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Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open

Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday. Djokovic’s 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 defeat meant the 39-year-old Serb’s wait to surpass Margaret Court will go […]

30.05.2026 13:50

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Are you exercising at the wrong time?

By Paul Hough While some people can spring out of bed at six in the morning and go straight into their day, others prefer to wake up later as they’re most productive in the afternoon or evening. This difference is due to your chronotype – the biological tendency to prefer certain times of day for […]

30.05.2026 13:30

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Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup. Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a […]

30.05.2026 12:56

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Two FMD meetings scheduled for Tuesday

President Nikos Christodoulides will on Tuesday holdtwo consecutive meetings on the current developments surrounding the foot and mouth (FMD) disease, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. During the first meeting, the president is scheduled to meet with the veterinary services to receive an update on the measures taken, including compensation payments to farmers, and […]

30.05.2026 12:48

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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. Formally allied to Russia, the Caucasus nation of around 3 million people has been deepening ties with the West in recent years despite its economic dependence on […]

30.05.2026 12:33

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The reality behind an Insta-perfect move to Paphos

By Dina-Perla Portnaar What you don’t want to hear is that the first building block of my new life in Paphos became one of the most exhausting experiences of my life. Happy narratives may be preferred when somebody joins your world, in my case from Amsterdam. The Insta perfect photographs of places overlooking the Mediterranean, […]

30.05.2026 12:30

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Nicolas Tsardellis elected to European bars and law societies council

Nicolas Tsardellis elected to European bars and law societies council Renowned Cypriot lawyer and vice president of the Cyprus bar association (CBA), Nicolas Tsardellis was elected to the presidency of the finance committee European council of bars and law societies (CCBE) in Ljubljana. “The CBA announces with great pleasure the election of Mr. Nikolas Tsardellis […]

30.05.2026 12:03

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Book review: The gradual evaporation of hope

By Philippa Tracy Kairos starts with Katharina learning about the death of a former lover, Hans. She cites the ancient Greek, Kairos, “the god of fortunate moments,” when she asks, if it was a fortunate moment when she first met Hans? It is in Berlin, in 1986. She is just 19 and he is then […]

30.05.2026 12:00

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Indie sleaze: a brief fashion history, from messy rebellion to mainstream revival

By Catrin Cousins and Jo Wiltshire Indie sleaze is back, but not as you remember it. The 00s scene’s revival taps into a growing backlash against hyper-polished influencer culture, offering a messier, more authentic alternative that feels both nostalgic and deliberately staged. The original indie sleaze look of the 2000s was an intentionally unrefined way […]

30.05.2026 11:15

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Building in Chrysopolitissa demolished after partial collapse

A house in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca has been fully demolished after parts of its structure collapsed at the earlier in the week. “On Thursday, the demolition of this particular house began, in which three women lived, who fortunately managed to get out in time, without any tragic situations. The demolition was completed yesterday, […]

30.05.2026 11:14

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Supreme constitutional court orders review of case regarding cancer treatment abroad

The supreme constitutional court on Friday annulled a decision by the administrative court which upheld the health ministry’s refusal to cover the costs for a cancer patient who had received treatment in the United Kingdom in 2012. The court ordered the case to be reviewed as evidence emerged that potential errors occurred during the investigation […]

30.05.2026 10:39

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Arrests during football finals at GSP

Two men were arrested during the Cyprus cup finals at the Nicosia GSP stadium on Friday. According to the police, the arrests concern a 19-year-old man, who was arrested around 8.45pm after police five fireworks, 13 firecrackers and eight flares in his car in the stadium’s parking lot. In a separate incident, a 31-year-old man […]

30.05.2026 10:33

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Today’s weather: Clear skies at up to 31 degrees

On Saturday, it will be mostly clear, with a chance of clouds and scattered rain showers in the mountains and south of Troodos in the afternoon, and possibly inland too. Temperatures will rise to around 31 degrees Celsius inland, around 28 degrees on the south and north coasts, around 26 degrees on the rest of […]

30.05.2026 10:23

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Cyprus winemakers gather in old Nicosia

Cyprus wine will once again take centre stage in the capital this June as Nicosia Supports Cypriot Wine returns following last year’s successful edition. Bringing together wine lovers, local producers and visitors, the event aims to celebrate and promote Cyprus’ wine culture while creating an evening that combines taste, community and support for a good […]

30.05.2026 09:53

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Rock-solid Arsenal ready for PSG test in Champions League final

Arsenal’s pursuit of Champions League glory in Saturday’s final is likely to depend heavily on how well the core of their team deals with a rampaging Paris St Germain side. With the pressure of trying to deliver the Premier League title now released, Arsenal are seeking a glittering double and proof they are firmly part […]

30.05.2026 08:00

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Spain blocks prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi over lack of gambling licences

Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry temporarily banned so-called prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi ​for operating in the country without a ‌gambling licence, the official state gazette showed this week. In a statement, the ministry said its gambling ​watchdog had opened a probe into the ​US-based companies for allegedly breaching local rules ⁠by lacking mandatory administrative authorisation. […]

30.05.2026 08:00

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British retail sales remain weak despite slight improvement in May

British retailers reported lower sales in May against a backdrop of weak demand, but not the record downturn they had reported a month earlier, ​according to figures released by the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI’s monthly retail sales balance rose to a three-month high of -46 in May from -68 in April, the series’ […]

30.05.2026 07:30

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Cyprus Business Now: surplus, housing, tourism, Posidonia, unemployment

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has defended the government’s business-friendly approach to housing and development, saying the private sector is better placed than the state to deliver projects quickly and efficiently. Speaking during a discussion with young business people in the land development and construction sectors, held as part of the Gen Z & Millennial Project, Ioannou said […]

30.05.2026 07:30

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Shipping groups issue Hormuz transit guidance as congestion risk grows

Hundreds of vessels remain unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that any sudden return to more normal navigation conditions could create a serious navigational hazard in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.  In response, ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, IMCA and OCIMF have jointly produced new industry guidance aimed at helping companies and masters […]

30.05.2026 07:00

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Anthropic co-founder calls outside scrutiny essential to check powerful tech firms

The co-founder of AI company Anthropic said earlier this week that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be ‌left solely to technology companies, urging greater oversight from religious leaders, governments and civil society. Speaking at the presentation of Pope Leo’s first encyclical, addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, Chris Olah said there was “a […]

30.05.2026 06:30

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Akrotiri residents launch legal battle against British bases antenna expansion

Residents of Akrotiri are preparing legal action against plans by the British Bases to install 32 additional antennas in the area, with local authorities examining the possibility of taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights. Kourion municipality confirmed they were seeking legal avenues to challenge the project, which would require the compulsory […]

30.05.2026 04:24

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Our View: Fresh UN push unlikely to break Cyprus deadlock

After a four-month absence, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angel Holguin, will arrive next week on what appears to be yet another exploratory visit. Holguin, who was last on the island in January, will meet the two leaders separately on June 8 and then travel to Turkey and Greece for consultations. If we were […]

30.05.2026 04:20

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Former UK high commissioner in Cyprus named ambassador in Athens

Former British high commissioner in Cyprus Stephen Lillie has been named as the United Kingdom’s ambassador in Athens. Lillie served in Nicosia between 2018 and 2022, and said that he was “honoured” to take up the role. He will commence his duties in Athens in September. He replaces Matthew Lodge, who has been stationed in […]

29.05.2026 22:37

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Pafos FC sweep Apollon aside to win Cyprus Cup

Two late goals saw Pafos FC beat Apollon to win the Cyprus Cup at Nicosia’s GSP Stadium on Friday night, with the west coast-based side winning the island’s premier cup competition for the second time in their 12-year history. Brazilian winger Jaja opened the scoring for the Paphites in the 84th minute, with Portuguese midfielder […]

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