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What to plant if you want a garden full of flowers

There are many different flowers in bloom now including roses, which flower all year round in some gardens, and mostly with a sweet perfume. In my garden my favourite is Rosa banksia, which has dear little yellow flowers, although there are some bushes of them that have white flowers, but alas both have no perfume. […]

03.05.2026 15:36

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Press freedom ‘a permanent democratic condition’

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, marked around the world on May 3, the government reaffirms its absolute respect for the institutional role of journalists, the independence of the media and the right of citizens to be informed freely, pluralistically and reliably, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday. “In an era of […]

03.05.2026 15:28

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Who to catch at Cyprus’ top chamber music event

For its celebratory 25th anniversary, the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival presents an exceptional breadth of chamber music. From May 29 until June 4, the festival will offer six chamber concerts at the Royal Manor House in Kouklia, performed by 20 of today’s leading international virtuosos. Events will culminate with a spectacular orchestral concert on […]

03.05.2026 15:10

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Almost 400,000 foreigners visited north in first two months of 2026

More than 390,000 foreigners visited the north during January and February this year, mostly from Turkey, according to Turkish Cypriot newspaper Kibris on Sunday. It also reported a significant increase in visitors from Germany. According to the report, the number of German tourists visiting has risen by 74.9 per cent in a year. In the […]

03.05.2026 14:24

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Lane closed on Ayia Napa-Larnaca highway

One lane of the Ayia Napa to Larnaca was closed by police at around 1pm on Sunday, according to a police announcement. The closure follows a traffic accident on the highway near Livadia. Police called on drivers in the area to be careful.

03.05.2026 13:48

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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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