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Great Mosque of Limassol nears completion after extensive restoration

The Great Mosque of Limassol is entering the final stage of restoration works, with authorities expecting the historic monument in the city’s Kastro district to be completed and handed over by early autumn. Officials and representatives of the bodies involved toured the site on Wednesday to review progress and discuss the remaining phases of the […]

13.05.2026 16:40

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Allegations of perjury resurface against Michaelides

Allegations of perjury against Alma leader and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides resurfaced on Wednesday, with media reporting that letters have been sent to both the legal service and to police chief Themistos Arnaoutis demanding that he be investigated. The allegations were first levelled by former audit office employee Andreas Hasapopoulos, who had initially been a […]

13.05.2026 16:31

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Explosion in Yeroskipou yard, flammable bottle found

An explosion was reported early on Wednesday in a yard in Yeroskipou, causing alarm but no injuries or damage, police said. A resident called police at around 12:30am after being woken by a loud blast coming from outside her home. Officers who arrived at the scene found no structural damage to the property or surrounding […]

13.05.2026 16:04

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Forest firefighters to go on strike over labour issues

Forest firefighters staffing the Forestry Department will be staging a strike on May 25 and 26 to protest the violation of their work description. Trade unions SEK, PEO and Deok said on Wednesday this violation prevented the firefighters from responding immediately to a fire and placed their safety and lives at danger. Last year, they […]

13.05.2026 16:00

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Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said. The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military […]

13.05.2026 15:42

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Reform UK says Farage’s office talking to UK watchdog over £5 million gift

Reform UK said it was talking to Britain’s parliamentary watchdog after a report its leader Nigel Farage was being investigated over a breach of the rules for accepting a 5 million pound gift which he did not declare. Reform, a right-wing party which was the biggest winner in local elections earlier in May, said on […]

13.05.2026 15:39

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TV shows we love: Slow Horses

Starring Gary Oldman with his toes poking through holes in his socks, I needed no more persuading to watch this brilliant series, which starts off with him startling himself awake by letting off a ripper on his office couch. This, I found out, was his charming self, as during the hours he is not in […]

13.05.2026 15:30

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Why high impact editors are hunting for the human signature in a digital world

In the high-authority publishing landscape of 2026, the greatest challenge facing editors is no longer a lack of information, but a crisis of authenticity. As the volume of globally submitted manuscripts reaches record highs, the academic world is being flooded with “synthetic filler” content that is grammatically perfect but intellectually hollow. To protect the integrity […]

13.05.2026 15:28

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CBC governor signals possible ECB rate hike in June

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Wednesday said that the European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June, while stressing that any move would remain strictly data-dependent and not signal the start of a broader tightening cycle. The remarks were made in the context of an interview […]

13.05.2026 15:14

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Why more patients with chronic illnesses are seeking personalized medicine abroad

Healthcare systems were built for acute illness. You get sick, you see a doctor, you recover. That formula has never worked well for chronic disease, and patients are running out of patience with it. Conditions like Long Covid, ME/CFS, and autoimmune disorders don’t follow a clean arc. Symptoms shift. Test results come back normal while […]

13.05.2026 15:04

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The 10 most popular AI Crypto trading bots globally in 2026

There’s a quiet but decisive shift underway in crypto trading. A few years ago, success depended on strategy—timing entries, reading charts, managing emotions. In 2026, those factors still matter, but they are no longer the determining edge. What matters more is execution consistency, data processing speed, and risk control under volatility. This is why a […]

13.05.2026 15:00

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XM funds ten-year artificial intelligence chair at University of Cyprus

The University of Cyprus has appointed professor Constantine Dovrolis as the first holder of the XM Chair in Artificial Intelligence, marking the formal launch of a ten-year, XM-funded initiative worth more than €1 million. The appointment, announced this week, follows the creation of the chair through a donation by XM Group, which will finance the […]

13.05.2026 14:58

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Score safely in the bedroom: Toronto offers free World Cup-themed condoms

As Toronto gears up for the World Cup, the city wants to help people score safely in the bedroom by offering free football-inspired condoms. With more than 300,000 visitors expected for the June 11-July 19 tournament, Toronto Public Health will be distributing limited edition condoms featuring six designs that “celebrate the energy of the games […]

13.05.2026 14:52

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Coral Cyprus takes part in 2026 Boat & Sea Expo as Silver Sponsor

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) participated as a Silver Sponsor at Boat & Sea Expo 2026, which took place over May 8-10, 2026 at Ayia Napa Marina. Through its participation, the company presented fuel management solutions and digital tools that respond to the needs of individuals, professionals and businesses. The exhibition served as a meeting point […]

13.05.2026 14:50

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Derelict 14-storey building in Limassol being demolished

A 14-storey building marked as dangerous in the Omonia area of Limassol is finally being demolished. Witnesses told the Cyprus Mail that the roads have been cordoned off, and earth shifters are already at work. The abandoned Pieris Estate building on Omonia avenue had been earmarked for demolition in March, but its size and proximity […]

13.05.2026 14:43

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Cypriot MEP urges EU action over Turkey’s ‘Blue Homeland’ plans

Cypriot MEP Loukas Fourlas called on Wednesday for the European Union to abandon what he described as a policy of equidistance towards Turkey, after Ankara confirmed work on draft legislation linked to the ‘Blue Homeland’ (Mavi Vatan) maritime doctrine. In letters addressed to European Council president, Antonio Costa, European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, […]

13.05.2026 14:31

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Software and fintech sectors lead Cyprus’ presence in Deloitte’s Fast 50

Deloitte on Wednesday published the results of the fifth edition of its Middle East and Cyprus Technology Fast 50, showcasing the region’s fastest-growing technology startups and the founders driving a broader shift in the innovation landscape. The programme ranks technology companies based in Cyprus and the Middle East according to their revenue growth over the […]

13.05.2026 14:30

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Cyprus shipping sector charts next move as geopolitics reshape the industry

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held its 37th annual general meeting in Limassol on Wednesday, bringing together Cyprus’ political leadership, government officials, industry representatives and associates from Cyprus and abroad to discuss the sector’s outlook, challenges and priorities. One of the most important annual gatherings for the island’s shipping industry, the general meeting focused on the chamber’s continued […]

13.05.2026 14:15

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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the U.S. in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 120 Palestinians, including eight women and 13 children, were […]

13.05.2026 14:08

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Overseas polling stations for 2026 elections announced

Polling stations for Cypriot voters abroad will operate in Greece, the United Kingdom and Belgium during the May 24 parliamentary elections. In its statement issued on Wednesday the chief returning officer’s office said polling stations would open in Athens, Thessaloniki, London and Brussels, with voting schedules varying according to location. In Athens, voting will take […]

13.05.2026 13:43

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ECM launches ESG initiative by sponsoring local hammer throw athlete

ECM Partners, an institutional investment platform operating across Central and Southeastern Europe, is pleased to announce its support of rising Cypriot hammer throw athlete Alexandros Ghamrawi, a member of the Cyprus National Team and one of the country’s most promising young athletes in hammer throw. The initiative is being undertaken under the patronage of Savvas […]

13.05.2026 13:38

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President welcomes Cyprus’ GDP growth as proof of economic resilience

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday welcomed official estimates showing Cyprus’ GDP grew by 3 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as the highest growth rate in the European Union and evidence of the country’s economic resilience and momentum. “The preliminary estimate of a 3 per cent growth rate in the […]

13.05.2026 13:35

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Cyprus’ first ‘passive’ apartment building presented

An under-construction apartment building in the Apostolos Andreas estate in Latsi–Yeri has been presented as Cyprus’ first “passive” residential project at an international conference in Germany, it was announced on Wednesday. The project was presented at the 28th International Passive House Conference in Essen, organised by the Passive House Institute, a key forum on energy-efficient […]

13.05.2026 13:27

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Cyprus economy outpaces EU average with 3 per cent GDP growth

Cyprus’ GDP grew by 3 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, significantly outperforming both the euro area and the European Union. According to figures from both the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) and Eurostat, the seasonally adjusted GDP growth rate in Cyprus was driven primarily by the sectors of wholesale and retail trade, […]

13.05.2026 12:53

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