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Alexandros Panayiotou sworn in as Supreme Court judge

Alexandros Panayiotou was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Monday, and spoke at his swearing-in ceremony of the difficult times ahead for the rule of law, both domestically and internationally. “In the difficult times in which we are living today, where a dangerous environment of questioning international law is taking shape at the […]

11.05.2026 11:23

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Bank of Cyprus posts €121m profit, reports strong lending growth

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday reported a profit after tax of €121 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported by strong lending growth, resilient asset quality and robust capital generation. The bank also posted a return on tangible equity (ROTE) of 18.0 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, while […]

11.05.2026 11:11

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Visa selects seven startups from Cyprus, Greece, and Malta for innovation hub

Visa has selected seven fintechs from Greece, Cyprus and Malta for the 2026 cycle of the Visa Innovation Programme Europe, as applications from the three markets rose by around 50 per cent year-on-year, pointing to growing momentum across the regional fintech ecosystem. Now in its eighth cycle, the programme is designed to support fintech growth, strengthen […]

11.05.2026 11:00

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Treasury office launches interactive digital tool to track state budget

The treasury office has launched a new digital tool allowing citizens to monitor the implementation of the state budget through open, interactive data, accountant general Andreas Antoniades said. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Antoniades said that the platform, based on Microsoft Power BI, forms part of the wider digital transformation of fiscal management […]

11.05.2026 10:58

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More than 568,500 voters registered for May 24 elections

A total of 568,587 voters are registered for the parliamentary elections on May 24, the chief returning officer announced on Monday. The officer also confirmed that 1,217 polling stations will operate across Cyprus and abroad for the parliamentary elections and the election of the representative of the Maronite religious group. Nicosia has the largest number […]

11.05.2026 10:49

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Historic milestone: Paphos team awarded at world robotics championship in Texas

Team 22222 Robobober from Lumio Private School has achieved a historic milestone, securing third place in the Sustain Award category at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, held in Houston, Texas from 29 April to 2 May 2026. The FIRST Championship is one of the world’s largest robotics events, featuring 20,000 participants from more than […]

11.05.2026 10:27

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

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 […]

11.05.2026 10:15

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Alphamega announces route for 10th ‘I Cycle for One Euro’ charity drive

At a press conference held on May 6, 2026, ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets presented the 10th anniversary cycling route of Marina Theodorou, “I Cycle for One Euro”, which, since 2021 has been held as part of the extensive Corporate Social Responsibility programme “Child – Nutrition and Health” by ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets. The initiative aims to promote balanced nutrition […]

11.05.2026 10:11

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Today’s reality seen through the lens of dance

Coming up soon is the On Bodies Festival 2026 celebrating dance and performance and in recent years it focuses on dance’s relation with today’s reality. Between May 15 and 17, Dance House Lefkosia will present a rich programme of choreographic works, improvisations, performance lectures, parties and much more! Building on last year’s theme of healing […]

11.05.2026 09:55

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Two food delivery drivers attacked twice in one night

Two food delivery drivers aged 22 and 21 told the police they had been assaulted by a group of masked people in Paphos. The police said on Monday the two drivers said they had been attacked on Saturday between 9pm and 9.30pm while they were driving in Paphos. The group of people hurled stones, sticks […]

11.05.2026 09:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Winding up of companies and the limits of the creditor

The procedure for winding up a company on the grounds of inability to pay its debts constitutes a powerful, yet highly regulated tool for creditors. It is not a simple debt collection mechanism, but a measure with serious consequences for the very existence of the company. For this reason, both legislation and case law have […]

11.05.2026 09:26

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Four suspects sent to criminal court trial over 1kg cocaine

Four people arrested with over 1kg of cocaine were on Monday referred to the criminal court in Paphos and will remain in custody until their trial begins on June 15. The suspects, two aged 32, one aged 28 and one 18, and are charged inter alia with conspiracy to commit a crime, illegal possession of […]

11.05.2026 09:20

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Police identify hit-and-run driver who fled with man on bonnet

The police have identified the driver who hit a 65-year-old on the motorway from Rizoelia to Kalo Chorio, in Larnaca, last week and drove a distance with the victim hanging onto his bonnet. Police spokesman Vyron Vyronos told state TV that the driver was identified and an arrest warrant has been issued. The vehicle appearing […]

11.05.2026 08:52

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Three arrested for assault in Limassol, victim in hospital

Three people were arrested on Sunday in connection with conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of an assault weapon and causing injury. The police said that at around 5am on Sunday, a 20-year-old reported that while he was walking in Limassol at approximately 1am, a car stopped next to him, three unknown people got out […]

11.05.2026 08:39

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Supply relief for global chip market unlikely before 2027, analysts warn

Market intelligence firm Omdia has significantly increased its semiconductor revenue forecast for 2026 to 62.7 per cent, pointing to unprecedented growth in DRAM and NAND markets driven by sustained demand and ongoing supply shortages. The revised outlook reflects continued constraints in memory supply, which are expected to persist throughout the year and underpin strong pricing […]

11.05.2026 08:30

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Nurses call for better conditions ahead of international day

International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 and Cyprus’ association for nurses and midwives Pasynm called on Monday for targeted actions to improve staffing, working conditions, training and participation in decision making. They said a supportive working environment for nurses would translate into benefits for the patients. The nurses called on the state and […]

11.05.2026 08:21

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Nine arrested overnight, 101 reported for speeding

The police arrested nine individuals on Sunday night, including for assault, drugs and illegal residence. A total of 400 vehicles were pulled over and 516 drivers and passengers checked. The police filed 225 reports for traffic violations and impounded 13 vehicles. As a result of the checks, 101 individuals were booked for speeding, five for […]

11.05.2026 08:11

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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, oil surges as Hormuz crisis deepens

President Donald Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed. Days after the U.S. floated an offer in the hopes of re-opening negotiations, Iran on Sunday released a response focused […]

11.05.2026 08:09

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Car destroyed by fire in Strovolos

A vehicle was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday evening in Nicosia. The police said the fire started at 9.20pm in a car belonging to a 30-year-old, which was parked in an area in Strovolos. The scene was cordoned off as investigations into the cause of the fire continue.

11.05.2026 08:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sunny with passing clouds and fine dust at times

The week starts off sunny with fine dust in the atmosphere and passing clouds in the afternoon. Winds on Monday will be a variable gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, and later in the day a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

11.05.2026 08:01

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Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak triggers global evacuations and quarantines

Australia will charter a government-supported flight to evacuate its citizens from the Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been linked to a deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus, authorities said Monday. The outbreak has prompted a multinational evacuation effort involving Australia, the United States, Spain, France, the Netherlands and several other […]

11.05.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

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 […]

11.05.2026 08:00

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SpaceX IPO filing reveals Musk will hold unchecked executive authority

SpaceX has adopted corporate governance policies that will erode typical shareholder protections in unprecedented ways, giving founder Elon Musk virtually unchecked executive authority when the rocket maker goes public later this year. Excerpts of SpaceX’s IPO registration statement reviewed by Reuters show the company is combining supervoting shares, mandatory arbitration, stricter rules on shareholder proposals […]

11.05.2026 08:00

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Keve backs pay transparency webinars for businesses

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced its participation in the European co-funded eValueJobs project, aimed at strengthening pay transparency and promoting equal pay in line with new European Union requirements. The chamber said that pay transparency and workplace equality have become central priorities within the EU’s modern employment policy framework. According to […]

11.05.2026 07:40

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