Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus-Lebanon ferry to return in June after two decades

A regular passenger ferry service between Cyprus and Lebanon will begin operating on June 9, marking the return of scheduled international passenger ferry services from Lebanon after almost two decades of absence. The service, operated by Lebanese shipping company Cedar Waves, a subsidiary of Abou Merhi Agency, was announced on Thursday following the opening of […]

28.05.2026 11:34

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Oil and LNG tankers leave Hormuz as Asia-bound energy flows slowly resume

A small number of oil and LNG tankers have begun leaving the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, offering limited relief to Asian buyers, even as traffic through the key energy route remains sharply below normal levels after nearly three months of disruption. According to Asharq Al Awsat, citing shipping data, two liquefied natural gas […]

28.05.2026 11:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bases police urge caution ahead of busy holiday weekend

The British bases police urged motorists and beachgoers on Thursday to remain vigilant ahead of the long weekend and Monday’s public holiday. Police warned that increased traffic on motorways and larger crowds at beaches could lead to a rise in road collisions and opportunistic thefts. Deputy divisional commander in Dhekelia Marcos Petrou said police patrols […]

28.05.2026 11:26

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Iran finally restores internet after nearly 90 days offline

Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times access to the outside world remains restricted via censorship of many websites. “I’ve never been so happy in my […]

28.05.2026 11:14

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

SOFTSWISS discusses AI accountability, EU regulation at DOERS Summit 2026

SOFTSWISS, a global iGaming technology provider, joined two AI-focused discussions at DOERS Summit Limassol 2026. Chief AI Officer Denis Romanovskiy spoke about AI accountability, European regulation, and how growing companies adopt AI in practice. The sessions explored how scaling businesses assign accountability as AI starts influencing compliance, operations, and commercial decision-making. Romanovskiy first joined the […]

28.05.2026 11:09

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Larnaca Biennale announces 2027 theme, provides open call details

The Larnaca Biennale team announces its thematic focus for the fifth edition in 2027. The theme ‘Metatopies: Geographies in Motion’ was conceived by its curators, Niki Papaspirou and Marios Fournaris, and invites artists to develop and submit works which draw inspiration from the concept of shifting as shaped through geological, anthropological, social, political, and historical […]

28.05.2026 10:53

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

SBA Police warn of road and beach risks ahead of long weekend

The Sovereign Base Areas Police are urging the public to take extra care on the roads and at the beach ahead of what is expected to be a very busy long weekend and Monday’s public holiday. With more traffic on the motorways and larger crowds on the coast, police say the risk of road collisions […]

28.05.2026 10:47

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

TEDxTrinityPrivateSchool youth to see students share ideas worth spreading

TEDxTrinityPrivateSchool youth is set to take place on June 6, 2026 at Trinity Private School, bringing together student speakers for an afternoon of ideas, reflection and conversation shaped by the perspectives of young people. As part of the global TEDx programme, the event will feature a series of talks exploring identity, technology, language, culture and […]

28.05.2026 10:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus and Italy can act as bridges of stability, Piki says

Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki this week said Cyprus and Italy can act as bridges of stability and economic interconnection between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, as the two countries seek to deepen their cooperation in trade, energy, technology and regional connectivity. Speaking at the Italy – Cyprus Round Table with […]

28.05.2026 10:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Middle East, Ukraine dominate EU foreign ministers’ talks in Limassol

The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are to dominate talks between the foreign ministers of the European Union’s 27 member states on Thursday, with ministers having descended on Limassol’s port early in the morning. Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos was the first to speak to journalists upon his arrival at the ports, […]

28.05.2026 10:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Kenya school fire kills 15 students, police say

A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls’ school in a town in Kenya’s Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 15 students, police said on Thursday. An unknown number of students were also injured at Utumishi Girls’ Academy Senior School in Gilgil in Nakuru County, the Gilgil Police Station said in a report seen […]

28.05.2026 10:22

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Diageo debuts alcohol-awareness platform DRINKiQ in Cyprus

The digital alcohol-awareness platform DRINKiQ is now also available in Cyprus. DRINKiQ was created by Diageo, the global producer of alcoholic beverages, with the aim of providing reliable information, practical tools and support to anyone who wants to better understand their relationship with alcohol and make more informed decisions. Whether someone is planning to celebrate […]

28.05.2026 10:21

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Eight arrested in islandwide police operations

Eight people were arrested overnight during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus as part of targeted crime prevention efforts, police said on Thursday. The arrests involved a range of offences, including illegal residence, unlawful possession and transport of an offensive weapon, assault causing actual bodily harm, and illegal possession of drugs. During the operations, […]

28.05.2026 10:00

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Deputy Shipping Minister Hadjimanolis backs Cyprus-linked companies in Greece

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis attended receptions hosted by Columbia Shipmanagement and Bank of Cyprus (BoC) in Athens, as Cyprus sought to strengthen its presence around Posidonia 2026, one of the world’s leading shipping exhibitions. The receptions were held as part of the wider Posidonia programme, which this year brings the international maritime community to […]

28.05.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Paphos rape trial delayed after judge seeks recusal

Proceedings in the rape case involving suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos were halted before they could formally begin on Thursday, after one of the judges requested to be excluded from the case. Phedonos had been referred to trial before the Paphos criminal court on April 21 and signed a €100,000 guarantee to secure his appearance. […]

28.05.2026 09:51

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Sinner set to switch from night owl to early bird in Roland Garros heat

French Open second round action continues on Thursday with top seed Jannik Sinner opening proceedings on Court Philippe Chatrier while women’s number one Aryna Sabalenka is also playing in the day session. Defending champion Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are also in action, as are Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Victoria Mboko. TOP MEN’S MATCH: JANNIK […]

28.05.2026 09:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Police investigate robbery of food delivery driver in Nicosia

Police are investigating the robbery of a 29-year-old food delivery driver in Nicosia. Authorities said the incident took place at around 5.20pm on Wednesday while the delivery driver was carrying out a food order. The victim was allegedly attacked by two unidentified individuals, who managed to steal a sum of money and his mobile phone […]

28.05.2026 09:06

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tottenham chief executive Venkatesham says complete reset required

Tottenham Hotspur chief executive Vinai Venkatesham says the club needs a complete reset and a return to prioritising the football part of the business after narrowly escaping relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Venkatesham was appointed just over a year ago having stepped down from a similar role at Arsenal and said some aspects […]

28.05.2026 08:45

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Suspended Paphos mayor to appear before court in rape case

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos is due to appear before Paphos criminal court on Thursday in connection with an alleged rape case. During the hearing, charges are expected to be formally read out, with Phedonos set to enter a plea. Reports indicate, however, that before proceedings begin, the prosecution is expected to request that the […]

28.05.2026 08:44

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Unstable air mass brings afternoon showers and isolated storms

An unstable air mass continues to affect the island on Thursday, with sunshine expected to gradually give way to increasing cloud cover and the chance of scattered showers later in the day. Conditions will turn partly cloudy by midday, while developing clouds are expected to trigger localised showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon, mainly […]

28.05.2026 08:36

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Explosion damages butcher shop in Paphos

An explosion caused extensive damage to a butcher shop in Paphos in the early hours of Thursday, police said. According to authorities, police received information at around 3.30am regarding an explosion in the district. Investigations at the scene indicated that the blast was caused by an explosive device placed near the front entrance of the […]

28.05.2026 08:31

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

How to choose the right SBOM vendor for regulatory compliance without wasting your budget

Software supply chain scrutiny has changed the way organisations buy security tooling. A few years ago, SBOMs sat quietly inside procurement conversations or niche DevSecOps discussions. Now they are tied directly to procurement reviews, cyber insurance expectations, software attestations, and sector-specific compliance obligations.  That shift created a crowded market. Every platform claims to generate accurate […]

28.05.2026 08:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Wharton pulls strings as Mateta fires Crystal Palace to Conference League crown

Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday, the perfect farewell for manager Oliver Glasner. Initially set to compete in the Europa League after their strong domestic campaign, Palace were reassigned to the third-tier Conference […]

28.05.2026 08:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cypriot startup aims to reshape labour market with more transparent hiring

Cypriot startup Kyprium is aiming to transform the island’s recruitment sector through artificial intelligence, with founder Michalis Senekkis arguing that Cyprus must move away from informal hiring practices and adopt a more transparent and merit-based labour market. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Senekkis said the company is positioning itself as “the only job platform in […]

28.05.2026 08:02

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