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UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow. HMS Dragon, an air defence destroyer, was sent to the Eastern Mediterranean in March, shortly after the start of the Iran war, […]

09.05.2026 18:24

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President urges stronger EU on Europe Day

President Nikos Christodoulides marked Europe Day on Saturday by calling on the European Union to strengthen its cohesion and competitiveness, while emphasising the role of young people in shaping Europe’s future. “Today is a day of profound importance because it reminds us of the fundamental values of unity, cooperation and solidarity that define our common […]

09.05.2026 17:54

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Forest fire in Inia brought under full control

A forest fire that broke out in the Inia region of Paphos has been brought under full control on Saturday. The forestry department said that the fire broke out shortly after 1.45pm in Ayiasmos in Inia, burning a small area of vegetation, and was brought under full control by 2.40pm. The causes of the fire […]

09.05.2026 17:15

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Larnaca optimistic over avoiding summer water cuts

The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) is unlikely to proceed with water cuts during the summer months, the organisation’s president Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Saturday. “In the city and district of Larnaca, we are very optimistic that we will avoid water cuts this summer due to the various measures we have taken,” he said. […]

09.05.2026 17:03

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European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday. The European Union is sending two further planes for remaining European citizens, Fernando Grande-Marlaska added. The US and UK have confirmed planes […]

09.05.2026 16:55

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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported

Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after being released from security detention on Saturday, their lawyers said. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Israeli authorities on April 29 and […]

09.05.2026 16:32

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Chelsea end six-game losing run with 1-1 draw at Liverpool

Enzo Fernandez’s free kick secured Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, ending the visitors’ six-game losing run in the Premier League and earning caretaker manager Calum MacFarlane a first point in charge. Liverpool remained fourth in the table with 59 points from 36 games, a step closer to Champions League qualification, […]

09.05.2026 16:31

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Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on promises of change

Centre-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with key allies under his predecessor Viktor Orban. Magyar defeated nationalist Orban after 16 years in power in an April 12 election landslide, handing his Tisza party […]

09.05.2026 16:14

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F1 to have more combustion power and less electric in 2027

Formula One will reduce the electric power element in 2027 after tweaks to the engine regulations introduced at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix were deemed a success.Team bosses, representatives of the power unit manufacturers and Formula One management attended a virtual meeting on Friday convened by the governing FIA.“It was agreed in principle to introduce […]

09.05.2026 15:06

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What is there funny to say about Cyprus?

Stand‑up comedy on the island was practically nonexistent a decade ago. Still young and informal, today’s tight-knit scene boasts acts in Greek, Cypriot Greek and English, with regular international stand‑up comedians making appearances on the island too. Actor and founder of Stantar Kkomety, one of the best‑known local comedy collectives that runs open mic nights, […]

09.05.2026 15:00

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Man arrested at Larnaca airport on European warrant

Police arrested a 37-year-old man at Larnaca airport on Saturday morning on a European arrest warrant. “During the passport check, it was found that a European arrest warrant was pending against him for offences including participation in a criminal organisation, cybercrime and the embezzlement of a large sum of money, committed in 2022 in a […]

09.05.2026 14:59

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Fitch reaffirms Cyprus’ A- rating with positive outlook

The credit ratings agency Fitch on Saturday confirmed the Republic’s long-term A- rating with a positive outlook, citing strong fiscal results, ongoing debt deleveraging, favourable growth prospects and Cyprus’ EU and Eurozone membership as key drivers for its fiscal resilience. “It is particularly gratifying for the small and open economy of Cyprus that International Rating […]

09.05.2026 14:51

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Dancing in the street and live music at neighbourhood festival

Bringing traditional dances and music from Cyprus, Greece, southern Italy and Asia Minor, the Dance, Dance in the Neighbourhood festival returns to its quaint Nicosia community. Organised once more by the Cultural Workshop of Agioi Omologites, the festival invites the public to a day of free dance workshops and a celebration at the church courtyard. […]

09.05.2026 14:00

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Archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim

Archaeologists in Italy’s Pompeii have for the first time used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the appearance of one ​of the victims of the volcanic eruption that destroyed ‌the ancient Roman city nearly 2,000 years ago. The AI-generated image, released by the Pompeii Archaeological Park on Monday, shows a man ducking for cover ​while holding a […]

09.05.2026 13:30

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UK PM Starmer, aiming for leadership reset, says former PM Gordon Brown to become adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance on Saturday, turning to a man credited with shoring up banks during the global financial crisis to help bolster his own support. Starmer is on the back foot after the Labour Party recorded the worst losses of […]

09.05.2026 13:02

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Simple dish feels at home in warmer weather

Huevos Rancheros is a dish that speaks of mornings, warmth and open kitchens. Translating as Ranchers’ Eggs, it began as a rural breakfast in Mexico, traditionally served to farm workers after the early hours of labour. Built from ingredients that were readily available – eggs, tortillas, beans and chilli – it offers substance without complexity, […]

09.05.2026 13:00

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Trump hopes for extension to agreed three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire that will run from May 9 to May 11, and U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped it would be extended. Trump’s announcement of the temporary ceasefire on Truth Social earlier in the day also said each country, locked in […]

09.05.2026 12:45

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Preliminary phase of volleyball nations cup kicks off in Protaras

The CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup 2026 was officially opened with a ceremony at the fig tree bay in Protaras on Friday. “This will be the biggest international Beach Volleyball event ever hosted in Cyprus, bringing together emerging athletes and promising two days of intense competition on the sand through a tournament that continues to […]

09.05.2026 12:40

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Iran war hits Asia’s polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

By Dhwani Pandya, Sumit Khanna, Helen Reid and Ruma Paul A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M. Filatex, one of India’s biggest polyester yarn producers, is paying nearly 30 per […]

09.05.2026 12:00

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Man arrested over ten burglaries in Ayia Napa

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa on Friday night on suspicion of attempting several burglaries and thefts According to the police, the man was arrested at around 12.30pm after police officers identified him from CCTV footage recorded over the past few days, which showed him attempting to break into residences. He was taken […]

09.05.2026 11:34

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Christodoulides first President to visit Moldovan capital Chisinau

President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to depart on Saturday for Chisinau marking the first-ever visit to the Moldovan capital by a Cypriot president. Director of the president’s press office Victoras Papadopoulos said that during his visit, Christodoulides is set to meet with Moldovan President Maia Sandou to discuss bilateral relations between Cyprus and Moldova, the […]

09.05.2026 11:06

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Limassol tech meetup evolves into global community

A small weekly meetup launched in Limassol in 2017 has evolved into one of Cyprus’ largest recurring tech and business networking communities, with Cyprus_iT recording more than 40,000 visits across its events over the past nine years. The community-driven tech ecosystem said that it has now hosted more than 444 weekly meetups in Limassol since […]

09.05.2026 11:00

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Ryanair to shut Thessaloniki base in Greece due to high fees

Ryanair RYA.I will close its operating base at Greece’s Thessaloniki airport this winter and cut the number of flights in and out of the city after airport operator Fraport FRAG.DE hiked annual fees, a senior executive said on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Athens, Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer Jason McGuinness said there was no progress […]

09.05.2026 10:35

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Today’s weather: Clear at up to 31 degrees

On Saturday, the weather will be overwhelmingly clear, with temperatures reaching around 31 degrees Celsius inland, around 29 degrees on the south and east coasts, around 25 degrees on the west and north coasts and around 20 degrees in the higher mountains. Initially, there will be mild winds, locally variable at up to 3 Beaufort, […]

09.05.2026 10:25

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