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Investors abandon software stocks for ‘hard assets’ as war drags on

Major fund managers are heralding a sustained rally in mining and metals as money floods into the sector at the fastest pace in years, driven by robust AI infrastructure, rising ​defence spending and a shift away from expensive tech stocks. Assets under management in mining exchange-traded funds more than doubled to $87.4 billion by March […]

04.05.2026 06:30

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Impact of war on LNG markets

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stopped about 20 per cent of global LNG supply from reaching markets and has sent gas prices about 50 per cent up from pre-war levels. But it has also presented the East Med with an unexpected opportunity: to create an LNG hub to export surplus regional gas […]

04.05.2026 04:24

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Antonelli takes third win a row to stretch F1 lead

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli celebrated his third successive win for Mercedes on Sunday and ended a Miami Grand Prix jinx by becoming the first driver to win the race from the front row. McLaren’s reigning world champion Lando Norris, winner of the Saturday sprint, finished a close second to the 19-year-old Italian prodigy with […]

03.05.2026 21:59

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Late goal by Mainoo lifts Man United to 3-2 win over Liverpool

Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo struck late to seal a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over rivals Liverpool on Sunday as the home side secured their return to the Champions League next season after a two-year absence. Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo had hauled Liverpool level in the second half after costly United errors, but Mainoo […]

03.05.2026 19:39

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Former United manager Ferguson taken to hospital after health scare at Old Trafford

By Lori Ewing Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match between United and Liverpool, media reported. The 84-year-old had been at Old Trafford for the match between the two rivals. Sky Sports reported that Ferguson was conscious and had precautionary checks before […]

03.05.2026 18:21

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Our beaches are turning into dangerously colourful mosaics of plastic

Our food, the environment and even in our bodies – microplastics can be found almost everywhere. Here in Cyprus, many beaches have already become colourful mosaics created by plastic debris in all shapes and sizes. The density of microplastics averages 337 particles per square metre on Cyprus beaches, a new study found, bringing into focus […]

03.05.2026 18:09

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OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

By Alex Lawler, Olesya Astakhova and Ahmad Ghaddar OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels […]

03.05.2026 18:02

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The new Guy de Lusignan meets King Richard the Lionheart in Cyprus

Cyprus has seen its share of arrivals. The latest comes in the form of a “humanitarian defence agreement” with France. The term itself deserves pause. Words such as “humanitarian defence” may be politically convenient, but humanitarianism, properly understood, is grounded in relief and neutrality; it does not typically require military positioning. To invoke it in […]

03.05.2026 17:43

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From yoga to a puppy’s forever home

On a hillside above Peyia, there is a villa which looks rather like any of the others, but if you enter inside take care not to trip over people doing yoga stretches and squirming puppies. The villa is both a yoga retreat and a temporary home for rescue puppies, each one passing through as they […]

03.05.2026 16:52

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Govt ‘repeatedly introduced support measures to fight falling birthrate’

Since assuming office three years ago, the government has demonstrated in practice its determination to move forward with substantive reforms focusing on the child, the mother and the family, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. At an event celebrating mothers of large families, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Social Welfare Minister […]

03.05.2026 16:35

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Oil: the writing is finally on the wall

Eat your hearts out, Pablo Escobar, Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzman and Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes. The richest cartel by far is still the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), and its leaders also get to die in bed. But one of its oldest members, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has just quit. No notice, […]

03.05.2026 16:20

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Second yellow weather warning issued, snow expected

A new yellow warning was issued by the met office on Sunday afternoon, with isolated storms set to hit across the island from 7pm on Sunday to 8am on Monday. During this time, strong thunderstorms are expected, with rainfall likely to reach up to 55 millimeters per hour. Hail is also expected in some areas. […]

03.05.2026 16:14

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Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Israeli authorities late on Wednesday and brought to […]

03.05.2026 16:01

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Police officer arrested, suspended

As part of an ongoing investigation. Nicosia CID arrested a Special Police Officer on Saturday, the police announced on Sunday. He was immediately suspended, following instructions of the chief of police. According to reports, the officer was suspended after his wife reported him for threatening to kill her.

03.05.2026 15:47

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What to plant if you want a garden full of flowers

There are many different flowers in bloom now including roses, which flower all year round in some gardens, and mostly with a sweet perfume. In my garden my favourite is Rosa banksia, which has dear little yellow flowers, although there are some bushes of them that have white flowers, but alas both have no perfume. […]

03.05.2026 15:36

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Press freedom ‘a permanent democratic condition’

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, marked around the world on May 3, the government reaffirms its absolute respect for the institutional role of journalists, the independence of the media and the right of citizens to be informed freely, pluralistically and reliably, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday. “In an era of […]

03.05.2026 15:28

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Who to catch at Cyprus’ top chamber music event

For its celebratory 25th anniversary, the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival presents an exceptional breadth of chamber music. From May 29 until June 4, the festival will offer six chamber concerts at the Royal Manor House in Kouklia, performed by 20 of today’s leading international virtuosos. Events will culminate with a spectacular orchestral concert on […]

03.05.2026 15:10

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Almost 400,000 foreigners visited north in first two months of 2026

More than 390,000 foreigners visited the north during January and February this year, mostly from Turkey, according to Turkish Cypriot newspaper Kibris on Sunday. It also reported a significant increase in visitors from Germany. According to the report, the number of German tourists visiting has risen by 74.9 per cent in a year. In the […]

03.05.2026 14:24

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Lane closed on Ayia Napa-Larnaca highway

One lane of the Ayia Napa to Larnaca was closed by police at around 1pm on Sunday, according to a police announcement. The closure follows a traffic accident on the highway near Livadia. Police called on drivers in the area to be careful.

03.05.2026 13:48

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Two arrests after drugs found

Two people were arrested on Sunday by the drugs squad Ykan after a search of their home uncovered various suspect items. The search of the couple’s- a 33-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman – home uncovered 136g cannabis, 12g cocaine, 2g amphetamines, 20 ecstasy tablets, a precision scale and an amount of cash. The two […]

03.05.2026 13:19

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Energy security and economy still depend on oil

In recent years, the world has witnesses record investment in environmentally friendly renewable energy, rapid advances in battery technology and ambitious net‑zero commitments, all supported by sharply falling costs. Yet, the events of recent months have served as a reminder that oil remains an important driving force of the global economy. Global oil production rose […]

03.05.2026 13:14

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Air travel demand rises despite Middle East disruption

Global passenger demand increased by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March, despite significant disruptions in key regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figures showed that total capacity declined by 1.7 per cent compared with March 2025, while the global load factor reached 83.6 per cent, representing an increase of 3.1 percentage […]

03.05.2026 13:13

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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

By Steven Scheer Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement, is a first […]

03.05.2026 12:59

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Two women die in Channel crossing attempt from France to Britain

Two women died after a boat carrying about 80 migrants trying to cross to Britain from France capsized near Calais, the local French administration said on Sunday. “We regret to say that we found two people, two women, who had died,” said Christophe Marx, an official for the Pas-de-Calais administration, adding that authorities had rescued […]

03.05.2026 12:55

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