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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 23:45

EU stronger when built with its young people, Cyprus education minister says

Europe is stronger when it is built together with its young people, Cyprus Education Minister Athina Michaelidou said Monday after the conclusion of the EU Education Council in Brussels. Michaelidou said the Council adopted several important decisions in the fields of education and youth. She noted that under the Cypriot EU presidency, particular emphasis has […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 21:01

Cyprus, EU commissioner discuss housing and energy priorities

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted EU housing programs during a meeting with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen at the Presidential Palace. Christodoulides said energy remains a top priority for the European Union. Jørgensen welcomed the fact that housing is high on the agenda of the Cypriot EU presidency. Speaking after the meeting, he […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 18:45

Cyprus inflation rises in April on higher fuel prices

Inflation in Cyprus continued to climb in April, driven mainly by rising fuel costs, the Statistics Service say. The Consumer Price Index showed annual inflation at 2.8%. The sharpest increases compared with April 2025 were recorded in: • Petroleum products: +18.3% • Agricultural goods: +9.6% • Transport: +8.2% • Clothing and footwear: +5.2% • Food […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 17:00

Cyprus says Hantavirus risk in Europe remains very low

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has said that the risk to the general population in Europe from hantaviruses remains very low, while noting that the situation is being closely monitored by international and European health authorities. The ministry said hantaviruses are a group of viruses transmitted mainly through contact with rodents such as mice and rats, or […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 15:30

Fitch affirms Cyprus at ‘A‑’, keeps outlook positive

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Cyprus’ long‑term credit rating at A‑ and maintained a positive outlook, the government has said. Officials called the decision a strong signal of confidence, noting it comes amid a difficult and volatile global environment. The agency said Cyprus’ economic prospects remain positive despite shifting international conditions. Fitch said the war in […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 14:00

Cyprus foreign minister sees progress on Ukraine EU talks

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos expressed optimism Tuesday that the European Union will open accession chapters with Ukraine in June, speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Kombos also highlighted the need for continued support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and reaffirmed Cyprus’ backing for EU sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 12:15

Cyprus passenger traffic doubles since 2006, Hermes Airports says

Passenger traffic through Cyprus’ two airports has doubled since 2006, reaching 13.7 million travelers in 2025, up from 6.7 million, according to Hermes Airports. The airport operator said its two decades of managing Larnaca and Paphos airports have contributed about 14% to Cyprus’ GDP, generating more than €789 million in revenue. Hermes added that the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 09:15

Cyprus–Greece Ferry Service to Resume With New Vessel

Ferry services between Cyprus and Greece will resume with a newly upgraded vessel, the AF Marina. The maritime link, now entering its fifth year, will begin its first sailing of the season on May 29 from Limassol. The final return trip is scheduled for Sept. 1, with a total of 22 sailings planned. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 07:34

EU says airlines must prove fuel shortages to avoid paying compensation for cancellations

Airlines can be exempted from paying compensation for cancelled flights only if they can prove a local fuel shortage caused the disruption, but high fuel prices alone do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances,” the European Commission has said. The guidance was issued amid fuel‑supply disruptions and route closures linked to the Middle East crisis. The […]

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Kıbrıs 12.05.2026 07:33

Commerzbank to invest in AI, cut up to 3,000 jobs

Commerzbank, Germany’s second‑largest lender, said Friday it will expand its investment in artificial intelligence and cut as many as 3,000 jobs as part of its ongoing restructuring. The bank said in a statement on its first‑quarter results that AI is expected to “free up and partially redeploy around 10 percent” of its workforce capacity, calling […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 18:45

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 18:00

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, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 16:30

Ferry to Greece to Run With AF Marina This Summer

The summer ferry link between Cyprus and Greece will be operated this year by the Italian‑flagged AF Marina. The first sailing is set for May 29, with the final return from Piraeus to Limassol scheduled for Sept. 1. A total of 22 sailings is planned for the season, with fares remaining the same as last […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 15:00

Motor‑Vehicle Registrations Up 12.9% in First Quarter

Motor‑vehicle registrations in Cyprus rose 12.9% in the first three months of 2026, reaching 13,837 compared with 12,256 in the same period last year. In March alone, total registrations increased 8.9% to 4,817. Passenger saloon cars rose 5.9% to 3,710. For January–March, saloon‑car registrations climbed 10.9% to 10,627. Of these, 34% were new vehicles and […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 13:15

Cyprus State Employment Rises Slightly in March

Cyprus counted 55,367 state employees in March, a marginal increase of 42 people, or 0.1%, compared with the same month last year, according to the Statistical Service. Employment fell in the Public Service and the Security Forces by 0.8% and 0.7% respectively, while the Education Service recorded a 1.8% rise. Among all categories, the largest […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 11:45

Cyprus Unemployment at 4.2% in February

Cyprus’ unemployment rate stood at 4.2% in February, according to the most recent data released by Eurostat. Eurostat figures show the number of unemployed people in the Republic of Cyprus fell from 23,000 in January 2026 to 22,000 in February. For 2025 as a whole, unemployment averaged 23,000. Across the eurozone, unemployment rose slightly, from […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 10:15

More Than 10,000 New Voters Register Ahead of May 24 Parliamentary Elections

A total of 10,031 people registered to vote between Jan. 2 and April 2 ahead of the May 24 general election in the Republic of Cyprus, local media reports. Alithia said the electoral roll listed 561,000 registered voters on Jan. 2. The May 24 vote will determine the 56 Greek Cypriot seats in the 80‑member […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 08:00

Survey Finds Strong Support Among Young People for Federal Cyprus Solution

A recent survey by the University of Cyprus Field Research Center shows strong support among young people for a settlement of the Cyprus problem, with most members of Generation Z favoring a federal solution. According to the findings, psychology lecturer Haris Psaltis said respondents aged 18 to 30 believe their economic prospects would improve in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.05.2026 01:18

Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Valve Disease, Study Finds

Adults who reported feeling lonely faced a higher risk of developing valvular heart disease, even after researchers accounted for traditional heart‑disease risk factors and genetic predisposition, according to new research. Valvular heart disease occurs when one of the heart’s four valves no longer functions properly. A report from the American Heart Association says the condition […]

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Kıbrıs 09.05.2026 07:00

Voting ballots to be printed today for Cyprus elections

Ballot papers for the May 24 parliamentary elections will begin printing today and be completed by May 14. Staffing of polling stations is expected to be finalized next week, followed by training for the employees selected from more than 16,000 workers and unemployed individuals who expressed interest in assisting with the election process. The total […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 23:45

Registered unemployment in Cyprus rises in April, official data show

The number of registered jobseekers in Cyprus stood at 8,962 at the end of April, according to figures released by the island’s Statistical Service. Citing the data, the newspaper Alithia reported that seasonally adjusted unemployment — considered a clearer indicator of underlying trends — showed what it described as a worrying increase. The number of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 21:00

Cyprus to expand summer school programme to 64 sites in 2026

Cyprus’ Education Ministry will expand its network of Summer Public Schools for the 2025‑26 school year, increasing the number of sites from 58 to 64 across all five districts. The programme, running from 22 June to 24 July 2026, offers learning and creative activities, with a focus on children from vulnerable groups. Teachers from primary, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 18:45

Cyprus cancer‑prevention group urges stronger national strategy on tobacco use

Cyprus’ cancer‑prevention organisation PASYKAF is calling for a renewed national strategy on tobacco control, warning that the rise of nicotine products targeting young people makes prevention more urgent than ever. Marking May as the international month dedicated to tobacco‑related issues, the organisation said its 40 years of work in cancer prevention show the need for […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:00

Cyprus recorded EU’s highest prison overcrowding rate in 2024, Eurostat says

Cyprus had the most overcrowded prison system in the European Union last year, according to figures published  by Eurostat. The country’s prison‑population density reached 227.6 in 2024, the highest rate among EU member states. Slovenia followed with 134.2 and France with 129.3. The lowest levels were reported in Estonia at 49.9, Lithuania at 67.0 and […]

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