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Cannes: a forgotten Hong Kong film that is part of Cyprus’ memory

A forgotten Hong Kong martial arts film shot in Cyprus in the summer of 1990 is finding new life more than three decades later through a new documentary that is now heading to the Cannes Film Festival. Tracking: the Cyprus Tigers, directed by Cypriot filmmaker Andreas Kyriacou and produced by Stavros Papageorgiou, has been officially […]

14.05.2026 04:24

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Our View: Sponsor animal rescuers and scrap the gravy train

It is often that one dials public departments and no one picks up. But there is one that really stings: the animal police. There is an animal police website with a list of numbers. Good luck with that. Friends volunteering at shelters and rescuers say the same thing. They never pick up. And so, rescuers […]

14.05.2026 04:20

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Erhurman ‘to veto’ north law criminalising naming of high-profile crime suspects

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman is to veto a law passed by the Turkish Cypriot legislature last week which criminalised the naming of high-profile individuals who appear in court accused of crimes, according to reports on Wednesday. Newspaper Yeniduzen reported that Erhurman will send the law back to the legislature, which will then debate it again […]

13.05.2026 22:18

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Averof defends call for Israel to ‘finish the job’ in war with Iran

Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou on Wednesday defended his decision to call on Israel to “finish the job” in its war with Iran, while also lambasting Akel for criticising his successor Annita Demetriou instead of addressing its criticism of the remark directly to him. He wrote in a post on social media that Akel leader […]

13.05.2026 21:42

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British Cypriot MP given government post

British Cypriot MP Nesil Caliskan has been appointed to a government post for the first time, being named by the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as the parliamentary undersecretary of state for devolution, faith, and communities. She was appointed to the role on Tuesday night and formally undertook her duties on Wednesday, and is […]

13.05.2026 21:30

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‘We are proud of Cyprus’ Maronite community’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said that “we are proud of Cyprus’ Maronite community” while welcoming a delegation from the community, led by its outgoing non-voting representative in parliament Yiannakis Moussas, to the presidential palace. He began his address by thanking Moussas “on behalf of the government and of the state, and also personally, for […]

13.05.2026 20:51

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Solo exhibition looks at disappearing acts

This week the island will burst with art as the new edition of VIMA Art Fair takes over. As part of it, several exhibitions will take place simultaneously across the island, expanding the fair’s reach and supporting the scene. This Wednesday, eins gallery in Limassol presents Leontios Toumpouris’ solo exhibition A Disappearing Act, an Erroneous […]

13.05.2026 19:46

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Heathrow passenger numbers fall 5 per cent as Iran war disrupts travel

Heathrow Airport said this week that its passenger numbers ‌fell 5 per cent to 6.7 million in April as the Iran ​war disrupted travel plans, ​with traffic from the Middle ⁠East plunging more than ​50 per cent. Britain’s biggest airport by passenger traffic said transfer ​passenger numbers rose 10 per cent as travellers rerouted through […]

13.05.2026 19:32

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Prison wardens to strike next week

Wardens at the central prison will go on strike for 24 hours on Friday next week, trade union Isotita announced on Wednesday. The union demanded the immediate termination of disciplinary proceedings initiated against its prison wardens’ branch deputy leader Giorgos Maltezos, and called for “mandatory consultation” with the trade union regarding decisions concerning employees. It […]

13.05.2026 18:34

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Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect

Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building. There were no immediate reports of casualties, however, Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza told reporters following the chaos at the […]

13.05.2026 18:01

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Turkey and Armenia move closer to direct trade links in sign of warming ties

Turkey lifted some customs restrictions on Armenia on Wednesday, paving the way for direct trade links between the two countries in a further sign of normalising ties after over 30 years of strained relations. Turkey was one of the first countries to recognise Armenia’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, but it closed its border […]

13.05.2026 17:59

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Nicosia municipal swimming pool to reopen for summer season

The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will reopen for the 2026 summer season as of next Monday. The municipality said the new pricing structure was designed to support “families, students, large families, people with disabilities and vulnerable social groups” during the four-month summer period. Children under the age of five, organised social service groups and up […]

13.05.2026 17:45

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Wizz Air to resume Tel Aviv flights, expands fleet

Budget airline Wizz Air on Wednesday announced it will resume operations to and from Tel Aviv from May 28, 2026, while also confirming the addition of its 200th Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet. The airline said the resumption of Tel Aviv flights follows the latest update from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) […]

13.05.2026 17:33

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Cronos: first gas by 2028, says minister

Negotiations on Cronos are in their final stages with first gas expected by mid 2028, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said on Wednesday. Speaking after chairing a meeting under Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the EU, he added that while natural gas can support energy security in the short to medium term, infrastructure beyond 2030 […]

13.05.2026 17:16

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Farmers decry govt’s FMD compensation, threaten further action

Livestock farmers remain in dispute with the government over compensation linked to the foot and mouth disease outbreak, with representatives warning that protests remain possible if concerns are not addressed. Speaking on Wednesday following negotiations with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou the night before, spokeswoman for the association “voice of the livestock farmers” Stella Petrou said […]

13.05.2026 17:16

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Over €208,000 in cash seized at Ayios Dhometios crossing point

Customs agents at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash during a routine check carried out on Wednesday under the Green Line Regulation. The money was found in a vehicle driven by a 49-year-old Turkish Cypriot woman, with her 50-year-old husband as a passenger. During an inspection of the vehicle, agents […]

13.05.2026 17:07

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Cyprus sees fewer bounced cheques this year but total value broadly stable

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday reported that 16 bounced cheques were recorded in April, with a total value of €36,152. The figures showed that 18 cheques were included in the preliminary list, involving eight legal entities and three natural persons, reflecting the distribution of cases across businesses and individuals. In addition, 16 […]

13.05.2026 17:03

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Remote marketing work trends and opportunities for professionals in Cyprus

Is remote work still “a thing” or just a phase after the pandemic? If you’ve been looking at job boards at 2 AM thinking this, the answer is yes, it’s alive and changing fast. And for marketing professionals in Cyprus (or anyone considering working with Cypriot companies), the remote scene is actually becoming one of […]

13.05.2026 16:45

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Cyprus game firm heads to Japan with new title

Cyprus-based publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment on Wednesday announced its participation in BitSummit PUNCH, where it will present its upcoming title DREADMOOR alongside developer Dream Dock. The event, described as Japan’s leading indie game festival, will take place on May 23–24, 2026 in Kyoto, providing a platform for the Cyprus-based publisher to engage with an international […]

13.05.2026 16:43

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Elias Neocleous law firm launches new digital platform

Some milestones are about growth. Others are about transformation. The launch of Elias Neocleous LLC & Co’s new neo.law represents both. This is far more than a website upgrade. It is a new digital expression of who we are as a firm; in other words, our values, our international outlook, our commitment to excellence and […]

13.05.2026 16:42

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Great Mosque of Limassol nears completion after extensive restoration

The Great Mosque of Limassol is entering the final stage of restoration works, with authorities expecting the historic monument in the city’s Kastro district to be completed and handed over by early autumn. Officials and representatives of the bodies involved toured the site on Wednesday to review progress and discuss the remaining phases of the […]

13.05.2026 16:40

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Allegations of perjury resurface against Michaelides

Allegations of perjury against Alma leader and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides resurfaced on Wednesday, with media reporting that letters have been sent to both the legal service and to police chief Themistos Arnaoutis demanding that he be investigated. The allegations were first levelled by former audit office employee Andreas Hasapopoulos, who had initially been a […]

13.05.2026 16:31

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Explosion in Yeroskipou yard, flammable bottle found

An explosion was reported early on Wednesday in a yard in Yeroskipou, causing alarm but no injuries or damage, police said. A resident called police at around 12:30am after being woken by a loud blast coming from outside her home. Officers who arrived at the scene found no structural damage to the property or surrounding […]

13.05.2026 16:04

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Forest firefighters to go on strike over labour issues

Forest firefighters staffing the Forestry Department will be staging a strike on May 25 and 26 to protest the violation of their work description. Trade unions SEK, PEO and Deok said on Wednesday this violation prevented the firefighters from responding immediately to a fire and placed their safety and lives at danger. Last year, they […]

13.05.2026 16:00

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