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Motorcyclist hospitalised after collision in Paphos

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a traffic collision in Paphos on Monday. According to police, the incident occurred after a bike crashed into a car on the road between the villages of Acheleia and Koloni. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported, while an ambulance transported the […]

25.05.2026 21:40

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Tychikos alleges Archbishop and Phedonos ‘conspired to oust him’

Former Paphos bishop Tychikos on Monday accused Archbishop Georgios and former Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos of conspiring against him, as tensions intensified over the process to appoint his successor. The claims were made in a video address published online by Tychikos, hours after supporters gathered outside Paphos municipal hall to protest against efforts by the […]

25.05.2026 21:33

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Farmers yet again seek presidential meeting as negotiations stall

Consultations between veterinary services, livestock farmers and agricultural organisations failed to produce any major breakthrough on Monday, as farming representatives reiterated their demand to seek a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides over the handling of the foot and mouth crisis. The third consecutive meeting on the outbreak was held at the Veterinary Services headquarters under […]

25.05.2026 21:13

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Alma admits disappointment with underwhelming election result

Alma acknowledged on Monday that its entry into parliament fell short of expectations, while insisting the result still marked a significant political breakthrough for the movement after securing four seats in its first ever election campaign. In a statement issued after Sunday’s parliamentary elections, the party said its “leap into parliament was not as big […]

25.05.2026 21:02

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Iran envoys relay potential peace deal with Qatari PM

Iran’s top negotiator and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were in Doha on Monday for talks with Qatar’s prime minister on a possible deal with the US to end the three-month conflict, according to an official briefed on the visit, as Washington and Tehran downplayed expectations of an immediate breakthrough. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

25.05.2026 20:50

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Cyprus showcases Galileo’s life-saving role during EU Space Days exercise

Cyprus showcased its strategic role in Europe’s satellite-enabled search-and-rescue network on Monday, as the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Larnaca hosted a live demonstration exercise as part of the European conference EU Space Days. Representatives from the deputy research ministry, the Space Office, the European Commission’s space directorate-general (DG Defis), and the EU space […]

25.05.2026 20:34

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Rain and storms to continue despite rising temperatures

Unsettled weather will continue through the coming days, with isolated rain and thunderstorms forecast despite a gradual rise in temperatures. According to the Met Office, the weather is expected to remain mostly clear overnight, although increased low cloud is forecast in some areas. Local fog and mist may form later at night and during the […]

25.05.2026 20:18

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Turkish Cypriot Mesaoria mayor cleared of all charges in water tank theft case

Turkish Cypriot Mesaoria mayor Ahmet Latif was on Monday cleared of all charges by a court in Trikomo after being accused of stealing a water tank from a disused milk factory. He had been accused in 2020 of stealing a ten-tonne steel tank, which had a market value of 8,000TL (€150), from the roof of the […]

25.05.2026 20:03

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New MPs to earn €5,500 a month

The 56 MPs elected or re-elected to parliament will take home €5,500 a month, while the House president makes far more, official data showed on Monday. According to state treasury data, the gross annual wages of an MP come to €56,310, which corresponds to €4,331 a month, not including allowances. MPs are entitled to a […]

25.05.2026 19:48

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Protest held outside Paphos hall in support of former bishop Tychikos

Supporters of former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered on Monday outside the Paphos municipal hall, voicing opposition to the procedures underway for the election of his replacement following his removal from office. The demonstration took place as church authorities prepared to move forward with the selection process, with four candidacies submitted and the synod expected to […]

25.05.2026 19:46

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Wall collapse prompts emergency response in Larnaca

Emergency services were mobilised in Larnaca on Monday following the collapse of part of a residential structure, with authorities initially assessing whether anyone might be trapped before confirming that three occupants had exited safely. The incident occurred in the Chrysopolitissa area, where a brick-built residence suffered the collapse of a wall and part of a […]

25.05.2026 19:23

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Revised indictment filed in Thanasis Nicolaou private prosecution case

Court proceedings in the private criminal prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou advanced, after prosecutors submitted a revised indictment against five former officials, with preliminary objections now scheduled for June 4. The revised document was filed in line with earlier judicial instructions following a postponement of previous hearings, and has been transmitted to […]

25.05.2026 18:39

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10,000 new cars each year putting strain on Limassol roads

A number of projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Limassol will be set in motion, the government pledged on Monday. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades held a brainstorming meeting with the mayors of the Limassol district. The meeting, he said, aimed to get feedback from the municipalities and to classify the proposed traffic-related projects by […]

25.05.2026 18:03

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Excavations continue for missing persons in north

Excavations by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) are progressing across multiple sites, as two people have been identified this year, Turkish Cypriot member of the committee Haki Muftuzade said on Monday. The CMP is currently conducting excavations at eight locations, while additional recovery operations were completed earlier this year. Muftuzade said that since the […]

25.05.2026 17:55

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Fragile supply chains drive up global energy transportation costs

The global oil and marine fuel market is moving into a more uncertain period, as tensions in the Middle East, restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz and changes in Russian cargo flows continue to affect both prices and maritime transport, according to a recent analysis by MB Shipbrokers, cited by newmoney. In a recent analysis, […]

25.05.2026 17:38

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Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritise conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war. The first US pope also expressed concern at a Vatican event launching the text […]

25.05.2026 17:31

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Pyla torture case returns to court amid detention challenge

Two defendants accused in the Pyla torture case appeared before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Monday, with one alleging abusive prosecution and the other challenging his continued detention. The case concerns allegations of torture, abduction and organised criminal activity regarding incidents in Larnaca during the summer of 2025. The two accused, aged 48 and […]

25.05.2026 17:19

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Health minister warns over new nicotine products targeting youth

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides warned on Monday that new tobacco and nicotine products are targeting young people through social media, flavourings and attractive packaging. Speaking ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, the minister said smoking remained a major public health challenge despite progress in recent years. “This year’s message highlights a particularly worrying […]

25.05.2026 17:10

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Eleven women elected to new Cyprus parliament

Eleven women on Sunday secured seats in Cyprus’ new House of Representatives, marking the highest level of female parliamentary representation in the country’s history, though women still account for less than one fifth of MPs. Women claim 19.6 per cent of the 56 seats, up from eight MPs, or 14.3 per cent, in the previous […]

25.05.2026 16:53

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AmCham Cyprus forum highlights AI as key to competitiveness

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham Cyprus) held its Executive Forum 2026 on Monday, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping competitiveness and regulation, bringing together government officials, business leaders and technology experts. The event, titled ‘From Compliance to Competitiveness: The Complete AI Leadership Agenda’, was organised by the chamber’s Digital Transformation and […]

25.05.2026 16:50

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CBC highlights active role in European banking oversight

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) hosted a high-level joint visit from top European financial regulators on May 22, 2026, to reinforce the island’s active involvement in continental banking mechanisms. According to an update from the CBC, shared on Monday on social media platform X, the strategic gathering brought Claudia Buch, the chair of the […]

25.05.2026 16:43

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Papadopoulos ‘rules nothing out’ over House presidency

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Monday said he will not “rule out any scenario” regarding the question of who will be elected as House president, with parliamentary arithmetic appearing to suggest that there may be a path to the role for him. “We do not rule out any scenario, any possibility, any cooperation,” he told […]

25.05.2026 16:42

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Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17 other people, including children, Palestinian health officials said. Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the […]

25.05.2026 16:40

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Cyprus promotes food exports at Milan exhibition

The Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced that Cyprus made its debut with an information kiosk at the international TUTTOFOOD exhibition in Milan, aiming to boost the global visibility of its agri-food products. According to the announcement, the participation was organised through the Cyprus Trade Centre in Athens and marked the first time the country […]

25.05.2026 16:38

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