost time for kleftiko to hit the table. As the weather turns hot and the ovens are fired up, one culinary dish of Cyprus makes its comeback, as it does every summer – the slow-roasted lamb kleftiko. Soon, summer festivals will honour the local dish serving big portions and hearty mouthfuls and one […]

11.05.2026 19:01

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Internal disconnect and fan protests, AC Milan feeling the heat

AC Milan’s season reached a new low on Sunday as a 3-2 home defeat by Atalanta left the seven-time European champions scrambling to secure Champions League qualification and piling pressure on manager Massimiliano Allegri. Milandropped to fourth in Serie A behind Juventus, with in-form AS Roma sitting level on points to further complicate the race […]

11.05.2026 18:46

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Cyprus Gears Up for May 24 Parliamentary, Local Elections

Cyprus is preparing for its May 24 parliamentary elections. Authorities estimate about 1,200 polling stations will operate on election day, staffed by roughly 5,300 public employees and 1,200 police officers. Voters will choose mayors, local council members and officials for newly merged municipalities and local authorities on the same day as the parliamentary poll, as […]

11.05.2026 18:45

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43 arrests and 37 deportations ordered in immigration crackdown

A total of 43 people were arrested and 37 deportation orders issued in coordinated operations against illegal residence in Cyprus over the past three days, the justice ministry said on Monday. Police and the deputy ministry of immigration jointly conducted operations targeting illegal immigration, unlawful stay and related offences. A total of 27 people were […]

11.05.2026 18:38

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Court orders retrial of high-profile drug convict

The court of appeal on Monday ordered a retrial of Georgios Christodoulou Zavrantonas, who was in 2022 sentenced to 22 years in prison for the possession of 15 kilograms of cocaine. Zavrantonas’ lawyer Christos Poutziouris argued that when he was initially convicted, the court he faced was not the “natural” court he would have faced, […]

11.05.2026 18:34

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Vandals disagree with Elam elections message

A billboard paid for by the Elam party expressing opposition to marriage and adoption by same-sex couples has been spray-painted over. The billboard in question, placed on a rooftop in Nicosia days ago, was spray-painted over in orange with the acronym LOL (Laugh Out Loud) – evidently trolling the message. The billboard reads: “No to […]

11.05.2026 18:01

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Burnout in Cyprus Among Highest in Europe, Survey Finds

Cyprus has recorded the highest levels of employee burnout in Europe, with new data showing elevated rates of both physical and emotional exhaustion among workers compared with the rest of the continent. Burnout — a state of persistent physical and mental fatigue linked to long‑term workplace stress — typically shows up as exhaustion, reduced motivation, […]

11.05.2026 18:00

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La Liga survival scrap rages with half the league still at risk

Barcelona made winning the Spanish title look like a Sunday stroll down Las Ramblas but while they can relax, half of the clubs in La Liga are still sweating on surviving one of the tightest relegation scraps in recent times. While bottom club Real Oviedo are all but down and out, Levante in 19th spot […]

11.05.2026 17:56

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Forest Protection Week launched with focus on fire prevention

‘Don’t wait for the fire – prevent it. Fire protection starts with you‘ is the slogan of this year’s Forest Protection Week, which was launched on Monday. Speaking at the event, forestry department chief Savvas Iezekiel stressed that wildfires remain the most serious threat to Cyprus’ forests, highlighting the importance of prevention, early detection and […]

11.05.2026 17:54

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Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine on Monday reported fighting along their long front line despite a U.S.-mediated ceasefire, and each accused the other of launching drone and artillery strikes. Ukraine and Russia agreed on Friday to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 as part of a U.S.-led push for peace under President Donald Trump after […]

11.05.2026 17:45

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2 million aerators to be distributed to combat water scarcity

A total of one million flow reducers for showers and two million aerators for taps will be distributed to reduce water consumption, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Monday. “If everyone reduces water consumption by even 10 per cent, the overall result for Cyprus will be enormous,” Panayiotou said at a press conference held by […]

11.05.2026 17:34

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