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May festivals give Cyprus its best month yet

Temperatures are rising, the sun is out, and a buzzing energy is in the air. Is it the quiet hint of summer’s arrival? Is it a growing events agenda? Yes and yes! Throughout May The Agros Rose Festival returns this weekend. Unfolding across two weekends (May 9-10 and 16-17), a wide range of activities will […]

12.05.2026 15:12

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Kremlin repeats Putin’s assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow had no intention of ending it. “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” Putin told reporters on Saturday of the war, now in its fifth year. Asked […]

12.05.2026 15:11

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Upcoming elections to cost €6 million

The total cost of the upcoming parliamentary elections will reach €6 million, including remunerations of €617 for presiding officers and €316 for assistant officers at polling stations, assistant chief returning officer Menelaos Vasiliou said on Tuesday. Vasiliou said around 5,300 civil servants and 1,200 police officers are set to be deployed in the run-up to […]

12.05.2026 15:04

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Eurobank: building the bank of the future

The banking sector is advancing rapidly into a new era, with technology serving as the primary driver of transformation and growth. In Cyprus, Eurobank is proactively moving beyond digital transformation by adopting a model that integrates artificial intelligence, modern platforms, and advanced infrastructure, all aimed at creating a comprehensive and competitive digital ecosystem. Strategic transition: […]

12.05.2026 15:00

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How Dr. Andrew Jacono’s MADE facelift changed modern facial rejuvenation

For most of the twentieth century, a facelift meant pulled skin, unnatural tension, and a face that moved like a mask. Patients knew the look, surgeons knew the look, and the stigma it carried kept many people away from surgical rejuvenation entirely. What changed was not simply better technique. What changed was a fundamentally different […]

12.05.2026 14:36

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Red post boxes return to northern Nicosia

Two post boxes in northern Nicosia’s old town have been repainted in their original red colour, with the Turkish Cypriot Nicosia municipality on Tuesday saying that it plans to restore more post boxes across the old town’s northern half. One post box is located on Kyrenia Street, which was pedestrianised last year, while the other […]

12.05.2026 14:34

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WHO: no sign of larger outbreak of hantavirus

The head of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday there was no indication of the onset of a broader hantavirus outbreak, although he did not rule out further cases. “At the moment, there is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak, but of course the situation could change and, […]

12.05.2026 14:33

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Cypriot vessels linked to jurisdictions with ‘lax regulations’

Cypriot fishing vessels in non-European Union countries need to address what have been described as critical gaps in law enforcement abroad, international advocacy group Oceana told the government on Tuesday. “Transparency regarding vessel ownership is essential for enforcing fishing regulations, to ensure that illegal activities do not go unpunished and that legitimate businesses do not […]

12.05.2026 14:30

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Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the International Criminal Court, but said he was ready to face justice at home. Fearing arrest and hunkered down in his legislative office for a second day, Senator Ronald […]

12.05.2026 14:27

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

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 […]

12.05.2026 14:00

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Candidate says did not ‘crawl out of cave’

Stephanos Christodoulou did not crawl out of a cave or emerge from the sea. He just wants to see his children have better opportunities and this is why he is running for MP in the Larnaca district with MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s party, Direct Democracy. In a video on social media, Christodoulou is seen stretching as […]

12.05.2026 13:55

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Drone ban lifted at British bases, remains in force near north’s airport

The blanket ban on the use of personal drones on the British bases has been lifted, the bases’ authorities said on Tuesday, while the ban on drones near the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport remains in place. “Please be advised that in line with the Republic of Cyprus, the temporary ban on drones has now been […]

12.05.2026 13:13

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Dead animals transporter to Paliometochou despite farmers’ protest

The transfer of dead animals to a burial site designated by the veterinary services in the Palaiometocho area was completed on Monday despite protests by livestock farmers, police sources told the Cyprus News Agency. Around 50 livestock breeders gathered in the area and briefly blocked roads leading mainly towards the buffer zone in an attempt […]

12.05.2026 13:05

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Pay up or close down — Cyprus authorities launch major tax compliance drive

Cyprus’ Tax Department is set to begin sealing the premises of businesses with unpaid tax debts during the summer, using powers introduced under the country’s new tax framework that came into force earlier this year. The measure forms part of the broader tax reform package approved by parliament and effective since January 1, 2026. According […]

12.05.2026 12:55

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Two arrested over highway bonnet incident

A 31-year-old Greek national and a 23-year-old Greek Cypriot were arrested on Monday in connection with an incident in which a 65-year-old man was allegedly left clinging to the bonnet of a vehicle on the highway between Rizoelia and Kalo Chorio last week. According to the police, testimony implicated the 31-year-old as the person who […]

12.05.2026 12:50

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EU needs €650bn yearly to meet housing demand, minister says

Investment in the European Union’s housing sector is currently falling short of what is needed to meet rising demand, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, noting that an additional €650 billion per year is required. Speaking ahead of the informal meeting of EU housing ministers in Nicosia, which he is chairing under the Cypriot […]

12.05.2026 12:30

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UBS identifies growth stories for Greek banks, highlights Cyprus contribution

Investment bank UBS has issued an optimistic update on the Greek banking landscape, pointing out that it is no longer a monolith but a tale of two distinct investment paths, following a robust start to the year. The bank, whose report was shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, maintains a buy recommendation for both Eurobank […]

12.05.2026 12:30

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Invest Cyprus signs MoU to strengthen Brazil-Portugal-Cyprus business corridor

Invest Cyprus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, in a move aimed at strengthening investment cooperation, business synergies and access to strategic markets linking Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. The agreement was signed during the event ‘From Brazil to Europe & MENA: Unlocking Business & Investment Opportunities through […]

12.05.2026 12:29

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Animal Party to protest dog law and ‘criminal indifference’

Cyprus’ Animal Party will be staging a demonstration on Saturday at 11am outside parliament – currently dissolved pending the May 24 elections – to protest recent amendments to the law on dogs which the party said met demands put forward by hunters’ associations. It also condemned the “criminal indifference” of local authorities and the parliament […]

12.05.2026 12:19

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

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 […]

12.05.2026 12:15

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Starmer defies calls to quit, says he is getting on with governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would “get on with governing” despite a “destabilising” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing. At a meeting of his cabinet team of ministers, Starmer, in the top job for less than […]

12.05.2026 12:12

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Cyprus property sales record 15 per cent growth in April

Cyprus property sales remained firmly in double-digit growth in April, despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with transactions rising 15 per cent year-on-year to 1,611, from 1,404 in the same month of 2025.  According to figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys, the increase followed an 18 per cent rise in March, showing that demand […]

12.05.2026 12:11

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Book Review: This really is a rollicking good read

By Simon Demetriou I’m pretty sure I’ve never described a book as rollicking before. Rollicking isn’t typically one of my words. But Go Gentle is rollicking. And I’m incredibly glad to have been rollicked by a novel as funny and tender and erudite and knowingly silly as Maria Semple’s latest. Adora Hazzard has started a […]

12.05.2026 12:10

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Data and AI firm Eunoia secures top-tier Microsoft Azure Analytics specialisation ahead of Cloud Tech Expo

Data and artificial intelligence firm Eunoia has earned one of Microsoft’s most demanding technical credentials. The company was recently awarded the highly coveted Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialisation, placing it among a select group of firms globally recognised for advanced expertise in cloud analytics. The achievement solidifies Eunoia’s position as a leading local partner for […]

12.05.2026 12:05

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