Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Annita, Greek food minister discuss foot and mouth outbreaks

Disy leader Annita Demetriou and Greek Food Minister Margaritis Schinas on Tuesday discussed the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease which she said have “plagued” both countries in recent months. Demetriou said she and Schinas had discussed the matter “at length” and “exchanged ways of managing the problem at the European Union level”. While more […]

05.05.2026 17:23

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Casinos generated €34m tax for govt last year

A steady rise in casino gambling proceeds was recorded over the last two years, according to a report handed over to the presidency’s office on Tuesday. The report, compiled by the Gaming & Casino Supervision Commission, was handed to under-secretary to the president Irini Piki. It covers the years 2024 and 2025. Established in 2017, […]

05.05.2026 17:14

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Still paying high transaction fees? This Crypto payment gateway fixes it

Even a fraction of fees matters when you’re running an online business. The reason is quite simple. Monthly or annual costs may eventually go high and eat a large part of your profits. So, if you are paying higher fees, it’s time to be alert and switch to another crypto payment gateway, which is Coinremitter. […]

05.05.2026 17:08

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Ellinas Finance extends bond issue and launches second tranche

Ellinas Finance Public Company Limited on Tuesday announced that its board of directors had decided to extend the issuance period of its Series F Bond and proceed with a second tranche of bonds aimed at strengthening its capital base. The decision, taken following an earlier resolution dated November 17, 2025, includes the extension of the […]

05.05.2026 17:05

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Authorities deny improper disposal of culled sheep in Athienou

The Veterinary Services on Tuesday rejected claims that animals culled due to foot and mouth disease (FMD) were improperly discarded in Athienou, following concerns raised in a recent Cyprus Mail report. “Under no circumstances” are animals from infected farms disposed of in an uncontrolled manner or outside designated and licensed burial sites, it said. The […]

05.05.2026 17:00

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Cigarette butts set to be recycled in Cyprus

A collective system to manage tobacco products with filters, in a move aimed at reducing the environmental impact caused by discarded cigarette butts was granted to CPC Rethink Filters Ltd for six years, it announced on Tuesday. Green Dot Cyprus said the licence was issued on May 4 by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, under the […]

05.05.2026 16:05

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Empowering Cyprus’ brightest talent: Exness Fintech Scholarships now open

For many young people in Cyprus, studying at the world’s leading universities can feel out of reach, not because of a lack of talent, but because of limited access to opportunity. Through the Exness Fintech Scholarships, that gap is steadily being bridged. Now entering its fifth year, the initiative continues to support Cypriot students in […]

05.05.2026 16:04

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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany, which has been scaled back due to the threat of drone attacks from Ukraine. Russia has this year cracked down on internet access, blocking mobile services and forcing millions to […]

05.05.2026 16:01

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Conscripts who have missed deadline given two more days to register

The digital platform created for conscripts to register for military service will reopen at 7am on Thursday and remain open until midnight on Friday as many had not completed the procedure in time, defence ministry said on Tuesday. They had not been able to complete the form as no profile had been set up on […]

05.05.2026 15:58

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Cyprus electricity prices fastest falling in the EU

Cyprus has recorded the largest decrease in electricity prices in the European Union, with a drop of 14. 7 per cent, Eurostat data published on Tuesday show. Overall, electricity prices dropped sharply in Cyprus in the in the second half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024, ranking the country first before France, […]

05.05.2026 15:46

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus president urges stronger EU action against drug trafficking

President Nikos Christodoulides called for stronger collective action by the European Union to combat drug trafficking during a thematic discussion at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Christodoulides stressed the need to address drug smuggling, particularly through European ports, and highlighted the importance of coordination and closer cooperation among member states. He also referred […]

05.05.2026 15:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Over 1,000 ‘classified’ documents handed to defence in central prison case

Prosecutors involved in the missing files from the central prison case on Tuesday handed over 1,116 documents of the 2,900 total to the defence during proceedings at Nicosia criminal court. The documents had not been previously delivered as they were marked classified. The remaining documents will be reviewed through procedures set by the court. The […]

05.05.2026 15:30

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Cypriot filmmaker heads to Cannes with bold new short

There’s something quietly persistent about the way Alexandra Matheou makes films. She keeps returning to the private lives of women, not as isolated, intimate portraits, but as windows into the systems that shape them. It’s a perspective that has gradually set the Cypriot writer-director apart on the international short film circuit. Now, she’s taking that […]

05.05.2026 15:30

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Ten weather stations in Cyprus to promote sustainable agriculture

A network of ten meteorological stations to collect crucial data for the development of targeted services for the agricultural sector is being set up in Cyprus, part of a project to facilitate smart irrigation and resilient agriculture in Cyprus, Crete and the Aegean islands. Digital innovations for islands’ crop water efficiency and resilience, known as […]

05.05.2026 15:16

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Cyprus raises concerns over global economic outlook at Ecofin meeting

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos addressed the Ecofin council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, highlighting the growing uncertainty facing the European and global economy. Keravnos, who chaired the session, said discussions would focus on the impact of geopolitical developments on the global economy, building on earlier exchanges at the Eurogroup. “Finance ministers are meeting in an […]

05.05.2026 15:13

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Cyprus stock exchange to delist Elbridge bonds due to early redemption

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Tuesday that it will delist 71,335 bonds issued by Elbridge Investments (Cyprus) Ltd following an early redemption of the securities. The exchange is exercising the power conferred upon it by Article 178(1) of the Securities and Cyprus Stock Exchange Law to remove the bonds from the Emerging Companies Market. […]

05.05.2026 15:07

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School bus services in north halted over ‘missed payments’

School bus services in the north will be halted from Wednesday, Turkish Cypriot bus operators’ association Kar-Is chairman Fuat Topaloglu announced on Tuesday, saying they have not been paid for four months. “We are suspending school bus services from tomorrow. The government is responsible for this,” he said, adding that the decision was made “out […]

05.05.2026 15:05

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Meeting highlights need for skilled workers in Cyprus

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (Selk) held a meeting with labour minister Marinos Mousioutas this week, in order to discuss key issues affecting the accounting and financial sector. According to an official announcement, the meeting took place on Monday at the labour ministry, aiming to strengthen cooperation and exchange views on matters […]

05.05.2026 14:44

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Cyprus manufacturing turnover dips slightly despite wider industrial gains

Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index climbed to 130.7 units on February 28, 2026, representing a 0.4 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). For the combined period of January and February 2026, the index recorded a cumulative increase of 1.6 per cent when measured […]

05.05.2026 14:34

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Farage’s Reform sets sights on Scotland and Wales in battle for Britain

James Buchan, a former fisherman in the Scottish port of Peterhead, has swallowed his hostility towards Nigel Farage. The 38-year-old’s longstanding distrust of the populist Reform UK leader and Brexit campaigner has been eclipsed by his fears for the local economy, which he said had been hollowed out by decades of ruinous British government policy. […]

05.05.2026 14:27

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Cyprus ready to join Nato ‘when conditions allow’

The EU can advance on defence and security without the United States, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday highlighting Europe’s relationship with Nato. A stronger and more strategically autonomous EU, he said, would be a more capable partner for Nato in addressing shared challenges. Cyprus, he added, is ready to become a member of Nato […]

05.05.2026 14:19

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UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Britain on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in recruiting vulnerable migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine and produce drones for use in the conflict. The Foreign Office announced 17 designations under its global irregular migration sanctions regime, relating to what it said were trafficking networks facilitating the […]

05.05.2026 14:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus announces €11 million in additional housing subsidies

The interior minister has announced about €11 million in additional subsidies for state housing programs. The funding is intended to cover another 277 young people and couples under 41 who applied to the Housing Scheme for financial assistance. The minister said the decision reflects strong demand from applicants and a higher-than-expected number of submissions. The […]

05.05.2026 14:00

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Farmers warned not culling infected livestock could risk halloumi exports

Farmers were on Tuesday warned that failing to implement the European Union’s regulations and thereby culling animals infected with foot and mouth disease could see Cyprus run the risk of being unable to export halloumi to the rest of the bloc. Veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas was asked about the prospect on CyBC radio, and […]

05.05.2026 13:51

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