Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The fossil fuel underneath your food

When the Strait of Hormuz closed, it did not just raise the price of petrol. It revealed the hidden energy bill of every meal on every table By Nicolas Netien On 28 February this year, the war between the United States, Israel and Iran turned the Strait of Hormuz into the most fought-over stretch of […]

06.05.2026 04:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Our View: Will concrete be kept at bay in Polis campsite upgrade?

The bulldozers have finally moved in on the long-neglected Polis beach campsite, raising fears of what the future holds for this oasis from the relentless tourist concrete coating most of our coastline. Polis and the villages towards Pyrgos have long felt they are the also-rans, mostly excluded from the easy money mass tourism provides and […]

06.05.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Saka sends Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final

Arsenal reached the Champions League final for only the second time in their history with a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semi-final on Tuesday. Captain Bukayo Saka’s tap-in just before the interval proved decisive for Arsenal to edge a cagey contest in which the hosts kept a […]

05.05.2026 23:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Farmers plan to block key roundabout in foot and mouth protest

Farmers will once again block the Rizoelia roundabout, which sits at the intersection of the motorway connecting Larnaca and Nicosia, and the motorway connecting Larnaca and Ayia Napa, on Friday, in protest at the government’s handling of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, the newly established “voice of livestock breeders” organisation said on […]

05.05.2026 23:12

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Fallout continues over north’s ‘attack on journalists’ in new law

Political and legal figures weighed in on Tuesday over a law passed by the Turkish Cypriot legislature on Monday night which criminalised the naming of high-profile individuals who appear in court accused of crimes. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurmane was the most high-profile figure to offer an intervention, saying that he is “closely following discussions” […]

05.05.2026 22:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CHP’s Ozel demands Turkic states recognise north, laments Sharaa visit to Cyprus

Turkish opposition party CHP leader Ozgur Ozel on Tuesday called on Turkic states to recognise northern Cyprus as an independent country, while also lamenting the fact that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Cyprus to attend last month’s informal European Council meeting in Nicosia. “Those who are following matters see how we are being excluded in […]

05.05.2026 21:43

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

German film to be screened with subtitles

A German-language film, screened with subtitles in English, lands on Nicosia’s big screen this week, as part of a year-long film series celebrating the diversity of European cinema. The Europe in Cinema programme, presented by the European Union National Institutes for Culture in Cyprus in collaboration with the Friends of Cinema Society, bring movie magic […]

05.05.2026 19:43

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tax refunds and AI investment help US economy absorb high oil prices

The release of the US employment report later this week will serve as a test of whether the economy remains resilient enough to keep the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy on hold, or whether a softening labor market could revive the case for interest ​rate cuts that the war with Iran has all but buried. Solid […]

05.05.2026 19:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Disy remains bookies’ favourite to get most votes in upcoming elections

Betting is permitted on the upcoming parliamentary elections until May 16, the National Betting Authority (NBA) said on Tuesday. The elections will be held on May 24. Candidacies for MP will be formally submitted on May 6. According to the NBA, betting on the elections must end by 11:59pm on Saturday, May 16. Beyond that […]

05.05.2026 19:08

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Erhurman meets outgoing US ambassador Davis

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday met outgoing United States ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis, who resigned from the US state department last month. Erhurman’s office announced that the pair had “discussed recent developments”. Davis had been appointed as the US’ charge d’affaires in Ukraine last year, but resigned after less than a year […]

05.05.2026 19:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Greek frigate undertakes training exercise with Cypriot National Guard

The Greek frigate the Elli has taken part in a joint training exercise with the Cypriot National Guard off the coast of Cyprus, the National Guard said on Tuesday. The frigate was joined in the exercise by the Cypriot offshore patrol vessel the Ioannides, the Cypriot coastal patrol vessels the Tsomakis, the Ammochostos, and the […]

05.05.2026 18:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

INEOS Energy expands Gulf of Mexico footprint with Shell deal

INEOS Energy said on Tuesday it will jointly ​invest in oil and gas ‌exploration and development opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico with Shell ​Offshore, a subsidiary of ​Shell. The exploration targets areas in ⁠tieback distance to the ​Appomattox platform in the gulf, INEOS ​said in a statement. “INEOS is acquiring a 21 per cent […]

05.05.2026 18:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus, Greece to create joint foot and mouth working group

A joint working group to combat the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease is to be created by the governments of Cyprus and Greece, it was announced on Tuesday. The group’s creation was announced by the permanent secretaries of Cyprus’ agriculture ministry and Greece’s food ministry, Andreas Gregoriou and Spyros Protopsaltis. Gregoriou explained that […]

05.05.2026 17:57

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Annita, Greek food minister discuss foot and mouth outbreaks

Disy leader Annita Demetriou and Greek Food Minister Margaritis Schinas on Tuesday discussed the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease which she said have “plagued” both countries in recent months. Demetriou said she and Schinas had discussed the matter “at length” and “exchanged ways of managing the problem at the European Union level”. While more […]

05.05.2026 17:23

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Casinos generated €34m tax for govt last year

A steady rise in casino gambling proceeds was recorded over the last two years, according to a report handed over to the presidency’s office on Tuesday. The report, compiled by the Gaming & Casino Supervision Commission, was handed to under-secretary to the president Irini Piki. It covers the years 2024 and 2025. Established in 2017, […]

05.05.2026 17:14

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Still paying high transaction fees? This Crypto payment gateway fixes it

Even a fraction of fees matters when you’re running an online business. The reason is quite simple. Monthly or annual costs may eventually go high and eat a large part of your profits. So, if you are paying higher fees, it’s time to be alert and switch to another crypto payment gateway, which is Coinremitter. […]

05.05.2026 17:08

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Ellinas Finance extends bond issue and launches second tranche

Ellinas Finance Public Company Limited on Tuesday announced that its board of directors had decided to extend the issuance period of its Series F Bond and proceed with a second tranche of bonds aimed at strengthening its capital base. The decision, taken following an earlier resolution dated November 17, 2025, includes the extension of the […]

05.05.2026 17:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Authorities deny improper disposal of culled sheep in Athienou

The Veterinary Services on Tuesday rejected claims that animals culled due to foot and mouth disease (FMD) were improperly discarded in Athienou, following concerns raised in a recent Cyprus Mail report. “Under no circumstances” are animals from infected farms disposed of in an uncontrolled manner or outside designated and licensed burial sites, it said. The […]

05.05.2026 17:00

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Cigarette butts set to be recycled in Cyprus

A collective system to manage tobacco products with filters, in a move aimed at reducing the environmental impact caused by discarded cigarette butts was granted to CPC Rethink Filters Ltd for six years, it announced on Tuesday. Green Dot Cyprus said the licence was issued on May 4 by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, under the […]

05.05.2026 16:05

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Empowering Cyprus’ brightest talent: Exness Fintech Scholarships now open

For many young people in Cyprus, studying at the world’s leading universities can feel out of reach, not because of a lack of talent, but because of limited access to opportunity. Through the Exness Fintech Scholarships, that gap is steadily being bridged. Now entering its fifth year, the initiative continues to support Cypriot students in […]

05.05.2026 16:04

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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany, which has been scaled back due to the threat of drone attacks from Ukraine. Russia has this year cracked down on internet access, blocking mobile services and forcing millions to […]

05.05.2026 16:01

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Conscripts who have missed deadline given two more days to register

The digital platform created for conscripts to register for military service will reopen at 7am on Thursday and remain open until midnight on Friday as many had not completed the procedure in time, defence ministry said on Tuesday. They had not been able to complete the form as no profile had been set up on […]

05.05.2026 15:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus electricity prices fastest falling in the EU

Cyprus has recorded the largest decrease in electricity prices in the European Union, with a drop of 14. 7 per cent, Eurostat data published on Tuesday show. Overall, electricity prices dropped sharply in Cyprus in the in the second half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024, ranking the country first before France, […]

05.05.2026 15:46

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus president urges stronger EU action against drug trafficking

President Nikos Christodoulides called for stronger collective action by the European Union to combat drug trafficking during a thematic discussion at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Christodoulides stressed the need to address drug smuggling, particularly through European ports, and highlighted the importance of coordination and closer cooperation among member states. He also referred […]

05.05.2026 15:30

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