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EU financial watchdog highlights stricter corporate reporting oversight

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Thursday published its report on 2025 corporate reporting enforcement and regulatory activities, outlining how national regulators and ESMA supervised corporate reporting practices across the European Economic Area (EEA) during 2025. The report provides an overview of enforcement actions and supervisory work related to financial reporting, sustainability reporting […]

07.05.2026 17:38

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Cyprus sees wave of foreign investment into development properties

Cyprus has quietly become one of the most attractive property markets in the Mediterranean. Its location between Europe and the Middle East, combined with EU membership and a favourable tax environment, has made it a natural landing point for international capital. In recent years, this has translated into a clear surge in development activity and […]

07.05.2026 17:15

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Sentencing set for two defendants in Stylianos suicide trial

The Nicosia district court will pass sentence on May 15 for two of 11 defendants charged with dereliction of duty in the trial into the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou in September 2019. The two are the fifth and seventh defendants, who changed their pleas to guilty – a social services officer who admitted to […]

07.05.2026 17:01

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Mantovani re-elected as Latin Cypriot parliament representative

Antonella Lydia Mantovani was on Thursday re-elected as the Latin Cypriot community’s non-voting representative in parliament. She was the sole candidate to have registered for the seat on Wednesday, and with 24 hours having passed after the closing of nominations and no objections to her candidacy having been filed, she was proclaimed as the election’s […]

07.05.2026 16:52

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Mahdessian re-elected as Armenian Cypriot parliament representative

Vartkes Mahdessian was on Thursday re-elected as the Armenian Cypriot community’s non-voting representative in parliament. He was the sole candidate to have registered for the seat on Wednesday, and with 24 hours having passed after the closing of nominations and no objections to his candidacy having been filed, he was proclaimed as the election’s winner […]

07.05.2026 16:48

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Gender equality commissioner flags low female representation in election candidacies

Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou has expressed concern over the low level of female participation in candidate lists for the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections, noting that women remain significantly underrepresented. In a statement issued on the occasion of the submission of candidacies, the commissioner said that while women make up 50 per cent of the […]

07.05.2026 16:43

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Ministry, farmers agree on compensation for culled foot and mouth animals

The agriculture ministry and farmers’ unions on Thursday reached an agreement regarding the amount of compensation to be paid to farmers whose livestock are culled as a result of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The government will now pay farmers between €43 and €178 per regular sheep and goat and between €47 […]

07.05.2026 16:35

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Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector, EU says

The EU is set to tell airlines the impact from the Iran war on tourism is not severe enough to warrant emergency measures like waiving their obligations to compensate passengers for flight cancellations, draft EU guidelines seen by Reuters showed. European airlines have largely ridden out the crisis so far, with hedges cushioning costs even […]

07.05.2026 16:28

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Disy to strive for cheaper electricity

Disy will support any action that contributes to cheaper electricity, the party’s president Annita Demetriou said on Thursday, while meeting the Electricity Authority’s (EAC) board of directors and trade unions. Employee strikes and other developments concerning the energy sector were discussed at the meeting and Demetriou admitted that there had been delays in drafting a […]

07.05.2026 16:28

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Cyprus startup ecosystem sees fivefold increase since 2020

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides on Thursday said that Cyprus already has the foundations to become a strong regional innovation hub. Addressing participants at a forum in Limassol, he stated that Cyprus is open for business and aims to build a two-way value flow with companies, facilitating their access to Europe, while positioning the country as […]

07.05.2026 16:12

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Cyprus a popular option for dentists looking to relocate

Cyprus has become an increasingly popular destination for British dentists looking for a change in lifestyle and career. With its warm climate, strong private healthcare sector, and relatively simple registration process, it offers a compelling mix of professional opportunity and quality of life. One of the main reasons Cyprus stands out is the steady demand […]

07.05.2026 16:07

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Lidl Cyprus achieves ISO 50001recertification across all its facilities

Lidl Cyprus reaffirms its commitment to the principles of sustainability by maintaining its entire real estate portfolio—its 22 stores, logistics center, and headquarters—under the strict certification of the international ISO 50001:2018 standard for Energy Management Systems. This certification is the culmination of a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing operational emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and ensuring […]

07.05.2026 16:00

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Hair growth treatments review: What actually works in 2026 (science-based guide)

Most people dealing with hair loss spend months trying different shampoos, oils, and supplements before realizing none of it is actually working. That’s not a personal failure — it’s a system problem. Hair loss is rarely one thing, and most treatments target the symptom rather than what’s driving it. Here’s what the science actually says […]

07.05.2026 15:55

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Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as ‘Man of the Year 2025’ in Entrepreneur category

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited received the top honour at the “Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2025”, at a ceremony held on May 5, 2026, at Nicosia’s Royal Hall, in the presence of government, business community and civil society representatives. Held for the 24th year, the “Bank […]

07.05.2026 15:54

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Limassol tourism strategy targets longer season, penetration in new markets

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap Limassol) held a working meeting Wednesday with a number of hotel directors, Limassol hoteliers association president Christos Tsanos, and Limassol mayor Yannis Armeftis. The meeting focused on reinforcing Limassol as a modern and competitive tourism destination through closer coordination among stakeholders and shared strategic planning. According to an announcement […]

07.05.2026 15:37

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Environmental groups urge Cyprus president to act on Natura 2000 protection

Five environmental organisations have sent an open letter to the president of Cyprus calling for clear commitments and concrete action to protect Natura 2000 sites, citing delays and failures in implementing key biodiversity policies. BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria, the Cyprus Wildlife Society, Friends of the Earth Cyprus and the Initiative for the Protection of the […]

07.05.2026 15:26

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Nine arrested over fake tenancy document ring

Police on Thursday announced the dismantling of a criminal ring allegedly involved in producing forged tenancy agreements and supplying them to third parties, following the arrest of nine people. According to police, the suspects are alleged to have prepared fake rental agreements using forged stamps and supplied them to individuals of the same nationality, who […]

07.05.2026 15:26

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Platres Forest to host Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert 2026

Amid a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, where the forest’s silence gives way to the power of music, Cyprus will play host to the Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert. The event is being initiated and supported by the American Medical Center and Dr Marinos Soteriou, Founder of AMC, who envisioned a high-calibre international cultural production […]

07.05.2026 15:20

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Cyprus beer exports plunge by more than half

Total beer deliveries in Cyprus fell by 8.9 per cent during April, compared to the same month last year, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the volume of beer delivered in April reached 3.4 million litres, down from the 3.7 million litres recorded during the same month of the previous […]

07.05.2026 15:16

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Health minister stresses importance of healthy diet

Dietary habits are decisive for people’s health, affecting growth, disease prevention and quality of life, for today’s generations and those to come, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference to mark Cyprus’ Nutrition Day, Charalambides said his ministry was focused on promoting policies and actions that encourage a healthy diet. “Adopting […]

07.05.2026 15:13

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Putin’s security is being tightened for Victory Day events

The Kremlin said on Thursday extra security measures were being put in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin in case of a Ukrainian attack on May 9 celebrations marking the anniversary of victory in World War Two. “You know that on the eve of major holidays, and, of course, perhaps most importantly, Victory Day in […]

07.05.2026 15:09

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Cyprus deposit rates remain among eurozone’s lowest

Cyprus continued to record some of the lowest deposit interest rates in the eurozone in March 2026, even as lending rates remained broadly aligned with euro area averages, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The CBC said the level of interest rates on outstanding loans in Cyprus remained close to […]

07.05.2026 15:00

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A minute with: Lisa Suhair Majaj, writer and editor

Where do you live?I live in Latsia with my two cats, Shadow and Ghost, amid photos and memories of my late husband, a Greek Cypriot professor of engineering whom I met in Beirut as a college student. What did you have for breakfast?Two boiled eggs, with olive oil pressed from olives I picked myself from […]

07.05.2026 15:00

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Two arrested after stolen car and property found in Larnaca operation

Two men have been arrested after police found a stolen vehicle and suspected stolen goods, the police said on Thursday. The suspects, aged 65 and 35, were detained after officers acted on information and searched a property belonging to the older man. Police said a car reported stolen was located inside the premises. Officers also […]

07.05.2026 14:58

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