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Iran targets US airbase after American strikes near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump rejected a report he was close to a compromise deal with Tehran. The escalation in hostilities […]

28.05.2026 07:55

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Middle East crisis threatens jobs, incomes and migrant workers, ILO says

The Middle East crisis is increasingly spilling into labour markets worldwide, threatening jobs, incomes and working conditions as higher energy costs, disrupted transport routes, weaker tourism and tighter migration flows begin to weigh on workers and businesses, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned.  In its latest Employment and Social Trends May 2026 Update, the ILO said the conflict is no […]

28.05.2026 07:50

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Analysts stay bullish on Greek lenders

Greek banks remain in a strong position despite recent weakness in their share prices, according to fresh assessments by Jefferies and UBS, with both investment houses maintaining positive recommendations for the sector after meetings with bank management teams in Athens. In a report, whose findings were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, Jefferies analyst Alexander […]

28.05.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: housing, Safe Bulkers, Keve, CySEC, petroleum

Cyprus has an opportunity to turn land development and construction from a traditional economic sector into a driver of sustainable, technologically advanced growth, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Speaking during a roundtable discussion with young entrepreneurs, entitled ‘Gen Z & Millennial Project – The new generation of business leaders roundtable discussion’, Ioannou said the […]

28.05.2026 07:30

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SpaceX IPO faces scrutiny as past blockbuster listings often underperform

Wall Street is abuzz with next month’s expected blockbuster debut of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker SpaceX, but few of the biggest IPOs in ​recent years have paid off for investors who bought in when the deals came to market. A Reuters analysis of the 50 IPOs with the ‌highest valuations in the past […]

28.05.2026 06:40

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What’s on this weekend

This is a special weekend, not because it is the last in May but because it is a long weekend and packed with festivals, concerts and culture Film nights, exhibitions and live music Before the three-day weekend arrives, those in Nicosia can enjoy a rooftop cinema experience. As part of the Agropoetics: Soils/Bodies at the […]

28.05.2026 06:40

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US consumer confidence dips in May as Iran war inflation concerns mount

US consumer confidence eased in May as worries about ​inflation linked to the war with ‌Iran intensified, offsetting an improvement in households’ perceptions of the labor market, a ​survey showed this week. The Conference ​Board said its consumer confidence index slipped ⁠0.7 points to 93.1 this ​month. Data for April was revised higher ​to show […]

28.05.2026 06:00

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Tombs of the Kings’ architecture ‘combines Greek, Egyptian, Macedonian elements’

The architecture of the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos “combines Greek, Egyptian and Macedonian elements”, the antiquities department said on Wednesday, adding that this fact reflects “the multicultural character of the Hellenistic period”. A book is being published documenting the department’s excavations of the Tombs of the Kings to mark the 35th anniversary of […]

28.05.2026 04:25

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Our View: Is joining Schengen a realistic goal right now?

President Christodoulides clearly sees Cyprus playing a larger role in Europe. He is keen to get the message out there that Cyprus is not just a destination in Europe but a gateway into the EU for business. If Cyprus were to join Schengen it would effectively make integration and connectivity with the other 25 EU […]

28.05.2026 04:20

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Migrant dies following balcony jump during immigration raid

One of the three men who jumped from a third-floor balcony during an immigration raid in Larnaca has succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday night. The man, whose details remain unknown, had suffered a serious head injury and was later intubated at Larnaca general hospital, where he passed away shortly before 10pm. He jumped from […]

27.05.2026 22:39

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Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House’s South Lawn as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a spate of construction projects, and is set to host a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The mixed martial arts arena is being assembled on a stretch of the grounds […]

27.05.2026 22:19

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Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years

A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, identified by police as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction, to 13 years in prison on Wednesday for a series of armed robberies as well as an attempted kidnapping. Klette, 67, was arrested in 2024 after more than three decades in hiding when she was found […]

27.05.2026 21:51

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Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas’ armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves to eliminate the militant group’s top brass despite a ceasefire. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in a targeted attack on […]

27.05.2026 21:01

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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country. Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal. “Iran is very much intent, […]

27.05.2026 20:29

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Bust of Eoka fighter in Kissonerga to be restored

The bust of Eoka fighter Christos Kkelis which had been stolen in Kissonerga on Tuesday will immediately be restored, the municipality of Akamas said on Wednesday. “From the very beginning, the municipality’s services have been in close cooperation with the police directorate to facilitate the investigations,” the municipality said in a statement. Denouncing the incident […]

27.05.2026 20:28

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Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella

Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told news agency NTB on Wednesday, as concerns grow in Europe over U.S. commitment to the region’s security. The move by Norway is significant as it has long been a so-called Atlanticist nation, one which believed its security was best achieved via close […]

27.05.2026 20:13

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Museum rooftop turns into a film club this week

For just three evenings, the rooftop of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nicosia will transform into a film club, hosting screenings of artist films and videos from the Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus. Curated by Róisín Tapponi, founder of Shasha Movies, the film nights will run from Thursday to Saturday. […]

27.05.2026 19:56

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Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defences as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S. President Donald Trump to help Ukraine with air defence systems and interceptors as Russia threatens new strikes, saying that ballistic missiles remain Moscow’s “last major advantage on the battlefield”. In a letter to Trump and the U.S. Congress, seen by Reuters, Zelenskiy said: “I ask for your help in protecting […]

27.05.2026 19:04

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Water supply interruption in Mouttayiaka

Damage to a central water pipeline has led to the temporary interruption of water supply in a large area of Mouttayiaka in the Limassol district. According to the local district government (EOA), repair works are already underway and are expected to be completed by 8pm. Further information can be found here or by calling 25271000.

27.05.2026 18:53

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There will be no second round of FMD testing, says President

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that the veterinary services had deemed a second round of tests for foot and mouth (FMD) unnecessary, calling on all parties to cooperate in an effort to combat the disease. “[We need to] work in the same direction, if we do not cooperate, we will not address this issue. […]

27.05.2026 18:46

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Yellow weather warning issued for Thursday

The met office on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy isolated thunderstorms set to hit the island on Thursday. According to the warning, unstable weather conditions will prevail across the island between 11am and 6pm. During this time, thunderstorms and hail are expected to affect the mountainous areas, inland areas and the east […]

27.05.2026 18:24

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Erratic Swiatek reaches French Open round three

World number three Iga Swiatek continued her bid to rediscover her best form at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the third round with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek in a match littered with unforced errors. The four-times champion, who has lost only twice at Roland Garros since 2020, had far too […]

27.05.2026 18:14

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Holguin meeting ‘not the first’ under UN’s ‘new initiative’, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said that his meeting with United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin next week will not be the first to have taken place since UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres undertook a “new initiative” with the aim of bringing about a resumption of formal negotiations on the Cyprus problem. “It is not the […]

27.05.2026 18:09

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Over 600 vehicles immobilised over faulty Takata airbags

The road transport department on Wednesday said that it has immobilised 664 vehicles due potentially faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata. “If the airbag is deployed, there is a risk that its inflator may rupture, causing metal fragments to be ejected, which could result in serious injury or death,” the department said in a […]

27.05.2026 17:34

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