Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:42

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said. The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military […]

15 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:39

Reform UK says Farage’s office talking to UK watchdog over £5 million gift

Reform UK said it was talking to Britain’s parliamentary watchdog after a report its leader Nigel Farage was being investigated over a breach of the rules for accepting a 5 million pound gift which he did not declare. Reform, a right-wing party which was the biggest winner in local elections earlier in May, said on […]

18 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:30

TV shows we love: Slow Horses

Starring Gary Oldman with his toes poking through holes in his socks, I needed no more persuading to watch this brilliant series, which starts off with him startling himself awake by letting off a ripper on his office couch. This, I found out, was his charming self, as during the hours he is not in […]

16 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:28

Why high impact editors are hunting for the human signature in a digital world

In the high-authority publishing landscape of 2026, the greatest challenge facing editors is no longer a lack of information, but a crisis of authenticity. As the volume of globally submitted manuscripts reaches record highs, the academic world is being flooded with “synthetic filler” content that is grammatically perfect but intellectually hollow. To protect the integrity […]

12 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:14

CBC governor signals possible ECB rate hike in June

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Wednesday said that the European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June, while stressing that any move would remain strictly data-dependent and not signal the start of a broader tightening cycle. The remarks were made in the context of an interview […]

16 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:04

Why more patients with chronic illnesses are seeking personalized medicine abroad

Healthcare systems were built for acute illness. You get sick, you see a doctor, you recover. That formula has never worked well for chronic disease, and patients are running out of patience with it. Conditions like Long Covid, ME/CFS, and autoimmune disorders don’t follow a clean arc. Symptoms shift. Test results come back normal while […]

19 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 15:00

The 10 most popular AI Crypto trading bots globally in 2026

There’s a quiet but decisive shift underway in crypto trading. A few years ago, success depended on strategy—timing entries, reading charts, managing emotions. In 2026, those factors still matter, but they are no longer the determining edge. What matters more is execution consistency, data processing speed, and risk control under volatility. This is why a […]

21 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:58

XM funds ten-year artificial intelligence chair at University of Cyprus

The University of Cyprus has appointed professor Constantine Dovrolis as the first holder of the XM Chair in Artificial Intelligence, marking the formal launch of a ten-year, XM-funded initiative worth more than €1 million. The appointment, announced this week, follows the creation of the chair through a donation by XM Group, which will finance the […]

16 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:52

Score safely in the bedroom: Toronto offers free World Cup-themed condoms

As Toronto gears up for the World Cup, the city wants to help people score safely in the bedroom by offering free football-inspired condoms. With more than 300,000 visitors expected for the June 11-July 19 tournament, Toronto Public Health will be distributing limited edition condoms featuring six designs that “celebrate the energy of the games […]

17 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:50

Coral Cyprus takes part in 2026 Boat & Sea Expo as Silver Sponsor

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) participated as a Silver Sponsor at Boat & Sea Expo 2026, which took place over May 8-10, 2026 at Ayia Napa Marina. Through its participation, the company presented fuel management solutions and digital tools that respond to the needs of individuals, professionals and businesses. The exhibition served as a meeting point […]

12 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:43

Derelict 14-storey building in Limassol being demolished

A 14-storey building marked as dangerous in the Omonia area of Limassol is finally being demolished. Witnesses told the Cyprus Mail that the roads have been cordoned off, and earth shifters are already at work. The abandoned Pieris Estate building on Omonia avenue had been earmarked for demolition in March, but its size and proximity […]

17 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:31

Cypriot MEP urges EU action over Turkey’s ‘Blue Homeland’ plans

Cypriot MEP Loukas Fourlas called on Wednesday for the European Union to abandon what he described as a policy of equidistance towards Turkey, after Ankara confirmed work on draft legislation linked to the ‘Blue Homeland’ (Mavi Vatan) maritime doctrine. In letters addressed to European Council president, Antonio Costa, European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, […]

16 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:30

Software and fintech sectors lead Cyprus’ presence in Deloitte’s Fast 50

Deloitte on Wednesday published the results of the fifth edition of its Middle East and Cyprus Technology Fast 50, showcasing the region’s fastest-growing technology startups and the founders driving a broader shift in the innovation landscape. The programme ranks technology companies based in Cyprus and the Middle East according to their revenue growth over the […]

17 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:15

Cyprus shipping sector charts next move as geopolitics reshape the industry

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held its 37th annual general meeting in Limassol on Wednesday, bringing together Cyprus’ political leadership, government officials, industry representatives and associates from Cyprus and abroad to discuss the sector’s outlook, challenges and priorities. One of the most important annual gatherings for the island’s shipping industry, the general meeting focused on the chamber’s continued […]

18 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 14:08

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the U.S. in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 120 Palestinians, including eight women and 13 children, were […]

18 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 13:43

Overseas polling stations for 2026 elections announced

Polling stations for Cypriot voters abroad will operate in Greece, the United Kingdom and Belgium during the May 24 parliamentary elections. In its statement issued on Wednesday the chief returning officer’s office said polling stations would open in Athens, Thessaloniki, London and Brussels, with voting schedules varying according to location. In Athens, voting will take […]

18 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 13:38

ECM launches ESG initiative by sponsoring local hammer throw athlete

ECM Partners, an institutional investment platform operating across Central and Southeastern Europe, is pleased to announce its support of rising Cypriot hammer throw athlete Alexandros Ghamrawi, a member of the Cyprus National Team and one of the country’s most promising young athletes in hammer throw. The initiative is being undertaken under the patronage of Savvas […]

20 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 13:35

President welcomes Cyprus’ GDP growth as proof of economic resilience

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday welcomed official estimates showing Cyprus’ GDP grew by 3 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as the highest growth rate in the European Union and evidence of the country’s economic resilience and momentum. “The preliminary estimate of a 3 per cent growth rate in the […]

20 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 13:27

Cyprus’ first ‘passive’ apartment building presented

An under-construction apartment building in the Apostolos Andreas estate in Latsi–Yeri has been presented as Cyprus’ first “passive” residential project at an international conference in Germany, it was announced on Wednesday. The project was presented at the 28th International Passive House Conference in Essen, organised by the Passive House Institute, a key forum on energy-efficient […]

16 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 12:53

Cyprus economy outpaces EU average with 3 per cent GDP growth

Cyprus’ GDP grew by 3 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, significantly outperforming both the euro area and the European Union. According to figures from both the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) and Eurostat, the seasonally adjusted GDP growth rate in Cyprus was driven primarily by the sectors of wholesale and retail trade, […]

19 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 12:38

Cabinet approves compensation for FMD-hit farmers

Farmers hit by foot and mouth disease will receive compensation worth €35.6 million, the cabinet decided on Wednesday. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said five measures would be implemented to support the farmers, as decided by the special advisory committee, in which agricultural organisations and farmers were also participating. These five measures are the immediate payment […]

27 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 12:34

Energy security at heart of Cyprus EU presidency

Energy security is a central priority of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the EU, with a focus on building a resilient system capable of withstanding external shocks while keeping energy affordable, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said on Wednesday. Speaking at an informal meeting of EU energy ministers in Nicosia, Damianou said Europe was navigating […]

23 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 12:33

UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton

British police said on Wednesday they had recovered the bodies of three women from the sea in Brighton and were working to establish how the “tragic incident” had happened. Local media reported that multiple emergency vehicles, lifeboats and a helicopter attended the scene on the seafront on the eastern side of the city in southern […]

42 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 13.05.2026 12:27

Rotary Club of Nicosia Lefkothea delivers medical aid to Lebanon with support of Medochemie

The Rotary Club of Nicosia Lefothea successfully organised a shipment of medical and pharmaceutical supplies to Lebanon, responding to the urgent health needs that have arisen due to the ongoing crisis in the country. The initiative was carried out with the support of the pharmaceutical company Medochemie. The shipment included medical supplies, which arrived safely […]

16 0 Cyprus Mail