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Two more arrested in terror probe

Police on Saturday arrested two more suspects in connection with an alleged terrorism case, following the arrest of two other men last week. According to police, the latest suspects are third-country nationals residing in the Larnaca district. They have been remanded in custody for eight days. The first two suspects, aged 32 and 38, were […]

30.05.2026 19:01

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Okypy denies wrongdoing in patient death case

The state health services (Okypy) on Saturday denied any wrongdoing in the case of a patient who died in March, insisting that all relevant procedures had been followed. In a statement, Okypy said it had launched an internal investigation into the case, according to which hospital staff attempted to contact the registered emergency contact twice […]

30.05.2026 17:36

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Sabalenka sees off Kasatkina to reach French Open fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka cut through the French Open chaos as the world number one beat Australia’s Daria Kasatkina 6-0 7-5 on Saturday to seal her place in the fourth round after seismic upsets in the previous two days at Roland Garros. With top seed Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic exiting in the […]

30.05.2026 17:07

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Cyprus loses eight Blue Flags due to pollution

The international Blue Flag programme has awarded Cyprus 56 Blue Flags for 2026, down from 64 beaches in the previous year. Speaking to Alphanews, president of the national Blue Flag organisation and general secretary of the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (Cymepa), Michalis Ierides said said the decline was due to municipalities in Amathus and […]

30.05.2026 17:07

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Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. “Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable,” Hegseth said in Singapore. “Our stockpiles are more than […]

30.05.2026 16:57

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Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s oil infrastructure overnight, damaging a tanker and an oil refinery in Taganrog and striking an oil depot in Armavir, Russian regional officials and Ukrainian military said on Saturday. Rostov regional governor Yury Slyusar said on Telegram that fires on the tanker and in the port of Taganrog – a city […]

30.05.2026 16:36

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Cyprus ready for potential Ebola case, epidemiologist says

Cyprus has protocols in place to deal with Ebola cases and would follow established procedures in the event of an infection, epidemiologist Petros Karayiannis said on Saturday. Speaking to CNA about the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, Karayiannis said Cyprus had previously implemented protocols for such cases and would activate them again if necessary. Asked […]

30.05.2026 15:44

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Liverpool sack Slot after title defence turns into European scramble

Liverpool parted ways with Arne Slot on Saturday after the Dutch manager who won the Premier League title in his first season failed to live up to expectations in a roller-coaster second season where they finished fifth. Former Feyenoord boss Slot replaced Juergen Klopp in 2024 and the Dutchman impressed in his first season as […]

30.05.2026 15:40

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Connecting Cyprus with the international music world

This summer, Cyprus is once again welcoming some of the world’s finest classical musicians as the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival marks its 25th anniversary. Running until Saturday, the festival offers exceptional chamber music performances in two of the island’s most enchanting venues. Over the past 25 years, it has transformed from a cultural initiative […]

30.05.2026 15:30

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Iconic dish reflects cultural exchange

Ropa Vieja is one of Cuba’s most iconic dishes, a slow-cooked shredded beef stew in a rich tomato-based sauce that reflects centuries of cultural exchange across the Caribbean and the Spanish-speaking world. Its origins are often traced back to the Canary Islands, from where Spanish settlers carried culinary traditions to Cuba during the colonial period. […]

30.05.2026 14:30

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A cook’s tour of Sicily

Classic Caponata For 4-6 servings100ml olive oil2 large round aubergines1 small onion, thinly sliced1 large sprig of celery, finely chopped25g sugar400g passata50ml white vinegar50g capers100g pitted green olives, finely chopped2 tablespoons raisins, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, drained and squeezed25g pine nuts1 sprig fresh basil, finely chopped50g breadcrumbs3 tablespoons white almonds, roasted and […]

30.05.2026 14:30

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Sirens at the US embassy ‘no reason for concern’

The sirens that sounded at the United States’ embassy in Nicosia were part of a test alarm and no reason for concern, the police told the Cyprus Mail on Saturday. The police could not provide further details on the testing but said that there was nothing to worry about regarding the alarm.

30.05.2026 14:11

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Scientists unravel the history of cotton domestication

Cotton, the world’s most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Known for its comfort and durability, it has been utilized since antiquity in fabrics and ​other goods. Four species are grown commercially, but one is dominant, accounting for about 90 per cent of global production. Scientists have now unraveled the […]

30.05.2026 14:02

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Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open

Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday. Djokovic’s 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 defeat meant the 39-year-old Serb’s wait to surpass Margaret Court will go […]

30.05.2026 13:50

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Are you exercising at the wrong time?

By Paul Hough While some people can spring out of bed at six in the morning and go straight into their day, others prefer to wake up later as they’re most productive in the afternoon or evening. This difference is due to your chronotype – the biological tendency to prefer certain times of day for […]

30.05.2026 13:30

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Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup. Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a […]

30.05.2026 12:56

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Two FMD meetings scheduled for Tuesday

President Nikos Christodoulides will on Tuesday holdtwo consecutive meetings on the current developments surrounding the foot and mouth (FMD) disease, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. During the first meeting, the president is scheduled to meet with the veterinary services to receive an update on the measures taken, including compensation payments to farmers, and […]

30.05.2026 12:48

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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. Formally allied to Russia, the Caucasus nation of around 3 million people has been deepening ties with the West in recent years despite its economic dependence on […]

30.05.2026 12:33

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The reality behind an Insta-perfect move to Paphos

By Dina-Perla Portnaar What you don’t want to hear is that the first building block of my new life in Paphos became one of the most exhausting experiences of my life. Happy narratives may be preferred when somebody joins your world, in my case from Amsterdam. The Insta perfect photographs of places overlooking the Mediterranean, […]

30.05.2026 12:30

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Nicolas Tsardellis elected to European bars and law societies council

Nicolas Tsardellis elected to European bars and law societies council Renowned Cypriot lawyer and vice president of the Cyprus bar association (CBA), Nicolas Tsardellis was elected to the presidency of the finance committee European council of bars and law societies (CCBE) in Ljubljana. “The CBA announces with great pleasure the election of Mr. Nikolas Tsardellis […]

30.05.2026 12:03

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Book review: The gradual evaporation of hope

By Philippa Tracy Kairos starts with Katharina learning about the death of a former lover, Hans. She cites the ancient Greek, Kairos, “the god of fortunate moments,” when she asks, if it was a fortunate moment when she first met Hans? It is in Berlin, in 1986. She is just 19 and he is then […]

30.05.2026 12:00

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Indie sleaze: a brief fashion history, from messy rebellion to mainstream revival

By Catrin Cousins and Jo Wiltshire Indie sleaze is back, but not as you remember it. The 00s scene’s revival taps into a growing backlash against hyper-polished influencer culture, offering a messier, more authentic alternative that feels both nostalgic and deliberately staged. The original indie sleaze look of the 2000s was an intentionally unrefined way […]

30.05.2026 11:15

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Building in Chrysopolitissa demolished after partial collapse

A house in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca has been fully demolished after parts of its structure collapsed at the earlier in the week. “On Thursday, the demolition of this particular house began, in which three women lived, who fortunately managed to get out in time, without any tragic situations. The demolition was completed yesterday, […]

30.05.2026 11:14

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Supreme constitutional court orders review of case regarding cancer treatment abroad

The supreme constitutional court on Friday annulled a decision by the administrative court which upheld the health ministry’s refusal to cover the costs for a cancer patient who had received treatment in the United Kingdom in 2012. The court ordered the case to be reviewed as evidence emerged that potential errors occurred during the investigation […]

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