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Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles

Fire broke out at a major UAE oil industry zone on Monday after a drone attack originating from Iran, authorities said, as the Gulf state’s military separately intercepted three Iranian missiles over its waters and a fourth crashed into the sea. Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the blaze at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, […]

04.05.2026 20:05

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Mitsotakis highlights Cyprus’ proximity to Middle East in Wadephul meeting

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday highlighted Cyprus’ proximity to the Middle East as he welcomed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to Athens ahead of Tuesday’s Defence Exhibition Athens. “Welcome to Athens. You are coming at a time of great turmoil, so we have a lot to discuss. We are, along with Cyprus, the […]

04.05.2026 19:56

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Vyras redoubles criticism of govt over Larnaca port, marina

Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Monday redoubled his criticism of the government over the ongoing projects to redevelop his town’s port and marina, saying that he has “reasonable questions” over the matter which “cannot remain unanswered”. “It was mentioned that the marina docking projects are ready to begin. Are there complete construction plans and all […]

04.05.2026 19:37

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Forest beat disjointed Chelsea 3-1

Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-1 home Premier League defeat by a second-string Nottingham Forest side on Monday, extinguishing any lingering hope of a top-five finish that would guarantee Champions League football next season. It was the listless and error-ridden London side’s sixth league defeat in a row, after buoyant Forest went ahead within two minutes […]

04.05.2026 19:23

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Theatre workshops travel to the mountains

A series of free theatre workshops titled The Place Is Its People are happening soon in the villages of Foini, Kyperounta and Lania. The programme is an initiative of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) in collaboration with the Cultural Committee of the Troodos Mountain Regions and the Commissioner for Mountain Communities, which has been ongoing […]

04.05.2026 19:18

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Cyprus’ banking sector resilient, shows limited vigour

Although the banking sector in Cyprus remains resilient, it displays limited vigour, while any tampering with the foreclosures framework could slow the clearing out of bad loans and also raise the cost of borrowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. The IMF issued its ‘concluding statement’ after wrapping up its latest mission to Cyprus, […]

04.05.2026 19:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Ballot printing for May 24 parliamentary elections to begin on May 9

Ballot papers for the May 24 parliamentary elections will begin printing on May 9 and be completed by May 14, according to the Government Printing Office’s schedule, Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia has said. Elia said staffing of polling stations is expected to be finalized next week, followed by training for the employees selected from […]

04.05.2026 18:45

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Arsos village denies online claims surrounding takeover

The community council of a mountain village on Monday rubbished claims made on social media about part of it being turned into an Israeli community. The Arsos – Gerovasa/Trozena community council issued a firm denial of online claims surrounding the village of Trozena, dismissing the reports on social media as “unfounded” and “not reflecting reality.” […]

04.05.2026 18:37

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Fuel costs and Middle East conflict hit air freight demand

Global air cargo demand fell by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in March, reflecting significant disruption across key logistics hubs, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The decline was more pronounced in international operations, where demand dropped by 5.5 per cent compared with March 2025. At the same time, cargo capacity decreased by 4.7 […]

04.05.2026 18:22

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Anti corruption authority to release info on probe Tuesday

The anti-corruption authority said on Monday it will release some ‘technical data’ regarding its investigation into allegations of systemic corruption made in Mafia State, a book published by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Head of the authority Harris Poyadjis told media that on Tuesday it will make known certain data about the probe – the number of […]

04.05.2026 17:15

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Election candidate furious over defaced banner

Hunters’ Movement parliamentary election candidate Stefanos Rousou Roskos on Monday expressed fury after a banner advertising his candidacy was defaced. He said the vandalism was “unacceptable”, and that such actions “do not scare us” and “do not stop us”. “On the contrary, they make us even more determined. We continue our fight, with dignity and […]

04.05.2026 17:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Twelve firefighting aircraft ready ahead of wildfire season, official says

Twelve firefighting aircraft are already prepared to support this year’s wildfire response, with a thirteenth expected to be ready in the coming days, Fire Service Chief Nikos Longinos has said. Speaking on CyBC — Longinos – who has served as national coordinator of the Civil Protection Mechanism since March 11 — reminded the public that […]

04.05.2026 17:00

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Three-day remand after cigarettes found at airport

Two passengers arrested at Larnaca airport when hundreds of packets of cigarettes were found in their luggage were remanded in police custody on Monday by the Larnaca district court. The cigarettes were seized by customs officers at the airport on Sunday, following tip offs and checks on the luggage of two passengers heading to Manchester, […]

04.05.2026 16:52

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Petrolina board approves dividend proposal

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on Monday confirmed its final financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, following a board meeting held on April 29, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Larnaca. The board of directors approved the audited consolidated financial statements and the audited financial statements of the parent company, marking the formal […]

04.05.2026 16:49

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History made in Limassol: Cyprus marks first-ever grand Gujarat Statehood Day

The vibrant spirit of India’s western coast illuminated the Mediterranean on May 1, 2026, as the island’s Gujarati community hosted a historic celebration for the 66th Gujarat Statehood Day (Gujarat Sthapana Divas). Held at the prestigious Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol, the gala marked the first time the day has been celebrated on such a […]

04.05.2026 16:48

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Ukraine hopes to open negotiation areas for EU accession within two months

Ukraine hopes to open negotiations on six areas for European Union accession within two months, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. “We are counting on the opening of all six negotiation clusters over the course of this and next month. Technically, Ukraine is fully ready,” Zelenskiy said after he met with European Council President Antonio […]

04.05.2026 16:31

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Church donates 15 buses to National Guard

A contract for the purchase of 15 buses by the church of Cyprus, to be donated for use by the National Guard, was signed at the Archbishopric on Monday. “The Orthodox Church has always blessed and blesses defensive and liberation struggles and prays to God to grant victories,” Archbishop Georgios said. The agreement was signed […]

04.05.2026 16:30

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Extra €11m to help young couples on property ladder

An additional €11 million will be allocated to extend a housing subsidy scheme for young people and couples, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday. The decision will allow a further 277 applicants, aged up to 41, to receive financial support under the government’s housing assistance plan. The scheme originally provided grants of up to […]

04.05.2026 16:17

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Demetra Holdings completes fresh share buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Monday that it completed the repurchase of over four thousand of its own shares as part of an ongoing equity management strategy. The transactions were executed on April 30, 2026, following the authorisation granted during the annual general meeting held on June 24, 2025, which empowered the firm to conduct […]

04.05.2026 16:14

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Consumers association finds vast differences in e-kalathi supermarket prices

Large discrepancy in prices between supermarkets on the e-kalathi application indicate a lack of competition between them, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Monday. According to the association, the average price difference between the most expensive supermarket and the cheapest is around 60 per cent, with Athienitis currently ranking as the cheapest supermarket, with a […]

04.05.2026 16:01

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Armenia’s Pashinyan thanks Christodoulides for ‘longstanding support’

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday thanked President Nikos Christodoulides for his and Cyprus’ “longstanding support for the Armenian people” when the pair met on the sidelines of the day’s European Political Community summit in Yerevan. According to deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou, Pashinyan and Christodoulides “reviewed the excellent relations between Cyrus and Armenia”, […]

04.05.2026 15:51

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Limassol hosts conference on digital maritime future

The 7th Cyprus ICT Conference is set to take place on May 5 in Limassol, bringing together industry professionals to examine the impact of artificial intelligence on technology and maritime sectors. The conference, titled “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas The AI Impact on ICT”, will be held at Columbia Plaza and focus on connectivity, cybersecurity and […]

04.05.2026 15:48

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Christodoulides highlights security challenges at EPC panel

The shifting security landscape facing Europe was highlighted by President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday as he moderated a high-level panel on Maintaining European Coherence and Unity in times of Polycrisis at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia. Opening the discussion, Christodoulides stressed that Europe is experiencing a fundamental transformation in its security […]

04.05.2026 15:46

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EKO continues KOEAS tie for fifth year running as Title Sponsor of May 29th athletics meet

EKO Cyprus has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Association (KOEAS) as Title Sponsor of the 5th EKO Cyprus International Athletics Meeting, which will take place on May 29, 2026, at Tsirio Stadium. The press conference presenting the event was held on April 28, 2026, at 11am, at the […]

04.05.2026 15:44

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