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Developer Robert Balzebre on why Miami Beach’s pump stations signal a market shift

Miami Beach now operates 49 stormwater pump stations across a barrier island that relied on gravity drainage for its first century of existence. The city has invested over $103 million in completed stormwater resilience projects since 2011 and committed to $500 million more, funded through an 84% increase in stormwater fees and local tax revenue. […]

30.04.2026 12:14

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Raouna: Antisemitism has no place in Europe or anywhere

Antisemitism “has no place in Europe or anywhere”, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said, as she addressed the European Parliament in light of a number of incidences of antisemitic hate crimes in Europe in recent weeks. She said she wished to “unequivocally condemn” the attacks, which included an arson attack in a Jewish neighbourhood […]

30.04.2026 12:13

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Common security threats targeting Mac Users and how to stay protected

With almost 1/3rd of the market reach in the US, macOS has gained a stronghold in the computer market. It’s gaining popularity across the globe, which makes it a sought-after target for attackers. Macs come with superb built-in security features, but in today’s times, when attackers are using sophisticated technical and human-based methods combined with […]

30.04.2026 12:03

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Christodoulides to meet Erhurman next week

President Nikos Christodoulides will hold his next meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman next Friday, May 8, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. He wrote in a post on social media that the meeting will take place at 4pm at United Nations special representative Khassim Diagne’s official residence in the buffer zone in […]

30.04.2026 11:52

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Public must be made an ally, says Fitiris at police graduation

The public must be made an ally, as no security system can be truly strong without trust and cooperation from the people, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of police cadets from intakes 159, 160 and 161 at the Police Academy, where he inspected assembled ranks of new officers. “It […]

30.04.2026 11:38

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Panini sticker collectors face biggest World Cup challenge yet

For generations of football fans, no World Cup would be complete without the thrill of opening a packet of Panini stickers and discovering Zico, Franz Beckenbauer, Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi staring back. Since Italian company Panini’s first sticker collection at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, trying, and usually failing, to complete the set […]

30.04.2026 11:37

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Man gets ten years for Paralimni stabbing

The Famagusta criminal court sentenced a 24-year-old man on Thursday to ten years in prison after he admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a stabbing in Paralimni. The court also convicted him of carrying an offensive weapon and disturbing the peace, offences committed on August 16, 2025. The incident took place at […]

30.04.2026 11:32

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Cyprus and Greece employers federations seal new partnership deal

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (Sev) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, formalising their joint commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship, competitiveness and extroversion in Cyprus and Greece. According to an announcement released on Thursday, the agreement was signed by Oev president George Pantelides and Sev executive committee president […]

30.04.2026 11:31

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Turkey and EU ‘held hostage by one country’, Fidan says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan lamented that relations between his country and the European Union are being “held hostage by one country” during a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Vienna. “Unfortunately, there are some inherent rule-based dilemmas within the European Union. For example, 26 out of 27 countries, representing 400 […]

30.04.2026 11:26

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Gov’t aims for swift completion of ‘Sandy’ probe, says minister

The government’s objective is for the police investigation into the “Sandy” case to be completed as soon as possible, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Thursday, while noting he could not provide a specific timeline. Speaking to reporters after the graduation ceremony of police cadets from intakes 159, 160 and 161 at the Police Academy, […]

30.04.2026 11:16

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‘Bill Viola. Unspoken’ exhibition opens in Limassol with strong turnout

The opening of “Bill Viola. Unspoken” at the PSI Foundation in Limassol drew a strong turnout on April 24, 2026, underlining public interest in one of Cyprus’ most significant visual arts events of the year. The exhibition, which opened on April 24, 2026 at 8pm, brought together figures from the arts, culture and business communities, […]

30.04.2026 11:14

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US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. Two months into […]

30.04.2026 11:10

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Cyprus tax department taps local firm for real estate intelligence platform

Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou on Thursday announced that the Tax Department has partnered with the company to integrate its real estate intelligence platform into daily operations. The agreement marks a key moment in Cyprus’ digital transformation, with the government adopting technology designed to enhance market transparency and efficiency. “It is a milestone when the […]

30.04.2026 11:08

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Cyprus president to inaugurate University of Nicosia branch in Athens

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Athens on Thursday to inaugurate a new branch of the University of Nicosia in the Greek capital. Christodoulides will tour the university’s facilities before delivering remarks at an opening ceremony. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is also scheduled to attend and address the event. The president will be […]

30.04.2026 10:45

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Religious group candidacies to be submitted on May 6

The candidacies for representatives of the Maronite, Armenian and Latin religious groups at the House, to be elected during the May 24 parliamentary elections, will be submitted on May 6, the chief returning officer said on Thursday. The chief returning officer will be accepting the candidacies between 9am and 12.30pm at the interior ministry in […]

30.04.2026 10:44

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Injured Salah expected to return for Liverpool before end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to play for the Premier League side again this season, with the club saying on Wednesday that the muscle injury he suffered is not as serious as first thought. Salah came off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace with a suspected hamstring injury that threatened to end his […]

30.04.2026 10:35

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Dana lambasts Christodoulides’ ‘provocative’ statements on Cyprus problem

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana lambasted as “provocative” recent statements made by President Nikos Christodoulides on the Cyprus problem, as well as plans for French soldiers to be stationed on the island from later this year. “As we have repeatedly stated before, making international agreements with third parties while ignoring the Turkish […]

30.04.2026 10:31

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Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season

LIV Golf is exploring a range of strategic opportunities to reposition its business now that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is pulling funding from the breakaway circuit after the 2026 season, sources close to the matter told Reuters. The sources, who have knowledge of LIV Golf’s business operations, said the circuit that features major champions […]

30.04.2026 10:30

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KEDIPES returns €30m in state aid for 2026 Q1

On April 30, 2026, a cash payment of €30 million was made for the first quarter of 2026 as part of the repayment of the state aid received by the former Cyprus Cooperative Bank. In addition, KEDIPES, in its capacity as the implementing body of the Mortgage-to-Rent Scheme, has to date contributed €78 million in […]

30.04.2026 10:30

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Villa aim to bury semi-final pain in all-English Europa League clash v Forest

The Spaniard has endured semi-final heartbreak twice since taking charge in 2022 – losing to Greek side Olympiacos in the Europa Conference League in 2024 and falling to Crystal Palace in last season’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Yet Emery believes those setbacks will now fuel Villa’s quest for glory rather than haunt them. “Different […]

30.04.2026 10:28

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Tototheo Global ranked Great Place To Work® for Cyprus, Greece third year in a row

Tototheo Global has been certified as a Great Place To Work® in Cyprus and Greece for the third consecutive year, a recognition that reflects the strength of its people and culture. As a leading provider of advanced satellite connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, the company continues to strengthen its […]

30.04.2026 10:15

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President highlights CySEC as cornerstone of Cypriot financial system

President Nikos Christodoulides addressed an event marking the 30th anniversary of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday evening, highlighting its role as a cornerstone of the country’s financial architecture. “The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission constitutes a cornerstone of our financial architecture,” the president said. He emphasised that European capital markets are […]

30.04.2026 10:11

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Let’s tackle food waste one plate at a time

Cyprus has the highest rate of food waste in the EU, producing 286kg of food waste per person according to a Eurostat survey (2023). Reducing and managing food waste is a critical challenge for Cyprus, which must comply with the European Directive to reduce food waste by 30% by 2030. Food Waste Reduction Event at […]

30.04.2026 10:00

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Faulty pipe leaves Limassol residents without water

Residents in some areas of Limassol were left without water on Thursday after a fault in a pipeline. The Limassol EOA said the affected households were in St Peter and Paul area, along nine streets. Limassol EOA crews are currently working to fix the damage and restore the water supply by noon.

30.04.2026 09:53

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