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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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Kontides takes joint top at European championship in Croatia

Pavlos Kontides climbed into a share of first place at the European Sailing Championship in Croatia on Wednesday after a strong series of performances in the opening final races of the ILCA 7 competition. The two-time Olympic silver medallist finished seventh, third and second across Wednesday’s three races, allowing him to rise from ninth place […]

20.05.2026 20:51

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Cyprus heritage sites ‘under growing threat from development’

The archaeologists’ association called on Wednesday for stronger state protection of cultural heritage, warning that increasing construction activity across both the government-controlled areas and the north is placing archaeological sites and monuments under pressure. In a statement, the association said the island’s cultural landscape, which it described as “a carrier of historical memory, collective identity […]

20.05.2026 20:45

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Supreme Court orders Iranian national’s release after finding detention unjustified

The Supreme Court ordered on Wednesday the immediate release of an Iranian national who had spent approximately 24 years in Cyprus, ruling that his continued detention for deportation purposes had exceeded a “reasonable time” and was no longer justified because there was no realistic prospect of removing him from the country. According to the judgment, […]

20.05.2026 20:23

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Bollywood film to be shot in Cyprus for first time

By Tom Cleaver in Mumbai A Bollywood film will be shot in Cyprus for the first time in the coming months, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday evening, as the first day of his state visit to India drew to a close. “We are attesting a collaboration between Anjali Bhushan Mago – producer, writer, and […]

20.05.2026 20:19

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Cyprus condemns Ben Gvir conduct toward Gaza flotilla activists

The foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday what it described as the “completely unacceptable” conduct of Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir toward activists detained after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in the eastern Mediterranean. In a public statement posted on X, the ministry said Ben Gvir’s actions were “incompatible with democratic norms […]

20.05.2026 20:10

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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 […]

20.05.2026 19:56

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UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month

Two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, in what Britain’s defence ministry said on Wednesday was a dangerous incident that raised the risk of potential escalation between NATO and Russia.

20.05.2026 19:35

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European Parliament calls for withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus

The European Parliament plenary adopted on Wednesday a recommendation to the EU Council, the European Commission and EU foreign affairs representative, calling for the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus and the resumption of negotiations for a settlement. The resolution was adopted with 369 votes in favour, 160 against and 112 abstentions, and comes ahead […]

20.05.2026 19:26

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Condemnation after Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound

Israeli police on Wednesday forced detained activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their backs while a minister looked on, drawing criticism from foreign leaders and even from inside Israel’s own government. The activists were aboard a flotilla that was intercepted by […]

20.05.2026 19:19

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Free, outdoor concerts in Cyprus villages

This spring, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra brings its music close to the people, touring in three beautiful open-air theatres in three Cyprus districts with free concerts. First, the musicians head to the village square of Ayioi Trimithias on Wednesday, followed by a concert at the Municipal Amphitheatre Christofis Antoniou in Episkopi on Thursday and finally […]

20.05.2026 19:16

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Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems, loading them and moving them to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise. In a statement released to state media, the Defence Ministry said its forces had practised bringing units to “the highest […]

20.05.2026 18:52

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Ebola outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, was declared last Friday and has alarmed experts […]

20.05.2026 18:44

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government. The indictment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s […]

20.05.2026 18:36

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Southampton CEO calls playoff final expulsion ‘manifestly disproportionate’

Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship playoff final and a four-point deduction for next season is a “sanction which bears no proportion to the offence”, the second-tier club’s CEO Phil Parsons said on Wednesday. Southampton were thrown out of Saturday’s Championship playoff final – the richest game in world soccer – after being found guilty of […]

20.05.2026 18:28

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Eagle chick rescued after mother collides with power line

A young Bonelli’s eagle was rescued on Wednesday after wildlife officers intervened when its mother was killed by a power line. In a post on social media, the game and fauna service said the adult female was being tracked through a satellite transmitter as part of the European LIFE Bonelli EastMed programme when she was […]

20.05.2026 18:25

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CSE reshuffles main market indices after half-year review

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced changes to the FTSE/CySE20 Index and broader CSE indices following a half-yearly review covering the period November 2025 to April 2026, according to an announcement issued on May 19, 2026. The review was carried out by the Advisory Committee on the Indices, which met on May 19, 2026, […]

20.05.2026 18:24

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Rare Cypriot sheep breed to be spared from culling

The veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that an exemption has been granted allowing fat tailed sheep in Dromolaxia to be spared from culling under strict conditions, following ongoing containment measures of the foot and mouth disease outbreak. The decision follows what authorities described as “a comprehensive evaluation of the epidemiological data”, including input from scientific […]

20.05.2026 18:06

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Euronext posts double digit revenue growth in first quarter

Euronext announced a substantial increase in both its consolidated turnover and overall corporate profitability during the first quarter of 2026. The pan-European exchange operator witnessed a 15.3 per cent revenue expansion during the three-month period, with total income climbing steadily to €528.5 million. The group’s bottom-line performance was equally robust, as net profits jumped by […]

20.05.2026 17:32

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Man arrested after embryos found in luggage

A 24-year-old man was remanded for two days on Wednesday after allegedly being found carrying four embryos in his luggage whilst attempting to leave from Tymbou (Ercan) airport in the north. According to media reports, the man was arrested at the airport, attempting to depart to a foreign country, carrying four embryos in tubes labeled […]

20.05.2026 17:13

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Synod approves election process for new Paphos bishop

The Holy Synod unanimously approved the new church statutes on Wednesday, while also launching the formal process for the election of a new bishop of Paphos. The decision marks the conclusion of days of deliberations over amendments to the church charter, including changes linked to the procedure for electing bishops following disputes surrounding the removal […]

20.05.2026 17:04

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