Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Industry front loading lifts smartphone shipments ahead of cost hikes

The global smartphone market expanded by one per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report by market intelligence firm Omdia. The industry saw total shipments reach 298.5 million units as vendors accelerated activity to stay ahead of rising component costs. This performance exceeded initial expectations primarily because companies like Samsung […]

11.05.2026 07:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

ECB cyber test sparks major shift in bank defences

The European Central Bank (ECB) launched its qualitative cyber resilience stress test (CyRST) last month, assessing how 109 major euro area banks would withstand a severe cyberattack and marking a turning point for the sector’s digital defences. The exercise focused on the “supervisory scrutiny channel”, examining banks’ ability to maintain operations and recover systems rather […]

11.05.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

European gas prices return to seasonal patterns in late 2025

European household gas prices returned to a traditional seasonal fluctuation pattern during the second half of 2025 as the market stabilised following the energy crisis of previous years. Average prices including taxes rose to €12.28 per 100 kWh between July and December, representing an increase from the €11.43 recorded during the first six months of […]

11.05.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Undecideds may decide election result

While much of the focus regarding polling ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary election has been centred on movements between the parties, one of the tallest blocks in any polling bar chart in recent months has also been one of the least talked about – the undecided voters. With the election just two weeks ago, the […]

11.05.2026 04:24

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Valve Disease, Study Finds

Adults who reported feeling lonely faced a higher risk of developing valvular heart disease, even after researchers accounted for traditional heart‑disease risk factors and genetic predisposition, according to new research. Valvular heart disease occurs when one of the heart’s four valves no longer functions properly. A report from the American Heart Association says the condition […]

11.05.2026 01:18

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trossard secures vital win for Arsenal at West Ham

Arsenal cleared arguably the most dangerous remaining obstacle in their path to the Premier League title by the skin of their teeth as Leandro Trossard’s late goal secured a dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham United to restore their five-point lead on Sunday. The visitors were living dangerously at the London Stadium but Trossard guided […]

10.05.2026 20:56

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus’ geology may be the key to its tourism future

By Konstantia Achilleos Sun, sea and sand has dominated Cyprus’ tourism identity for decades, but although it has had a titanic impact on the economy, it remains incomplete. It overshadows the lesser-known part of the island: the diverse geological landscapes waiting for their stories to be told. Maybe the first ones to realise Cyprus real […]

10.05.2026 18:55

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Religious pilgrimages to be organised on six-month basis

Religious pilgrimages undertaken by Armenian Cypriots, Greek Cypriots, and Maronite Cypriots in northern Cyprus and by Turkish Cypriots in the island’s southern two thirds will be organised by the administrations of the island’s two sides on the basis of six-month programmes, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said. “We presented the following proposal: instead of experiencing […]

10.05.2026 18:53

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cypriot landlords will feel impact of new UK rent law

For many Turkish and Greek Cypriot families who settled in the UK after the conflicts of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, property ownership meant more than having somewhere to live. It meant security, independence and control over the future. Like many migrant communities, Cypriots often arrived with little, worked long hours and tried to give […]

10.05.2026 17:16

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Forest fire near Limassol swiftly extinguished

A forest fire which broke out near the Limassol district village of Pyrgos was extinguished within half an hour of breaking out on Sunday, the forestry department said. The fire broke out at around 3.20pm, with five firefighters from the nearby village of Parekklisia being called upon to extinguish it. It was extinguished by 3.46pm.

10.05.2026 17:12

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Christodoulides denies ‘chaos’ prevails over foot and mouth

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday denied that “chaos” is prevailing in the government’s handling of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, during a visit to a memorial service for Eoka fighters in the Troodos mountain village of Palaichori. “I want to clarify that there is no chaos. We are in contact with all […]

10.05.2026 16:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Barcelona coach Flick’s father dies ahead of Clasico

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s father has died, the club said in a statement on Sunday, hours before their top-of-the-table clash with Real Madrid in LaLiga. The 61-year-old German coach has informed the club that he will be in the dugout during the home game with second-placed Real, Spanish newspaper Marca reported. “FC Barcelona and the […]

10.05.2026 16:16

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Celtic keep Scottish title race alive with 3-1 win over Rangers

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda struck twice in five second-half minutes, including a superb bicycle kick, as his side beat Rangers 3-1 at home in Sunday’s Old Firm derby to set up a dramatic final week in the Scottish Premiership. The win leaves Celtic on 76 points, one point behind league leaders Heart of Midlothian. Hearts […]

10.05.2026 16:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Iran ‘sends its response’ to US proposal aimed at ending the war

Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran’s Irna news agency said on Sunday. According to Iran’s proposal, the current phase of negotiations will focus exclusively on the cessation of hostilities in the region, a source familiar with the matter told IRNA. […]

10.05.2026 16:12

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Greece’s Methana shows volcanoes can slumber a long time before reawakening

For people living in communities in the shadow of a volcano, a long silence may give the impression that the geological beast is not merely sleeping but has gone extinct. But, as research detailing the life history ​of one in Greece shows, a volcano can slumber for more than 100,000 years before reawakening. The new […]

10.05.2026 16:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A tale of both porky and humble pies

Cyprus hosted the informal meeting of EU leaders on April 23–24, an event that proved a notable success for President Nikos Christodoulides. Such gatherings are usually forgettable affairs, serving mainly as photo opportunities for the country holding the rotating EU presidency to score domestic public relations points. It proved to be different this time. Had […]

10.05.2026 15:35

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

WISTA Cyprus visits Vasiliko LPG terminal

WISTA Cyprus members recently visited the liquefied petroleum gas terminal operated by VLPG Plant Ltd in Vasiliko, offering participants a close-up look at one of Cyprus’ most important and modern energy infrastructures. According to an announcement, the visit was organised by WISTA Cyprus, which forms part of the global network of the Women’s International Shipping […]

10.05.2026 15:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

What to catch this month at top Limassol venue

Theatre productions come alive this May at the Rialto Theatre, alongside film, music and dance works and, towards its end, the 27th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival begins. Here’s what to enjoy at the Limassol theatre this month. On May 10, the third and final performance of the play To Vouni takes place. Louiza Papaloizou’s award-winning […]

10.05.2026 15:15

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Cyprus Airways named fastest-growing airline in western Europe

Cyprus Airways was recognised as the fastest-growing airline in western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International Airport. According to a statement issued by Cyprus Airways, the distinction highlights “the airline’s strong growth trajectory, the continued expansion of its route network […]

10.05.2026 15:14

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Stella Philippou, manager digital sales & business development, Bank of Cyprus

How is the Bank of Cyprus contributing to the ongoing evolution of the financial landscape in Cyprus? Financial evolution today means much more than digital payments or mobile apps. It is about redefining the relationship between people and their finances, making banking simpler, more transparent and accessible to everyone. At Bank of Cyprus we see […]

10.05.2026 15:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The king’s English: the power of saying without saying

Civilisation has always depended on the disciplined use of language, on the ability to define, to persuade, to restrain and to give meaning to authority. In diplomacy, words shape outcomes. King Charles III’s recent address to the United States Congress, alongside the White House State Banquet, offered a reminder of this enduring truth. Strip away […]

10.05.2026 14:12

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Volt joins race for fourth place, Edek and Dipa make gains, according to poll

Pan-European party Volt have joined the pack of parties vying for fourth place in polling ahead of this month’s parliamentary election, according to a poll released on Sunday, with pollsters appearing to show an upward trajectory for the party. Meanwhile, the same poll has also forecast upturns in the fortunes of Edek and Dipa, with […]

10.05.2026 13:57

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Every last drop: the race to secure Africa’s water future

Across Africa, efficient use of water is increasingly crucial. Researchers and local communities have joined forces in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions. By Helen Massy-Beresford In Ranerou, north-east Senegal, locals and environmental experts are working side by side to improve livelihoods and farming conditions, and protect the region’s biodiversity. […]

10.05.2026 13:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Voters to choose between bewildering array of parties

On May 6, 753 people officially entered the election race hoping to secure one of the 56 seats in parliament for a five-year term. Of the contestants, 744 are running with 19 political parties and nine are independent. Of the total, 520 candidates are men and 224 women. In terms of the representatives of religious […]

10.05.2026 13:07

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