Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but Rubio sees some good signs

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “some good signs” in talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will eventually recover Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium – which […]

21.05.2026 22:35

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Israeli fire kills boy in Gaza as witnesses report increase in orders to flee

An Israeli drone strike killed a 13-year-old boy in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as residents reported a renewed pattern of Israeli warnings urging people to flee ahead of attacks — a practice that had largely subsided after an October ceasefire. Medics said the boy was killed and others wounded when […]

21.05.2026 21:32

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Diko HQ renamed to honour founder Spyros Kyprianou

The building housing Diko’s headquarters was renamed ‘Spyros Kyprianou’ on Thursday as an “act of historic memory, respect and recognition of the founder and historical leader of the party”. Addressing the ceremony in the lobby of the building, just days away from the May 24 parliamentary elections, Diko president Nikolas Papadopoulos said this was an […]

21.05.2026 21:31

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Congo police fire warning shots in burial dispute after suspected Ebola death

Police fired warning shots and tear gas as part of a dispute in northeastern Congo over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a footballer who played for local teams, that saw protesters burn down tents for Ebola patients, Reuters witnesses said. The incident highlighted the struggle Congolese authorities could face to enforce the safe […]

21.05.2026 21:19

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Dams record best May inflows since 1987

Water flow into the dams this month has made it the best May on record, the Water Development Department said on Thursday. Up until May 19, some 9.6 million cubic metres flowed into the island’s reservoirs, the data show. It marks the most inflow for the month of May since the department began keeping detailed […]

21.05.2026 20:11

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Films, discussions and screenings

The Goethe-Institut Cyprus’ exhibition Between Imagination and Hope continues its parallel programme with guided tours, film screenings and discussions this May. The fourth edition of KunstRaumGoethe titled Between Imagination and Hope is curated by Dr Katharina Koch and presents works by Mariandrie and Nurtane Karagil from Cyprus, and Sophie Utikal from Germany. Speaking from their […]

21.05.2026 19:58

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Large‑scale wildfire response drill completed

Cyprus carried out its annual large‑scale wildfire response drill, “Hephaestus 2026,” southeast of the village of Kapedes in the Nicosia district, the Forest Department said. The exercise simulated a fire breaking out near Kapedes and spreading into the Machairas National Forest Park, developing into a crisis situation that threatened the community and nearby homes. Officials […]

21.05.2026 19:45

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Abandoned Larnaca house roof collapses, no injuries reported

Rescue workers were on Thursday afternoon sifting through the debris of an abandoned residence in Larnaca after the building’s roof collapsed. No casualties were reported. The residence in question is located on Stavrodromiou street. Authorities cordoned off the site and took additional precautionary steps as an adjoining house – likewise not occupied – was also […]

21.05.2026 19:12

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Ermes appoints expert for CTC acquisition review

Ermes Department Stores Plc on Thursday announced the appointment of Grant Thornton Cyprus to prepare an independent opinion on a public takeover offer submitted by Cyprus Trading Corporation Plc (CTC), following regulatory approval of the bid document and the launch of the acquisition process. The decision was officially taken on May 19 by the board […]

21.05.2026 19:02

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Oceana calls for coastal trawling ban in Cyprus

Marine conservation group Oceana has called on Cyprus to ban bottom trawling within its territorial waters and establish an exclusive coastal fishing zone for small-scale fishers, saying the move would bring significant environmental and economic benefits at minimal cost. The proposal was announced on Thursday to coincide with European Maritime Day in Limassol, alongside the […]

21.05.2026 18:42

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UNHCR and shipping chiefs demand concrete action to prevent sea wrecks

UNHCR, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released a revised rescue guide aimed at helping governments, shipmasters and maritime operators respond to refugees and migrants in distress at sea.  The updated edition of Rescue at Sea: A guide to principles and practice in the context of refugee and migrant movements comes as fatal shipwrecks continue to […]

21.05.2026 18:32

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North defends IVF clinic after embryo smuggling arrest at airport

Authorities in the north said on Wednesday that a company linked to an IVF centre attempted to transfer four embryos through Tymbou (Ercan) airport before completing the required licensing process, following the arrest of a 24-year-old man allegedly caught carrying the embryos in his luggage. In a statement issued on Thursday, the north’s ‘health ministry’ […]

21.05.2026 17:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CSE to suspend treasury bills ahead of delisting

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday announced the upcoming suspension of trading in specific government Treasury Bills ahead of their formal delisting at the end of the month. The exchange said trading in the 13-week Treasury Bills, second issue, series 2026, will be suspended from May 26, 2026 until May 28, 2026 inclusive. The […]

21.05.2026 17:48

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Prison wardens allege intimidation, harassment campaign

Prison wardens affiliated to the Isotita trade union have filed a formal complaint to the anti-corruption authority, alleging that its members are being systematically intimidated in a bid to stop them from airing grievances about conditions at the central prisons. The trade union is alleging overcrowding, drug trafficking and understaffing at the correctional facility, and […]

21.05.2026 17:44

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Asbis revenues jump 74 per cent year-on-year in April

Cyprus-based IT distributor Asbis on Thursday announced that its estimated consolidated revenues surged significantly in April, reflecting strong year-on-year growth. The company reported estimated revenues of approximately $444 million for April 2026, representing an increase of around 74 per cent compared with $255 million recorded in April 2025. The strong performance highlights a substantial acceleration […]

21.05.2026 17:43

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Eurobank India Office launch marks new Europe–India commerce milestone

An official inauguration ceremony for the Eurobank India Office was held on May 21, 2026 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides in attendance. Eurobank’s initiative builds on the landmark EU–India free trade agreement reached earlier this year. It aims to strengthen trade and investment […]

21.05.2026 17:21

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Paphos mayor decries lack of morgues and forensic services in district

Serious concerns were raised on Thursday over conditions at the morgue of Paphos general hospital after acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said refrigeration units used for the preservation of bodies have been out of operation for several days. In a written statement, Onisiforou said the malfunction has created significant difficulties for families and funeral homes, while […]

21.05.2026 17:19

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Christodoulides arrives in New Delhi

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening touched down in New Delhi, the capital of India, bringing to an end the second day of his state visit to the country.  He was welcomed at the city’s airport by Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, emerging from the Cyprus Airways jet wearing a Nehru jacket for the second […]

21.05.2026 17:17

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Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia on Thursday delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus and showcased elements of its strategic nuclear forces, as tensions with European NATO members rose over the Ukraine war and drone activity in the Baltic. Moscow is conducting some of its biggest nuclear exercises in years, involving 64,000 people to drill its forces […]

21.05.2026 17:14

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Christodoulides rings bell at Mumbai stock exchange

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday rang the bell to close the day’s trading at India’s national stock exchange in Mumbai and did so on a day on which stock prices in India largely stagnated amid concerns of inflation. He used his speech at the stock exchange to encourage Indian businesses to invest in Cyprus, stressing […]

21.05.2026 17:00

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The weird return of amateurism. AI to blame again?

Ah, those times, when things needed to be done either perfectly or not at all… The reminiscence might bring a smile to a perfectionist’s face, but that’s not the case anymore. With the rapid rise of technology, and especially AI in different shapes and forms, there’s a deliberate emphasis on hand-made objects and even imperfection, […]

21.05.2026 16:58

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Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on Lebanon since the announcement of a tenuous ceasefire last month. The toll from Israel’s strike on the town of Deir Qanoun En-Nahr on Tuesday included four […]

21.05.2026 16:36

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Special education reforms ‘long overdue’, minister says

Reforms to special education are “long overdue”, with legislation set to be amended for the first time in 27 years, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Thursday. Michaelidou presented a comprehensive package of policies, actions and plans aimed at transitioning towards a modern and inclusive education system centred on the best interests of children during […]

21.05.2026 16:25

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‘Drinks are on Prince William’ after Villa win Europa League

Aston Villa captain John McGinn had a royal request after the English club ended their 30-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League – asking fan Prince William to get out his credit card for the post-match celebrations. Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers scored as Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Wednesday’s final, […]

21.05.2026 16:15

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