Demetra Holdings executes fresh share buyback
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Demetra Holdings executes fresh share buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Tuesday that the company completed a buyback of its own shares during a market session held on the previous day. Operating under the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the circulars provided by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the firm moved to acquire a portion […]

12.05.2026 12:03
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Disy edges ahead of Akel, according to poll
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Disy edges ahead of Akel, according to poll

Disy is beginning to pull out a lead ahead of Akel, according to the latest poll ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary elections, with both parties vying to be the largest party in the new parliament. The poll was conducted by IMR for news website Reporter. Having won the most seats at the last three parliamentary […]

12.05.2026 11:43
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Philoktimatiki to hold annual general meeting in June
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Philoktimatiki to hold annual general meeting in June

Philoktimatiki Public Limited issued a formal notice on Tuesday announcing that its annual general meeting will take place at the company’s offices in Nicosia on June 11, 2026. According to the official agenda, the primary objective of the meeting is the examination of the directors’ report and the financial statements for the fiscal year that […]

12.05.2026 11:22
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Cyprus betting revenue hits €1.33 billion for 2025 as sector expands
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Cyprus betting revenue hits €1.33 billion for 2025 as sector expands

Cyprus’ betting market continued to strengthen in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total gross revenue from Class A and Class B operators rising by 22 per cent year-on-year to €395.5 million, according to figures released by the National Betting Authority (NBA).  The figure compares with €323.2m in the corresponding period of 2024, confirming the continued expansion of […]

12.05.2026 11:00
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Israel: The widening war
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Israel: The widening war

There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused. The US-Iran war has been stuck in a ragged ceasefire for more than a month, with the participants only indulging in occasional tit-for-tat strikes that Donald Trump likes to call “love taps”: fewer than five killed. Israel was part […]

12.05.2026 11:00
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Cyprus airports record major growth over two decades
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Cyprus airports record major growth over two decades

Hermes Airports this week marked 20 years since signing the concession agreement with the Republic of Cyprus for the management of the international airports of Larnaca and Paphos, highlighting the transformation of the country’s aviation and tourism sectors over the past two decades. The agreement, described as the first and largest public-private partnership (PPP) in […]

12.05.2026 10:57
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Shipping bodies warn seafarers are paying the price for legal gaps
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Shipping bodies warn seafarers are paying the price for legal gaps

The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Legal Committee is reviewing a key update on the fair treatment of seafarers, as shipping bodies intensify efforts to protect crews from arbitrary detention, prolonged legal uncertainty and criminal proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.  According to Maritime Cyprus, a joint report submitted by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International […]

12.05.2026 10:48
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UK’s Starmer facing crunch meeting as calls grow for him to quit
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UK’s Starmer facing crunch meeting as calls grow for him to quit

Keir Starmer was consulting colleagues about whether he can stay on as prime minister on Tuesday ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting that comes after ministerial aides quit and almost 80 lawmakers publicly called for him to go. Starmer, in the top job for less than two years, had vowed on Monday to stay the […]

12.05.2026 10:42
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Set-piece boom unlikely to dominate World Cup, says FIFA
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Set-piece boom unlikely to dominate World Cup, says FIFA

Set-piece prowess may be reshaping club football, but FIFA’s Technical Study Group said on Monday that dead-ball dominance is unlikely to define this year’s World Cup, largely due to limited preparation time for international teams. Speaking at a FIFA media roundtable a month before the expanded 48-team tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, […]

12.05.2026 10:39
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Spurs relegation fears remain after home draw with Leeds
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Spurs relegation fears remain after home draw with Leeds

Tottenham Hotspur wasted a golden chance to ease their Premier League relegation fears as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw in North London on Monday. A first home win in the league since December would have put Spurs four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United with two games left and in […]

12.05.2026 10:33
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Fire service responds to tractor injury and rubbish blaze
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Fire service responds to tractor injury and rubbish blaze

The rescue of a man injured by a handheld tractor and the extinguishing of a fire in a large pile of rubbish were among the most serious incidents handled by the Fire Service over the past 24 hours. According to fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis, between 6:00am on May 11 and 6:00am on May 12, […]

12.05.2026 10:20
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The Greatest Nation Ever
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The Greatest Nation Ever

The Edit Gallery is currently hosting The Greatest Nation Ever, the first solo exhibition at the space by multidisciplinary artist Yeti, presenting a body of work that navigates imagined worlds shaped by power, belief and perception. The exhibition unfolds through a series of compositions that appear fluid and unstable, reflecting the shifting nature of the […]

12.05.2026 09:51
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Strait of Hormuz remains open in name, constrained in practice
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Strait of Hormuz remains open in name, constrained in practice

The Strait of Hormuz saw only a fragile and uneven recovery in April, with vessel traffic still far below normal levels despite brief reopening windows linked to ceasefire signals, according to AXSMarine. One month after the key waterway stopped functioning as an unobstructed passage for commercial shipping, the company said April brought “no clear normalisation”. […]

12.05.2026 09:17
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Cyprus–Greece Ferry Service to Resume With New Vessel

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 […]

12.05.2026 09:15
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The economics of transparency in a mobility marketplace
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The economics of transparency in a mobility marketplace

In an industry plagued by hidden fees, inconsistent service, and opaque pricing models, GetTransfer.com has emerged as a distinctive player, redefining the relationship between travellers and ground transport providers. Founded in Cyprus and now operating in over 180 countries, the marketplace combines technology, transparency, and marketplace economics to create a system that is as much […]

12.05.2026 09:12
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Man arrested in Limassol after cannabis found at home
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Man arrested in Limassol after cannabis found at home

Police on Monday arrested a 39-year-old man in Limassol after a quantity of cannabis was discovered at his residence. According to a police statement, members of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) carried out a search of the suspect’s home on Monday afternoon under a court warrant. During the search, officers found a package inside the house […]

12.05.2026 09:00
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Cyprus fintech targets SMEs with device-agnostic payment app
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Cyprus fintech targets SMEs with device-agnostic payment app

The landscape of commercial transactions in Cyprus is undergoing a profound shift as the island moves closer to a cashless society. While international payment giants have long dominated the fintech space, their focus often remains fixed on large-scale corporations, leaving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and independent contractors to navigate a maze of complex hardware […]

12.05.2026 09:00
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Seven arrested in police operations across urban areas
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Seven arrested in police operations across urban areas

Police arrested seven individuals overnight for a range of offences including theft, drug possession, failure to appear in court, impersonation and outstanding fine warrants, as part of coordinated patrols in key urban areas aimed at preventing serious crime and maintaining public order. According to a police statement, officers stopped and checked 277 drivers and 90 […]

12.05.2026 08:43
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EU housing ministers meet in Nicosia to discuss affordability and sustainability
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EU housing ministers meet in Nicosia to discuss affordability and sustainability

Affordable, sustainable and social housing, along with emerging trends in the housing market, are at the centre of an informal meeting of EU housing ministers taking place on Tuesday in Nicosia, under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting, chaired by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, “provides a framework for open dialogue on affordable, […]

12.05.2026 08:29
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Cloudy and dusty conditions across Cyprus
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Cloudy and dusty conditions across Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, with dust observed in the atmosphere at intervals. Temperatures are expected to reach around 33°C inland, about 28°C along the southern and eastern coasts, and near 25°C in the remaining coastal areas and higher mountains. On Tuesday, the weather will be mostly clear, although increased medium and […]

12.05.2026 08:22
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€10 million renovation strengthens Anassa’s Mediterranean luxury status
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€10 million renovation strengthens Anassa’s Mediterranean luxury status

Thanos Hotels & Resorts has carried out a €10 million investment in Anassa, located in Neo Chorio, Paphos, reinforcing the position of one of the most iconic luxury hotels in the Mediterranean. The upgrade forms part of the group’s broader investment plan, which aims for its total managed portfolio value to exceed €1 billion by […]

12.05.2026 08:10
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