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CY Alert system to launch with nationwide test notifications

Cyprus will begin operating its new CY Alert population warning system from June 2, with authorities set to conduct a series of test notifications across the island before a nationwide exercise later in the month. The civil defence department announced on Friday that the system will be used to provide real time alerts to the […]

29.05.2026 14:10

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Cyprus’ government posts €593.4m surplus in first four months

The Cyprus general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €593.4 million during January-April 2026, according to preliminary data released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The surplus corresponded to 1.5 per cent of GDP, compared with a surplus of €614m, or 1.7 per cent of GDP, during the same period of 2025. Total […]

29.05.2026 14:03

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Greece donates €67,000 to CMP programme

Greece has contributed €67,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), with the donation designated for the committee’s work during 2026, according to a statement issued by the Greek embassy in Nicosia on Friday. The embassy said the payment forms part of a voluntary contribution supporting the CMP’s ongoing humanitarian and investigative work to locate […]

29.05.2026 14:02

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TOY CONFECTIONERY by PUNIN launches sweet charity initiative for International Children’s Day

In celebration of International Children’s Day, the premium pastry boutique TOY CONFECTIONERY by PUNIN announces the launch of a special charitable initiative. Starting May 28, the brand invites its guests to combine high-end pastry art with a meaningful cause, supporting vulnerable children and families. As part of the campaign, TOY CONFECTIONERY by PUNIN has selected […]

29.05.2026 13:56

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Chinese Film Week in Cyprus to be held soon

To celebrate the United Nation’s International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cyprus, the Embassy of China in Cyprus, the China Film Administration, and the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus will jointly present the Chinese Film Week in Cyprus from June 10-15, 2026. On June […]

29.05.2026 13:53

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Lidl Cyprus participates as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride 2026

For Lidl Cyprus, inclusion first starts with its people and for yet another year it will be present on Saturday, June 6th at the Nicosia Municipal Garden as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride, celebrating the power of authenticity and acceptance with its team, partners and visitors of the parade. As part of the event, […]

29.05.2026 13:48

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Exinity and Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation drive reforestation efforts in Souni

Exinity employees and their families joined Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation on Saturday, May 23, for a reforestation initiative in Souni, supporting the ongoing environmental recovery of areas impacted by last year’s devastating wildfires. The initiative, organised in collaboration with ECOmbare, brought together 38 participants, including Andrey Dashin, highlighting the importance of collective environmental action […]

29.05.2026 13:45

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Cyprus-Greece ferry sets sail on season’s maiden voyage

The Cyprus-Greece ferry connection for the summer season launched on Friday with the AF Marina departing Limassol for Piraeus, marking the first sailing of the year on the route. The Italian-flagged vessel replaced the Daleela, which had operated the service since its reintroduction. The vessel departed Limassol passenger terminal shortly after 1pm carrying 129 passengers, […]

29.05.2026 12:37

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FMD burial pits being dug near housing areas, residents claim

Excavators returned overnight on Thursday to excavate pits for the burial of culled animals in close proximity to residential homes, Kokkinotrimithia community leader Christakis Meleties told the Cyprus Mail on Friday. “They came back overnight around ten or eleven and continued with excavations for the dead animals, but we resisted,” he said. The excavations had […]

29.05.2026 12:22

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Kataklysmos weekend lifts Paphos hotels, but season remains under pressure

Paphos hotels are expected to see occupancy rates exceed 90 per cent during the Kataklysmos holiday weekend, as strong demand from Cypriot visitors gives the sector a welcome, if short-lived, boost. Paphos Hoteliers Association president Evripides Loizides told Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that the picture for the three-day break was particularly positive, with most hotels […]

29.05.2026 12:20

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Emergency works on Larnaca-Kofinou highway

Roadworks on Larnaca-Kofinou highway will take place from June 2 to June 9, the public works department said on Friday. Driving at affected times may be slow or partially restricted. Work will occur on weekdays, excluding Fridays, from 9am to 5:30am the next day. A 100-metre section of the right lane near the central island, […]

29.05.2026 12:16

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Georgia unveils Stalin’s rare wine collection ahead of historic auction

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection, once owned by Georgia’s most infamous son, Josef Stalin. The Georgian government, which owns the roughly 40,000 French and Georgian rarities, unsealed the wine vault for the first time this […]

29.05.2026 12:13

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Looking for a student apartment? How do you know you’ve seen them all?

When you’re searching for your first student home in Cyprus, the worst part isn’t failing to find an apartment. It’s not knowing whether you’ve seen them all or whether something better slipped past you. With the BuySell App, students can see virtually the entire Cyprus property market in one place and are the first to […]

29.05.2026 12:08

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Police rule out internal probe into fatal leap during immigration raid

No internal disciplinary investigation is being carried out into the death of a Congolese national who jumped from a balcony during an immigration raid in Larnaca. Speaking on Friday, Larnaca police chief Ioannis Kapnoullas said the incident is only being investigated through standard judicial procedures regarding deaths under such circumstances. “From the moment there is […]

29.05.2026 12:01

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EU adopts Cyprus-backed plan for tourism’s future

The EU’s Competitiveness Council this week adopted conclusions on sustainable and competitive tourism, in what Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis described as a key achievement of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. The conclusions, titled ‘Building a sustainable and competitive tourism for the future’, were approved in Brussels under Koumis’ chairmanship and […]

29.05.2026 12:00

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Farmers march to presidential palace halted as police block tractors

Livestock farmers attempted to begin a planned march to the presidential palace over the government’s response to the foot and mouth disease outbreak on Friday morning but police intervened, restricting the movement of tractors towards the protest route. The demonstration, organised by the newly formed farmer’s union Voice of Livestock Breeders, was expected to begin […]

29.05.2026 11:55

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Ciarae releases debut single and music video “This,That”

Rising young artist Ciarae officially launches her debut single and music video, “This,That”, marking an exciting new chapter in her musical journey following her recent appearance at the 17th edition of the Sanremo Junior World Finals 2026, where she proudly represented Cyprus on the international stage. Ciara  has been performing from a young age, participating […]

29.05.2026 11:50

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Cypriot wins top Europa Nostra heritage award

Researcher and ethnomusicologist Nicoletta Demetriou has been awarded at the European Cultural Heritage Awards and Europa Nostra Awards for her The Cypriot Fiddler film. Demetriou’s work won in the research category on Thursday night, and has also been chosen as one of five recipients of the Grand Prix Award for 2026. Demetriou was recognised for […]

29.05.2026 11:42

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Family finds father in morgue nearly two months after death

A man’s body was located in the unclaimed section of the morgue at Larnaca general hospital nearly two months after his death, it was reported on Friday. Speaking to Sigma TV, the deceased’s son, Klaudios Antoniou said his family had been searching for his father since March after he was admitted to hospital on March […]

29.05.2026 11:20

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UN to place Israel on sexual violence in conflict blacklist, Israeli envoy says

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations said his country had been added to a U.N. blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones, alongside Hamas. “This is a political decision! Disconnected from the facts and reality!” Danny Danon said in a post on X, referring to a report due to be published soon. Danon was informed […]

29.05.2026 11:14

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Temu reviews options after EU imposes €200m fine

Temu has rejected a €200 million fine imposed by the European Commission under the Digital Services Act (DSA), describing the penalty as disproportionate and saying the decision does not reflect the current state of its systems and procedures. The Commission announced yesterday that it had fined the e-commerce platform under the DSA over dangerous products, […]

29.05.2026 11:11

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Syrian nationals face deportation after assault on Israelis

Two Syrian nationals are facing the revocation of their asylum status and deportation proceedings following an assault on three Israeli tourists in central Nicosia, the deputy migration ministry said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the deputy ministry clarified that “the two individuals involved in the incident are Syrian nationals” following media reports that […]

29.05.2026 10:41

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Housing row heats up as Ioannou challenges Fidias’ €1.5bn plan

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has defended the government’s business-friendly approach to housing and development, saying the private sector is better placed than the state to deliver projects quickly and efficiently. Speaking during a discussion with young business people in the land development and construction sectors, held as part of the Gen Z & Millennial Project, […]

29.05.2026 10:40

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Decision on bodyguards after House president election

Police will postpone decisions on security arrangements for political leaders and state officials until after the election of the new House president next Thursday, when the security committee will assess existing protection details. The committee is responsible for evaluating security provisions for public figures. Among the issues under consideration is whether outgoing House president Annita […]

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