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Cyprus cancer‑prevention group urges stronger national strategy on tobacco use

Cyprus’ cancer‑prevention organisation PASYKAF is calling for a renewed national strategy on tobacco control, warning that the rise of nicotine products targeting young people makes prevention more urgent than ever. Marking May as the international month dedicated to tobacco‑related issues, the organisation said its 40 years of work in cancer prevention show the need for […]

08.05.2026 18:45

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European business gas prices fall 8.3 per cent in late 2025

Average gas prices for non-household consumers across the European Union fell by 8.3 per cent during the second half of 2025, according to Eurostat. The cost for industrial users dropped to €6.05 per 100 kilowatt-hours in the final six months of the year, compared to the €6.60 recorded in the first half of 2025. This […]

08.05.2026 18:38

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Cyprus ‘has an obligation’ to offer special needs children opportunities

Cyprus has an obligation to offer children with special needs opportunities to further their education or enter the world of work once they complete their compulsory education, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday during a visit to a school in Nicosia. “We have the minimum obligation – it is the minimum we can do – […]

08.05.2026 18:30

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New FMD incidences in Kokkinotrimithia, Paliometocho

New incidences of foot and mouth disease have been identified at farms in Kokkinotrimithia and Paliometocho, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. “We have a sheep farm with 35 sheep in Kokkinotrimithia and a cattle farm with 160 cows in Paliometocho. Both units are in the infected area of western Nicosia,” the services said. The […]

08.05.2026 18:14

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Cyprus patients face long waits for new medicines, officials warn

Patients in Cyprus wait on average more than 500 days to access new medicines, one of the longest delays in Europe, as officials warn the EU is falling behind global competitors in pharmaceutical innovation and access. Speaking on Friday at a conference in Nicosia titled “Unlocking the potential of Europe’s life sciences: A policy agenda […]

08.05.2026 17:43

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Rodri doubtful for Brentford clash as Guardiola banks on home support

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is in a race to be fit for Saturday’s Premier League home clash with Brentford, as the hosts look to keep up the pressure on leaders Arsenal in the final weeks of the season. Rodri suffered a groin injury when City beat Arsenal last month. With the Spanish midfielder sidelined, City […]

08.05.2026 17:40

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Cyprus non-performing loans ratio falls to record low

Cyprus’ banking sector maintained its historically low level of non-performing loans in February 2026, according to updated figures published on Friday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Specifically, the non-performing loans ratio remained stable at 1.6 per cent as of February 28, 2026, the bank reported, marking the lowest level recorded since systematic monitoring […]

08.05.2026 17:21

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Akamas not protected by promises alone

Protecting Akamas will take more than slogans and promises, the municipality said on Friday ahead of the fire season and increased traffic in the area over the summer. The municipality of Akamas pointed out that protection of the national forest park depends on prevention, control, operational readiness and respect for biodiversity and human life. Taking […]

08.05.2026 17:18

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Fire in Kaimakli buffer zone

A fire is raging in the buffer zone in Kaimakli on Friday afternoon and, according to information so far, it appears to be quite big. The fire brigade is operating in the area with six fire trucks, supported by the forestry department and the Nicosia district administration. Staff has been called in and is on […]

08.05.2026 17:15

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Cyprus recorded EU’s highest prison overcrowding rate in 2024, Eurostat says

Cyprus had the most overcrowded prison system in the European Union last year, according to figures published  by Eurostat. The country’s prison‑population density reached 227.6 in 2024, the highest rate among EU member states. Slovenia followed with 134.2 and France with 129.3. The lowest levels were reported in Estonia at 49.9, Lithuania at 67.0 and […]

08.05.2026 17:00

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Demetra Holdings completes buyback of 6,500 own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc conducted a share buyback on May 7, 2026, acquiring a total of 6,500 own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). The transaction was officially announced to the investment community on Friday, May 8, in accordance with the regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The company executed the […]

08.05.2026 17:00

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Christodoulides expects Erhurman to ‘face the challenges’ in meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides said he expects Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to “face the challenges set by some who are trying to create problems” ahead of a meeting of the pair on Friday afternoon. He told journalists that United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin is “actively entering the game again”, having spoken to her on […]

08.05.2026 16:54

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Restoration of Kouklia reservoir boosts climate resilience, says UNDP

Wildlife is returning to the historic Kouklia reservoir, in the Mesaoria plain, following recent rainfall and restoration works that have brought water back to the long-degraded wetland.  According to the announcement by the United Nations Development Programme, local stakeholders, environmental experts, bird protection groups, nature enthusiasts and communities working to safeguard wetlands gathered at one […]

08.05.2026 16:43

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Christodoulides expects enlarged meeting to be announced ‘soon’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that he expects for the date of an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, to be announced “soon”, with the meeting set to involve the island’s two sides, its three guarantor powers, Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. He said during a visit to a […]

08.05.2026 16:26

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AmCham Cyprus joins debate on AI opportunities and risks

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham Cyprus) on Friday announced that it participated in an event organised by UCLan Cyprus as part of the university’s alumni global skills training and networking series, focusing on the opportunities, challenges, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. The event, titled “AI Foundations, Possibilities, and Risks”, was organised […]

08.05.2026 16:25

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Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run, says McFarlane

Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane does not agree that his players have downed tools despite their run of six successive league losses which has made their hopes of Champions League football next season all but disappear. McFarlane, back for a second spell on the bench this season after the sacking of Liam Rosenior, started with […]

08.05.2026 16:21

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Health ministry donates €500 to mark Red Cross Day

The health ministry donated €500 on Friday to the Red Cross, symbolically opening this year’s fundraiser in the framework of World Red Cross Day celebrated on May 8. Speaking at an event to mark the day, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said the donation was “a small but meaningful gesture of support, which reflects our commitment […]

08.05.2026 16:19

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Putin is ready to talk with EU but won’t make the first move, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with “everyone”, including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European Union leaders were preparing for potential talks. The FT reported on Thursday that the shift by the EU was prompted by European frustration with negotiations to end the Ukraine war […]

08.05.2026 16:17

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Cyprus energy minister meets ICPAC to strengthen sector accountability

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) leadership held a meeting on Friday with Energy Minister Michael Damianos, to discuss the future of the hydrocarbons sector. The delegation also engaged with Kyriakos Iordanou, the Director General of the ministry, during the official proceedings. The primary focus of the strategic discussion centred on the […]

08.05.2026 15:56

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Man arrested for renting flats not belonging to him

A 45-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with the online advertising of flats for rent, which according to a complaint, did not belong to him. The police said five people filed a complaint on Wednesday in the Famagusta district, saying they had paid the suspect money to rent flats. The man was arrested […]

08.05.2026 15:55

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Kombos bids ‘warm and cordial farewell’ to outgoing US ambassador Davis

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday bid what he described as a “warm and cordial farewell” to outgoing United States ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis, who resigned from the US state department last month. “[I] had a warm and cordial farewell meeting with ambassador Julie Davis as she concludes her pivotal tenure,” he said, before […]

08.05.2026 15:53

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CySEC marks 30 year anniversary with focus on AI and supervision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) marked its 30th anniversary with a conference in Nicosia attended by more than 160 guests, including officials and senior representatives of European supervisory authorities. The event, held on April 29, focused on the regulator’s evolution over the past three decades and the future challenges facing financial supervision, particularly […]

08.05.2026 15:44

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Finance Ministry welcomes IMF findings, warns against foreclosure loopholes

The Finance Ministry welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s assessment of the Cypriot economy while issuing a clear warning that any changes to the foreclosure framework must not create room for abuse by strategic defaulters. In a statement responding to the IMF’s observations and recommendations following its Article IV mission to Cyprus from April 22 to […]

08.05.2026 15:30

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Kofinou farmer arrested for kicking veterinary officer

A livestock farmer was arrested on Friday in Kofinou for assaulting a veterinary officer. Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou said veterinary officers arrived at a farm in Kofinou at 11am on Friday, with a police escort, to take samples for foot and mouth testing. The 43-year-old owner of the far attacked and kicked one of […]

08.05.2026 15:26

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