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Concerns grow over proposed expansion of Pyrga quarry

Government plans to examine the expansion of quarrying activity in the Pyrga area have prompted concern among residents of nearby communities, with questions raised over environmental impacts and proximity to residential zones. The issue has drawn political attention after Akel’s MP for Larnaca, Andreas Pasiourtides, requested information from the agriculture ministry regarding the proposed extension […]

16.05.2026 16:46

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Broken Hearts: Celtic snatch Scottish title at the death

Celtic beat Heart of Midlothian 3-1 in a nerve-racking final-day title showdown to be crowned Scottish champions on Saturday. Late goals by Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sparked wild celebrations as Celtic, who trailed Hearts for almost the whole season, won the title for the 14th time in 15 seasons. It was despair for Hearts […]

16.05.2026 16:41

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Supporters of suspended bishop Tychikos protest outside archbishopric

Supporters of suspended former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered outside the archbishop’s palace in old Nicosia on Saturday, calling on the Holy Synod to reverse its decisions against the cleric and allow his return to church duties. Protesters assembled carrying banners, religious icons and signs expressing solidarity with the former bishop, while chanting slogans in support […]

16.05.2026 16:30

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Ronaldo judged on form not age as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else. Ronaldo could play in a sixth World Cup with this year’s tournament in North America set to begin in less than a month, […]

16.05.2026 16:06

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At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles, they said, adding the crash involved a train, the bus, […]

16.05.2026 15:38

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Israel’s military says Hamas armed chief killed in air strike on Gaza

Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. A senior Hamas official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed Izz […]

16.05.2026 15:34

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Time to dance: ‘A journey to come to terms with death’

The facts are there, hidden behind a curtain in Arianna Economou’s rehearsal space in old Kaimakli: shelves upon shelves of boxes, the earliest dated ‘1983’. This is her personal archive, the official mementos – videos, photos, flyers – of all the modern-dance pieces she’s performed and choreographed in the past 50 years. The facts are […]

16.05.2026 15:15

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Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russia was seeking to draw Belarus deeper into its war in Ukraine and was weighing plans to attack Ukraine’s north or a NATO country from Belarusian territory. “We continue to document Russia’s attempts to draw Belarus deeper into the war against Ukraine,” Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messaging app after […]

16.05.2026 15:00

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Concerns raised in Peyia over loss of ATMs affecting residents

Concerns have been raised in Peyia over the absence of ATMs and bank branches, with calls for the immediate installation of at least one cash machine in the area to serve residents. Municipal councillor, Savvas Theodosiou, said on Saturday that access to basic banking services has become increasingly difficult following the closure of local branches […]

16.05.2026 14:31

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Veteran Turkish journalist confirms 1974 POW photograph as authentic

A photograph circulating online showing two blindfolded men, believed to be Greek Cypriot prisoners of war from 1974, has been verified as authentic by a former Turkish broadcaster who says he appears in the image. The Cyprus Independent Reporting Network, (Ciren), contacted Turkish journalist Selim Esen after questions were raised regarding the photograph’s authenticity on […]

16.05.2026 14:28

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Customs seize 200 litres of diesel at Ayios Dhometios crossing point

Customs officers have seized 200 litres of diesel found in the fuel tank of a truck during a routine inspection at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point. Officers stated that the fuel was discovered during a check on a commercial vehicle entering the government-controlled areas from the north. According to the department, “200 litres of diesel […]

16.05.2026 13:59

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Summer fun for young museum explorers

Maybe May feels a little early for making summer plans, unless you are a parent. With just over a month to go until schools close for summer, summer schools are already on their way. The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and the AG Leventis Gallery have teamed up to create a special programme for June […]

16.05.2026 13:33

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Too simple to be memorable?

Tortilla Española is one of those dishes that seems almost too simple to be memorable, and yet it rarely is. Made with little more than eggs, potatoes, olive oil and salt, it has quiet confidence about it. In Spain it is simply tortilla de patatas, and it appears everywhere – on kitchen tables, behind café […]

16.05.2026 13:30

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Election authorities set out voting guidance ahead of next week’s ballot

The electoral service has issued detailed instructions and contact information for voters ahead of the parliamentary elections next Sunday, alongside clarification of valid voting marks and preference rules. In an announcement issued on Saturday, officials said a national information line is available on 77 77 22 12, with provincial numbers also in operation for voter […]

16.05.2026 13:10

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Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Montreal strippers are planning a strike for the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix, hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city’s strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) have called the strike for May 23, […]

16.05.2026 12:50

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Trump’s geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

During his first year back in office, U.S. President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict. But with Iran that same brand of coercive diplomacy, marked by public threats, insults and ultimatums, seems to have hit a wall and may be undermining his own […]

16.05.2026 12:42

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Christodoulides conveys ‘brotherly love’ for Greece in Athens address

President Nikos Christodoulides has reaffirmed the close ties between Cyprus and Greece, praising bilateral cooperation and outlining shared priorities on security, European policy and regional stability during an address at ruling New Democracy Party’s congress in Athens. Speaking at the metropolitan exposition on Saturday, Christodoulides said he participated “with great pleasure and pride” and conveyed […]

16.05.2026 12:42

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Labour Party says it will let Burnham run for parliamentary seat

Britain’s governing Labour Party said on Friday it had agreed to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seek a return to parliament, a step towards a possible challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. The prospect of a challenge from the left-leaning Burnham has deepened a crisis for Starmer, whose party suffered heavy losses in […]

16.05.2026 12:33

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Underwater robot tracks sperm whale conversations in real time

Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real ​time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices. Sperm whales use […]

16.05.2026 12:30

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Migrant smuggler remanded for six days after crashing into police car

A 56-year-old man was remanded on Saturday for attempting to transport four third-country nationals from the buffer zone into the government-controlled areas and crashing into a police patrol vehicle while attempting to flee. Police said the incident occurred at around 8.50pm on Friday when members of the mobile action unit (MMAD), conducting patrols in Lympia […]

16.05.2026 12:22

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Slot backs Liverpool to bounce back from Villa horror show

Liverpool manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after his side’s 4-2 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Friday night that has put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals. Liverpool dropped to fifth place in the table on the back of […]

16.05.2026 12:21

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Chelsea seek FA Cup salvation after tumultuous season, Man City still eye treble

A season that began with Chelsea as FIFA Club World Cup winners has unravelled into poor form, managerial upheaval and fan protests, but redemption could still come in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. For Chelsea, it is all or nothing as they try to shake off the turmoil currently enveloping the west London […]

16.05.2026 12:17

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Unheralded American duo share PGA Championship halfway lead

Maverick McNealy joined overnight co-leader Alex Smalley at the top of the PGA Championship leaderboard on Friday as the American pair reached the halfway stage tied at four under par after a testing second round at chilly, wind-swept Aronimink Golf Club. McNealy, who had been the on-course leader at five under with five holes to […]

16.05.2026 12:14

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Youth must help shape new push on Cyprus problem, says Ioannou

The role of young people in efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus issue was called attention to on Saturday by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, who said the new generation would be decisive in supporting reunification efforts. Speaking at an event organised by the Famagusta municipality-in-exile for the creation of the organisation’s youth movement, Ioannou […]

16.05.2026 12:12

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