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Bank of Cyprus raises €300m in oversubscribed bond deal

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced that it successfully launched and priced a €300 million senior preferred notes issuance under its EMTN Programme. According to a filing on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), the transaction was carried out by Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company together with its subsidiary Bank of Cyprus […]

14.05.2026 11:16

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Forestry college students help contain fire

Forestry college students helped contain a forest fire that broke out on Wednesday night near the Troodos mountain village of Prodromos, the forestry department said on Thursday. The fire started shortly after 10pm near the college buildings and was first tackled by 17 students armed with portable fire extinguishers. Their immediate response helped contain the […]

14.05.2026 11:13

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Cyprus banks warn on rising cyber fraud risks

The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) has stressed that remaining proactive constitutes the most reliable safeguard against digital crime and financial fraud, urging businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. “Prevention is always the most effective defence,” the Association of Cyprus Banks said in a statement. The association highlighted that businesses should invest in basic cybersecurity […]

14.05.2026 10:53

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Man arrested in Nicosia over robbery and knife attack

A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with a robbery and knife attack in Nicosia, the police said on Thursday. The incident occurred last Saturday at around 8pm, when a 32-year-old man was approached by two suspects who asked him for money. One of the suspects allegedly pulled out a knife and slightly injured the […]

14.05.2026 10:49

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Scheffler seeks repeat as McIlroy eyes major momentum at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler enters this week’s PGA Championship as a hot favorite to become the event’s first repeat winner since Brooks Koepka in 2019, while a confident Rory McIlroy eyes more major glory after successfully defending his Masters title. Lurking behind the two best golfers on the planet is a cast of contenders with unfinished business […]

14.05.2026 10:43

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Mural painted in memory of poisoned cat

A mural painted on the wall of a family home in Lakatamia is turning grief into a public display of art and colour. The artwork was created by Nicosia artists Tashi Stylianou and Sascha of Jewel of Space in memory of Lex, a cat poisoned near his home earlier this year. What started as a […]

14.05.2026 10:40

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Guardiola hails Foden’s spark as Man City stay on Arsenal’s heels

Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden supplied the kind of inspiration that cannot be drawn up on a tactics board after the England midfielder drove Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. City stayed hard on Arsenal’s heels, cutting their lead atop the table to two points with two games remaining, dominating […]

14.05.2026 10:40

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Iheanacho’s last-gasp penalty sets up Celtic v Hearts title decider

Celtic’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored a controversial penalty with the last kick of the game to secure a 3-2 win at Motherwell on Wednesday, sending the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day showdown against leaders Heart of Midlothian. With Hearts beating Falkirk 3-0 at home and Celtic being held after Motherwell’s Liam Gordon scored an […]

14.05.2026 10:37

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European strategic autonomy unattainable without shipping, says Safe Bulkers CEO

Shipping must be treated as one of the foundations of Europe’s resilience agenda, Safe Bulkers CEO Polys Hajioannou said during the EU Trade Policy Retreat in Geneva, held in the context of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union.  The retreat was organised by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations (UN) and […]

14.05.2026 10:18

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Cyprus-based company ‘builds tech to reveal identities of Starlink users’

A company which is based in and operating out of Cyprus has developed technology capable of revealing the locations and identities of people who use South African billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, Starlink, according to reports. Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the company, named as TargetTeam, “has developed a system called Stargetz that, according […]

14.05.2026 10:16

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SHRMiner expands energy and infrastructure strategy as AI computing demand accelerates

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping global demand for computing power, placing increasing pressure on energy systems, operational efficiency, and long-term hardware sustainability. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity consumption linked to data centres, AI systems, and digital infrastructure is expected to rise significantly over the coming years as global […]

14.05.2026 10:00

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Russia pounds Ukraine in massive air attack

Russia pummeled the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and several other regions in a massive aerial attack, officials said on Thursday, killing at least one person and wounding dozens. The first combined missile and drone barrage since the end of a brief U.S.-brokered ceasefire came hours after Moscow unleashed hundreds of drones in a daytime attack that […]

14.05.2026 09:40

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Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade

Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S. blockade that has starved the island of fuel. Crowds of hundreds of angry Cubans poured onto the streets in several outlying neighborhoods, blocking roads with burning piles of rubbish, banging […]

14.05.2026 09:28

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Man arrested for aiding and abetting Limassol kidnapping

A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Larnaca on suspicion of aiding and abetting the kidnapping of a 23-month-old child by his father, the police said on Thursday. The man was arrested at 10.10pm on Wednesday evening, and was later taken to Limassol, where he remains in custody. According to newspaper Phileleftheros, the man rented […]

14.05.2026 09:23

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Fire breaks out at private members’ club in Larnaca

A fire broke out at a private members’ club in Larnaca during the early hours of Thursday morning, causing “extensive damage” to the premises, the police said. The police and the fire brigade were informed of the fire at around 3.45am and rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire. The police’s investigation into the […]

14.05.2026 09:02

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Today’s weather: Cloudy start, sunny afternoon

Thursday is set to begin with cloud cover across most of the island, with those clouds to bring with them the possibility of rain, though the skies are expected to clear as the day continues. Heightened levels of dust are expected in the atmosphere, while temperatures will rise to 31 degrees Celsius inland, 25 degrees […]

14.05.2026 08:51

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Nearly 90 killed as storm lashes India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh

Almost 90 people were killed in a violent storm that battered India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, with rain and hail, the state disaster management and relief office said on Thursday. Storms are common in the northern state during the hot season from March to June, before the monsoon rains bring respite. “Adverse weather conditions” […]

14.05.2026 08:39

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Cyprus startups attract over €12 million in funding in first four months of 2026

Cypriot startup ecosystem momentum builds heading into summer By Dionysis Partsinevelos The first four months of 2026 have seen seven Cyprus-based startups close funding rounds, bringing the total disclosed capital raised to over €12 million.  The deals span five sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, property technology, financial technology and mobile gaming. Investors participating in the […]

14.05.2026 08:30

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Cyprus industrial production defies European slump

Cyprus recorded a 1.8 per cent year-on-year increase in industrial production in March 2026, according to Eurostat, contrasting with declines across both the euro area and the European Union. The latest figures also showed that industrial production in Cyprus rose by 1.2 per cent month-on-month in March 2026, marking a recovery from the 2.1 per […]

14.05.2026 08:02

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China’s Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning

China’s Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path. The Chinese leader’s remarks, reported by the official Xinhua news agency, set the stage for what Trump described as possibly […]

14.05.2026 07:47

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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, GDP, interconnector, XM, banks

Cyprus used two maritime events in Chios and Brussels this week to push its shipping priorities, with Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis calling for stronger cooperation, wider inclusion and more opportunities for the next generation of maritime professionals. Hadjimanolis first travelled to Chios on May 7, where she took part in the 1st Mare Forum […]

14.05.2026 07:30

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UK households rein in spending and build savings buffers amid regional conflict

British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 ​as they focused on essentials rather than leisure, a survey showed ‌this week. Barclays said spending on its credit and debt cards fell by 0.1 per cent in annual terms in […]

14.05.2026 06:50

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Cyprus businesses to receive expert guidance on EU deforestation rules

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced this week that it will host a comprehensive webinar to provide a practical guide for businesses on the EU’s deforestation regulation. The online event is scheduled to take place on May 27, 2026, between 15:00 and 17:00 Cyprus time. Functioning as the coordinator of EEN Cyprus, […]

14.05.2026 06:00

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What’s on this weekend

Cultural events, International Museum Day, a street food party, floral festivals and music hidden in village corners Friday events As the work week ends, Friday night rolls in with guitar sounds at Savino Live. The popular Larnaca music venue welcomes guitar virtuosos Irene Ketikidi, Bob Saganas and MARANG for a special guitar showcase. Get ready […]

14.05.2026 04:59

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