Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Voter turnout reaches 32.3 per cent by noon

Nationwide turnout reached 32.3 per cent by midday, with remarkably higher participation than the 26 per cent recorded at the same point in the 2021 parliamentary elections, according to chief returning officer Elikkos Elia. The polls in the 1,212 polling stations operating in Cyprus as well as in Athens and Thessaloniki temporarily closed at noon […]

24.05.2026 13:12

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Michaelides predicts “wrath of God” from voters

Alma leader and former auditor-general, Odysseas Michaelides, called on members of the public to to determine “their own future” after casting his ballot on Sunday in Kokkinotrimithia, as smaller political parties appealed for political reform. Michaelides voted at the 1st Primary School of Kokkinotrimithia accompanied by associates and parliamentary candidates from the Nicosia district. Speaking […]

24.05.2026 12:51

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The new voice of Cyprus politics

It’s a game, of course. We the People vote for MPs every five years – then, once results are in, those politicians can relax. Voters have very little power to course-correct in between elections – even if the system completely stops functioning, as it did for instance during Covid. On the other hand, election time […]

24.05.2026 12:47

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Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old child, health officials said. Medics said the strike killed three people in the Nuseirat refugee camp, Mohammad Abu Mallouh, the infant’s father, Alaa Zaqlan, the mother, and their child, Osama. The Israeli military […]

24.05.2026 12:36

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Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, would reopen Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Iran have “largely negotiated” a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said, as expectations rose that a turning point might be imminent in the three-month-old war. Trump posted on social media that the emerging agreement would reopen the strait, the vital […]

24.05.2026 12:29

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Demetriou calls for stability to prevail at the polls

Disy leader Annita Demetriou called on voters to support “responsibility and stability” after casting her ballot on Sunday in Troulloi, as former president Nicos Anastasiades warned that political fragmentation could undermine consensus in the next House. Demetriou arrived at Troulloi primary school accompanied by relatives and friends before voting during the nationwide parliamentary elections. Speaking […]

24.05.2026 12:26

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Man, 35, arrested in Larnaca shooting and brawl investigation

Police have arrested a 35‑year‑old man under a court warrant in connection with an investigation into a January 17, 2026, brawl and shooting in Larnaca. The suspect was taken into custody early Friday and brought later the same day before the Larnaca District Court, which ordered him held for five days to assist the investigation.

24.05.2026 12:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Stefanou places Cyprus problem at forefront of parliamentary elections

Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou called on voters to participate “responsibly for the present and future of our society and our Cyprus” after casting his ballot on Sunday morning in Yeri. Stefanou voted at the 1st Primary School of Yeri shortly before 9am, accompanied by his wife. Speaking outside the polling station to reporters, Stefanou said […]

24.05.2026 12:11

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Christodoulides urges voter participation in parliamentary elections

President Nikos Christodoulides called on members of the public to participate in Sunday’s parliamentary elections after casting his vote in Paphos, declaring that “abstention is not an option”. Christodoulides voted shortly after 10am at the First Primary School of Yeroskipou accompanied by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides. Speaking to journalists afterwards, he described the electoral […]

24.05.2026 11:57

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Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say

An explosion on a railway track in Pakistan’s Quetta killed at least 24 people, news outlet Al Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing officials. More than 50 were injured in the blast, which derailed a cargo train and was followed by gunfire, Al Jazeera reported. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the incident, which he […]

24.05.2026 11:35

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Confusion at Larnaca polling stations leaves elderly couple unable to vote

Voters in the Drosia area of Larnaca faced confusion and delays on Sunday after uncertainty over polling station allocations led to people being repeatedly redirected between voting centres. Several voters reported arriving at one polling station only to be told they had to vote at another location, before later being sent back again or directed […]

24.05.2026 11:31

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Is demographic collapse a good idea?

Smart phones seem to be directly linked to a worldwide crash in the birth rate. It is “quite plausible that the modern digital media environment has had profound effects on society that have led to a decline in romantic coupling,” said Melissa Kearney, professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame. She has to […]

24.05.2026 11:19

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two arrested after drugs, guns found in Nicosia raid

Police arrested two men aged 34 and 25 on Saturday in connection with a case involving illegal possession of drugs, firearms and explosives, after officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in Aglandjia. According to police, members of the police rapid response unit (MMAD) were on patrol at around 5.20pm when they pulled over a car driven […]

24.05.2026 10:01

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Russia strikes Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack, killing four

Russia struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with a massive wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, killing four people in the city and surrounding region and injuring dozens, officials said. Explosions reverberated through Kyiv just after 1 a.m. (2200 GMT Saturday), following a warning by Ukraine’s air force on its Telegram channel that Russia might launch […]

24.05.2026 09:46

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Guardiola says Man City successor cannot be ‘copy and paste’

Departing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he hoped his successor can be true to themselves, warning that any attempt to find a carbon copy of him would likely backfire. Guardiola, who led City to six Premier League titles, a Champions League triumph and the Club World Cup, will leave at the end of the […]

24.05.2026 09:36

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Slot says he and Salah want ‘what’s best for Liverpool’ before Brentford finale

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Friday that he and Mohamed Salah both care about the club’s success after the Egyptian questioned their style of play in a social media post. Slot, however, declined to confirm whether the forward, who is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, would feature in the club’s final […]

24.05.2026 09:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus: where the day never ends

Cyprus is one of the most burned-out workforces in Europe. Or so the data says. According to the latest European Working Conditions Survey, nearly 44 per cent of workers in Cyprus say they feel physically exhausted at the end of the working day – the highest rate among 35 countries surveyed. Gallup’s latest country data […]

24.05.2026 09:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Live: 2026 Parliamentary Election

Cyprus goes to the polls for parliamentary elections on Sunday, with 56 seats up for grabs. Of those 56 seats, 19 will belong to MPs from the Nicosia district, 12 to MPs from the Limassol district, 11 to MPs from the Famagusta district, six to MPs from the Larnaca district, five to MPs from the […]

24.05.2026 09:00

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Vienna 2026: boycotts and chaos

It most definitely was not a good year for Eurovision By Alper Ali Riza What to say about Eurovision 2026 in Vienna other than that Dara won it for Bulgaria with ‘Bangaranga’, a catchy memorable name for an unmemorable song? ‘Bangaranga’ means noisy celebratory chaos. Its Cypriot equivalent is ‘sharabatak’ in popular use a few […]

24.05.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 18: The launch of Cyprus’ competitive electricity market represents an important modernisation step, but stronger regulatory safeguards are essential to prevent market distortions and protect consumers, according to energy expert Andreas Poullikkas. Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of […]

24.05.2026 09:00

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: ‘Festival of democracy’ even includes AI gorilla

WHAT a relief that the elections will be over this evening and from tomorrow I will not have to see the face of big-shot candidate George Pamborides staring at me like a benevolent despot on every road I use to get to and from work every day. I have nothing against the guy, but he […]

24.05.2026 08:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Revolut boosts incentives to attract business customers

Revolut chief executive Nik Storonsky recently outlined an ambitious strategy to expand Revolut Business, aiming to position the company as the largest bank in the world. The internal communication to staff revealed a plan to accelerate growth in the business banking segment, alongside a target to attract 10,000 new business customers. “We want to become […]

24.05.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Our View: Can smaller parties really ‘destablise’ parliament?

There will be 753 candidates contesting the 56 seats in today’s parliamentary elections. Nine will be standing as independents, although none of them is expected to have the impact that one independent had in the last elections for the European Parliament in which only the two big parties secured more votes than him. Today’s elections […]

24.05.2026 08:00

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EU circular economy trade gap widens on recycling import demand

The European Union imported 49.7 million tonnes of recyclable raw materials and exported 36.2 million tonnes to non-EU countries over the course of 2025, according to a Eurostat report. This distinct trade imbalance means that the net import volume gap between incoming and outgoing shipments reached 13.5 million tonnes by the end of the annual […]

24.05.2026 07:30

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