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Google Search undergoes biggest reinvention in twenty-five years with AI shift

Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday put AI agents directly into its search box and ​rolled out a faster, cheaper version of its Gemini model, aiming to blunt gains by rivals Anthropic and OpenAI among enterprise customers. Alphabet, which recently came within striking distance of Nvidia (NVDA.O) as the ‌world’s most valuable company, also reinforced its core […]

21.05.2026 09:14

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India-Cyprus partnership ‘entering most promising chapter’

The partnership of India and Cyprus is “entering its most promising chapter”, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis said on Thursday, as he opened the Cyprus-India business forum in the capital city of his state, Mumbai. He said that President Nikos Christodoulides’ state visit to India, which began in India on Wednesday, “carries deep significance” […]

21.05.2026 09:00

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Christodoulides continues India visit with business contacts in Mumbai

President Nikos Christodoulides Thursday continued his India visit at the Cyprus-India business forum in Mumbai. “At the heart of this strategicpartnership are our respective, and very vibrant, business communities, theones that drive our economies forward,” he said. Following his visit in Mumbai, the president will travel to New Delhi, where he will meet with Indian Prime […]

21.05.2026 08:44

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Paphos startup eyes European expansion and local impact

Cyprus-based entrepreneur Yannik Schmidt-Grimm, founder of dreamfactory Hospitality and guest automation platform Foyera, has outlined how building from Paphos shaped his company’s strategy, scaling approach and technological focus, as the group expands across Europe. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the ambitious founder said that relocating to Paphos provided a rare operating environment that allowed him […]

21.05.2026 08:42

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Today’s weather: Drop in temperatures, chance of afternoon showers

On Thursday, there will be an increase in local cloud cover, which may result in isolated showers. Rains and storms are expected in the south, east and interior in the afternoon and evening. These will be local and mainly affect mountainous areas. Hail is likely in a storm. Temperatures are expected to rise to around […]

21.05.2026 08:21

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Half of Cyprus firms adopt e-business tools in 2025

Cyprus recorded a 51 per cent uptake of e-business applications in 2025, placing it close to the European Union average, according to a report from Eurostat. Across the EU, just over half of enterprises, 53 per cent, used specialised e-business software, including enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and business intelligence tools. The figures highlight […]

21.05.2026 08:14

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Trump warns Iran of renewed attacks as Tehran reviews US proposal

Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington’s latest position on ending the war after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he was prepared to wait a few days to “get the right answers” from Tehran but warned of renewed attacks if it did not agree to a deal. “We have received U.S. views and are […]

21.05.2026 07:53

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Cyprus inflation convergence with EU highlights growing domestic price pressures

Cyprus recorded a year-on-year inflation rate of 3 per cent in April 2026, according to a report from Eurostat, as price pressures accelerated across the euro area and European Union. The figure marks a sharp increase from 1.5 per cent in March 2026 and 1.4 per cent in April 2025, highlighting a clear upward trend […]

21.05.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: Aegean, Heroes square, banks, housing, Louis Hotels

Cyprus’ housing market is showing renewed signs of pressure, with house prices and rents rising faster than the EU average, even though households on the island remain less burdened by housing costs than many of their European counterparts, according to Eurostat data. The figures, drawn from Eurostat’s new Housing Dashboard and its Housing in Europe 2025 publication, point to an […]

21.05.2026 07:30

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Cyprus contributes to rising EU beekeeping activity

Cyprus recorded 33,640 beehives on farms in 2023, as the total number of beehives across the European Union rose sharply, according to a report released by Eurostat to mark World Bee Day. Across the EU, the number of beehives on farms reached 9.4 million in 2023, representing an increase of 1.3 million or 16 per […]

21.05.2026 06:58

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What’s on this weekend

Rain or shine, a packed events agenda is happening this weekend. Get ready for festivals, artistic interventions, street food and performances. Prepping the ground for a good weekend ahead is another Fork Food Market this Friday at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens. From 7pm, food vendors will turn up the heat with sizzling dishes, refreshing bites […]

21.05.2026 06:40

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HSBC lifts profit forecasts for systemic Greek lenders on interest rate boom

Global banking conglomerate HSBC this week released an investment report estimating that Greek banks remain among the primary beneficiaries of a more stringent monetary policy framework from the European Central Bank (ECB). According to a report from Greek business outlet Insider, the financial institution has integrated into its macroeconomic models a total of three upcoming […]

21.05.2026 06:30

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Modernising ground fleets emerges as business imperative amid operational risks

Ground handling is becoming more complex and the margin for error is shrinking, IATA’s Director Ground Operations Monika Mejstrikova said at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference in Cairo. She also warned that the sector is facing growing pressure from demand, infrastructure constraints, workforce challenges and geopolitical instability. “Ground handling is not a support function. […]

21.05.2026 06:00

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EOAs call for funding to manage dangerous buildings

The Larnaca district government organisation (EOA), as part of ongoing evacuation efforts on Wednesday, called for the allocation of funds for the management of dangerous buildings and other “critical responsibilities” that fall within its responsibility. “In the light of the recent incident in Larnaca involving the forced evacuation of dangerous apartment buildings, we welcome and […]

21.05.2026 04:25

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Our View: No more money to hotels due to just one hard year

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis did the right thing on Tuesday when he introduced a sense of perspective and reason to public discourse about the lower tourist figures in the last couple of months. While there is no doubt that tourist arrivals and hotel bookings have recorded a drop since the start of the […]

21.05.2026 04:20

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Clinical Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to win Europa League

Aston Villa cruised to a 3-0 victory over Freiburg to lift the Europa League trophy on Wednesday, dismantling their German opponents with a clinical attacking display that never left the outcome in doubt. Youri Tielemans opened the scoring for Aston Villa after 41 minutes, striking home a crisp low volley from a Morgan Rogers corner. […]

21.05.2026 00:01

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Turkey resurrects gas pipeline and electricity cable project with the north

Turkey and the ‘administration’ in the north have revived plans for major energy projects linking the two, including an electricity interconnection and a proposed natural gas pipeline. The renewed agenda follows high level talks in Ankara involving Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Turkish Energy Minister, and Erdogan’s son-in-law, Alparslan Bayraktar as well as the north’s […]

20.05.2026 22:33

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US missionary who contracted Ebola in stable condition at German hospital

A US citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, is being treated in Germany and is in stable condition, the US CDC said on Wednesday. Six other high-risk US citizens were currently being moved from the DRC […]

20.05.2026 22:11

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Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told US President Donald Trump in a call on Wednesday he welcomed the extension of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, adding he believed contested issues between the sides could be resolved, according to the Turkish presidency. NATO member Turkey, which neighbours Iran, has been in close contact with Washington, […]

20.05.2026 22:08

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Election a choice between responsibility and populism, says Demetriou

Disy held its final pre-election rally on Wednesday evening in Nicosia, with party leader Annita Demetriou calling on voters to back what she described as an “alliance of responsibility”. The gathering, held at the old GSP stadium, opened with deputy leader Efthimios Diplaros, who said Disy had kept Cyprus stable through difficult periods. He described […]

20.05.2026 21:49

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Edek closes campaign with rally for the “battle of Cyprus’ fate”

Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou urged supporters on Wednesday night to rally behind the party in the final stage of the election campaign, framing the vote as a defining moment over “which Cyprus the people want”. Addressing supporters in Nicosia, Anastasiou appealed to “every patriot, every democrat, every person who refuses to compromise with fatalism,” and […]

20.05.2026 21:35

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Cyprus beehive numbers decline as EU records overall growth

Cyprus recorded 33,640 beehives in 2023, down from 38,130 in 2020, according to Eurostat data published on Wednesday. The figures place Cyprus behind the European trend, with the total number of beehives on farms in the European Union reaching 9.4 million in 2023. Across the EU, the number of farm-based beehives increased by 1.3 million […]

20.05.2026 21:17

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Anastasiades warns against “Parliament of Babel” ahead of elections

Former president Nicos Anastasiades warned on Wednesday that Cyprus risks creating a “Parliament of Babel” amid what he described as growing political toxicity, populism and public attacks that undermine democratic debate. Speaking in an interview with Vergina TV, Anastasiades criticised what he called a climate of “nihilism” and “character assassination” in public life, arguing that […]

20.05.2026 21:03

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Limassol tourism body showcases EU climate adaptation projects

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap Limassol) this week presented results from nine pilot actions under the HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project, focusing on sustainable tourism and the impact of climate change on cultural heritage sites, during a recent European conference held in Athens. According to an announcement by the board, Etap participated alongside the […]

20.05.2026 21:02

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