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Restaurant review: Chaos, charm and a very good bowl of pho

By Marko Ljubicic If you’re from Nicosia, chances are you have a strong opinion about the city’s old town. You’re either drawn to its serpentine streets, its hidden culinary gems and its melting pot character – or you avoid it entirely. If you fall into the latter camp, you’ll be pleased to know that snug […]

01.05.2026 15:37

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A night out at Cyprus’ new jazz bar

It is a Thursday night and the old town of Nicosia is calm yet there is always a buzz within the walls. Beer bottles clink, coffee cups are brewing, guide books are open. I park my car in the zig-zagged streets and make my way to the recently-opened Ella Jazz Bar on Lykourgou 7 Street, […]

01.05.2026 15:32

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A minute with: Ciara Economopoulos (Ciarae) Singer

Where do you live?I live in Paphos, Cyprus with my family – my parents and my brother. What did you have for breakfast?I normally have my own homemade granola with Greek yoghurt & honey and a Matcha (… of course!!!). Describe your perfect dayHonestly, I have so many different types of ‘perfect days’ depending on […]

01.05.2026 15:00

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Planned pension reforms ‘in the spirit’ of May Day, Mousiouttas says

The government’s planned reforms to the pension system are being drawn up “precisely in the spirit” of May Day, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said at an event held to mark the day by trade union Sek. “May 1 is an obligation for everyone, reminding us that rights are not permanently acquired if we do not […]

01.05.2026 14:21

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Limassol’s Summer Dance Festival changes direction

This year, the 23rd edition of the Summer Dance Festival by Nea Kinisi changes gears by taking root entirely in the Limassol Municipal Garden, where the Municipal Dance Centre is also located, transforming it into a vibrant site of encounter, movement and collective experience. Across three days, June 5-7, new choreographic pieces will be presented […]

01.05.2026 14:19

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Paphos tourism sector rolls out the carpet to woo British holidaymakers

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap), in collaboration with Constantinou Bros Hotels, is hosting 36 members of the British Guild of Travel Writers in the city as part of a destination familiarisation visit. The initiative, taking place from April 27 to May 1, forms part of a joint strategy between the tourism board and the […]

01.05.2026 14:18

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UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man appeared in a London court on Friday charged with attempted murder over an attack during which two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in what officers have called a suspected terrorist incident. Following the attack, officials raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level, meaning a terrorist attack […]

01.05.2026 13:35

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UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse

A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as efforts to end the Iran war remained at an impasse. Two months into the conflict, the vital sea channel is […]

01.05.2026 13:28

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Trump’s attacks on Europe’s leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with US President Donald Trump. Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the Iran war, calling him “totally ineffective,” and threatened to cut the 36,400 US troops based in Germany. He […]

01.05.2026 13:18

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‘The EU is our common home’, Christodoulides says on accession anniversary

The European Union “is our common home”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, as Cyprus marked 22 years since its accession to the trading bloc. He described Cyprus’ joining of the EU as “the most important political development of its modern history” and “a milestone for our country and for our people which serves as […]

01.05.2026 13:07

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Breathe new life into a fish dish

Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet 8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery stick, cut into small cubes2 medium carrots, cut into small cubes200g cherry tomatoes, halved2 spring onions, finely choppedFore the dressing150ml olive oilJuice & zest of 1 lemon1 teaspoon […]

01.05.2026 12:30

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Erhurman vows to not ‘fall for the provocation’ of latest Cyprus problem comments

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday vowed not to “fall for the provocation” of recent comments made by both President Nikos Christodoulides and government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis in relation to the Cyprus problem. “Statements continue to pour in from the Greek Cypriot leadership. These include remarks made at meetings of civil society organisations, opening […]

01.05.2026 12:03

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Christodoulides praises own govt in May Day address

President Nikos Christodoulides listed the achievements of his government which he says have been to the benefit of workers in his address to mark May Day on Friday. “May Day is a day of honour and recognition of workers’ timeless struggle for decent conditions and security at work – conditions which correspond to their contribution […]

01.05.2026 11:28

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Two jump out of window, three arrested during police search of Larnaca flat

Two people were hospitalised after jumping out of a second-floor window and three were arrested during a search of a flat in Larnaca on Thursday night, the police said on Friday. The police said that when officers arrived at the flat, they initially identified four people, before informing them of their reason to search the […]

01.05.2026 11:01

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Paphos motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

A 38-year-old man is in a critical condition at the Paphos general hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car being driven by a 47-year-old woman in the Paphos district village of Kissonerga, the police said on Friday. The collision occurred at around 10.40pm on Thursday, with the police reporting that the man was not […]

01.05.2026 10:46

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Today’s weather: Mostly clear

Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with the odd cloud expected to appear in the afternoon, and isolated rain not ruled out in the mountains. Temperatures are set to rise to 28 degrees Celsius inland, 23 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 25 degrees Celsius on the rest […]

01.05.2026 10:40

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Samsung reports record profit as chip income jumps 49-fold on AI boom

Samsung Electronics reported record ​quarterly profit earlier this week, driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects a severe supply shortage to deepen next year as clients spend on ‌AI, driving up prices of its memory chips. The world’s top memory chipmaker by sales also said it has signed multi-year binding contracts […]

01.05.2026 10:00

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What to do at Fish Festival this weekend

If you love seafood, the deep blue and local events, “come celebrate the 11th Fish Festival with us,” suggests the municipality of Polis Chrysochous. Highly anticipated, the festival has now become an annual and beloved spring tradition for the community as it brings together fishermen, chefs, visitors and children for a fun day out at […]

01.05.2026 10:00

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EU economic momentum cools in start of 2026

Eurostat has reported that seasonally adjusted GDP increased by only 0.1 per cent in both the euro area and the wider EU during the first quarter of 2026. This preliminary flash estimate indicates a loss of momentum compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, when GDP had grown by 0.2 per cent in both regions. […]

01.05.2026 08:30

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Payments giant Visa raises annual profit forecast on resilient demand

Visa shares jumped 5 per cent in premarket trading earlier this week as the payments-processing company beat estimates for second-quarter profit and lifted expectations for full-year earnings, buoyed by resilient consumer spending. Payments ​volume grew as consumer spending during the quarter defied broader macroeconomic concerns stoked by heightened ‌tensions in the Middle East. CEO Ryan […]

01.05.2026 08:00

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Bank of Cyprus updates share capital and voting rights

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has released a statement related to its total issued share capital and voting rights, providing shareholders with updated figures for regulatory reporting purposes. The company stated that its total issued share capital stood at 435,962,305 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10. Each of these ordinary shares carries […]

01.05.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: Oev, inflation, tax department, gaming, tourism, investment

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (Sev) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, formalising their joint commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship, competitiveness and extroversion in Cyprus and Greece. According to an announcement released on Thursday, the agreement was signed by Oev president George Pantelides and Sev executive committee president […]

01.05.2026 07:30

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Volvo CEO ‘not satisfied’ with results as US subsidies are pulled

Volvo Cars reported this week a smaller-than-expected fall in first-quarter operating profit, but said the ​impact of a pull-back of subsidies and other developments in the ‌United States had been worse than expected. “We are not satisfied with our results … but despite a volume drop coming from external factors we are more or less […]

01.05.2026 06:30

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Startup secures spot in KPMG innovation lab for 2026

Student housing startup MyStudentFlat has announced a series of new milestones, including a strategic partnership with UNIPLACES, first place at the 6th NBG SEEDS StartUp Bootcamp, and participation in the 2026 KPMG StartUp Innovation Lab, according to its statement. The company said the developments mark another step in its growth trajectory, as it seeks to […]

01.05.2026 06:00

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