Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Professional illegalities have legal consequences

The proper functioning of the market presupposes that contracting parties comply with the legislative framework governing the exercise of professional activities. Particularly in regulated sectors, such as insurance, the legality of the activity is not merely a formal requirement but an essential condition for the creation of rights and obligations. Circumventing such requirements, such as […]

25.05.2026 09:50

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Blue economy central to future European prosperity, says shipping minister

The blue economy will be central to Europe’s prosperity and resilience in the years ahead, according to Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. Speaking at the closing session of European Maritime Day 2026 in Limassol, Hadjimanolis said the event had brought together the full breadth of Europe’s maritime community, from shipping and ports to fisheries, aquaculture, […]

25.05.2026 09:48

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Mercedes-Benz Tournament at Limassol Greens held with great success

The Mercedes-Benz Tournament was held with great success recently at Limassol Greens, bringing together 108 golfers from Cyprus and abroad, along with a large number of visitors who attended the resort to watch the event first-hand. Interest was strong from the outset, with the tournament selling out in less than 24 hours, underlining its appeal […]

25.05.2026 09:43

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

National Guard warns of operations in minefield near Troulloi

The National Guard on Monday said that for the next month, it will carry out work in a minefield between the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou and the village of Troulloi. Work will be carried out, it said, between 7am and 11am every day from Tuesday until June 26, with the road linking Aradippou and the […]

25.05.2026 09:42

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Fidias wins in Meniko and a Disy landslide in Troulloi: How party leaders fared at home

While social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy Cyprus achieved a respectable if unspectacular sixth place nationwide at Sunday’s parliamentary election, his party topped the polls in Meniko, his home village, which is located in the Nicosia district, west of the capital city. Direct Democracy Cyprus’ overall vote share of 5.4 per cent was dwarfed […]

25.05.2026 09:34

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Monfils embraces final Roland Garros as trickster Gaston looks to spoil send-off

The first round of the French Open continues on Monday with four-times champion Iga Swiatek, world number two Elena Rybakina and newly crowned Italian Open champion Elina Svitolina among the top seeds in action. Meanwhile, former champion Stan Wawrinka and home favourite Gael Monfils prepare to bid farewell to Roland Garros ahead of retirement. TOP […]

25.05.2026 09:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Today’s weather: Mostly clear start with clouds set to gather

Monday is set to begin with mostly clear skies across most of the island, though clouds are expected to gather as the day goes on, with rain and even the odd isolated storm expected during the afternoon inland and in the mountains. Temperatures are set to rise to 26 degrees Celsius inland, 24 degrees Celsius […]

25.05.2026 08:52

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full […]

25.05.2026 08:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Banks boost lending as credit growth gathers pace

Banks in Greece and Cyprus are accelerating lending activity, with credit expansion expected to approach or exceed €15 billion this year, supporting both profitability and economic growth. The figures, shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, indicate that credit expansion has become the main driver of sustainable banking profitability, while also underpinning broader economic momentum. Banks […]

25.05.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tech titans prepare to capture half of global streaming advertising market

Global connected television advertising revenue will surge from $44 billion in 2025 to $81 billion by 2030, according to a report from market intelligence firm Omdia. The findings indicate that connected television advertising revenues are on track to completely surpass traditional linear television advertising during the 2030s. The global battle to effectively control the domestic […]

25.05.2026 07:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Euro area trade surplus falls to under €8 billion in March

The euro area’s trade in goods surplus with the rest of the world collapsed to €7.8 billion in March 2026, according to preliminary figures from Eurostat. This updated balance represents a massive contraction from the €34.1 billion surplus recorded during the corresponding month of March 2025. The shrinking international commerce balance was driven by a […]

25.05.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

EU fertiliser prices jump eight per cent in final quarter of 2025

The European Union saw a sharp 8 per cent year-on-year increase in the average price of fertilisers and soil improvers during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. The latest findings reveal that agricultural input costs have returned to an upward trajectory following a temporary period of relief for continental farmers. […]

25.05.2026 06:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Global institutions maintain positive outlook on Alpha Bank

Alpha Bank reported its first quarter 2026 results last week, showing solid operational performance but weaker headline profitability due to one-off costs and a softer capital position, according to analyses by major international banks. According to a report from Greek business outlet Newmoney, a number of foreign institutions, including Citi, JPMorgan, Jefferies and Deutsche Bank, […]

25.05.2026 06:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Elects Six Parties to New Parliament, Turnout Nears 67%

Six parties won seats in Cyprus’ new House of Representatives in Sunday’s election, according to official results. DISY took 27.1% of the vote and kept its 17 seats, while AKEL received 23.9%, retaining 15 seats. ELAM won 10.9% and will hold eight seats, the same number secured by DIKO, which finished with 10%. Alma entered […]

25.05.2026 04:56

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus better equipped than ever for summer fire season

The Fire Service determined there will be no repeat of recent fire tragedies As Cyprus heads towards another long, dry summer, authorities say preparations for the 2026 fire season are ready, with new technology, expanded coordination and stronger prevention measures being introduced across the island. Following years of destructive wildfires in Cyprus and across southern […]

25.05.2026 04:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Three reinforcing forces why nobody stopped the Iran war

Thursday, February 26. Around 5pm, the final Situation Room meeting got underway. The positions of everyone in the room were already known before they sat down. Trump went around the table. General Daniel Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, outlined the risks meticulously – munitions depletion, the difficulty of securing the Strait of Hormuz, […]

25.05.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Fidias undecided as to whether to sit as MP or MEP

Social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou on Sunday night said he remains undecided over whether he will continue to sit as a member of the European Parliament or take a seat in Cyprus’ national parliament, after having won a seat in the latter chamber at the day’s election. “I still have some time to think about […]

25.05.2026 00:59

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Michaelides promises Alma will be ‘source of stability’

Alma leader Odysseas Michaelides promised that his party will be a “source of stability” in politics after it won four seats in parliament at its first electoral test on Sunday, having been formed last year. “The risk analysts and those who believed and claimed that Alma would be the one to cause chaos will realise […]

25.05.2026 00:41

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Papadopoulos promises to ‘unite the centre-right’

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Sunday night promised to “unite the centre-right” after his party stemmed its losses at the election to a single parliamentary seat, having been forecast a much worse result in pre-election opinion polls. The party retained eight of its nine pre-election seats, and Papadopoulos declared of this result that “what Diko […]

25.05.2026 00:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Christou: A greater responsibility falls on us for the future of Cypriot Hellenism

Elam leader Christos Christou on Sunday night said that a “greater responsibility” has now been placed on him and his party “for the future of Cypriot Hellenism” after doubling its number of seats in parliament from four to eight at the day’s parliamentary election. “We are addressing the public so that they know that serious […]

25.05.2026 00:11

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Stefanou declares beginning of ‘new upward trajectory’

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou declared Sunday’s election to constitute the beginning of a “new upward trajectory” for his party, as it defied opinion polls retained the 15 seats in the House it won at the last election. “Tonight, a new upward trajectory begins, marking not only the recovery of our percentages and our votes, but […]

25.05.2026 00:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Annita: People chose security and stability

Disy leader Annita Demetriou said the electorate “chose security and stability” as she hailed her party’s amassing of 17 seats at Sunday’s parliamentary election. The party had been forecast to lose both votes and seats ahead of the election, but instead maintained the count it had won five years ago. “We fought an electoral battle […]

24.05.2026 23:52

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Christodoulides: Dipa and Edek deserved to be elected

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday evening lamented the electoral wipeout faced by Dipa and Edek, two of the three parties which support his government, saying that both parties deserved to win seats. “Dipa and Edek deserved to be in the new House, and have proven it, and we see that they did not make it […]

24.05.2026 23:21

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Disy and Akel retain all seats, Elam rises to third

Disy and Akel retained all the seats they had held in the last parliament at Sunday’s election, defying pre-election polls which had predicted losses for both parties to win 17 and 15 seats respectively, as they had five years ago, while Elam rose to third place, doubling its tally of seats in the House from […]

24.05.2026 22:54

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