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Four-times champion Swiatek cruises into French Open fourth round

Four-times champion Iga Swiatek eased into the French Open fourth round with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Magda Linette in an all-Polish clash on Friday. Former world number one recovered from a brief first-set dip in concentration, taking revenge for her early exit at the hands of Linette in Miami in March. Ranked third in […]

29.05.2026 17:44

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Doers Summit Limassol 9th edition brings global innovation ecosystem together in Cyprus

Doers Summit Limassol 2026 officially concluded this week following two days held at the Kolla Factory in Limassol on May 21st and 22nd. Now in its ninth consecutive year, the summit has grown from its early beginnings into one of the most anticipated gatherings in the region’s innovation calendar, and this edition was its most […]

29.05.2026 17:43

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Christodoulides condemns ‘reckless’ Russian drone crash in Romania

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday condemned as “reckless” the collision of a Russian drone into a block of flats in the Romanian city of Galati, adding that the presence of the drone in Romanian airspace constituted “a flagrant violation of Romania’s sovereignty”. “The drone crash [into] a residential building in Galati is a serious and […]

29.05.2026 17:28

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Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls’ boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on Friday. The fire at the Utumishi Girls’ Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya broke out in the early hours of Thursday and also injured 79 students. Fires are […]

29.05.2026 17:28

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Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial US-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz. The comments by Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, were in line with previous defiant statements from Iran […]

29.05.2026 17:22

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Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, Nato vows to defend alliance territory

Nato accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine. Romania’s defence ministry said a woman and a child suffered minor injuries in Galati near […]

29.05.2026 17:15

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Pasykaf calls for stronger action against nicotine addiction

The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Pasykaf) issued a message on Friday urging for better protection of young people from nicotine addiction and more support for smokers wishing to quit, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday. The organisation highlighted the need to update legislation in Cyprus to address non-nicotine tobacco products, […]

29.05.2026 17:10

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Vafeades stresses ministry’s ‘essential role’ in improving lives of people with MS

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Friday said his ministry has an “essential role” to play in improving the lives of people with multiple sclerosis, in his address at an event held by the Pancyprian multiple sclerosis association to mark world multiple sclerosis day, which will be observed on Saturday. “Transport, public infrastructure, roads, buildings, bus […]

29.05.2026 16:57

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Limassol to host international wealth management, digital finance forum

Limassol is set to host a landmark international forum this June, as Cyprus continues to strengthen its position as an emerging centre for global capital, financial services and digital innovation. The Wealth Week Cyprus 2026 will take place over June 9–10, 2026 at the Amathus Beach Hotel, Limassol, and is expected to draw investors, family […]

29.05.2026 16:50

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WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organisation said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that were being investigated. An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda. There have been […]

29.05.2026 16:45

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Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland’s president says

Poland’s president said on Friday he wanted a state body to discuss stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Poland’s top honour, after Ukraine renamed an army unit after nationalist insurgents who massacred Poles in World War II. Poland has been a staunch supporter of Kyiv during Russia’s war in Ukraine, and former President Andrzej Duda […]

29.05.2026 16:22

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Palmas hails relations with US as Cypriot joins US naval academy

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday hailed Cyprus’ strengthening relations with the United States at the confirmation ceremony of Leonidas Pheraiou, the first Cypriot national to enrol at the United States naval academy. “Bilateral relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the US in the fields of defence and security are currently at their highest […]

29.05.2026 16:16

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EU Commission agrees to unlock €16.4 billion for Hungary

Hungary’s progress in reforms under its new government will allow the European Commission to unlock €16.4 billion of previously frozen EU recovery and cohesion funds for the country, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said. Von der Leyen told reporters after meeting Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar that the EU would unlock €10 billion […]

29.05.2026 16:02

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Unions warn of Okypy deadlock

Trade unions Pasydy, Sek, Peo, Deok, Pasyki and Pasyno on Friday expressed “deep concern” over the lack of progress in renewing the collective bargaining agreement with state health services provider Okypy. “Despite our repeated and well-documented interventions, as well as the constructive spirit demonstrated throughout the consultations, the Okypy board continues to refuse to engage […]

29.05.2026 16:01

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Cyprus industrial output prices dip as electricity sector falls

The Index of Industrial Output Prices for April 2026 reached 121.7 units, marking an annual decrease of 0.2 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. According to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat), this also represents a 0.3 per cent increase when compared to March 2026. At the same […]

29.05.2026 15:30

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Restaurant review: Spin and Nicosia’s new pizza revolution

Pizzerias, unlike traditional eateries, live and die by table turnover. That’s the nature of the business when you sell a high-margin, low-cost product. Simple economics. And pizza itself is profoundly simple, too. Bread with stuff on top. Luckily, it never seems to go out of style. Here in Nicosia, this has perhaps been best illustrated […]

29.05.2026 15:30

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What to expect from professional cleaning services in Limassol

Limassol is one of the busiest cities in Cyprus, with a mix of residential, rental, and commercial properties that all need regular care. From apartments and villas to offices and holiday homes, property owners often look for a service that can keep spaces in good condition without taking up too much time. For property owners […]

29.05.2026 15:25

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Cyprus seeks to build on success of hosting ICC World T20 Qualifiers

The Cyprus Cricket Federation successfully hosted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Limassol from May 16 to 23, showcasing Cyprus as an emerging destination for international cricket. Held at Happy Valley in Episkopi, the tournament featured ten nations and concluded with Jersey defeating Guernsey by four wickets in a thrilling final […]

29.05.2026 15:16

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Sonmez trips over advertisement sign, tumbles out of French Open

Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez tripped over an advertising sign and crashed into a wall while chasing the ball in her doubles match at the French Open on Friday, with the leg injury she sustained bringing her campaign to an early end. Sonmez, who was partnering German Tatjana Maria in their second round match against Ukrainian duo […]

29.05.2026 15:09

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‘I lost 2,300 animals, the only thing I have left is a donkey’

A livestock farmer who said he lost 2,300 sheep and goats to compulsory culling measures told protesters outside the presidential palace on Friday that “the only thing left for us is the donkey”, as farmers stepped up pressure on the government over its handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The farmer, whose holding was among […]

29.05.2026 15:01

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Idle land is fuelling Cyprus’ housing crisis, Loizou says

Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou has warned that Cyprus’ housing problem is not being driven by a lack of land, but by the failure to use existing land effectively, arguing that idle urban plots are keeping supply tight and pushing prices higher. According to Loizou, “Cyprus does not lack land”, but rather “lacks the effective […]

29.05.2026 14:56

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Supreme Court overturns arrest warrant in custody dispute case

The Supreme Court of Cyprus annulled an arrest warrant against the mother of a minor involved in a custody dispute on Friday, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to justify restricting her freedom. Judges said the district court was wrong to claim the warrant was “necessary and desirable,” as the police evidence did not support […]

29.05.2026 14:52

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Arsenal’s ‘utmost priority’ agreeing new contract for Arteta, owners say

Arsenal’s top priority is agreeing a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta after the Spaniard delivered the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years, co-chair Josh Kroenke said. Arteta, who said last month he was fully committed to the club, has a contract that runs until the end of next season. “I think the […]

29.05.2026 14:49

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Cyprus’ unemployment falls as more people enter work

Cyprus recorded a clear improvement in its labour market during the first quarter of 2026, with the unemployment rate falling to 4 per cent compared to 5 per cent in the same period last year. According to the results, published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), the number of unemployed people declined to 21,246 persons. […]

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