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‘Europe needs modern space rules to boost competitiveness’

Europe needs a modern regulatory framework for space that inspires confidence among operators, investors and citizens, Deputy Research Minister Nikodemos Damianou said on Tuesday at the opening of the high-level EU Space Days 2026 conference in Nicosia. Damianou said space had become a critical sector for Europe’s competitiveness, security, resilience and strategic autonomy. The event […]

26.05.2026 17:15

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North’s electricity prices rise by 22%

Electricity prices in the north are to increase by 22 per cent from next Monday, the Turkish Cypriot electricity authority Kib-Tek announced on Tuesday. Kib-Tek defended the planned increases, saying that it “had not made any adjustments to electricity tariffs in the last 14 months” prior to Monday, despite the fact that “during this period, […]

26.05.2026 17:05

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus promotes halloumi and commandaria at Milan’s Tuttofood exhibition

The Energy, Commerce and Industry Ministry, through the Cyprus Trade Center in Athens, took part for the first time with an information stand at the Tuttofood international food and beverage exhibition, held May 11–14 at Fiera Milano in Italy. The aim of Cyprus’ participation in the event, one of the leading global exhibitions in the […]

26.05.2026 17:00

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Cyprus shows strong startup intent but faces structural hurdles

Cypriots have strong entrepreneurial perceptions and intentions but have to contend with structural challenges which ultimately limit the creation of new businesses, according to the 9th national entrepreneurship report for Cyprus, conducted by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). The presentation of the report, which covered the 2024-2025 period, took place at the University of Cyprus, […]

26.05.2026 16:59

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Limassol man jailed for 15 years over pharmacy attack

A 35-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday by the Paphos permanent criminal court after being found guilty in an attempted murder case linked to an attack at a pharmacy in the district last year. On April 14 last year when two pharmacists, aged 33 and 24 were attacked by the […]

26.05.2026 16:58

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India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather

In India’s western state of Maharashtra, mango farmer Komal Walke is scrambling to meet orders from India’s online grocers after her family’s three acres of orchards produced almost no Alphonso mangoes this year. Walke, a 26-year-old horticulturist in the coastal town of Devgad, has been forced to source fruit from larger farms to keep her […]

26.05.2026 16:58

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Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognisable may not survive by century’s end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive. Researchers modelled future ranges for numerous species of vascular plants, a category that accounts […]

26.05.2026 16:57

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Chicks hatch from artificial egg as US company aims to revive extinct species

A US company said more than two dozen healthy baby chickens have hatched from an artificial egg platform it has developed in what it calls a pivotal step in its plan to bring back the South Island Giant Moa, a large flightless bird from New Zealand that went extinct centuries ago. The announcement was made […]

26.05.2026 16:55

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Customs seize undeclared cash at checkpoint

Customs officers seized large amounts of undeclared cash and cheques at the Ayios Dometios crossing point, the customs department said on Tuesday. Customs officers carried out routine checks under the Green Line Regulation and stopped a rental vehicle driven by an Israeli citizen at Ayios Dometios. Officers found €29,300 in cash in €100 and €200 […]

26.05.2026 16:25

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€200,000 hidden in socks seized at Paphos airport

Nearly €200,000 in undeclared cash was seized from a Ukrainian passenger at Paphos airport by customs officers after the money was discovered hidden inside socks in his luggage. The customs department said on Tuesday the passenger had arrived in Cyprus from Dublin on Sunday when officers carried out an inspection following a tip off. An […]

26.05.2026 16:16

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Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments

U.S. President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, arrived on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical ​Center for his annual physical, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues. Trump frequently casts himself as more energetic and fitter than Joe Biden, his Democratic predecessor who left office last year at […]

26.05.2026 16:13

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Erhurman condemns Israel as a ‘state that kills children’

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman issued strong criticism of Israel and regional security developments on Tuesday, saying he does not trust “any government that kills children” while lambasting the Republic’s military and diplomatic alignments in the Levant that exclude Turkish Cypriots and Turkey. His comments, during an interview with Turkish broadcaster Haber, focused on what […]

26.05.2026 16:09

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Municipalities agree to moving in unified direction

Local government reform moved forward on Tuesday with the signing of a memorandum establishing new unified plans for municipalities towards modernising and standardising public sector roles. Following the agreement’s signing at Nicosia municipality, Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said the framework represents “a large and difficult undertaking” developed through consultation and aimed at strengthening organisational capacity […]

26.05.2026 16:04

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UK tourists continue to choose Cyprus, high commissioner tells Oev

Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) president George Pantelides on Tuesday met with British High Commissioner to Cyprus Michael Tatham to discuss the strengthening of economic and trade relations between Cyprus and the United Kingdom. According to an announcement by the federation, the meeting was also attended by Oev director-general Michalis Antoniou and head of […]

26.05.2026 16:03

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Papadopoulos meets Annita as House presidency talks commence

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos met Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Tuesday, as discussions regarding who will support whom when parliament elects its president next week commenced. Papadopoulos confirmed that he had met Demetriou during an appearance on television channel Omega, though remained coy about the content of their discussion. “We cannot say what we said […]

26.05.2026 15:58

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Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open first round

Daniil Medvedev could not avoid the French Open first‑round trapdoor as he fell 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 to Australian wildcard Adam Walton on Tuesday in a match marked by sharp swings in momentum on the Parisian clay. The former world number one had fallen at the first hurdle in six of his previous nine […]

26.05.2026 15:55

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Lidl Cyprus’ ‘Journey of Values’: When corporate values become a song and a tangible investment in the next generation

Lidl Cyprus continues to grow dynamically, proving that corporate culture is not just words on a wall, but a living reality. Deeply committed to its values of teamwork, trust, and continuous development, the company introduces its new corporate song and music video, while simultaneously opening new career horizons by seeking more than 20 Assistant Store […]

26.05.2026 15:54

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Scents that ‘came from a memory of my grandfather’s orange trees’

For Omar Suleyman, perfume begins with a memory. “The fact that I couldn’t fly to Cyprus made me miss it even more,” says the London-based perfumer and founder of Alashiya. During the 2020 lockdown, he created his first fragrance, a jasmine-based scent called Ashera, inspired by his childhood summers on the island. “That’s when I […]

26.05.2026 15:35

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Health minister warns of rapid spread of new nicotine products targeting youth

Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has said that, despite significant progress in recent years, the fight against smoking remains demanding as new tobacco and nicotine products continue to enter the market, often aimed at young people. He warned of the rapid spread of these products and their impact on public health. Speaking at a news conference […]

26.05.2026 15:30

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Tototheo CEO says satellite connectivity is becoming critical infrastructure

Satellite connectivity is no longer simply about keeping ships, businesses or remote operations online. It is increasingly becoming part of the infrastructure on which critical decisions, digital operations and autonomous systems depend. This was the message shared by Tototheo Global CEO Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, who took part in the Space Industry Forum in Singapore, a […]

26.05.2026 15:20

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Almost 15% in Cyprus at risk of poverty

Almost 15 per cent of the Cyprus population – 14.9 per cent – were at risk of poverty in 2025, ranking the island below the European Union average of 16.4 per cent, Eurostat data published on Tuesday showed. This corresponds to around 72 million people on an EU level, with figures rising by 0.1 per […]

26.05.2026 15:20

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Funding initiative targets early stage Cyprus startups

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced a new call for proposals under its ‘Creation and Initial Development of Startups with International Orientation (PRE-SEED)’ programme, aiming to support young innovative companies with global growth potential.  The call, titled PRE-SEED/0526, has a total budget of €1 million, while the maximum funding available for each project has been set at €119,999.  […]

26.05.2026 15:15

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Shots fired at vehicles outside Larnaca home

Shots were fired at two vehicles outside a holiday home in a Larnaca district village on Tuesday, police said. The incident was reported around 11.30am on Monday by a 32-year-old man who had stayed overnight with his wife in the area. Police and the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department confirmed the vehicles were hit multiple times, […]

26.05.2026 14:55

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Raouna hails ‘milestone’ of allowing pregnant MEPs to vote by proxy

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Tuesday hailed the “milestone” agreement reached by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament that will allow pregnant members of the European Parliament to participate in parliamentary votes by proxy. “This is another significant milestone for a more inclusive European democracy. Enabling proxy voting for […]

26.05.2026 14:22

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