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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:43

Cyprus patients face long waits for new medicines, officials warn

Patients in Cyprus wait on average more than 500 days to access new medicines, one of the longest delays in Europe, as officials warn the EU is falling behind global competitors in pharmaceutical innovation and access. Speaking on Friday at a conference in Nicosia titled “Unlocking the potential of Europe’s life sciences: A policy agenda […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:40

Rodri doubtful for Brentford clash as Guardiola banks on home support

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is in a race to be fit for Saturday’s Premier League home clash with Brentford, as the hosts look to keep up the pressure on leaders Arsenal in the final weeks of the season. Rodri suffered a groin injury when City beat Arsenal last month. With the Spanish midfielder sidelined, City […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:21

Cyprus non-performing loans ratio falls to record low

Cyprus’ banking sector maintained its historically low level of non-performing loans in February 2026, according to updated figures published on Friday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Specifically, the non-performing loans ratio remained stable at 1.6 per cent as of February 28, 2026, the bank reported, marking the lowest level recorded since systematic monitoring […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:18

Akamas not protected by promises alone

Protecting Akamas will take more than slogans and promises, the municipality said on Friday ahead of the fire season and increased traffic in the area over the summer. The municipality of Akamas pointed out that protection of the national forest park depends on prevention, control, operational readiness and respect for biodiversity and human life. Taking […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:15

Fire in Kaimakli buffer zone

A fire is raging in the buffer zone in Kaimakli on Friday afternoon and, according to information so far, it appears to be quite big. The fire brigade is operating in the area with six fire trucks, supported by the forestry department and the Nicosia district administration. Staff has been called in and is on […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 17:00

Demetra Holdings completes buyback of 6,500 own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc conducted a share buyback on May 7, 2026, acquiring a total of 6,500 own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). The transaction was officially announced to the investment community on Friday, May 8, in accordance with the regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The company executed the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:54

Christodoulides expects Erhurman to ‘face the challenges’ in meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides said he expects Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to “face the challenges set by some who are trying to create problems” ahead of a meeting of the pair on Friday afternoon. He told journalists that United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin is “actively entering the game again”, having spoken to her on […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:43

Restoration of Kouklia reservoir boosts climate resilience, says UNDP

Wildlife is returning to the historic Kouklia reservoir, in the Mesaoria plain, following recent rainfall and restoration works that have brought water back to the long-degraded wetland.  According to the announcement by the United Nations Development Programme, local stakeholders, environmental experts, bird protection groups, nature enthusiasts and communities working to safeguard wetlands gathered at one […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:26

Christodoulides expects enlarged meeting to be announced ‘soon’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that he expects for the date of an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, to be announced “soon”, with the meeting set to involve the island’s two sides, its three guarantor powers, Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. He said during a visit to a […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:25

AmCham Cyprus joins debate on AI opportunities and risks

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham Cyprus) on Friday announced that it participated in an event organised by UCLan Cyprus as part of the university’s alumni global skills training and networking series, focusing on the opportunities, challenges, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. The event, titled “AI Foundations, Possibilities, and Risks”, was organised […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:21

Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run, says McFarlane

Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane does not agree that his players have downed tools despite their run of six successive league losses which has made their hopes of Champions League football next season all but disappear. McFarlane, back for a second spell on the bench this season after the sacking of Liam Rosenior, started with […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:19

Health ministry donates €500 to mark Red Cross Day

The health ministry donated €500 on Friday to the Red Cross, symbolically opening this year’s fundraiser in the framework of World Red Cross Day celebrated on May 8. Speaking at an event to mark the day, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said the donation was “a small but meaningful gesture of support, which reflects our commitment […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 16:17

Putin is ready to talk with EU but won’t make the first move, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with “everyone”, including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European Union leaders were preparing for potential talks. The FT reported on Thursday that the shift by the EU was prompted by European frustration with negotiations to end the Ukraine war […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 15:56

Cyprus energy minister meets ICPAC to strengthen sector accountability

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) leadership held a meeting on Friday with Energy Minister Michael Damianos, to discuss the future of the hydrocarbons sector. The delegation also engaged with Kyriakos Iordanou, the Director General of the ministry, during the official proceedings. The primary focus of the strategic discussion centred on the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 15:55

Man arrested for renting flats not belonging to him

A 45-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with the online advertising of flats for rent, which according to a complaint, did not belong to him. The police said five people filed a complaint on Wednesday in the Famagusta district, saying they had paid the suspect money to rent flats. The man was arrested […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 15:53

Kombos bids ‘warm and cordial farewell’ to outgoing US ambassador Davis

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday bid what he described as a “warm and cordial farewell” to outgoing United States ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis, who resigned from the US state department last month. “[I] had a warm and cordial farewell meeting with ambassador Julie Davis as she concludes her pivotal tenure,” he said, before […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 15:44

CySEC marks 30 year anniversary with focus on AI and supervision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) marked its 30th anniversary with a conference in Nicosia attended by more than 160 guests, including officials and senior representatives of European supervisory authorities. The event, held on April 29, focused on the regulator’s evolution over the past three decades and the future challenges facing financial supervision, particularly […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 15:26

Kofinou farmer arrested for kicking veterinary officer

A livestock farmer was arrested on Friday in Kofinou for assaulting a veterinary officer. Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou said veterinary officers arrived at a farm in Kofinou at 11am on Friday, with a police escort, to take samples for foot and mouth testing. The 43-year-old owner of the far attacked and kicked one of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 15:00

Restaurant review: Paphos favourite back to the good old days

When it comes to firm favourite venues, Oniro has always been a winner, and somewhere we would often take visitors who would always sit in awe of the views and location. In recent years, this incredibly successful restaurant was redeveloped to offer a temporary space while a new permanent structure was being built. Last summer, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 14:57

Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies continue to severely strain the NATO alliance. The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, said the U.S. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 14:42

TechIsland joins forces with CIBA on innovation push

Non-profit technology association TechIsland on Friday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA), aimed at strengthening collaboration across Cyprus’ technology and international business sectors. The organisation said that the partnership is based on a shared commitment to collaboration as a driver of growth for the Cypriot economy […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 14:41

Energy storage ‘cannot remain hostage to delays’

Cyprus’ lack of energy storage capacity was lamented by the energy markets association on Friday, which declared that energy storage “cannot remain hostage to delays”. It said that it is both concerned and dissatisfied “over the prolonged and unjustified delay in promoting energy storage projects”, which, it said, is “clearly serving to the detriment of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 14:37

Invest Cyprus targets US tech giants at high-level Washington event

US tech companies explore Cyprus as reliable base for European expansion Invest Cyprus on Friday announced that it hosted a closed-door roundtable in Washington on May 4, alongside fDi Intelligence and the Financial Times to promote Cyprus as a technology and investment destination for US companies. The event took place at the Westin Washington National […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 14:34

New hantavirus case suspected on remote island as contact tracing continues

A new suspected case of hantavirus was identified in a British national on the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha on Friday, as efforts continue to trace passengers of the luxury cruise ship hit by the virus and their immediate contacts. The British health security agency did not disclose further details of the new […]

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