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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 12:00

Book review: The gradual evaporation of hope

By Philippa Tracy Kairos starts with Katharina learning about the death of a former lover, Hans. She cites the ancient Greek, Kairos, “the god of fortunate moments,” when she asks, if it was a fortunate moment when she first met Hans? It is in Berlin, in 1986. She is just 19 and he is then […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 11:15

Indie sleaze: a brief fashion history, from messy rebellion to mainstream revival

By Catrin Cousins and Jo Wiltshire Indie sleaze is back, but not as you remember it. The 00s scene’s revival taps into a growing backlash against hyper-polished influencer culture, offering a messier, more authentic alternative that feels both nostalgic and deliberately staged. The original indie sleaze look of the 2000s was an intentionally unrefined way […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 11:14

Building in Chrysopolitissa demolished after partial collapse

A house in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca has been fully demolished after parts of its structure collapsed at the earlier in the week. “On Thursday, the demolition of this particular house began, in which three women lived, who fortunately managed to get out in time, without any tragic situations. The demolition was completed yesterday, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 10:39

Supreme constitutional court orders review of case regarding cancer treatment abroad

The supreme constitutional court on Friday annulled a decision by the administrative court which upheld the health ministry’s refusal to cover the costs for a cancer patient who had received treatment in the United Kingdom in 2012. The court ordered the case to be reviewed as evidence emerged that potential errors occurred during the investigation […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 10:33

Arrests during football finals at GSP

Two men were arrested during the Cyprus cup finals at the Nicosia GSP stadium on Friday. According to the police, the arrests concern a 19-year-old man, who was arrested around 8.45pm after police five fireworks, 13 firecrackers and eight flares in his car in the stadium’s parking lot. In a separate incident, a 31-year-old man […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 10:23

Today’s weather: Clear skies at up to 31 degrees

On Saturday, it will be mostly clear, with a chance of clouds and scattered rain showers in the mountains and south of Troodos in the afternoon, and possibly inland too. Temperatures will rise to around 31 degrees Celsius inland, around 28 degrees on the south and north coasts, around 26 degrees on the rest of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 09:53

Cyprus winemakers gather in old Nicosia

Cyprus wine will once again take centre stage in the capital this June as Nicosia Supports Cypriot Wine returns following last year’s successful edition. Bringing together wine lovers, local producers and visitors, the event aims to celebrate and promote Cyprus’ wine culture while creating an evening that combines taste, community and support for a good […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 08:00

Rock-solid Arsenal ready for PSG test in Champions League final

Arsenal’s pursuit of Champions League glory in Saturday’s final is likely to depend heavily on how well the core of their team deals with a rampaging Paris St Germain side. With the pressure of trying to deliver the Premier League title now released, Arsenal are seeking a glittering double and proof they are firmly part […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 08:00

Spain blocks prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi over lack of gambling licences

Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry temporarily banned so-called prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi ​for operating in the country without a ‌gambling licence, the official state gazette showed this week. In a statement, the ministry said its gambling ​watchdog had opened a probe into the ​US-based companies for allegedly breaching local rules ⁠by lacking mandatory administrative authorisation. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 07:30

British retail sales remain weak despite slight improvement in May

British retailers reported lower sales in May against a backdrop of weak demand, but not the record downturn they had reported a month earlier, ​according to figures released by the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI’s monthly retail sales balance rose to a three-month high of -46 in May from -68 in April, the series’ […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: surplus, housing, tourism, Posidonia, unemployment

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has defended the government’s business-friendly approach to housing and development, saying the private sector is better placed than the state to deliver projects quickly and efficiently. Speaking during a discussion with young business people in the land development and construction sectors, held as part of the Gen Z & Millennial Project, Ioannou said […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 07:00

Shipping groups issue Hormuz transit guidance as congestion risk grows

Hundreds of vessels remain unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that any sudden return to more normal navigation conditions could create a serious navigational hazard in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.  In response, ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, IMCA and OCIMF have jointly produced new industry guidance aimed at helping companies and masters […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 06:30

Anthropic co-founder calls outside scrutiny essential to check powerful tech firms

The co-founder of AI company Anthropic said earlier this week that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be ‌left solely to technology companies, urging greater oversight from religious leaders, governments and civil society. Speaking at the presentation of Pope Leo’s first encyclical, addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, Chris Olah said there was “a […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 04:24

Akrotiri residents launch legal battle against British bases antenna expansion

Residents of Akrotiri are preparing legal action against plans by the British Bases to install 32 additional antennas in the area, with local authorities examining the possibility of taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights. Kourion municipality confirmed they were seeking legal avenues to challenge the project, which would require the compulsory […]

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Kıbrıs 30.05.2026 04:20

Our View: Fresh UN push unlikely to break Cyprus deadlock

After a four-month absence, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angel Holguin, will arrive next week on what appears to be yet another exploratory visit. Holguin, who was last on the island in January, will meet the two leaders separately on June 8 and then travel to Turkey and Greece for consultations. If we were […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 22:37

Former UK high commissioner in Cyprus named ambassador in Athens

Former British high commissioner in Cyprus Stephen Lillie has been named as the United Kingdom’s ambassador in Athens. Lillie served in Nicosia between 2018 and 2022, and said that he was “honoured” to take up the role. He will commence his duties in Athens in September. He replaces Matthew Lodge, who has been stationed in […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 22:21

Pafos FC sweep Apollon aside to win Cyprus Cup

Two late goals saw Pafos FC beat Apollon to win the Cyprus Cup at Nicosia’s GSP Stadium on Friday night, with the west coast-based side winning the island’s premier cup competition for the second time in their 12-year history. Brazilian winger Jaja opened the scoring for the Paphites in the 84th minute, with Portuguese midfielder […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 22:00

Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open

United States President Donald Trump said he would decide on Friday over a potential deal with Iran to extend their ceasefire that would need to include opening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Tehran’s capacity to make a nuclear weapon. “I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination,” he […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 21:49

Free park-and-ride service in Larnaca on Sunday, Monday evenings

A park-and-ride service will be offered free of charge in Larnaca on the evenings of both Sunday and Monday, with events set to be held in the town to mark the Kataklysmos festival. The town’s mayor Andreas Vyras explained that people will be able to park at the new GSZ Stadium’s car park, between the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 21:44

North ‘foreign ministry’ dismisses talk of ‘window of opportunity’ for Cyprus problem

The Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign ministry’ on Friday dismissed President Nikos Christodoulides’ assertion that there is a “window of opportunity” for a resumption of negotiations aimed at solving the Cyprus problem before the end of the year, describing his claim as “far from the truth”. It added that the idea of such a “window of opportunity” […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 19:48

Words and images of the everyday

Photography, the written word and everyday life meet at the upcoming showcase at To Erma in Nicosia. Andreas Gregoras presents his exhibition Fotografies je Lexis I to Antitheto, meaning Photographs and Words or the Opposite, this June 3 to 6. “The idea for the exhibition was born from the everyday life of a 30-year-old living […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 18:41

Court bans operation of ‘Globe of Death’ attraction on Limassol seafront

The Limassol district court has banned the “Globe of Death” attraction on the Limassol seafront on Friday following a request from the municipality. The carnival stunt involves motorcyclists performing loops in a metal cage. The court order prohibits the attraction’s operation during the Kataklysmos holiday period. Limassol police have been notified to enforce this decree. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 18:23

€350 million tender launched for Vasiliko port expansion

The ports authority on Friday announced a tender for consulting services related to the planned €350 million expansion of the Vasiliko port in Mari. “The announcement constitutes an essential step for the implementation of a project that aims to upgrade Cyprus’ port infrastructure and strengthen the country’s energy, commercial and economic activity,” the ports authority […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 17:52

Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says

Eleven children have been killed or injured on average every 24 hours in Lebanon over the last week, the UN’s children’s agency said on Friday, as Israel has expanded strikes across the country despite a ceasefire. Heavy Israeli ⁠strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared […]

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