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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern”, posing risks to neighbouring countries. The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders […]

17.05.2026 10:52

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Four arrested in overnight police operations

Four people were arrested on Saturday night during police operations carried out across Cyprus, police said on Sunday. According to the police, officers stopped and checked 582 drivers and 169 passengers during the overnight operations. Police also carried out inspections at 54 premises, resulting in 18 reports. A total of 270 traffic violations were recorded […]

17.05.2026 10:46

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Ronda Rousey re-retires after 17-second submission defeat of Gina Carano

Netflix’s MMA debut was capped off with a high-stakes women’s legacy fight, as inaugural UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey made her return to the sport opposite Gina Carano — with Rousey winning with her signature armbar only 17 seconds into the featherweight fight at Inglewood, Calif., at Most Valuable Promotions’ first MMA event. An immediate […]

17.05.2026 10:30

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Social media ad revenue set to hit $640 billion by 2030

Global social media advertising revenue is projected to reach $640 billion by the end of 2030, according to the inaugural Social Media Advertising Market Landscape 2026 report published by industry analysts at Omdia. The research indicates that this sector will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12 per cent over the next five […]

17.05.2026 10:30

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UK remains top export destination for European farmers

The European Union achieved a €24.7 billion surplus in the trade of agricultural products during the year 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the bloc exported goods worth €238.2 billion while importing products valued at €213.5 billion over the course of the year. When compared with the previous year, agricultural exports grew by […]

17.05.2026 10:00

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Aradippou to build new €4m solar farm

In principle it is good to hear about the new projects and also a new solar farm in Aradippou. However, already there is too much solar energy in the net and to balance that, households who have invested in solar are being “rippled” very regularly such that their installations cannot produce and feed power during […]

17.05.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Selling Cyprus

Somewhere in Britain, right now, there’s a 40-something woman looking at Cyprus. She’s sitting at her laptop in Lincolnshire, or London, or Leeds. It’s raining outside, and she’s counting down to the annual family holiday. This summer, she’s plumped for Paphos. Because last year, in Marbella, the kids were bored out of their minds by […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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The most turbulent of weeks for Starmer

British prime minister Keir Starmer was busy last week writing the king’s speech for the state opening of Parliament in between fending off “the slings and arrows of outrageous” scheming and plotting by members of his party in and out of Parliament. The king’s speech is the government’s legislative programme for the parliamentary year written […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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Cyprus’ new personal taxation regime

The Cypriot tax landscape has undergone a significant recalibration following the entry into force of a broad package of fiscal reforms, effective as from the January 1, 2026. Although a considerable part of the legislative focus has centred on corporate-related matters, the amendments introduced in the area of personal taxation are also noteworthy, particularly for […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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A one-way solution to traffic congestion and fatalities

Many European cities have successfully addressed chronic traffic congestion through the strategic introduction of one-way street systems along their main urban road networks. Under a one-way traffic system, vehicles move in a single direction, significantly reducing the number of crossing conflicts at intersections and allowing for the removal or simplification of many existing traffic lights. […]

17.05.2026 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 11: Eurobank S.A. released its interim consolidated financial statements on Monday, providing further detail on its performance following the initial publication of its financial results on last week. The comprehensive report reveals a resilient adjusted net profit of €351 million for the three-month period ending in March 2026. The […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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EU regulator finds weaknesses in fund manager oversight and independence

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published the findings of its 2025 Common Supervisory Action review, revealing that while most fund managers are compliant, significant governance weaknesses remain across the European Union. The EU-wide review focused specifically on the compliance and internal audit functions of fund managers and was conducted with the participation […]

17.05.2026 08:30

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Our View: A growing dissatisfaction with systemic hypocrisy

A week before the parliamentary elections, it’s unclear how much of a shock to the system they’ll turn out to be. Disy and Akel remain by far the biggest parties, with middle-of-the-road Diko at historically low but still respectable figures. This won’t be as momentous an upheaval as, for instance, the rise of Reform and […]

17.05.2026 08:00

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Global shipping faces hidden crisis as seafarer shortage deepens

Global shipping is facing a deepening shortage of seafarers just as geopolitical instability, rising trade demand and decarbonisation are placing heavier pressure on the industry, according to Uniteam Marine. The international ship management organisation, which provides services across a wide range of countries and jurisdictions, said the sector is confronting “a blunt, uncomfortable reality”, it […]

17.05.2026 08:00

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. Cyprus finished in 19th place, having received a total of 75 points, receiving 41 points from […]

17.05.2026 07:50

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Cyprus braces for ‘anarchic’ elections

Depending on where you stand, the record participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections either augurs chaotic fragmentation – the political landscape gone unhinged – or signals a pluralistic, maturing political culture. More competition is better, the latter would say. Whatever the case, it has definitely created an opening for smaller parties/political movements. Their time has […]

17.05.2026 04:25

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What the fuzz?

A rock powered weekend approaches to quench the thirst of Larnaca’s head-banging rock enthusiasts. Get ready for heavy psych, stoner rock and fuzz-drenched riffs as the What The Fuzz festival makes its official comeback. Across two evenings, May 29 and 30, Savino Live will host a line-up of explosive bands which will rock the Larnaca […]

16.05.2026 19:32

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Semenyo stunner sees City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final

Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday, beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final with a deftly finished 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo to complete an English cup double. Ghana’s Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal from an Erland Haaland cross. The goal sparked what had been a […]

16.05.2026 19:03

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Dust and strong winds set to hit Cyprus

Dust, strong winds and a risk of isolated storms are expected across Cyprus in the coming days, while temperatures shall remain high before cooling by midweek. Weather conditions on Saturday night are expected to become partly cloudy, with a chance of light rain in some areas. Temperatures will fall to around 16C in Nicosia, 17C […]

16.05.2026 18:20

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Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer

Former health minister Wes Streeting said on Saturday that he would challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any leadership contest held, days after stepping down and urging Starmer to set a timetable for his departure. “We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing,” Streeting told […]

16.05.2026 18:18

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‘Politics is not TikTok,’ Disy leader urges youth to vote responsibly

Disy president Annita Demetriou intensified her party’s pre-election campaign in Nicosia on Saturday, accusing political opponents of avoiding clear positions on major national issues. Addressing a party youth rally, Demetriou said that with only a week remaining before voters go to the polls, several parties and candidates had failed to present clear proposals on the […]

16.05.2026 18:07

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Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests – one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians. Police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements from outside the capital, and pledged “the most assertive possible use of our powers” in what they called their biggest public […]

16.05.2026 17:22

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French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing

A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the country’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office (PNAT) said on Saturday, after a court ruled the case admissible. The probe, covering charges of torture and enforced disappearance, follows a May 11 ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal that […]

16.05.2026 17:19

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Cyprus helped dismantle Europe‑wide fake‑medicine network, Eurojust says

Cyprus was among 15 countries that took part in an operation to dismantle a criminal network accused of defrauding people across Europe with fake supplements and medicines. The group allegedly claimed to sell legal treatments for serious illnesses and generated an estimated 240 million euros in illegal revenue, according to Eurojust. Cyprus participated through the […]

16.05.2026 17:00

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